Really rough day

[Jclarke241]

I'm "this" close to asking my mom for a smoke. I feel like it's the worst time in the world for me to quit smoking. I'm on disability living with my parents in a very rural area without a car. I have nothing to do all day and the depression that's set in as a result leaves me with absolutely no motivation to do ANYTHING. Sadly, smoking is what gets me out of bed and now I don't even have that. 

 

I just want to say f it, not now. 

[sherry]

Stay with me... you don't want to ask for a cigg, it's the junkie talking.... your board I get that.. boredom is hard to deal with early on..answer this for me, do you like jigsaw puzzles?

[Sazerac]

Hi J.   It is always a good time to quit smoking and the inner power you find in yourself

spills into other parts of your life.  It is a really amazing experience.

[Sazerac]

I'll go hang in chat, in case you want to go there.  Hello to Lace !

[sherry]

How about word games? do you like those?.. tell me something you like to do

[Sazerac]

Smoking is a real scourge and being an active addict isn't doing anything good for you J.

[Jclarke241]

I've stopped crying. I think I'll try to cook something.

[jess]

Don't smoke read hear watch video play games just don't smoke...

[sherry]

keeping busy with cooking is good, and so is crying by the way... 

[sherry]

Hey Sazerac,.. can you tell, is Jc still here?

[Jenny]

Cooking is a great idea.  Anything to keep you busy until the worst of it passes.  Are you being treated for your depression?  If not and if you are able I recommend talking with your doctor.  

Being isolated is hard in times like these but there are things you could do to help.  Do you knit?  Have a hobby?  

[Tink]

hey jc there are plenty of things to do right here on the forum

 

try going into the social section and start playing the games. I guarantee you will be hooked and they are a good distraction and easy when the mind is foggy

 

also try to force yourself outside into the fresh air, don them boots and go get muddy it will do wonders for your spirit, i know you dont want to but try and pull yourself outside xx

[Sazerac]

That was great.  J came to chat and is good now.  cooking. That was a great use of chat.   :)  thanks y'all.

[MarylandQuitter]

Great!  :)

 

Whenever you're feeling a bit down, stop on by.  There is always fresh coffee and even better company.  We're "Rainy Day People".  :)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctRi2K_jIII

[Devil Doll]

Have you read this thread about everyone's first days off of nicotine? It is a great read. 

http://www.quittrain.com/topic/2747-your-first-days-nicotine-free/

[beacon]

Hi JC! Have you watched this

 

http://youtu.be/ATo8X4DGWaI

[action]

I'm sorry I missed this but it looks like you were in good hands with Sally and lace (love you guys!)

 

I think one of the main reasons I smoked was boredom, which is just mad now I look back on it - it did nothing to alleviate my boredom, and I could end up chain smoking 'just because'...!

 

Honestly, there is no 'bad' or 'wrong' time to quit smoking, and anything you do besides smoke will be 10000x better than smoking, I promise. It will get easier, we can all attest to that!

[Sazerac]

it was a great chat with  J, Lace, Jess, Sonic, and I and it was great contact.  :)

[Nancy]

J, so glad there was a team here for you....that is what is great about the QT.  So glad you made it through...hold your head up and be proud.  Every crave you conquer makes you stronger...so proud for you!

[Jclarke241]

I wanted to thank everyone for their support today. I just finished making dinner and I feel much better than I did earlier. 

 

Tomorrow I'm going to give knitting a try. Hopefully it'll keep my hands busy and my brain occupied. 

 

Thanks again all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[Nancy]

I wanted to thank everyone for their support today. I just finished making dinner and I feel much better than I did earlier. 

 

Tomorrow I'm going to give knitting a try. Hopefully it'll keep my hands busy and my brain occupied. 

 

Thanks again all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Fabulous to have a plan....and Hell Week is done!!

[El Bandito]

JC - well done! Overcoming a crave like that is a real sign of commitment - you now know that even when it gets tough - you can win.

 

BRILLIANT work!

 

Team USA (and the mighty Trevor of course ;) )...much applause from across the pond. Well done.

 

Knitting eh?

 

I could do with a new scarf......

[Doreensfree]

This is now it done jc....reach out for help when the going gets touch....

You won that battle.....feel,proud.....

There is heaps to read here.....dogs and cats...games to play.....keeping busy is a great help

Hey and stu wants a scarf....better get knitting.....

sorry I wasn't here ...but....well done quit train members.....who rushed in and saved the day......you folks are the best...xxx

[sherry]

jc, you did an awesome job yesterday, really proud of you! keep go'n - you can do this! :D

[babs609]

woo hoo JC!  That's how it's done..one day at a time!   (sometimes one moment at a time but you get through it)

 

well done you for posting this...and everyone else for swooping in.  Quit Train is unstoppable.  :)