Wow...nearly six days

[Sparkles]

So I am less than two hours away from being 6 days into this quit.  In some ways it feels so insignificant when I think how long a quit I gave up last time, but hey ho, must carry on regardless.  Am finding this time a little harder because my life is such a bloody mess at the moment. But I'm doing my best to keep busy, I even cooked myself a healthy dinner tonight to make up for my awful day yesterday (although i did have a huge bar of chocolate earlier!). 

 

I also went to the animal refuge again.  This is a picture of me and a beauceron called Jude.  He's only four years old and nearly blind.  He has a genetic disease which means he will totally lose his sight eventually.  Sad thing is he has come in with his son and four daughters......they too are nearly blind.  But my, what beautiful souls they have. It bought tears to my eyes spending some time with them.  I know this is not smoking related per se, but it helps me to focus on something else. 

 

 

[johnny5]

Congratulations on 6 days, Pumpkin.

 

I think it is great what you are doing at the animal refuge and I'm glad it is helping to keep your mind off of smoking.

[Reciprocity]

^^^ Yes! What Johnny said! 

 

[MLMR]

6 days already? Seems like you just got here and suddenly it's almost a week already

 

Keep it up!

[Doreensfree]

Aww beautiful picture...what a great way to spend some time...

Well done Pumpkin...6 days is a very significant  quit...x

[Whispers]

Congrats, those first 6 days are brutal. Good job

[jillar]

Congrats on almost being done with hell week pumpkin and I too think it's a great thing what you're doing for the animals. He seems very happy to see you  

[Mee]

1 hour ago, Pumpkin said:

I also went to the animal refuge again.  This is a picture of me and a beauceron called Jude.  He's only four years old and nearly blind.  He has a genetic disease which means he will totally lose his sight eventually.  Sad thing is he has come in with his son and four daughters......they too are nearly blind.  But my, what beautiful souls they have. It bought tears to my eyes spending some time with them.  I know this is not smoking related per se, but it helps me to focus on something else. 

What a beautiful picture and what a beautiful  soul you are.  How can you go there and not bring them all home?    Helping others, including animals, always helps direct our attention away from our troubles.  

Six days is great.  Savor as much chocolate as you want. 

It is tough to go through struggles alone.  Please know we are here for you Pumpkin.    

[Reciprocity]

Yes, giving your time at a place like this is not only a great distraction for you in the early days of your quit but so important to those animals who through no fault of their own find themselves in need of human companionship. You can provide food and water for animals but they all need that human connection - even cats who seem so independent most of the time.

 

Great work Pumpkin!!

[c9jane29]

Congrats on 6 days free from the chains of smoking slavery, Pumpkin!! 

Keep those doggie kisses coming, I love it!!

[c9jane29]

One week free from cigerette slavery!!

Celebrate, Pumpkin! Do a little dance, kiss every dog you see, and really be proud of yourself! You are worth it!

[c9jane29]

Hey Pumpkin!! Just squirreling in here to see how you are doing...

Hope you are feeling good, give us a shout if you need some cheers!

[RhinoDragon]

Your smashin it kidda!!!

Keep going strong you can do it

Lovely thoughts & kind heart you have pumkin

Rhino

[Doreensfree]

Great to see you supporting others R !!!....so soon after joining us.....well done ...it will help your quit along too...

[RhinoDragon]

8 hours ago, Doreensfree said:

Great to see you supporting others R !!!....so soon after joining us.....well done ...it will help your quit along too...

It helps me massively D, its sort of inspiration plus satisfaction. Your not quitting alone

[c9jane29]

8 hours ago, RhinoDragon said:

its sort of inspiration plus satisfaction. Your not quitting alone

This is EXACTLY why I try to check in on everyone!! I don't want to be nosy and annoying (well...maybe.) but it's because I care and I don't want someone to fall back into junkie thinking that cigarettes are their only friend. You have friends here, come here when times get tough. 

Your wins are our wins, your loss is hard on us, too...because we truly care about everyone on this train.

[Reciprocity]

6 hours ago, c9jane29 said:

This is EXACTLY why I try to check in on everyone!! I don't want to be nosy and annoying (well...maybe.) but it's because I care and I don't want someone to fall back into junkie thinking that cigarettes are their only friend. You have friends here, come here when times get tough. 

Your wins are our wins, your loss is hard on us, too...because we truly care about everyone on this train.

Agree 100% - we hate to see people willingly jump off the train and yes; it's a conscious decision one makes to either continue their quit or go back to slowly killing themselves by smoking! If you truly WANT to quit and are having a hard moment - post up on the SOS page. That's what it's there for. You WILL get responses and fast. All you have to do is hang on for a few minutes and someone will give you some useful input. Can't count how many quits have been saved by SOS posts. Sadly, even more lost when no SOS is posted