Hello There!

[robin0212]

3 minutes ago, DenaliBlues said:

Hey @robin0212. Sorry to hear that you smoked last night. But good for you for jumping back on the Train today! I know so well what that crummy, squirmy guilt feels like. You can be free of it once and for all by getting back on track and giving yourself the gift of not smoking!

Thanks DenaliBlues. No smoking today. 

[DenaliBlues]

Way to go, Robin! So glad that you are facing forward. I know evenings are tough. Hang in there, we are cheering for you. When you can’t do any more jumping jacks (ha!) check out more of the videos/posts here or play some of the games.  1-20,000 In Pictures saved my quit a bunch of times! 

[robin0212]

6 minutes ago, DenaliBlues said:

Way to go, Robin! So glad that you are facing forward. I know evenings are tough. Hang in there, we are cheering for you. When you can’t do any more jumping jacks (ha!) check out more of the videos/posts here or play some of the games.  1-20,000 In Pictures saved my quit a bunch of times! 

Will do!!

[overcome]

Don't be too hard on yourself @robin0212 you are doing the right thing getting right back on the train. I remember how painful it was when I keep trying to quit and then caving, over and over. 

Easier and less painful,  just quit and not smoke again. 

 

 

[robin0212]

53 minutes ago, overcome said:

Don't be too hard on yourself @robin0212 you are doing the right thing getting right back on the train. I remember how painful it was when I keep trying to quit and then caving, over and over. 

Easier and less painful,  just quit and not smoke again. 

 

 

Thank you for your response Overcome-It's such a roller coater! I agree easier just not to smoke. I don't have any cigarettes and I don't want to frantically drive to a store so that's a good sign!

[Doreensfree]

Sorry you decided to smoke again .

The weaning down is not working ,

You need a plan of action ..

Your  what i refer to as doing the 

Oky..koky..one foot in and one foot out .

To quit this killer addiction you need your whole self in 100/ per cent ..

First thing.you need to be honest with yourself ..Do i want to be a non smoker?

If you do ..then you must promise yourself Never smoke another ...Ever.

There is only one rule to Quitting 

Never put anything in your mouth and set fire to it ..

Keeping yourself in this cycle of pain and withdrawal..is pure agony.

We know you want to quit ..cos you 

Wouldn,t be sitting on the train ..

We all want you to quit ..

So ...we can give you all the help and support and the tools to succeed..but its down to you to do the work ..

Grab your tool box ..get a ticker..

Pledge ..and lets get this done once and for all..

You can do it ....believe in yourself .

[robin0212]

11 hours ago, Doreensfree said:

Sorry you decided to smoke again .

The weaning down is not working ,

You need a plan of action ..

Your  what i refer to as doing the 

Oky..koky..one foot in and one foot out .

To quit this killer addiction you need your whole self in 100/ per cent ..

First thing.you need to be honest with yourself ..Do i want to be a non smoker?

If you do ..then you must promise yourself Never smoke another ...Ever.

There is only one rule to Quitting 

Never put anything in your mouth and set fire to it ..

Keeping yourself in this cycle of pain and withdrawal..is pure agony.

We know you want to quit ..cos you 

Wouldn,t be sitting on the train ..

We all want you to quit ..

So ...we can give you all the help and support and the tools to succeed..but its down to you to do the work ..

Grab your tool box ..get a ticker..

Pledge ..and lets get this done once and for all..

You can do it ....believe in yourself .

I want to be a non-smoker. I hate the thought of smoking. I've been reading about coping skills. I'm very tired. I just want to sleep or cry. Nothing we all haven't been through. Thank you for the push. I need to hear this.

[LeapOfFaith]

1 hour ago, robin0212 said:

I want to be a non-smoker. I hate the thought of smoking. I've been reading about coping skills. I'm very tired. I just want to sleep or cry. Nothing we all haven't been through. Thank you for the push. I need to hear this.

I really think you have it in you. Half a cigarette is certainly better than several or a pack! Maybe you needed this to confirm/remind you why you want to be free…? I can’t remember if you are using NRT. 

[robin0212]

3 hours ago, LeapOfFaith said:

I really think you have it in you. Half a cigarette is certainly better than several or a pack! Maybe you needed this to confirm/remind you why you want to be free…? I can’t remember if you are using NRT. 

Hi Leap, I'm hoping it was a reminder.  Nope no NRT. 

