Here I go again

[Amy]

Last night was fine no urges or fixations or cravings for a smoke- night before really wanted one...tonight really want one again. Looking out the window waiting for the neighbor to get home hoping I can maybe sneak a cigarette.  I have to say I don't get it and it sucks.

 

 

[Nancy]

Oh, Amy....don't you dare!  I know you do not want to have to do this hard fought week over again!  Go for a walk...give yourself a treat...but get away from that window!  You are in the middle of heck week...and it is hard...but you can do this!  And trust us, it will get better!

[sherry]

Amy.. are you still here?.. talk to us, tell us how you're feeling RIGHT THIS SECOND... focus here.. we're listening 

[Fay]

Okay what are you thinking?- don't do it. You know one puff will lead to 3 times the amount of your prior smoking and you will die young.  Breathe in deep keep doing this in 2 minutes you will realize what you almost did. Not One Puff Ever means exactly that.

Care for yourself and others around you. Just get over it and move forward.  This will pass. You are a non smoker.

Believe in your self  - this is easy you don't smoke. Just don't -  it is that easy it is your choice an you are not a chimney

You don't smoke

 

The above is what you have posted in the Pre Respond to your own SOS.  I think this says it all!  Just remember you will have these bad times but each time it gets less and less.  Next thing you know they are just a passing thought!  Hang in there!!!

 

[Amy]

Thanks Nancy sitting here ready to cry - I am going to go outside with the dog and take a few breathes..

[Amy]

okay crying now going outside for a few minutes will be back

[Soberjulie]

Same thing I told Rowly:

If it's a good idea today it will still be a good idea tomorrow.

Wait until tomorrow. That's all.

Things may just look different then.

[babs609]

Amy. It's normal to have these ups and downs. Do not give in!! The nicodemon is trying to make you weak and break you down.

 

A craving only lasts a few minutes....any longer than that is anxiety and had nothing to do with smoking. Deep breaths. Really deep. Hold it for 10 seconds and blow out slowly. Repeat 3 times.

 

This episode is great actually. Why do I say that? Because it will pass and you will be stronger than ever in your quit. I promise!!

[JackiMac]

Amy be strong you can work through this believe me you can, deep breaths and don't allow the thought to grow any more, its not worth it, repeat after me NOPE and breath........................NOPE and breath..............repeat as necessary otherwise come and do a silly jiggle with me 

[sherry]

Ride it out - cry it out scream it out.... do any and everything EXCEPT smoke... this will pass... just hang on .. stay here with us til it pass's

[JackiMac]

Amy talk to us don't you dare go anywhere, it will pass

[sherry]

Ok, Amy.. if you don't have anything to say.. can you let us know your here NOT smoking?.... can you do that for us?

[Doreensfree]

Amy....pease don't smoke.....

Sweetie we have all been there....

At first I just screamed n.o.p.e all day....like a ad woman.....when I wasn't doing thstnimwas on here reading.....

I did anything...as long as it kept me from smoking.....

[sherry]

maybe start typing the alphabet backwards... ?.. type some, post.. type more post.. maybe? just to keep you busy and we know your holding on? 

[JackiMac]

Good idea Lace, just type some random gobblydygoop let us know you holding on....

[Amy]

Not smoking I have no cigarettes and the neighbor didn't get home yet.. didn't want the other half to see me crying I am not sure he would understand - maybe he would I don't know I just always have to be strong.  I think I can never ask for help so.. I went outside for a short walk in the yard.  I love my own response to my SOS this is why I cried.  This seems so easy most of the time but then there is the few moments when it is really difficult. 

[Jenny]

Hang in there Amy!  It's a roller coaster but every time you face that urge head on and don't smoke the weaker those craves will become.  You are doing a wonderful job.  You know you're going to have to quit eventually and if you give up the days you have behind you you'll be disappointed.  You can do this!!

[Amy]

LOL on some of these for some reason I can't do a quote response Thanks needed to laugh :)

[babs609]

Difficult yes.....but you are doing it.

 

Post 100 SOS's if you need to. Just no smoking. That's just not an option. You committed. :)

[SueBeDoo]

Oy don't you dare missy, I'll get me wooden spoon out and chase you round the table..

You know you don't want to go back to day one or reset that lovely ticker, please right now type into you tube thanks tobacco you killed my mom and watch the heart breaking video of a son filming his mam dying from emphysema, that will stop the craving in its tracks xx

[Amy]

gooblydygoop?  dklsjksfdjgiotdjdofmad its perfect Thanks Jackie! :)

[Holski]

((Amy)) you are doing great. Keep on going. This will pass! It ALWAYS does. Each crave we get through just make us stronger!

[sherry]

there you are Amy!!.. hang on... tell us how youre feeling..

[Amy]

Suebedoo no can do.. my Aunt passed from lung cancer my Mom is on her way there- it is devastating. I know.  I am realizing at this moment why I (crap) am a non

smoker it would be so much easier just to continue the way I was.

[Amy]

I am feeling like I wish the neighbor would get home- feeling like if I had just one cigarette that I would feel better