I made it to start week 2!

[nsd_user663_2227]

Hi All,

Well I feel pretty proud, 1st week back at work after a two week break, and still managed to not give in to the cravings and habits. I know it is still only day 8 but am feeling more positive than the first few days.

Cravings are diminishing in number and ferocity, although the temper is still running high - does anyone have any good tips on how to extend the fuse time? Having smoked both tobacco and weed for a while, I was fairly relaxed about life, since stopping, I have a very short fuse I am ashamed to say. Need to try and count to 10 or something before responding to anything, as sometimes I respond first and regret later.

Just thought I would check in, hope everyone is going strong with their quits?

Cheers,

CanI..

[nsd_user663_2227]

thanks Boudee - i am very proud, given my first post was about self doubt, i now know i can honestly answer my own question, with - "of course i can"

you are right about going back to being me... i am not normally a grumpy so and so, but glad to hear that it will happen at some point.

Looking forwards to getting to the heady heights which you have achieved

[nsd_user663_2227]

I appreciate that we all have challenges to do each day with our addictions, which I guess will never completely leave us, however, you are totally right that there is always work to be done.

It is true that if we all support eachother, as a group we can achieve our individual goals.

I sometimes read posts here just to make sure I dont give in. Once you start posting, you know that failure is just not an option.

My favourite phrase - onwards and upwards!

[nsd_user663_2162]

You say "only day 8"?! Dude, day 8 was possibly my worst! congrats to you because you do sound pretty strong

The good thing about quitting smoke is that at the end of the day it only really depends on nobody and nothing on earth but ourselves. It may sound a too easy thought but in fact I find it rather powerful and reassuring! Like, you are in charge in this thing and no one else

[nsd_user663_2142]

Good Job CanI!!!! See of course you CAN!!!!!! YAYAAYAYAYYAAAYYYY!!! Keep going you are doing great!

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[nsd_user663_2176]

Congrats on the start of week 2. You should be very proud of yourself for having week 1 under your belt. I think it's time to treat yourself!!!

[nsd_user663_2214]

CONGRATULATIONS

You've done brilliantly

Ali

xx

[nsd_user663_2227]

Thanks all; I did feel pretty proud, only thing I am still not proud of is the fact that I still am struggling to control the intermittent temper tantrums.

If only I could get this under control, I really think that I would feel much more positive. I know that recent posts have been interpreted as me being positive, but I still feel so far from comfortable within myself. My partner says that we have never argued so much, and I feel bad because of that. I really hope that I can get this under control soon.

Thanks to all for the great comments, they have definitely spurred me on. Strange this is, as soon as I log in, read posts, and start responding I feel miraculously calmer. :confused:

Fingers crossed that the next post will be another more positive one.

Onwards and upwards.

[nsd_user663_1927]

Well done for getting into the week 2 club.

[nsd_user663_2263]

Me Too..

looks like we are on the same day..I felt the same way there for a little while..such a short fuse. I argued with my husband every day. It gets better. I find that excercise helps a lot with this. I am also into meditation and yoga so that gives me a sense of groundedness. I wish you the best!