Nearly out...

[nsd_user663_44570]

Of this room and into the next.

This has been a very, very tough week. I have worked hard to try and establish (or at least begin to establish) a new routine sans the stinky things!

As if that wasn't enough, I was given a think-intensive piece of work to complete at work. The synapses in my brain went mad. In the past, whenever I had to think, research and write, I did so with a fag, or two.

In fact, a major reason I lost my previous quit was that even after two months, I could not concentrate.

Anyway, I grit my teeth and faced my fear head on. I completed the piece last night and sent it in, so I am really quite chuffed with myself. Of course having gone through a week of gritting teeth and bum on seat, I then just wanted a bottle of vino and a packet of 20 to celebrate. :eek:

It seems like I just can't win!

Still, I am aware that every time I get over a major Hurdle like that I am getting stronger. I am fully aware of the illusion of smoking and I never ever want to smoke again. Ever! I just wish I could convince all those dark recesses in my brain that are clinging on!

X

Nik

[nsd_user663_54525]

Welldone! You have got over the first hurdles! You can do it again! You should be really proudx

I Also celebrate bad and good with a crafty ciggy or three, but haven't this time, I think I'm getting to grips with this whole new me but then next minute have niggling thoughts but like we know now we can get through the crave eventually, the horrible feeling will pass!

Chin up you are doing fabx

[nsd_user663_4558]

Of this room and into the next.

This has been a very, very tough week. I have worked hard to try and establish (or at least begin to establish) a new routine sans the stinky things!

As if that wasn't enough, I was given a think-intensive piece of work to complete at work. The synapses in my brain went mad. In the past, whenever I had to think, research and write, I did so with a fag, or two.

In fact, a major reason I lost my previous quit was that even after two months, I could not concentrate.

Anyway, I grit my teeth and faced my fear head on. I completed the piece last night and sent it in, so I am really quite chuffed with myself. Of course having gone through a week of gritting teeth and bum on seat, I then just wanted a bottle of vino and a packet of 20 to celebrate. :eek:

It seems like I just can't win!

Still, I am aware that every time I get over a major Hurdle like that I am getting stronger. I am fully aware of the illusion of smoking and I never ever want to smoke again. Ever! I just wish I could convince all those dark recesses in my brain that are clinging on!

X

Nik

I did the same in Jan 2012, but lasted three months then failed. I think packing in the weed must be a process of attempts for some (me). The experiences from previous attempts support the present one until in the end we have success. I must admit I am a lot more relaxed and accepting this final "no smoking" session. Going out for a pint with friends this afternoon - not worried; got some PC research to do for work - bring it on (was a big problem in past eg would smoke 10 in a couple of hours).

After 13 days my chest is clearing, my tongue is not covered in crap and I feel great. My biggest problem is holding back with the exercise and training sessions because I have so much oxygen in my body now. I don't want to replace nicotine with adrenalin - which I have done in the past!!:eek:

Was out shopping yesterday and could smell a smoker from 50 paces. Smells like crap having a crap!! :eek:

[nsd_user663_44570]

Thanks, lovelies!

Dicko, thanks the thumbs up. Dealing with triggers head on is the only way! And your reply really made me laugh: Smokers smell like crap having a crap? LOL Yep! You bet!

Wooders, thanks so much - you doing fab too and you are so right, cravings just disperse into jnothing so quickly now!

Max, definitely not my hand raised! Thanks so much matey! I am very proud!

x

Nik