March 8, 201511 yr I got no happy memories about smoking. Went to the library today and a lady looking at books next to me stank of cigarette stink. OMG did I go around like that? Smoking's like a shadow that's always there, even if you are not smoking, wherever you go people know, and you know. I'm not feeling so good physically today - went for a walk but cold air irritated my lungs so now am home under a blanket with the vaporizor on because steam heat really helps. But the shadow's gone. The anxiety that was always there when I smoked -- because smoking is anti-life. It's gone. Second month is peaceful so far. What a big surprise!!!
March 8, 201511 yr Be careful the sun can come out anytime and shadows of storms on horizon can be large. Not to scare you, just be ready for different things this month. Congrats on not smelling anymore. Be sure to wear proper shoes to store or risk leaving impression of other things not washed and smelling. Ask frez and her friend Petra.
March 8, 201511 yr Author Ahhhh....... You learn patients ,grass hopper.. ;) :P :sun_bespectacled: I'm digging it, Master Quitter.
March 8, 201511 yr Author Be careful the sun can come out anytime and shadows of storms on horizon can be large. Not to scare you, just be ready for different things this month. Congrats on not smelling anymore. Be sure to wear proper shoes to store or risk leaving impression of other things not washed and smelling. Ask frez and her friend Petra. "Not to scare you......." Poopy! Addiction = Fear = Addiction = Fear = Cycle of Fear/Addiction thunder and lightning? - I crawl under bed until it passes easy peasy tah Cool Peachy Kicker
March 8, 201511 yr Author Am I happy to let go of the Shadow? Hell, yes. Can I handle LIFE without smoking? Hell, yes. Can I handle quit? Hell, yes. Alone? Probably not....for now...
March 8, 201511 yr CPK high five loving the kick ass attitude, the lingering shadow of stinky smell leaves and finds another poor sucker to follow, I love smelling sweet, and hate the smell of smoke and can sniff it out at ten paces, makes me shudder, with spring coming its a good idea for a massive spring clean of the house get rid of any lingering scents xx
March 8, 201511 yr Author CPK high five loving the kick ass attitude, the lingering shadow of stinky smell leaves and finds another poor sucker to follow, I love smelling sweet, and hate the smell of smoke and can sniff it out at ten paces, makes me shudder, with spring coming its a good idea for a massive spring clean of the house get rid of any lingering scents xx Beat those rugs, wipe down those walls, hang those washed curtains out in the sunshine! :sun_bespectacled:
March 8, 201511 yr Good on you, being positive. So many positives to being a non smoker, none I could see to be a smoker. Isn't it re assuring to have some calmer days!! Do be aware the odd trigger will come up, it takes you more by surprise I think as you're not dealing with them all day every day like you were so stay vigilant. Have a plan for that and then enjoy the calmer bits for a while, you deserve it. x
March 8, 201511 yr Author Be careful the sun can come out anytime and shadows of storms on horizon can be large. Not to scare you, just be ready for different things this month. Congrats on not smelling anymore. Be sure to wear proper shoes to store or risk leaving impression of other things not washed and smelling. Ask frez and her friend Petra. Today major leaks in closet...clothes soaked...my computer printer was stored in there and when I took it off the shelf water mixed with black ink spilled all over carpet. Management of this complex has been out twice this year for leaks...as well, heat and hot water sometimes does not work for days at a time. Now I have to get them to try to fix leaks - again - clean carpet - again. Meanwhile they keep jacking up the rent. In the past I would be running out for junk food and smokes, smokes, smokes, smokes, smokes. Today, however, feel so calm it's spooky. Zen masters say: Don't put a hat on top of a hat. Smoking ADDS stress to an already stressful situation. That smoking calms us down seems to be THE BIGGEST LIE OF ALL. I'm a bit bummed out about the mess and flood, but I feel calm. I'm looking at the big picture. Smokes were like hysterical little demons always making mountains out of molehills. I'm glad they're gone!
March 8, 201511 yr Author thumbs up Somebody needs to be spanked for building crummy apartments (on inside) but making them all pretty on outside for nice curb appeal with expensive trees and flower gardens. Like lies about smoking, so cool to be a smoker looking all sophisticated, while inside lungs look like a graveyard. I am taking the thumbs up to mean I can go out for a cup of primo coffee because I am staying calm, and because my lungs feel good today, not all fluttery and quivery. :victory: Cool Peachy Kicker
March 8, 201511 yr Author Good on you, being positive. So many positives to being a non smoker, none I could see to be a smoker. Isn't it re assuring to have some calmer days!! Do be aware the odd trigger will come up, it takes you more by surprise I think as you're not dealing with them all day every day like you were so stay vigilant. Have a plan for that and then enjoy the calmer bits for a while, you deserve it. x Okay, I'm learning the calm doesn't always last. But every time it comes around I am going to acknowledge it because I need it...and I'm going to collect all the good moments and put them in a magic mental medicine bag...because that roller coaster thing... okay, it's a real thing. But I got my medicine bag. Ohhhhh, Marti, you must be so excited! Well done you!!! :music: Oh yeah!
March 9, 201511 yr Am I happy to let go of the Shadow? Hell, yes. Can I handle LIFE without smoking? Hell, yes. Can I handle quit? Hell, yes. Alone? Probably not....for now... Great attitude - of course you can do this ... And while only you are responsible for keeping the quit ... You certainly don't have to be alone while you are doing it ! xx
March 9, 201511 yr Author Great attitude - of course you can do this ... And while only you are responsible for keeping the quit ... You certainly don't have to be alone while you are doing it ! xx Thanks. I needed this clarification. It even helps to read about how people feel when they throw away their quits.
March 9, 201511 yr Hi everyone...I am new here and on my second day of not smoking. I have quit several times in the past because I have a history of stopping for sometimes years and then going back to smoking. I want this to be the last and would love the support from all of you. I tried to put on the tracker but not computer savvy to know how to do it...it there a place to go on here. I went on the ticker but didn't know how to paste it or whatever. Thanks for any help. Ricki M :)
March 9, 201511 yr Hi everyone...I am new here and on my second day of not smoking. I have quit several times in the past because I have a history of stopping for sometimes years and then going back to smoking. I want this to be the last and would love the support from all of you. I tried to put on the tracker but not computer savvy to know how to do it...it there a place to go on here. I went on the ticker but didn't know how to paste it or whatever. Thanks for any help. Ricki M :) Hey. Ricki! Instructions are here...let me know if you need more help. To copy you just right click and choose copy...and then same thing to paste...right click and choose paste. If you can't work it out one of the Moderators will be happy to do it for you!
March 9, 201511 yr Hi everyone...I am new here and on my second day of not smoking. I have quit several times in the past because I have a history of stopping for sometimes years and then going back to smoking. I want this to be the last and would love the support from all of you. I tried to put on the tracker but not computer savvy to know how to do it...it there a place to go on here. I went on the ticker but didn't know how to paste it or whatever. Thanks for any help. Ricki M :) You had it pasted in the wrong spot but I fixed it for you. :)
March 9, 201511 yr Hi Ricki.... Welcome aboard the quit train.... Congrats on your quit....best decision you cam make.... Read all you can here...there is some great stuff to read.... Post often...keep in touch ....all the support you will need is right here..
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