The Smoking Heart !!

[Stewbum]

SD.

Thank you.

I woke up to a beautiful morning with a clean attitude.

Trying to decide what I can do that won't affect my physical recovery and keep me occupied for this mental recovery. I think I'll take my dog swimming.

 

KTQ

[Reciprocity]

Glad you made it home Stew and I bet you are too!!

 

Unfortunately our addiction does not care a tinker's damn what's going on in our bodies or what the state of our health is, in fact it's a perfect time to attack us with cravings, when it believes we're at our weakest. Good that you actually realize what's going on there and still have the will to deny those powerful cravings. That's a great sign that you're ready to beat this thing on a long term basis.

Keep busy, stay occupied and good health to you!

[QuittingGirl]

Glad you are home now Stew!  Those cravings will go away, you know that, so just stick with it and come on here every day, if you can! You know the drill. You will do it!!

[Stewbum]

Thanks all.

Knowing my lifesavers are out there really helps.

Just listing comments adds confidence and the ability to redirect a crave. I remember these nasty ones and the "battle within" that has to be dealt with. TIME.

 

I will KMQ today.

 

[Minnie Mouse]

Your cravings returning home to your safe haven after such a traumatic experience is absolutely understandable.  And since you DO understand the why, and know that time smoke free makes it "eventually" better I wish you patience.  Keep moving through them, whatever it takes to come out the other side of this addiction.  You've done it before ... rinse, repeat.  Welcome home!  

[Doreensfree]

Good to hear your home 

Be armed and ready , when that monster comes calling 

Your already a Non Smoker , all you have to do is stay that way , spending time with your furry friend sounds a Great way to spend some time 

It will keep you active too 

Post everyday …

 

[Stewbum]

Thanks girls I appreciate the comments more than you know.

 

Time for a walk.

 

 

[Paul723]

I'm glad you're home.  Before you even get out of bed each morning, start with a positive affirmation.  It can be something simple like, "I'm glad I don't have to smoke anymore."  Attitude is a big part of quitting.

[Stewbum]

22 minutes ago, Paul723 said:

I'm glad you're home.  Before you even get out of bed each morning, start with a positive affirmation.  It can be something simple like, "I'm glad I don't have to smoke anymore."  Attitude is a big part of quitting.

Thanks for your input, Paul.

When I wake, I take a big deep breath and start the day with a hug for my wife and a smile. Getting through the morning coffee is a little I guess cumbersome but taking the dog out and deep breathing is my fix. Seems to work for the mornings.

KTQ Stew.

[catlover]

So happy you are home. Just take it a day at a time, stay busy, stay positive. Your health is everything.

[Stewbum]

3 hours ago, catlover said:

So happy you are home. Just take it a day at a time, stay busy, stay positive. Your health is everything.

Thanks so much Cat.

I am "slowly" staying busy changing an old flower bed to include a new Magnolia tree.

[Pilgrim]

That sudden, powerful craving from out of the blue, well past the initial "hell phase" is what got me every time the last two years of trying and failing to keep the quit. And smoking would be absolutely absurd considering your condition, yet the intense craving hits regardless. Stay strong, Stewbum. KTQ!

[Stewbum]

Thanks Pilgrim.

The daily tough times do really test a person's resolve. The thoughts of Puffin Pain and cardiac arrest are a little stronger for now!

Still doesn't make the cravings any less powerful.

KTQ .

[QuittingGirl]

@Stewbum and @Pilgrim You will get through it because the longer you don't smoke, the more the withdrawal will go away. If I can quit, anyone can! The only thing that will take it away is not smoking and time.  I remember how impatient I was because I wanted the cravings to go away on Day 1, but unfortunately it doesn't work that way.  Just keep doing what you are doing and you both will succeed. 

[Stewbum]

Nopin from the mountains until Tuesday night. The cravings have been fairly light since I've been here. Got rid of all remnants of smoking. The fireplace in the gazebo had lots of buts so burned a monster fire 1st night. Then cleaned the ash pile and dumped it. 

[Cbdave]

On 6/13/2026 at 1:50 AM, Paul723 said:

I'm glad you're home.  Before you even get out of bed each morning, start with a positive affirmation.  It can be something simple like, "I'm glad I don't have to smoke anymore."  Attitude is a big part of quitting.

Gday

I used to say…. I have a bushman’s breakfast. A pee a smoke then a quik look about.

Or …. I always exercise before have my first smoke. I Run to the loo then have a smoke. A way of protecting my frail ego and justify my habit.

So the narrative in your head has to change. Like Paul said face it with Attitude!