Sunshine

Doreen I truly appreciate your feedback and encouragement. My day was not up to par and your comment on learning to be an adult made me smile. So true though. Although I don't know what I was today. A mess.

Not a good day. It started out shall I say decent. Kept myself busy by doing laundry. Of course wanted one during the whole ordeal. Clumsy as all get go. Banged my hand against a closet door and have a bruise that's all purple and sore. Let's not forget the dropsies. Can't seem to hold on to a darn thing. Cigarettes are a constant on my mind. Oh a few tears along the way too. Nothing like a pity party to move the friggin day along. As this day (well disaster) moves along I dare not get out of my pajamas as I need not get dressed for fear of going out to get them. Have read I think it was my cigarette my friend. That and Doreen's post to me saying we have to learn to be adults all over again was my only smile for the day. And Doreen you are so right. Must learn everything all over again. I should be a bit happy as I am now nicotine free. Three days and moving forward. Not ever going through this again. This is not an SOS just a vent. Now I feel better. Dinner then a nice shower and laying down to watch tv. Be back later as long as I stay away from closet doors.

Thanks Kel. Your words of encouragement help me alot. So glad to have you here also. Just finished up some laundry and am sure you know the drill. Put clothes in washer, sit and smoke etc. Well not today. Trying to work through these do it without a cigarette moments. It did bother me but as all the advanced quitters tell us reprogram and fight the urges. This sure is a work in progress. But I so look forward to the day we can look back and know that it was all so worth the effort

Thanks AceWhite good advice.

Harry remains evil

Thanks Kate. It's the knowledge and people here that make this bearable. Not real computer literate so bare with me. Still trying to find my way around

Good morning KEL. Glad to be here. Starting to get really pumped up regarding the quit. Not easy by any means but working my way through. Much reading to do. Videos are eye opening. Thanks for sharing my quit with me. Us newbies are gonna make you proud

Everyone's really sleepy

Another naughty tantrum

Can't eat dinner

I am committing to one year. I hope as I continue to develop a solid quit that I can be helpful and supportive to all.

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johnny5. Thank you for putting it that way. To look back somewhere down the line and seeing this as positive.

Intoxicated Yoda you are very clear. This is a life changing experience. Don't look for an end but embrace a new way of living. Very well said

Sunnyside went on YouTube and not only found the qi gong which by the way Doreen is awesome but looked up some meditations as well. Both very helpful. Thanks Thanks Boo. Looking forward to sharing my quit with you

I will try and find that on YouTube Doreen. I have not had trouble sleeping so far. I think I read that you did not give up coffee I have not had to cut back on that yet. So I will take your advice. Dancing it is. I'll dance my way forward.

Thanks jillar. I think part of my problem is impatience. Expecting things just to move right along instead of dealing with the process. But the more I read the better informed I become. This is not an overnight ordeal. Thanks for the encouragement

Hi Kdad I am new here and on day three and really can't offer much advice. I am having a hard time of it myself. I really want to quit more than I choose to light up. I just read one of your posts on the good things about smoking which was very enlightening in keeping me moving forward. There is nothing good about it. Please keep at it. We can do this.

Thanks garry it's been a rough day today. Feeling of emptiness. But I am determined. Gonna read and do whatever it takes to keep noping.

Woke up this morning with such a feeling of emptiness and it has lingered all morning. Can't figure out why I feel so bad. It's as if I can't get motivated to do anything at all but sit and stare at four walls. I managed to put on a pot of chicken soup hoping that brings some comfort. Showered and it helped a little. Feeling a bit anxious also. I have no intention of smoking but need to get past this feeling. Maybe reading and watching videos will help. Then I get angry for feeling so down. Been doing some deep breathing as it does relieve some of the tension. I will keep reading and learning about this addiction. Just feel so out of it for some reason. Feel better just venting. Thanks for listening

Thanks Jordan. Naps are good. Been snoozing off and on today. Anything to get through the day. Plan on doing a lot of reading in the morning. No work I am retired. Going to start on the pinned articles.

I know what you mean Kris about being looked at. I had a cup of green tea a bit ago. Seems to help. My sinuses seem to be draining. Is that normal or should I have that checked out? Am going to make a doctor appointment anyway for sometime soon. Had all covid shots including the booster. Thanks for your suggestions

I too found this post very helpful. It's as if I sit here wondering what to do with myself. Must be careful as it's these voids that create junky thoughts to creep in. I am going to venture out after these three days of freedom surpass and get me a jigsaw puzzle to keep both my mind and hands busy.

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Thanks garry. A bit of a sore throat and some coughing so thank goodness I have some cough drops. Other than that just hanging on. When it gets intense I just get up and do something. Into day two...no turning back now.