I'm still alive, today was a quiet day knock on wood....

[american_army_guy]

First I want to thank everyone on here for support, you all mean the world to me there.....  I had a easy day for the most part....  Felt like i was going to have a panic attack, backed down from the brink, I think one will be coming in the next few days, one of my bad ones where it puts me down for a week straight....  I'm dreading this.....  Nothing i can do but let it hit me....  Like watching a semi truck come from miles away to hit me and I can't run or dodge it......  Anyways I'll pull thru....  If I'm not on for a week that's What happened......  I won't smoke......

Thank you, you all.  

[droopyJ]

Hi AAG glad you had a better day😊 Do you do any type of meditation/yoga?? You may find this really useful not only to help with the breathing but also your anxiety/panic attacks.

How's your sister doing? 🚭🚭🚭

[Maddyg]

We are here for you , always remember that , on your good days and bad days , love hugs and prayers your way xxxx

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hiya AAG

Glad you feeling bright today  

Hopefully as you get further in your quit your anxiety will lessen..I have always suffered with anxiety but since quitting I do have this amazing calmness that i never had as a smoker..it truly is hard to explain....but goodness..it is just a wonderful new sensation that i am loving xx

[american_army_guy 6 Weeks Winner]

Hello, my sister is doing alot better, thanks for the well wishes.....

I been ok, just a strange day today...  kinda want it to end, lol woke up at 6:45 this morning so this day has drug by slowly.  

I guess I need to be more greatful than what I'm being.  I hate this feeling becaus the old me was energetic out going laughing, now I'm a shell of a person.....  

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to american_army_guy]

it will get better for you - just take each day as it comes  

[droopyJ in reply to american_army_guy]

Maybe you need to take a leaf out of big rons book, he gets up, he cleans house, does his washing, he says prayers, he goes to the gym (using the money he would have spent on cigs)...... Maybe as a military man you just need to get a routine going, if only to help you get your backside outta bed in the mornings😊

Keep up the great quit AAG 😊🚭🚭🚭🚭🚭

[Hidden]

Hey AUG,  I sympathise with you. I have had 11 weeks of hell,  not because of missing smoking but because of respiratory illness, now semi diagnosed as asthma. But the they would not treat it until they knew what it was so I've gone 11 was without a night's sleep, and been run right down most days. The good news is that things have now turned a corner, I've got a new inhaler that works,  and I'm coughing a bit less and sleeping better as of yesterday. I've got an appointment with ENT dept because I'm sure my throat is damaged from violent coughing, and I even got myself a course of anti depressants. These things can turn around, but patience is a key to survival.

Best wishes

Desperate Dad.

[american_army_guy 6 Weeks Winner in reply to Hidden]

Thank you friend and I pray you get better.  I'm short of breath today....

[Hidden]

Another thing that has helped is that, while I have been doing this, a friend of mine who is just 41 has been diagnosed with lymphoma, and begun chemo. Knowing someone is worse off helps too....

[american_army_guy 6 Weeks Winner in reply to Hidden]

Well it's not a good thing at all.  I rather everyone be ok but I know what you mean.....  I am luckier than others.

[Hidden in reply to american_army_guy]

You just have to be as positive as you can manage. (says me, who can't follow my own advice most of the time!).

I hope you have good days American Army Guy. When I need to calm myself I listen to calming music through headphones, sit on the bed, shut my eyes and make an effort to breathe slowly, in through the nose, hold, out through the mouth. Concentrate on the moment.

[iris8 8 MONTH WINNER]

Some good suggestions there aag but the best is seeing your post. I never underestimate this action, I feel at times in my quit it has come from my deepest self as in way it's simply me being able to hear what I'm saying to myself. The community  witnesses, loving & supporting me when I was still learning how But the main thing for me in quitting is; 'Change' & learning to trust I'll be alright, whatever life presents & buzz off the fact I'm learning to do that SMOKEFREE. I never discard this miracle either-However your feeling, your doing brilliantly..One we Go, NOPE we say, Together We Can! iris

[droopyJ in reply to iris8]

Great post iris and loving your mantra at the bottom 😊👍🚭🚭🚭

[Hidden in reply to iris8]

Love your reply Iris ☀️🌷🌸🌺🌹🌷🌸🌺🌹😊

[american_army_guy 6 Weeks Winner]

Thank you, this community has helped me alot!!!!  One day at a time...  I'm trying to not focus too far ahead right now....