June 23, 20233 yr 3 hours ago, overcome said: Big congrats @robin0212 you are doing great! Thanks overcome! 2 hours ago, jillar said: Yay @robin0212, congratulations on getting through Hell week! You're doing great! 😊 Thank you Jillar😊
June 23, 20233 yr Thanks everyone! Netflix binging Bloodline is helping! But keeping me up way too late lol.
June 23, 20233 yr You’re doing amazing Robin, you’re in the thick of it gf so I’m sure it sucks…these amazing ppl here told me, the more times you push through the cravings dwindle in intensity and frequency. A week is HUGE. Congrats gf ❤️❤️
June 23, 20233 yr Author 8 hours ago, robin0212 said: Thank you! I work full time, 2 teenagers. I think coping with life without smoking is more exhausting right now. It will definitely get easier. The first 2 weeks are the hardest, at least that is how it was for me.
June 24, 20233 yr Hi robin like others have said the first week is really the hardest - you’ve already done the hardest part! Reward yourself every day - not necessarily with things but at least by acknowledging how great you are doing. I’m at nearly 7 weeks and although I occasionally think about smoking, it’s not really an urge now - and I am soooo happy not to be smoking! so keep it up! We are all behind you … Edited June 24, 20233 yr by Slow progress
June 24, 20233 yr On 6/23/2023 at 3:52 AM, Doreensfree said: Well done Robin .. Keep going ..on to week 2 . Thanks! Doing well so far! Edited June 24, 20233 yr by robin0212
June 24, 20233 yr On 6/23/2023 at 6:53 AM, Brioski said: You’re doing amazing Robin, you’re in the thick of it gf so I’m sure it sucks…these amazing ppl here told me, the more times you push through the cravings dwindle in intensity and frequency. A week is HUGE. Congrats gf ❤️❤️ Thanks Brioski! You are also going strong! I'm trying to keep flashing back to how gross and terrible I felt after having a cigarette. And all the work trying not to reek of smoke..spray washing hands, and the hair smell ugh and then feeling embarrassed bc all that didn't even work.
June 24, 20233 yr 5 hours ago, Slow progress said: Hi robin like others have said the first week is really the hardest - you’ve already done the hardest part! Reward yourself every day - not necessarily with things but at least by acknowledging how great you are doing. I’m at nearly 7 weeks and although I occasionally think about smoking, it’s not really an urge now - and I am soooo happy not to be smoking! so keep it up! We are all behind you … I forget about rewards so ty for the reminder! 7 weeks for you! AWESOME! Everyone is sooo supportive here. The help is huge.
June 24, 20233 yr On 6/22/2023 at 10:05 PM, DenaliBlues said: Congrats on your week, Robin! I agree with Sandi that quitting is hard work. But worth it! Thank you Denali! Edited June 24, 20233 yr by robin0212
June 28, 20233 yr Author Hi Folks, I'm just having a little bit of a meltdown now! I haven't smoked, thankfully. I just had things going on in my life! And, I think I am doing quite well, but I have lots of sickness, which I think is related to quitting smoking. Anyway, I need a little support. Thanks!! 🥰
June 28, 20233 yr Hey Sandi. Find that comfort zone. Shut everybody and everything out for as long as possible. Breathe and rejuvenate!
June 28, 20233 yr 2 hours ago, Sandi149 said: Hi Folks, I'm just having a little bit of a meltdown now! I haven't smoked, thankfully. I just had things going on in my life! And, I think I am doing quite well, but I have lots of sickness, which I think is related to quitting smoking. Anyway, I need a little support. Thanks!! 🥰 Hi Sandi. Whatever it is, no matter how challenging, you can cope without smoking. You know you can. When you do you will have overcome another hurdle in recovery. What other coping skills are you using? Then CELEBRATE because you will be so proud of yourself! You're doing amazing!
June 29, 20233 yr Author I haven't been feeling well since last week. horrible cough and stuffed up nose, but when I try to blow my nose nothing comes out. I don't know what is going on with me!! Thanks everyone! 😁 btw, I haven't smoked at all...I'm just not feeling well, but at least I haven't smoked!!! Yay!!!!!😁
June 29, 20233 yr Sorry that you are feeling skunky, @Sandi149. I can relate, as I’ve been ill off and on since May and am frigging tired of it! There is definitely a crummy bug going up and down the east coast. Ah well, this too shall pass. Until it does, take good care of yourself. So proud of you for not smoking. For what it’s worth, one ritual I find soothing is to drink hot mint tea and also to use rice compress on my face. (Fill a sock with dry rice, tie it closed, warm it in the nuker, and then put it on my sinuses. Mmm.) Hang in there!
June 29, 20233 yr Author Thanks everyone! As I said, I'm just not feeling well. I don't know if its a bug going around, or if it's a side effect of me not smoking anymore, but honestly I don't feel well physically and whatever it is, it's having an effect on me! 😞 Edited June 29, 20233 yr by Sandi149
June 29, 20233 yr It could be your lung cilia waking up from being paralyzed by smoke. They are responsible for cleaning out the gunk caused by smoking. Drink lots of water and I hope you feel better soon
June 29, 20233 yr Hope you are feeling better soon . Well done for keeping your quit. Smoking would only make it worse Plenty of TLC time .
June 29, 20233 yr Author Thanks everyone! 🙂 I think if this doesn't go away by next week, I will make an appt with my doctor. Maybe he can give me something to get rid of it.
July 9, 20233 yr Author Hi everyone! I'm having a small meltdown, probably not a meltdown, just a small thing! I am not smoking...thankfully! Just a little bit of wanting to smoke, but I haven't had a cig since my quit date!! 😁 Just a small thing, I don't know what you would call it, but I haven't had a smoke!!! So Yay for me!!!!!😁 I am going to go watch TV on a Sat night!! So much for a Sat night! *Rolling my eyes* 🙄 Saturday night in NY City! 😬😣 Years ago, I would be out partying, but now I'm home with my husband watching TV, *sigh*. but at least I am NOT smoking!!!! I guess I'm getting older. 🙄 A lot older! 😄 Let's celebrate me not smoking! YAY!!!! Edited July 9, 20233 yr by Sandi149
July 9, 20233 yr Yay @Sandi149, definitely worth celebrating, you're doing so good you should be so proud of yourself 😊 Oh and I'm home too watching TV lol. But I ate a gummy and am having a beer or two 😂
July 9, 20233 yr 18 minutes ago, Sandi149 said: Hi everyone! I'm having a small meltdown, probably not a meltdown, just a small thing! I am not smoking...thankfully! Just a little bit of wanting to smoke, but I haven't had a cig since my quit date!! 😁 Just a small thing, I don't know what you would call it, but I haven't had a smoke!!! So Yay for me!!!!!😁 I am going to go watch TV on a Sat night!! So much for a Sat night! *Rolling my eyes* 🙄 Saturday night in NY City! 😬😣 Years ago, I would be out partying, but now I'm home with my husband watching TV, *sigh*. but at least I am NOT smoking!!!! I guess I'm getting older. 🙄 A lot older! 😄 Let's celebrate me not smoking! YAY!!!! Yeah!! I'm up for celebrating a quitter. Let's do it!!
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