August 1, 20224 yr I know I can do this again,but for some reason this time seems to be harder than ever. Not sure why??? But I know I have to get it done this time. Maybe the disappointment in myself for giving up what I struggled to get.So I hope all the newbies can learn from my mistake!!!
August 1, 20224 yr 1 hour ago, Linda said: I know I can do this again,but for some reason this time seems to be harder than ever. Not sure why?? I remember your last quit being extremely hard for you in the beginning so it's probably the same as last time but you were so far past those days you feel like it's harder. You got this Linda and now you know just how valuable all that time quit is. 🙂
August 1, 20224 yr I’m glad you are on the Train, still sharing and staying connected and staying determined, @Linda. Your voice of experience is helping me ( and others, I’m sure) fight stinkin thinkin… the illusion that smoking again will make us somehow feel better. So thanks for you. It’s not hard because you’re weak. It’s hard because nicotine messes with our brain chemistry and is an emotional as well as physical addiction. I know that when I lost a really long quit once, my addiction came back with a fury - twice as strong as before, like it was determined to win. I let it boss me, for a very long time. But you’re standing up to it! Sometimes I think we are meaner to ourselves than we would ever be to another human. If you were supporting a friend who had relapsed, what would you be telling her? ❤️
August 1, 20224 yr You fought so hard for your quit ....you can fight again ... Your stronger than the Nico monster ...back to basics Sweetie ... One minute at a time if you have too... Don't be hard on yourself ...you sat right back down in your seat on the Train .... That takes determination....you should feel proud .... Stay close to the board ...post away ...we will help you along the track .🐸
August 1, 20224 yr Author The train ride seems to be bumpier than before. I best be putting my seat belt on!! Have to get my mind set back in the right space.
August 1, 20224 yr @Lindayou can do this. you took a little vacation from your quit. it will take you a few weeks to settle back in to the routine of doing something other than smoking. Just like when you take a vacation from work. it's a kind of tough to get back in the routine but after a week or two it was like you never had any time off at all. I have faith in you.
August 1, 20224 yr 2 hours ago, Linda said: The train ride seems to be bumpier than before. I best be putting my seat belt on!! Buckle up. Knuckle down. Ride on! The bumpy rides lead to great destinations.
August 2, 20224 yr You can do it Linda. You are stronger than the addiction. Your mindset must be that your life means more . You deserve to be a non smoker. Just have a little faith in yourself.
August 2, 20224 yr G’day I admire you for getting strait back at it, good on ya. Me….. well I wished I’d got on with quitting instead of giving up trying and smoking for way too many years.
August 3, 20224 yr Author 8 hours ago, FunkyMonkey said: We got this Linda! Maybe you just need a little mental change of scenery 😄 @FunkyMonkey yes we can!! You are doing a fine job!!
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