Staying busy helps

[Sunshine]

Yesterday I got a bed frame delivered and decided to put it together. It's one of those frames where you don't need a box spring just a mattress on top. Well it took me two hours to finally get it right. Something a 10 year old could probably have done in half an hour. But when I finally finished and sat down I realized that the whole time I worked on that frame I never thought of a cigarette. That for me was a first. First time without the constant thought of cigarettes felt so good. So I got out of my pajamas today and decided to find things to do to focus on something other than smoking. Staying busy does help. 

[Linda]

@Sunshine Good for you!! Hope you find something fun to do.

[Jordan7]

Great job, Sunshine. Enjoy your new bed setup (I'm impressed) and those smoke-free thoughts.

[KEL]

Staying busy AND productive does help. Not only does it distract us from the craving but we begin to feel better about ourselves. I'm glad you are doing well!

[jillar]

Yay @Sunshine, I'm happy for you! That first realization that smoking thoughts DO go away eventually is awesome!  

[Gus]

This is awesome @Sunshine! What a glorious day this has turned out to be for you. I hope that you have many more!

[Sunnyside]

Good for you. Its nice when you first realise there have been no thoughts of smoking. Your doing so well

 

 

[Sunshine]

Thanks everyone. Oh I am having a time of it today. Craves are strong at times but just having that first realization that there is some relief at times is so worth the effort

[Doreensfree]

Yaaa....well done ...hope you enjoy your new bed

It does get easier as time passes ....you just have to stay the course ..

[KEL]

What they said. It does get easier but it won't so long as we cave to the crave. Have patience with yourself. Know and trust that it will pass. I think we can trust @jillar and @Doreensfree on that score. I am experiencing much more freedom these days so I can safely represent that. But I don't know (yet) what it feels like to be fully out of the woods. I am very vigilant. Spent about an hour on here just looking at relapse stories. Not sure why but I am really grateful for those who posted. Keeps me honest.

Thank you everyone-hope your day(s) are going well!