Day 3, No Smoking

I must confess. Day 1 was tough. Day 2 tougher. In fact Day 2 was so tough that last night I fell off the wagon.. sigh But now I have some patches. So Day 3... today... starts fresh and starts with a patch! Keep those fingers crossed for me!! Gigee

Tell ya what, I'll cross my eyes too Hang in there, it is soooooo worth it! Linda

I know I have it in me to be successful for with this. I am determined to find that full will power. I also know I have hip bones in me.... hope to find those one day soon too!

Gigee, tough time of year to stop. Being cooped up in the winter is especially hard. Get out and about. Try to stay especially busy. I know how you feel. Smoking was a big part of my life a few yrs ago. I looked for my self-hynosis tapes for you, I guess I gave them to someone. I couldn't find them. I could listen to it and go into a deep state. That's why it was easy for me that time. I was catatonic(sp) for a month. A walking talking zombie. I remember replacing the cigarettes with strawberry twisters. Course I don't eat them anymore so now I eat SF popsicles. I go from 1 habit to the next. You'll find your own groove. Anyway hang tough and try not to kick yourself too much. Elissa

In comparison as to what I would have normally smoked I guess part of me should be proud. Oh, and I have strawberry twizzlers. I got them last night especially for this purpose. After I chawed on them a while I realized that I was full. So last nights dinner menu was twizzlers. sheesh. Gotta curb that one right away! New day, new attitude. No smokes today for me! Thanks so much for your encouragement and ideas of options! Gigee

Hang in there Gigee.. great job in even trying. You will do it, you have such a good attitude. I was counting the sugar free days there for a while, it made me feel good, now I can't get past 1. ps..love your posts.. u are a hoot T (not even 5 minutes sugar free- dang those crispy creams!)

So let's make a pact. No smoking for me, no sugar for you. We can buddy up! Deal?? Gigee

Hi Gigee, I have been smoke free since Jan 1, 2005 2:13 PM . I was a smoker since 18 years old. 12 years of smoking and I had to quit for surgery. I tried for 4 months prior to surgery but keep finding a way to get a smoke. I quit cold turkey this time. The first 2 weeks in murder!!! By day 17, it got better. Now, I don't think too much about them. I love the new freedom I have from them. Don't get me wrong, I love a good smoke cloud to walk through. Keep on trying ~ it's the first step! Trash all matches, lighters, ash trays, butts (we both know that we turn to them when we need a hit) and don't look back! Best wishes!

30 years of smoking. Can't expect it to be easy . I have to tell you though, the patch has done wonders for me today! Thank you for the encouragement, I need all I can get! Gigee

Gigee - Remember the 1st step in any addiction is the admission. You've stepped up to the plate again and you know you have the love & support of all of us behind you. You WILL have a great day 3, because you are determined! Keep up the good work! Valerie