I can Breathe

[ccurn]

I’m just over 2 months quit. My brother quit a few weeks before me. Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day - temperature was just right. My brother and I took our pups for a 2 hour hike and I was so happy that I wasn’t so breathless on the uphills! I felt so much better:). I didn’t even have a craving during our post hike beer 🍺. So far, so good. I still get cravings (memories?) but I verbalize the craving, acknowledge that it’s just ol Nic trying to seduce me, and fortunately the cravings pass. I cannot be happier about my choice to quit! We have another nasty Canadian winter coming, and shivering outside to poison myself just seems so stupid!

Thank you to everyone here for sharing your stories and providing support. What a great world wide community!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Great post ccurn and what beautiful dogs you have, adorable.

Enjoy this new found life, there is still so much greater things to experience in nature, life's struggles, good times etc..... keep up the great work

[CocoaXChange Valued Contributor]

Congrats Ccurn and yes a great picture.

The cravings soften slowly, I call them nostalgia. I guess it applies to bad things also. I'm still nostalgic about the graffiti ridded, dirty, crime-infested NYC I grew up in.

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What a wonderful picture . Congratulations 2 months is great because now you can feel the peace of mind and the accomplishment feeling is growing .Just don’t forget to avoid alcohol for first 3 months and reduce caffeine just in case ..

Keep it up 👍👏

[ccurn]

Thank you ! I won’t get complacent. Leaving work the other morning I had such a craving... it passed thankfully.

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

3 months smoke free now ccurn - how are you getting on?

[ccurn]

Hi there! Thank you for asking after me So far so good.. fewer cravings for sure and not smoking is becoming more normal. I’m still emotional sometimes and I do get occasional ‘out of the blue’ cravings, but I KNOW if I just deep breath through it, it will pass. And I KNOW I can never take a puff.. ever.

Thank you and this great site for helping me.

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

Ah great to read ccurn - hope those doggies of yours are keeping well too?

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey ccurn - 1 year smoke free now, congratulations!! Hope you are keeping well?

[ccurn]

I’m well! Busy selling my house and moving to smaller town. It’s been a battle since my “slip” after my pupper died. I think NOPE is so true. You think, what’s one or two cigs.. but nic is ready to grab hold!

I’m grateful for this site and the words of wisdom, advice and understanding. I’m doing well.. and will continue to battle the odd craving so I can remain smoke free. For me, I have to remain vigilant.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey ccurn , great to hear from you but so sorry to read of the passing of one of your beautiful furry babies

Sorry also to read of your relapse, unfortunately, I will have to remove your milestone smoke free badge. Let me know when you restarted your journey....and well done for getting back on the horse....