Day four - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

outonalimb · 09-09-2006, 05:33 AM

Thats what I'm on!

This must be my 4th or 5th attempt in the past year.
I WANT TO QUIT!
I did quit once...for 7 years...and started back up again 7 years ago.

I want to quit. I want to be a non-smoker because...

I want my hair and breath to smell nice.

I want my teeth to be white.

I want to lose the smoker's cough and live a healthy lifestyle.

I want my soul to have a healthy body to dwell in...my body is a gift from
God and I want to honor Him by taking care of it..

I want to attend my son's college graduation, dance at his wedding, and chase after my grandchildren.

I want to save almost $2,000 a year.

I promised my 7 yr old son that I would...and I want to keep my promise. His dad isn't capable of raising him...I need to be here...I'm all he really has....

Im sick of being a slave to the cigarettes. Always wondering where they are, do I have enough, will I be able to smoke at the place I"m going... Its time to get this monkey off my back.

Thanks for letting me make this list. I need to keep reminding myself WHY I am doing this. I can do this....I can do this....I can do this....I'm just going to keep repeating this to myself.

Hugs...(clean, fresh-smelling, non-stinky hugs!!!)

jlo34 · 09-09-2006, 02:14 PM

Great attitude out...!

I have 2 young children. The looks on their faces when I lit up! Wow. Killed me, when I really stopped to look at it. The pain, fear, helpless, and hopeless look. Unbelievable. I never noticed it...until I was ready to quit.

Why quit list. Wonderful thing to do and keep handy. Keep encouraging yourself and keep taking it one day at a time (or less!!!). All we have is today.

You know what the greatest freedom is...not having the insanity of constantly thinking/obsessing about: do I have enough, where are they, how am I going to con the kids outside so I can smoke more, etc. I'm so grateful that that part of my life is no longer a problem. I don't have to say those pained looks anymore from the kids. Now I have kids that are happy and excited and most of all, proud of me. Cause I'm doing it...just for today.

Keep up the great work!!!
Jen

outonalimb · 09-09-2006, 04:28 PM

Thanks Jen!

Every time I get a craving (which seems to be alot)...I run thru the list in my head...grab a blow pop or some gum...and breath deeply.

One day at a time.
Thats all I gotta do.
I know from quitting before that I'll think about them less and less as time goes on. I know it can be done.

I want to be a non-smoker more than I want "just one" cigarette....

Keep up the good work everyone!!!

**historyteach** · 09-09-2006, 04:35 PM

YEA, OOAL!!!

You can DO THIS!!! You're half way through hell week, the hardest week of your life. And you're doing the right thing; you're changing your behaviors when those cravings hit. Change our behavior, we change our thoughts and feelings.

Have you incorporated any long term behavioral changes? I joined the gym and chorus when I quit, and I'm certain those things helped me get through many difficult times. Think about it. It served as a different behavior, that kept me from smoking while doing it, but, also as a negative reinforcement; if I relapsed, I would feel it immediately. Those things my smoke cessation counselor said were really important. I believe it. It helped me, anyway.

Remembe to come here often and POST BEFORE YOU PUFF!!!

I am now Nine months, one week, four days, 12 hours, 35 minutes and 13 seconds nicotine free. That's 11380 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,129.31. Life saved: 5 weeks, 4 days, 12 hours, 20 minutes. :>)

Shalom!

outonalimb · 09-09-2006, 05:39 PM

Thanks Teach!
Yes, I did join a gym back during one of my first attempts about a year ago. I"ve been working out 3 or 4 days a week for a little over a year. It DOES help. I'm trying not to worry about weight...I've lost some over the last year and managed to tone up so any weight I might put on won't put me over the edge...In the past, when I started to gain weight, I got discouraged...and picked up...so continuing to work out...and maybe even increasing the number of days I go to the gym will help.

I really want to be a nonsmoker.
I really do.

Thanks for the encouragement Teach!
I'll keep checkin' in!

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 9 PLUS MONTHS CLEAN!! YOU ROCK

**margo** · 09-09-2006, 10:51 PM

Congrats on your four days, OOAL! The first few days are the hardest, so keep it up. Yes, you CAN do it. My reasons were/are very similar to yours. Keeping them first and foremost has helped me through. Best advice I can give you right now - remember that cravings are temporary and they do go away, even when they seem to last all day! You go girl!

outonalimb · 09-10-2006, 05:00 PM

Thanks Margo!

Well, I went to a tailgate party today...
I knew that I was going to be VERY tempted to smoke...
And I didn't! Not one puff!!
I'm so proud of myself.
Yippee!!!

**margo** · 09-10-2006, 07:29 PM

WoooooooooooHoooooooooooooo!

jlo34 · 09-11-2006, 05:38 AM

Great job!!! Keep it up..positive thinking works wonders.

I lost about 55 pounds before I quit smoking. Lost another 6 that first month. Gained 18 back. Actually my weight is comfortable, I'd like to get rid of 10, but I'm ok with me. I know the exercise program I had going prior to starting to stop smoking worked really well. However, I've backed off it quite a bit. I'm trying to get back into it...before we start getting layers of snow!!!

