Daily counter, my journey

[Boo]

17 hours ago, Sazerac said:

Speaking of 'Perception Shift'

 

here is a great post from @Boo, Perception Shift

 

Going back and reading some of the early posts I made here puts the process in perspective.

 

I've reached that place of calm normality now, but I had to work through some early chaos to get here.

 

The view from the top made the climb worth the effort.

[AK47]

End of day 10 

Tomorrow l"ll make the right choice also... 

[Mac#23]

You know what the right choice should be. I have total faith that you will make that choice. The strength you seek for all difficult times and decisions is within you. You only need to reach down and grab it. I'm proud of you AK.

[AK47]

Midday 11

Is there any instant chat or panic button to press when the urge is overwhelming

[Doreensfree]

We have chat box...and a Sos.....

Try SOS ,we have folks alerted to come and help ...I'm here ...

[AK47]

End of day 11

Thanx freinds for being around.... 

[Doreensfree]

High Five A K ....upwards and onwards !!

[Mac#23]

YOU GOT THIS … AK

[AK47]

Start of day 12

Wish me luck..... 

[Doreensfree]

46 minutes ago, AK47 said:

Start of day 12

Wish me luck..... 

No luck needed ...youv,e got this !!!!!......nearing two weeks !!!!......

[Sazerac]

SOS board 

and you might consider composing a response to your own SOS, Pre Respond To Your Own SOS

 

The pre-response is a useful tool to re-enforce your resolve and also to give us clues as to what responses may resonate with you.

 

Day 12.  This is not about luck.  It is all about choice and commitment.

[Mac#23]

You don't need luck AK,

What you need is inner strength and the will to overcome the nicotine demon. You have these traits within you. I have faith in your resolve.

[johnny5]

Keep up the great work @AK47

 

I agree with the posters above.  No luck is needed.  You just need to remain committed to your quit.  Quitting smoking and staying quit is very doable and you are doing the right things early on.

[jillar]

Yep, I'm with everyone else. No luck needed just plain resolve to not smoke! You're doing great AK  

[AK47]

End of day 12

I was tested to the limit with my smoker friends but i survived 

I"ve good willpower too.... 

Edited May 3, 2020 by AK47

[Doreensfree]

Deep down AK ...your friends with be very jealous ....and full of envy ....I bet deep down they would love to be smoke free ...but are trapped in the addiction....well done ...feel proud !!

[AK47]

Midday 13

Commitment..... 

[Mac#23]

Stay strong AK. You got this

[Sazerac]

20 minutes ago, AK47 said:

Midday 13

Commitment..... 

 

 

Yes, building a successful quit is ALL about Commitment.

You strengthen your resolve with every crave beaten, every trigger confronted.

At day 13...you know you are winning.  Your confidence builds.

 

[AK47]

End of day 13

I usually relapse around this period 

I need to push hard this time.... 

[johnny5]

8 minutes ago, AK47 said:

End of day 13

I usually relapse around this period 

I need to push hard this time.... 

 

I had a number of short quit attempts before quitting for good that lasted a few days or a couple of weeks max.

 

I can say from experience that quitting, relapsing, and restarting a quit is torture.  Adhering to Never Taking Another Puff (even if it is for 1 day, hour, etc. at a time) is the way to go.  You will not regret staying smoke free.  Stay strong and remember that nothing positive will come out of a relapse.

[Doreensfree]

16 minutes ago, AK47 said:

End of day 13

I usually relapse around this period 

I need to push hard this time.... 

Make this time count !!!!......The difference is ....your here ....were all rooting for you ...

We want to celebrate Two weeks with you ...

Ummmm.....don't make me get the frying pan out AK...

[Mac#23]

In your mind you know that remaining smoke free is what the ultimate goal is. Plus, deep down you know that you can do this. Just grab the bull by the horns and cease this phenomenal opportunity for a healthier life. Reach deep AK.

[jillar]

Now you have us to help you keep your awesome quit. Don't let yourself down by relapsing. You got this!

[Sazerac]

Relapse Prevention

 

A ton of links embedded in the above link.  All to do with preventing a relapse.  

Have a look/see. 

 

Protect your quit with your life.  The two are inter-dependent, your quit...your life.