Stopping smoking again

[nvrbnunloved]

This is day 2 - yesterday went OK, I wore a patch, and only had a few minor cravings. Today has been a bit harder - bigger cravings, feeling weepy, very low in mood, but still haven't cracked Now I'm actually starting to feel a little ill - headache, upset tummy - pretty sure these are all the usual withdrawal type symptoms, just needed to come and vent a little

 

[WhiteWillow]

you can and will conquer this ,praying

 

[nvrbnunloved]

Day 13 today! It's going well, not using patches any more, still using the gum as and when the need arises, but only really a few pieces a day

 

[1tessa]

hey I'm new to this message board stuff and totally lost - have no idea if I'm doing this correctly.. Just wanted to offer encouragement to you - and congratulations for quitting. It's a huge deal.. I'm in my forth week of trying to quit with only two slips. Today was a great day after some serious on my knees prayer last night. Great is our God and worthy of praise. I just can't do it without Him.

 

[nvrbnunloved]

Thanks for the encouragement, 1tessa And welcome to CF You did just fine!

Have to say I'm having a bad day here, but as my man would say it's just a battle lost, not the war Stick around - we'll do it together! God bless

 

[1tessa]

Hang in there. You're really doing great. For what it's worth I found chewing on cinnamon sticks and straws to help tremendously. In addition, when I'm tempted I try to remember to rebuke the enemy who tries to separate us from the Lord. It's amazing how the temptation has disappeared immediately. I don't always remember to take that important step but it sure makes a difference when I do. So for me, today has started out great - that's two days in a row that I haven't thought about smoking almost constantly. I never thought that would happen. Praise the Lord. So keep up the good work. You rock!

 

[1tessa]

how's it going today? I hope it's getting easier for you. What you're doing is such a huge deal and I applaud you - I think only people who have struggled with this addiction can understand how hard it is. May our most High and Majestic Father cradle you in His hands and give you peace. .

 

[nvrbnunloved]

Yesterday was hard but no cracking... Doesn't help that I have PMS from hell...hey ho Back on track at least, chewing gum like crazy

How are things going with you?

 

[1tessa]

hey - congrats for getting through a difficult day without caving - yeah for you. I can't imagine both PMS and quitting smoking at the same time. So do your jaws get tired? Mine do. I've had some tough days but a few really good ones as well. Thanks for your support. God bless

 

[nvrbnunloved]

Oh boy, do my jaws get tired! Glad to hear you're doing so well, even on the tough days. Haven't caved again this week, so I'm really pleased - there were a couple of days when I would have killed for a cigarette, but didn't give in. I'm trying to remember what you said about rebuking the enemy - that's an aspect of all this that had never really occurred to me before.

Hope you're going on OK - praying for you

 

[1tessa]

hey - thanks for the prayers. I need them. I'm so happy for you that you haven't caved or attacked anyone for a smoke. AWESOME. Keep it up. How many days has it been? You really deserve a pat on the back for your HUGE accomplishment. I'm feeling frustrated today. As mentioned earlier I've had two great days since I quit but all other days have been a real struggle. Thank God for the two good days though - gives me hope that I won't always be thinking about smoking. Writing on this board is helpful - playing on the computer is about the only thing that isn't a trigger. Forgive me for rattling on. I'm trying to inspire myself - I'll not allow satan to come between me and the Lord. I feel like a dork writing like this but so what. I need to do whatever it takes to stay on the path. rah-rah Even if I sound like a complete idiot. Thanks again. Tess

 

[MaraPetra]

Smoking won't always be foremost in your mind. I think that, at about 3 months, I started feeling a constant "peace"...Although the peace would come and go starting at around three weeks.

Hold on to the memories of those days where it wasn't a struggle, and remember...Very, very soon, your life will be like that all the time!

 

[deke123]

you keep the faith sister, you can do anything you like if you lean on the Lord. Do that for me, I am praying for you alright. You will be blessed. Bless her Jesus!

 

[1tessa]

hey, are you still there? I haven't visited this board for a while as it seemed no one was home. Hope you're still hangin in there. God bless!

 

[Evie1980]

Wow that is great the you two are encouraging each other. The time of cravings will come to pass and soon you will forget that you ever smoked That is what it is like for me now. I just can't even think about it. But I know the struggle that it takes to get here so keep the faith!

 

[plmarquette]

I have been here, done that.... change now just like ebenezer scrooge... shadows of what might be .... read the labels.... low salt, low fat. low cholesterol, fruit and vegetables ....

 

[plmarquette]