Impurrfect

I think this is the 3rd time since I've been on SR. Last couple times I used the patches, lasted 3 months once. Today, out of cigarettes and money, so c/t it is.

Drinking lots of water, some apple juice and just got my lazy butt downstairs to walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes. I remember the "what do I do with my hands?!?!" feeling when I quit before..having a cigarette in my hand has been pretty normal for a long, long time.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

Gerbosko

Patches and e-cigs don't work because they keep nicotine in your body. How are you suppose to quit something when you're replacing it with what you're trying to quit?

I wish you the best - Water was my best friend when I quit.

Fandy

Knitting or crocheting keeps your fingers busy.

Impurrfect

So far, school is keeping me quite busy. I'd forgotten I have an e-cig but don't want to prolong getting the nicotine out of my body, so not using it. May float away with all the water I'm drinking, though

I really hope this is the last addiction I have to go into recovery for.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

JustBreath

Great job Impurrfect!!!

Chocolate and snacks where what helped me quit this time.
Yes I gained like 6lbs but that is just temporary.
And beware of days 7 through 10... they were the worst for me

You can do it!!!

neferkamichael

Impuurfect you are FANTASTIC. 12 days, no cigs for me too.

Dee74

go Amy!

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Impurrfect

Thanks I'm on day 3, and other than my stomach not feeling so hot, it's not as bad as I thought. I realize that it may get worse, but so far the distraction methods I used for crack ("not an option..next") is helping.

I actually started this, NOT wanting to quit other than for money reasons. I had my doubts about that being enough of a reason, as I do have money coming in. Remarkably, since I did stop I really want to stay stopped for all kinds of reasons. I stopped saying "I'm trying to quit smoking" and now say "I don't smoke". Amazing how changing the way we think can change our actions?

Hugs and prayers,

Amy