24-Hour NO Nicotine/Smoking Club - Part 5
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: My city of ruins...
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Thanks! I can't believe I am finally smoke free again. I smoked for 15 years, quit for 5, then went back for about 5 years and here I am again. I am just about 2 years sober and feel strong enough to battle this vice now...put me down for another 24!!
Be well everyone - and breathe free!!!
Be well everyone - and breathe free!!!
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,997
Day 2 for me. I'm at work but you will be hearing from me again soon.
Working on my conviction of what I know to be true for me and smoking. That's where I get my motivation. It's a must for me to convince myself I hate to smoke. And I do. I'm just struggling with reasons. All the health ones ain't cutting it right now so I'm going with superficial until something sticks...I don't stink and my skin will sparkle soon. Whatever works. I do feel better though...right now..so that's a good one.
I did notice my brain thinks I should smoke to reward myself. Wash the dishes..yay, go smoke. Load of laundry, yay, go smoke.
I'm refraining from going to ice cream or cookies for a reward.
Working on my conviction of what I know to be true for me and smoking. That's where I get my motivation. It's a must for me to convince myself I hate to smoke. And I do. I'm just struggling with reasons. All the health ones ain't cutting it right now so I'm going with superficial until something sticks...I don't stink and my skin will sparkle soon. Whatever works. I do feel better though...right now..so that's a good one.
I did notice my brain thinks I should smoke to reward myself. Wash the dishes..yay, go smoke. Load of laundry, yay, go smoke.
I'm refraining from going to ice cream or cookies for a reward.
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,997
Day 3.
Leaving work I could have stopped and widdled a tree branch to smoke I wanted a cigarette so bad.
Ugh. Riding this one out. Boy is this familiar.
Thank Buddha I have the quit drinking experience to remind me this passes. It gets better. It gets easier.
I will not smoke! Dag nab it.
I love that I don't stink. I love that I feel great in the morning and I feel relaxed. I love non smoking mornings!
Don't mind me. Just blabbing. I don't even mind if nobody answers. Just nice to have a place to blab about this.
Call me smoke free for another 24.
Leaving work I could have stopped and widdled a tree branch to smoke I wanted a cigarette so bad.
Ugh. Riding this one out. Boy is this familiar.
Thank Buddha I have the quit drinking experience to remind me this passes. It gets better. It gets easier.
I will not smoke! Dag nab it.
I love that I don't stink. I love that I feel great in the morning and I feel relaxed. I love non smoking mornings!
Don't mind me. Just blabbing. I don't even mind if nobody answers. Just nice to have a place to blab about this.
Call me smoke free for another 24.
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,536
I'm about to jump into this pool of the non-smoking experience. From what I'm reading on here, the water is fine. I switched to a very light cig, and have been smoking much much less. . . .kinda tapering down the amount of nicotine I've been getting.
As is normal for me, I was "afraid" to say anything outta fear. But I love the accountability that I've found on SR. I know I will be welcomed in and supported.
So watch out. Here comes big "SPLASH!" I'm jumping in.
As is normal for me, I was "afraid" to say anything outta fear. But I love the accountability that I've found on SR. I know I will be welcomed in and supported.
So watch out. Here comes big "SPLASH!" I'm jumping in.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 1,303
Jump in Altoids....enjoy the feeling of setting yourself free from the prison of nicotine addiction..I have just got back from a camping trip and proud to say stiill nicotine free! Blimey ol Riley if I can do it anyone can?
Stay strong all
Martinax
Stay strong all
Martinax
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,536
I smoked from age 18 and quit when I was 21. I didn't smoke again until I started drinking when the kids left home. Yeah, we were a smoke free, alcohol free home. I was never a drinker before. Getting the alcohol behind me, and now the nicotine. . and this home will be ready for grandkids someday. Yeah, this empty nest thing sent me in a downward spiral. I'm ready to be up on top again 100% with everything <3 So THANK YOU for the accountability. I'll check in to let you know how I'm doing.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Melbourne Australia.
Posts: 3,748
I gave up the fags 35 years ago, spoilt it with just a few joints over 20 years ago.
As a recovering addict/alcoholic it was one of the few smart things I did!
Well worth the efforts..... and let any slips turn to stronger motivation.
WE can do it! Yay!
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,997
Add me in for another 24!
Whoo hoo! This is great. I feel pretty awesome. I have great energy. Love my mornings. I can't believe how cigarettes made me anxious and now that I don't smoke I'm calm. I always thought I was just high strung. Lol
Yes, the thought pops in my head like an old broken record but I don't care. It's not bad and it passes. I think it's much easier than quitting drinking. I mean really. It ain't like I'm detoxing off alcohol or heroin or benzos and have to worry about seizures or DT's. I think I can handle a little crabby once in awhile and the stupid thought popping up. It will eventually give up and go away.
Great job everyone! We got this! Kick cigarette butt!
Whoo hoo! This is great. I feel pretty awesome. I have great energy. Love my mornings. I can't believe how cigarettes made me anxious and now that I don't smoke I'm calm. I always thought I was just high strung. Lol
Yes, the thought pops in my head like an old broken record but I don't care. It's not bad and it passes. I think it's much easier than quitting drinking. I mean really. It ain't like I'm detoxing off alcohol or heroin or benzos and have to worry about seizures or DT's. I think I can handle a little crabby once in awhile and the stupid thought popping up. It will eventually give up and go away.
Great job everyone! We got this! Kick cigarette butt!
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