So things didn't go well.

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They went..............................................................GREAT !!!!

 

 

 

I had a couple minor urges as I was leaving, nothing to even speak of.  Got there and didn't have any urges at all.  It was almost like I had never smoked.  There was one girl there, I have only met her a couple of times and don't really know her, and she was sitting next to me and literally, blowing smoke RIGHT IN MY FACE !!  For one second, I thought "wow, that smells good" and then in the next second, I thought "wow, that really stinks" and then I never thought of it again.  It was like I recognized it, declared it for what it really was (a toxin) and then dismissed it.  All in a matter of 3-4 seconds.  It was sooooo weird. 

 

And then out came the hookah's.  Even Puffy was smoking one.  And she turns and asks me "Tiff, you want some ?"  and I looked her straight in the eye and said "No Norma, I don't smoke anymore.  But thank you."  And all the sudden, she starts telling me how it doesn't have nicotine in it.  So guess what I did ?  Absolutely nothing.  For a split second, I thought about it and then never thought about it again.  I don't care that it didn't have nicotine.  The very act of inhaling smoke into my lungs is too much like smoking to me.  I know that I would not be able to recover from that. So no need to even entertain the idea...... and so I didn't.   

 

And then I get into the car to go home and guess what I get ?  A very large urge to go buy a pack of cigarettes and just smoke tonight.  I can resume my quit tomorrow.  Why not ?  I did SOOO GOOD tonight, I should be able to smoke a few and be right back on track tomorrow.  Heck I even proved it to myself how much in control I am.  I can definitely do this. 

 

The brain's a funny thing.  Good thing I'm the boss over mine cause I promptly told it to go screw himself. 

 

Still smoke free and loving it !!!!

[BAT]

A simple NOPE works every time.  ;)

[El Bandito]

Nice work Tiff!

 

Well done you. Big trigger dealt with good and proper.

 

Excellent work!

[Petra]

Great job, Tiff!!!  This is IT, Girl!!! :)

[Tink]

oh Tiff this is fantastic news for you,

 

A huge boost for you in your tool box as now you have proven to yourself you do not need to puff to enjoy yourself

 

wow so proud of you hun

 

this made my morning reading this - I must admit when I read the title my heart literally sank but then I had a huge smile!

 

way to go girl - onwards and upwards :)

[John_Doe]

Wonderful! You have to stay positive about your quit. You're getting all the benefits and they will stop coming again if you take that one puff. Good job on saying 'no' to yourself.

[Pippa]

Yay you Tiffany- just another thing to prove that you have got this quit

[Still winning]

Oh Tiff, my heart sank and now like Tracey I'm smiling :)  Sometimes you just have to prove it to yourself don't you, good job!

[Doreensfree]

Well tiff....

High five......job done and dusted.....you did good sweetheart....

[Susana]

You are rocking it Tiffany!

 

Your friends must be sooooo jealous that you kicked the addiction!

 

Well done! :good:

[action]

This is just great Tiff - you are really rocking it ;)

[MarylandQuitter]

I haven't even had my first sip of perfectly brewed coffee yet (it's sitting next to me) and had to respond.  So yeah, some things are more important than coffee.  :)

 

Great job Tiffany!  I'm beyond happy for you.  I was so glad to read that you were going out with friends that smoke because until you face these situations, you just sell yourself short of confidence in your quit.

 

Here are a couple of videos to reinforce your decision and ultimately, your victory.  :)

 

Avoiding Situations Where You Used To Smoke

This video discusses the importance of facing triggers head on as opposed to the natural inclination of many to avoid situations where they used to smoke.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M681p2B-8kA&list=PLB9C6D1DB230060AA

 

Everything You Did As A Smoker You Can Do As An Ex-Smoker

This video points out that many people don't even attempt to quit because of the fear that they will not only have to give up cigarettes when they quit smoking but also, all of the activities in their lives that they did with cigarettes.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqlyAdvafio&index=13&list=PLCDB8BA311D538113

[Paul723]

You don't have to smoke anymore! You are free, now stay that way!

[dancer_I]

Well done Tiff.

[jimmy]

 well done tiffany   you rock    fells great   to be free    very proud of you :D :D

[beacon]

Yey ! :)

[Jenny]

:)

[SanDar]

Awesome job staying smoke free! 

[Frezflops]

Awesome!!!

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Thanks y'all !!!  It's amazing how much I believe I can do this now.......

[dancer_I]

I had to reread this this morning to build my motivation.  Well done.