Day 7 👍

[TimTimT]

Had to get my drink on last night, aaaaand resisted the social smoking! Keeping strong for the weekend. Happy quitting!

[Hidden]

Well done! Such a good feeling when you manage a night out drinking without smoking, definitely the biggest challenge for me

[TimTimT 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Hidden]

It is challenging, it helps that it was about 15 degrees F here. And I told everyone I quit so they didn’t even invite me.

[taurean7 2 Years Smoke Free]

You did grand! I didn't trust myself for weeks. It was my biggest hurdle.

[TimTimT 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to taurean7]

You should trust yourself no matter what! You don’t smoke anymore so there is nothing to worry about.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Wow TimTimT - your first big milestone of 1 week and one of the biggest curve balls overcome, huge well done! Luckily and funnily enough drink and stopping never bothered me, think it was because used to hate going outside smoking when the smoking ban came in here in Ireland in all public places.

But, what was very difficult for me though was sitting outside on a fine summers evening with or without a drink, used to always chain smoke with the boredom and it took me my second summer smoke free to be able to do it.....

[Rachy741 Valued Contributor]

Wow congrats timtimt! That's really impressive.. I'm avoiding the pub at all costs for now! 😂

[TimTimT 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Rachy741]

We can’t smoke in the bars here, plus I never get to go out anymore since I’ve got two little ones at home.

[Hidden]

Nice work TimTimT, don't want to poop on the huge accomplishment but just be careful of the next one. Only reason I say this is from experience, I thought I got this in the bag and let my guard down and puff puff.

[TimTimT 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Hidden]

It’s a fair warning. I figured if I got through this weekend then it will be easier next weekend and the next and the next...

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to TimTimT]

Yes, it will get easier the next time you encounter this trigger TimTimT but as Hidden mentioned the complacency trap can come out of nowhere so need the guard up at all times ready to attack!

[Hidden]

hi TimTimT

sorry haven't said hello yet.

welcome to our little family.

you did well not smoking,the temptation can appear at any time,it's the daily routine you got to win.

drink is a big battle to win,but you did it,keep up the possative.

you take care 😊

keep kicking 😎

[TimTimT 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I’m keeping one eye on those cravings this time around. I really want this quit to stick.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

How is things now TimTimT ?

[TimTimT 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Things are going well. I had a bad day last Tuesday when I felt like I just could not shake the cravings. But since then things have been good. Now the only craving I am getting are for loads of food to stuff my face with 😀

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to TimTimT]

Good to read TimTimT Everything tastes so much better when we stop, love anything spicy, sour, bitter, sweet and salty now, after 2 years smoke free, just getting into the hang of all good in moderation!!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

3 months now TimTimT - how are you getting on?

[TimTimT 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Hi Roisin, things are going well! Thanks for checking in. Sometimes there is a craving, but not too bad. Just wish my wife didn’t smoke so much, it feels like I am missing out on something, sometimes. Keep holding down the fort, you’re going great and so is everyone here. And summer has finally showed up in Detroit, but I’m afraid spring feels very left out of this year.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to TimTimT]

Good to read TimTimT - that missing feeling is normal and will pass in time, summer has arrived here in Ireland too and enjoying glorious sunshine on our May bank holiday weekend...