Repeat from an answer I gave....

[nsd_user663_3828]

I have been doing okay, inspite of some dummy moments...

Yes, I too have been (in the past) around the 90 day mark when I caved in... or so I thought. I had actually not caved in as much as I had made a choice to start again, because let's face it I was well past the addiction mark (on any level). However, I had convinced myself (back then ) that it would help me cope with stress. AND to those that have thought of caving... I did not forget how amazing I thought the smoking was going to be and how very disappointed I was in the end. Yes, I got that elusive headrush... but that was about it... followed by rage at having submitted. I also thought (incorrectly) that it would instantly clear up the constipation... in truth it took several days of smoking before it cleared it up... at which point I was doomed again...

I am not saying that I have overcome this thing... and I am not saying that I won't fail or slip this time (as there is always that possibility), but I am aware of many of the pitfalls, having been there before and hope to endure when I hit bump in the road... If I should break my bond with quitting to have a slip then I am determined (knowing I can and will) to immediately revert to CT to overcome the 3 days and carry-on.... Incidentally one-puff has never been enough for me to collapse... I still don't advocate anyone try.... but... just for the record...

I do NOT have or keep any smokes in the house! Even though I do have some for my Mom in storage, but I follow several key rules... (1) no open packages (somehow having closed packs stops me... lol... odd I know).... (2) they are not within reach at all. I live in a condo and keep them in the basement locked, thus forcing myself to go for a bit of a walk before I can get to them... the path of shame.... lol... which has helped in the past as I turned back after thinking about it. It also prevents the drunken or instintive reach for one when I am not paying attention. I learned that during the last quit.

Just some thoughts.... 1 month tomorrow...

Thanks to all for your sweet and caring support...

[nsd_user663_3728]

Hi Steve

Well done on reaching a month so you had in your words {some dummy moments} forget them they are gone just keep going

[nsd_user663_1733]

Well done Steve

Congrats on your first month that went fast dont you think.xxxxxxxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_3810]

well done steve!!

you are doing great!! and talking about dummy moments you are in good company-we were all dummies once by taking up smoking in the first place!!!!

[nsd_user663_3817]

Well done Steve!!!!

Denise and I are right behind you and Jerry Lee's catching up too x

[NicFirth 10 Years Smoke Free]

Well done Steve.

IMHO what you describe as dummy moments will strengthen your quit. If they crop up again they are likely to be easier to deal with since you managed to previously!

Best wishes

Nic

[nsd_user663_3853]

Good work Steve! You don't wanna be a dummy again though! Stay strong!