1st day back....

[nsd_user663_3712]

Well I survived....

Went into work today for the first time on a reduced hours basis to try & ease me back in......

It was so nice to see everyone and talk to someone different after six weeks off.

I'm working from 10 to 3 with an hour still for lunch so it was easier than expected not actually being at my desk for long periods of time.

Managed to clear most of the 1200 emails that had gathered and my boss, who has no personality, but is quite sweet (he really tries) had put together a reasonable task list that he'd like me to get done before Christmas.

My colleague really made me laugh when she said he'd been trying to do things for my clients and "he has actually managed to get some things done" so although I did expect to go back to all the work I left he has done a really good job!

Anyway - the bravest amongst them mentioned the fags.....the anti-smoking brigade did not but they have experience of my fork tongue so perhaps they thought it would be safer not too I didn't want to fight today.

The strange thing is I feel neither up not down about other people smoking and I believe that is healthy - don't hate it and I don't find the smell as people are smoking either revolting or attractive.

I've never found stale smoke smells attractive - but who does/did?:rolleyes:

To be honest I don't care what anyone else does with their lives - this is all about me.

Anyway,it was so nice not having to go outside in todays sub-zero temperature. We have reached the permafrost days here in Scotland where everything is white all day

And ****ysing again the food and fag substitutes - did not feel the need for either today - although I was not at work the long hours I usually am. Hopefully it will stay that way

Take Care

XX

[NicFirth 10 Years Smoke Free]

Good for you, it sounds like its working out well for you.

[nsd_user663_1733]

Good for you You may find things a little easyer going back to work it will give you something diffrent to think about. I also agree this is about you and may I say your doing fab. Linda xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_3712]

Thanks Linda

Bit worse today (see reply to popsies post) but I just keep talking to myself or the imp on my shoulder!!

I'll keep telling it to F%*$ right off - it gets the message but comes back!

[nsd_user663_3633]

Thanks Linda

Bit worse today (see reply to popsies post) but I just keep talking to myself or the imp on my shoulder!!

I'll keep telling it to F%*$ right off - it gets the message but comes back!

I did the same thing in the early stages - talking to myself, it really helped.

May I suggest you have another read of Allen Carr? It helps me even now to read a few chapters to re concentrate me.

Stuart's Rules:

1) A smoke will not help anything - no matter what, a cigarette CANNOT change a situation.

2) Cravings do go away on their own.

3) Smoking has NO advantages. They don't taste nice, they don't relax you and they don't help you concentrate. You just pay a fortune for the priviledge of smelling awful, looking terrible and being slowly poisoned.

4) The good effects from a cigarette are FALSE. The only "boost" is to releive the withdrawal pangs for a few minutes. Not smoking gives you the same effect - Permanently and for FREE!

[nsd_user663_1733]

Hope today is a good day for you F2Q

You should be very proud of yourself and no out side in the cold. I HATE THE COLDDDDDDDDDDDD. xxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_3712]

Thanks Linda,

Hope your mates Mum you mentioned is also doing well

XX