10 months, yeah!

[MLMR]

Yes yes yes, yeahhhhh yahoo!!!! Ten months in the pocket

What did I lose?
1. a great deal of anxiety. And when its there, I handle it better.
2. a lot less dissociation. Both 1. and 2. are major to me.
3. 6 out of 8 coffee's a day
4. a certain nervousness, agitation that used to push me through the day.

What did I gain?
1. confidence
2. a better sense of being IN my body, IN the moment.
3. obviously better health
4. a strong NOPEmuscle. When every other option fails (working through thoughts, reading stuff about addiction, watching vids, punching pillow, endless walks on the beach etc) Nope ALWAYS does the trick. I actually thought, maybe I should apply it in daily life's situations way more often. Just, nope. And no explanation needed.
5. And so much more...

I still learn how to set better boundaries. I am still tired a lot, I am not sure if thats because I used to ignore that and now I can't anymore, or that it is something new. I find that each phase in this proces has its own theme's and challenges.. but all through that, there's the experience of getting better at quitting and growing and becoming healthier, keep focussing on that bigger picture. Its been navigating between, what needs attention NOW and, trusting in where I am headed. 

Thanks all for your support and wonderful contributions on here. Its amazing how many of you are dedicated to helping others by providing much needed information and cheering!

[Ankush]

Congratulations on a 10 month quit!!! Btw, if you feel tired a lot, please see a doctor.

[johnny5]

Congratulations on 10 months smoke free, MLMR!

[Mee]

You have really rocked this journey.  Congrats MLMR

[Doreensfree]

Werll done ....double figures ...you are fighting and winning .!!!!

[Martian5]

 

Fantastic job on the 10 months -- you are going strong now.  Congrats and you had better take a little time to celebrate today!!!!!

[jillar]

Congratulations on ten months quit MLMR, you've gained so much by quitting and I'm thrilled that you're anxiety issues have gotten so much better for you I love following your journey through your posts

 

[Joe7]

Congratulations on your tenth month MLMR!

[Rozuki]

10 looks good on you, MLMR! Celebrate and KTQ! 

[QueenB]

OH YEAH @MLMR  It's happening!!!!! YOU are doing it!!!!!!!!

[Sazerac]

Congratulations on your 10 months of Freedom, M !

You continue to build your quit and free other places in your life,

this has been incredible to witness.

Thank you for sharing your quit with us.

S

[Boo]

Ten months of freedom and a rock-solid quit that will continue to benefit you through the rest of your life...that is something to celebrate.

[Tammy]

Congrats MLMR, this has been a hard fought and earned ten months. You've stuck to your guns and come out on top inspite of the hurdles and lows along the way. So so great to see you transform into a determined NOPEr and honoured to be able to share this journey with you.

 

Keep on keepin on...to the Lido Deck. Waiting with a couple of cocktails for you my friend.

[greenlight]

10 months is amazing, massive congratulations!! You'll be counting this in years in no time