Keep up the great job!!!!!
Jen

09-09-2006, 05:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
outonalimb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: my own little corner of the world Posts: 654	Day four Thats what I'm on! This must be my 4th or 5th attempt in the past year. I WANT TO QUIT! I did quit once...for 7 years...and started back up again 7 years ago. I want to quit. I want to be a non-smoker because... I want my hair and breath to smell nice. I want my teeth to be white. I want to lose the smoker's cough and live a healthy lifestyle. I want my soul to have a healthy body to dwell in...my body is a gift from God and I want to honor Him by taking care of it.. I want to attend my son's college graduation, dance at his wedding, and chase after my grandchildren. I want to save almost $2,000 a year. I promised my 7 yr old son that I would...and I want to keep my promise. His dad isn't capable of raising him...I need to be here...I'm all he really has.... Im sick of being a slave to the cigarettes. Always wondering where they are, do I have enough, will I be able to smoke at the place I"m going... Its time to get this monkey off my back. Thanks for letting me make this list. I need to keep reminding myself WHY I am doing this. I can do this....I can do this....I can do this....I'm just going to keep repeating this to myself. Hugs...(clean, fresh-smelling, non-stinky hugs!!!) __________________ Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is. - Mark Twain We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -E.M. Forster

09-09-2006, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
outonalimb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: my own little corner of the world Posts: 654	Thanks Jen! Every time I get a craving (which seems to be alot)...I run thru the list in my head...grab a blow pop or some gum...and breath deeply. One day at a time. Thats all I gotta do. I know from quitting before that I'll think about them less and less as time goes on. I know it can be done. I want to be a non-smoker more than I want "just one" cigarette.... Keep up the good work everyone!!! __________________ Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is. - Mark Twain We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -E.M. Forster

09-09-2006, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,057	YEA, OOAL!!! You can DO THIS!!! You're half way through hell week, the hardest week of your life. And you're doing the right thing; you're changing your behaviors when those cravings hit. Change our behavior, we change our thoughts and feelings. Have you incorporated any long term behavioral changes? I joined the gym and chorus when I quit, and I'm certain those things helped me get through many difficult times. Think about it. It served as a different behavior, that kept me from smoking while doing it, but, also as a negative reinforcement; if I relapsed, I would feel it immediately. Those things my smoke cessation counselor said were really important. I believe it. It helped me, anyway. Remembe to come here often and POST BEFORE YOU PUFF!!! I am now Nine months, one week, four days, 12 hours, 35 minutes and 13 seconds nicotine free. That's 11380 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,129.31. Life saved: 5 weeks, 4 days, 12 hours, 20 minutes. :>) Shalom! __________________

09-09-2006, 05:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
outonalimb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: my own little corner of the world Posts: 654	Thanks Teach! Yes, I did join a gym back during one of my first attempts about a year ago. I"ve been working out 3 or 4 days a week for a little over a year. It DOES help. I'm trying not to worry about weight...I've lost some over the last year and managed to tone up so any weight I might put on won't put me over the edge...In the past, when I started to gain weight, I got discouraged...and picked up...so continuing to work out...and maybe even increasing the number of days I go to the gym will help. I really want to be a nonsmoker. I really do. Thanks for the encouragement Teach! I'll keep checkin' in! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 9 PLUS MONTHS CLEAN!! YOU ROCK __________________ Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is. - Mark Twain We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -E.M. Forster

09-09-2006, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
margo Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,747	Congrats on your four days, OOAL! The first few days are the hardest, so keep it up. Yes, you CAN do it. My reasons were/are very similar to yours. Keeping them first and foremost has helped me through. Best advice I can give you right now - remember that cravings are temporary and they do go away, even when they seem to last all day! You go girl! __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

09-09-2006, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
jlo34 Grateful recovering alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 816	Great attitude out...! I have 2 young children. The looks on their faces when I lit up! Wow. Killed me, when I really stopped to look at it. The pain, fear, helpless, and hopeless look. Unbelievable. I never noticed it...until I was ready to quit. Why quit list. Wonderful thing to do and keep handy. Keep encouraging yourself and keep taking it one day at a time (or less!!!). All we have is today. You know what the greatest freedom is...not having the insanity of constantly thinking/obsessing about: do I have enough, where are they, how am I going to con the kids outside so I can smoke more, etc. I'm so grateful that that part of my life is no longer a problem. I don't have to say those pained looks anymore from the kids. Now I have kids that are happy and excited and most of all, proud of me. Cause I'm doing it...just for today. Keep up the great work!!! Jen

09-10-2006, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
outonalimb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: my own little corner of the world Posts: 654	Thanks Margo! Well, I went to a tailgate party today... I knew that I was going to be VERY tempted to smoke... And I didn't! Not one puff!! I'm so proud of myself. Yippee!!! __________________ Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is. - Mark Twain We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -E.M. Forster

09-10-2006, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
margo Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,747	WoooooooooooHoooooooooooooo! __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

09-11-2006, 05:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
jlo34 Grateful recovering alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 816	Great job!!! Keep it up..positive thinking works wonders. I lost about 55 pounds before I quit smoking. Lost another 6 that first month. Gained 18 back. Actually my weight is comfortable, I'd like to get rid of 10, but I'm ok with me. I know the exercise program I had going prior to starting to stop smoking worked really well. However, I've backed off it quite a bit. I'm trying to get back into it...before we start getting layers of snow!!! Keep up the great job!!!!! Jen

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