Tyme2B

I remember being so passionate before my relapse: "Who in their right mind would ever put themselves through this agony of quitting smoking again?" How could I have done this to myself? Bad day today

Lol Doreen! Maybe that would help!!! Ha ha!

Just wanted to let people who knew CPK know that she is still a non smoker....she had one really bad night, but she picked herself up and kept on going. She has done well & I am proud of her. Her sense of humor is intact & she no longer drinks ANY alcohol. One night, off the site. But she is still a Winner.

I'm not a Happy Camper but I know it will get better. One day at a time. Keep busy. Believe in myself.

Your post is SO powerful Sirius because you are SO right!

And our loved ones are afraid we will die of lung cancer or have poor quality of life duecto COPD. We're selfish & foolish to continue.

Feel better!

Tiff, the one & only time I tried to quit seriously, I was not even thinking of smoking anymore at 4 months. . Why did I relapse after 6 months? My Doc had to change my antidepressant which meant weaning off the one I was on. My trigger has always been anxiety and/or depression. That Nicotine Monster wanted me to think inhaling poisonous gases into my lungs helped me cope. Hope you are feeling better. I too had to get away from thinking about smoking during my success time....I needed to feel "normal". I needed to NOT think about being a Smoker. But after my relapse I came back....the support here is awesome. And it works. Life happens. If you can live without smoking, still check in on occasion. We care. Normally every day posts for a year are recommended. But I too just want to live as a non smoker....I do check in tho as there are people here who look for us every day and who truly care. I understand.

I'm thinking of changing my name to Tyme2BaWitch! What do you think? Lol!

Thanks Sazerac. I know that everything you have said is totally right. I need to hold on to my resolve as you have pointed out. I seem to have to get into cold swimming pools the hard way....instead of just diving in! I guess I'm doing the same with the nicotine addiction. But I will not be using the gum for long. I hated to be a b--ch while on holidays with my hubby. At least at home I can do things to prevent the cravings more easily. I'm a non smoker now. Time to get over myself!!! And this addiction.

How are you doing Tiff? Is it getting easier? I HATE that I ever started smoking & I'm sure that you do too

I'm back! We had a lovely, relaxing time. I am still smoke free but not totally nicotine free. Like last time I have resorted to using Nicorette gum but usually only twice a day. I would have been a bitch on our vacation without it and it is keeping the insomnia under control. I know I should not use it but it worked for me last time and I just substituted regular gum once I got through the worst....I had severe insomnia last time. Powerful drugs...I had adverse reactions to drugs....not going there again. I sound defensive....sorry! Don't mean to be. At least I am not smoking. That I'm proud of....soon I will be nicotine free. Then I will be even more proud. Sorry!

Hi Sharon! We're going to the Mayan Riviera & Cancun area in Mexico! It has been a little hard to get excited just yet...I'm not myself with quitting smoking...but I"m sure once we get there I'll feel much better lol! Where is Tenerife? I have not heard of that probs because I am Canadian! Thanks so much Sharon. If I can get through these first months I know I'll be fine! I'm keeping busy packing. The cravings have been tough. Thank you for your message xx

I will try! I know you are all rooting for me & I thank you. While we are away if I don't post you will know Internet is not easily available....but I will try. Relaxation should help my trigger....anxiety. Thanks for your support, suggestions & caring

I'm doing well! Just taking one day at a time....keeping busy to help the cravings. I know anxiety is a stressor for me. So I'm hoping when we leave on Sat a Vacation will help with the cravings. Trying not to think about it. I may not be able to post while we are away. Internet is not always available but I will try. Expensive to buy at the Resorts but some offer it free. One day at a time....Hope the cravings go away soon.

I'm hanging in there. Soon it will get easier. We're going away for a vacation shortly. Hoping that will make things easier.

I'm good Tiff and Doreen. Yes I am craving but I'm fighting it. I keep reading....& reading....and reading. I'm not alone I know Tiff. It's damned hard but hard work pays off. We can DO this!

Yaay Tiffany! Not an easy battle to struggle through Tiff. I'm there with you. Craving but saying NOPE! I have to keep busy & force myself not to think about it. Soon it will get better for us! xx

I'm craving a cigarette this morning. But I know better. And just one means a pack. So I need to get busy and get over it. I slept fine last night after taking an anti anxiety pill. But sleep helps me have the strength to say "NO".

Tonight I will put a new pumpkin spice scentsy bar into my burner. I love that fragrance.

Treats! Now that's a nice idea I had totally forgotten about that Bakon & Doreen! Wonderful idea....I did buy a small new area rug for under my computer desk that feels squishy & warm under my feet. Feels nice. Just got it down last night so that is my treat! I'm sharing the treat with my dog....she's pretty impressed too lol!

Yes! ALL these things help. An unorthodox schedule. Breathing. Drifting. Maybe the hot tub. No TV. Herbal sleepy time tea. I'm ready....think I"ll skip the plug in bath toy! Lol!

Lol! I love you all! Your good suggestions are wise and make sense & your silly suggestions make me laugh! Good not to take my "problem sleeping"" so seriously! Yet... I know how awful it was last time & I will take any suggestions & try them. Relax, be happy! I will be reading these posts over & over again....I felt sleepy Sazerac just reading yours and ALL of you give me HOPE! I have to do this guys & gals...I WANT to do this. Thank Heavens I came back to this site & all of you wonderful, caring people. Day 2! Done! No smoking. You are helping more than you can ever know

I have a treadmill this time around!!!