Temptations, craves, thoughts...

[nsd_user663_63864]

I just wanted to say hi to all of you! This is my 76th day of my quit and things seem to get a little better. I do get strong craves or thoughts (I cant tell the difference any more) still, but this happens mostly when people from work or friends talk about smoking, cigs etc. it's happening often here and it starts getting to my nerves. So yeah I do get thoughts about smoking, and sometimes I try to rationalize it it my mind thinking that it will be just one, to see how it tastes now etc.

I also notice that there is a voice deep inside me saying that it is impossible for me to stay smoke free for the rest of my life. That I will fail for sure at some point. And if I am to fail at some point why not smoking one cigarette NOW.

I try not to think of it, but there are moments I struggle. An amazing person in this forum had recently a fail, and although it was not a big deal really, the fact did give me power. It made me realize how hard it still is after so many week. And this is what I want to share with her, and with all the other members: This is hard. This is harder than expected. The weeks pass and we need to stay hard too. I am more fearful now that I am a bit relaxed but as soon as I start thinking of the possibility to smoke, things get a million times more difficult as I get into an internal struggle that is horrible.

So wish me to always be afraid of smoking, and never ever forget its horrors. Thank you.

[nsd_user663_59644]

Wow amazing , and bet you cannot really remember all of those 76 days can you, Putting pen to paper so to speak but situations in black and white, I like to think quitting is a greyish tone that is to say, don't think about tomorrow, it's not arrived, yesterday has gone, so deal with the here and now, it's a lot lighter on the mentality, of for those who think they will fail, WILL fail, for those who take it bit by bit, a day at a time, just keep going.

I have now truly realised, smoking does nothing but harm, as time passes you will indeed think less and less about smoking.

Addiction is strong, bit by bit , hour by hour, in reality, that's how we live our lives any way,, of course with little plans here and there, but there only is now .

I,m keeping all my toes and fingers crossed you have so better day to morrow.

Keep riding those waves, the seas will be one calmer

Fantastic achievement, the longer the quit the weaker the crave.

Doing brilliant, don't give in.

[nsd_user663_59644]

Oops posted twice

[nsd_user663_63998]

Well done on 76 days!! I agree quitting is hard, and sometimes just the mere mention of a cigarette can set our senses on fire:mad: As Tracey says just take it moment by moment and it will be another 76 days before you know it. I will always wish for you to be afraid of smoking, I do it for myself and for everyone here on this forum, because it is only when we forget our struggles and horrors, that we become vulnerable

[Incy_Wincy]

Antonis, how lovely to hear from you

I'm so glad you're still going strong. Let's ALL continue to be afraid - I think that's really important. Thanks for posting and really really really well done

[nsd_user663_64024]

76 days oh my 76 days, can I really achieve what you have achieved from my side of the fence it really looks menacing, however I will go forward and do what I can to stay strong ☺️

[nsd_user663_58050]

Great going on your quit. That's quite an achievement. I understand completely the confusion as to whether it's a crave or just a fleeting thought. I'm now siding with the latter because as quickly as I think cigarette, hmm nice, want one, whatever, I can.............most of the time................change it to something like telling myself not to be so daft, or not to be tricking myself etc. But you're right we do need to be on our guard. I can sense this as I type this. Just a little slip up, still easy to have I think.

[nsd_user663_63964]

77 days! 11 weeks - AMAZING!!!! I am into my 12th week now.... I nearly caved in the other evening - I was so stressed and hubbie had a ciggie and I wanted a drag - he said 'no' and walked off - I agree, it's easy to be off guard - it's so very hard to beat but you ARE doing it!!!!! I did have a little paddy afterwards but within 10 mins no longer had any urges.... nic is insiduous and is always looking for a way back BUT resistance is not futile it is very possible....