Edited June 18, 2023 by robin0212

[Brioski]

Hey Robin, sorry you caved, that sucks. You’ll do it, you are doing it. It really messes w your emotions and I totally get what you said abt coping skills…I realized I really only had smoking as my only coping mechanism…it was crazy. What you said abt how you’re done is so good.  I didn’t want to be a smoker either, but I loved smoking, and I’m sure many ppl say the same thing. I still like the smell of it lol. But I know it’ll kill me. It was literal torture to watch my dad go through it….I’ve been a mess bc it’s Father’s Day weekend so I’m prob talking whack but seriously..it’ll friggen kill ya. 
You can do it my friend….you too leap… it gets better…way better. For me it was just about 7 weeks, then really better just after 3 months.  There’s tough spots but life is just amazing on the other side. Truly

[robin0212]

16 hours ago, Brioski said:

Hey Robin, sorry you caved, that sucks. You’ll do it, you are doing it. It really messes w your emotions and I totally get what you said abt coping skills…I realized I really only had smoking as my only coping mechanism…it was crazy. What you said abt how you’re done is so good.  I didn’t want to be a smoker either, but I loved smoking, and I’m sure many ppl say the same thing. I still like the smell of it lol. But I know it’ll kill me. It was literal torture to watch my dad go through it….I’ve been a mess bc it’s Father’s Day weekend so I’m prob talking whack but seriously..it’ll friggen kill ya. 
You can do it my friend….you too leap… it gets better…way better. For me it was just about 7 weeks, then really better just after 3 months.  There’s tough spots but life is just amazing on the other side. Truly

Thanks Brioski. I walked by a guy smoking yesterday and I felt like vomiting. So happy for that. 

[QuittingGirl]

How are you doing today Robin and LOF? I hope you are both doing well!  It's not easy I know, but we are getting there! 

[robin0212]

1 hour ago, Sandi149 said:

How are you doing today Robin and LOF? I hope you are both doing well!  It's not easy I know, but we are getting there! 

So far so good! I just read your other post. Sounds like you are pushing through and going strong! Fantastic!

Edited June 18, 2023 by robin0212

[jillar]

Hey @robin0212, don't forget to update your profile with your new quit date since you relapsed. Part of the quit process is owning your relapses too. Maybe even get a ticker so you can see how much you're giving up by relapsing. They are a great tool at keeping our quits just to watch those numbers add up!  

[robin0212]

57 minutes ago, jillar said:

Hey @robin0212, don't forget to update your profile with your new quit date since you relapsed. Part of the quit process is owning your relapses too. Maybe even get a ticker so you can see how much you're giving up by relapsing. They are a great tool at keeping our quits just to watch those numbers add up!  

Thank you for the reminder ! Profile updated! 

Going to work on the ticker I couldn't figure out lol.

[intoxicated yoda]

hi @robin0212quitting is a process and sometimes relapsing is part of the process.  You can do this

[overcome]

Your on another roll @robin0212 hang in there!

[robin0212]

38 minutes ago, intoxicated yoda said:

hi @robin0212quitting is a process and sometimes relapsing is part of the process.  You can do this

Thank you. I can live without smoking right? Yes i can yes i can .....deep breaths and drinking ice water through a straw helps.

 

Edited June 19, 2023 by robin0212

[robin0212]

29 minutes ago, overcome said:

Your on another roll @robin0212 hang in there!

Thanks overcome! 

[DenaliBlues]

Yass… ice cold drinks through straws were a major part of my quit, too!
 

You absolutely can live without smoking @robin0212. And even more shocking: you’ll be happier! Right now your addiction is putting up a fuss, so it might feel like you will feel lousy forevermore. But you won’t. You’ll turn the corner. Hang in there!

[intoxicated yoda]

not smoking is the only way to live.  while you are smoking you are only surviving until you get your next fix.  what did Clint Eastwood say in "Josey Wales"?  "Dying ain't much of a living..."  that's a pretty accurate description for the smoking addiction I think.

[robin0212]

2 weeks today! Yay! I am having that "something"s missing"  feeling. I remember this from my previous quit. I hate this feeling. It so indescribable and weird.   Does anybody ever feel this way? Maybe it's grief. Uggh good grief !

[jillar]

Yay!!! Happy two weeks @robin0212. Yes, I had that something's missing feeling when I first quit. I think we all do because smoking takes up so much time. 

Quitting can also feel like the death of a friend and you could be going through the phases of grief. I highlighted a great post in my Pick of the Week that you may be interested in: https://www.quittrain.com/blogs/entry/1025-the-grief-cycle/

 

[DenaliBlues]

Congrats on two weeks @robin0212! I, too, had the feeling of something missing. Smoking was the organizing principle of our life, so it’s natural for quitting to feel odd for a while. And sometimes sad. But then it gets better. You realize that you are 100% complete without smoking. Your happy place is waiting for you… stick with it till you get there!

 

[robin0212]

1 hour ago, jillar said:

Yay!!! Happy two weeks @robin0212. Yes, I had that something's missing feeling when I first quit. I think we all do because smoking takes up so much time. 

Quitting can also feel like the death of a friend and you could be going through the phases of grief. I highlighted a great post in my Pick of the Week that you may be interested in: https://www.quittrain.com/blogs/entry/1025-the-grief-cycle/

 

Thanks Jillar! What a great article. I am definitely going through the sad phase, but it's getting a little tiny bit better each day. It's helpful to know it's normal.