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Deb
Quit Date: February 5, 2010
Posts: 967 Location: North Carolina (Originally New York)
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Posted: September 9, 2005 8:55 AM Post subject: Had a really bad day! |
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Hey all,
Yesterday I thought I was really going to lose it. I just had a really rotten day and the urges were so intense. I don't want to sound like a weenie but, I actually cried and then this quickly turned into anger. If someone was even to look at me the wrong way I think I would of ripped their head off. This is so awful because I am not a mean person. I just couldn't help myself.
The good part about this rant is, I DID NOT SMOKE! I must say I came close to it though. What actually saved me, the other day, (I honestly don't remember who) someone posted that if you lose your quit, you will just have to start all over. Well for me, NO WAY do I want to go thru the first week of hell again and if I did take that smoke..............it would be inevidable. So to whom ever wrote this, It really stuck in my mind.
I was sooo miserable I couldn't even get myself to post. I sat back and read many but, was to angry to post or reply. It's funny I felt so angry and razzled that I wouldn't be able to help anyone out nor did I want to bum anyone out.
Needless to say, I made it thru and feel a lot better today. I guess it's gonna be a long haul and as bad as it may seem, it does pass. I am not looking forward to another day like that one. I guess there really isn't anything we can do but fight it.
Deb |
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LadyHouck
Quit Date: January 4, 2004
Posts: 195 Location: Texas
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Posted: September 9, 2005 9:02 AM Post subject: |
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Way to go Deb! I know from experience that emotions go nuts during the early part of a quit. I hadn't shed a single tear in over 7 years when I quit and I found that I was so frustrated with everyday life that I bawled on several occasions. I knew I couldn't ever smoke again, but I could cry and rant all I wanted. It took me about a month to really get lined out where I felt like myself again.
The important thing here is that no matter how mean you were or how bad you felt yesterday, you remembered that this quit is more imporant that all that. It does get easier and easier as time goes on. Hang in there! You are doing a wonderful job!!! _________________
Tonya
3+ years!
Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut her up with cookies.
Erma Bombeck |
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mtwilsonranch
Quit Date: January 20, 2006
Posts: 1863 Location: nevada
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Posted: September 9, 2005 10:40 AM Post subject: |
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Good for you Deb on not smoking
All these emotions are like a rollercoaster ride..But they are part of the quitting process, we have to pass through them to get to the other side...I wish sometimes there was a way around or an overpass, but as long as we see them as a sign that we are recovering, it does get better...
Stay strong, you are doing so good, Being free from this posion is the best gift from you to you, just believe ......................
Pam _________________
Right Now, this minute, this hour, this day, I choose not to feed my addiction.... |
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ms_tapestry
Quit Date: October 21, 2009
Posts: 2574 Location: Seminole, TX
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Posted: September 9, 2005 6:10 PM Post subject: |
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Deb, give yourself a huge pat on the back! If you can make it through a day like that you can do anything! Keep it going. YOu rock! _________________
Tonya
You must do the very thing you think you cannot do.
~ Eleanor Roosevelt |
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kevin Site Admin
Quit Date: -
Posts: 9538 Location: cincinnati, oh
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Posted: September 9, 2005 6:58 PM Post subject: |
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good for you, deb - but next time, remember that you don't have to stay away just because you're angry; that's what this forum is for: sometimes it helps just to get it out. _________________
keep choosing life!
kevin
the zen of the quit |
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Deb
Quit Date: February 5, 2010
Posts: 967 Location: North Carolina (Originally New York)
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Posted: September 9, 2005 8:13 PM Post subject: |
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Thank's for the support Tonya, Tonya, Pam & Kevin! It's really good to know that there are people out there with words of encouragement especially, in times of need.
Have a great evening!
Deb |
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Seabrez
Quit Date: -
Posts: 4458 Location: Gulf Coast
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Posted: September 9, 2005 10:03 PM Post subject: |
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Deb,
Sorry so late. Proud of you for hanging in there and not smoking. Because you're right...who wants to go through the hell of the first part of the quit? No Way!
It's still early in the quit for you. Expect these emotions. It's just a dreadful part of quitting. Even later it can still happen. (I'm a perfect recent example at 6 weeks) Try to find something that really thrills you....like being outside or ie..I like scents and lotions...or reading or having that favorite flavored coffee or tea. Something that you can take a moment and say "ahhhh" and just feeling good. Generally this works for mild tensions and stresses. Now the heavier stresses....prayer!
I remember times when someone would just say a wrong word or look the wrong way and bam..."off with their heads" would be the veredict! You're adjusting. It's normal. Not pleasant, but normal. The best way is just to stay in the moment and stay focused as best as possible. Yes, that can be tough sometimes, especially when life begins to pile up with one stress or problem right after another. Really, if we can concentrate on ONE issue at a time...it's easier to handle. It's when our mind takes over and it's whirling with so many different problems and issues that we just feel like screaming and running to the hills!!
It's a vivcious cycle!! And one that's easy to get trapped in. So, take a deep breath, pray, and focus on just one problem at a time. That or run to the hills!!!
So, glad your day today was better. And hoping you won't have another tough one for quite awhile.
Love and Hugs _________________
Living in Freedom
Deb
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 2 Corn 5:17 NASB |
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Cowgirl UP!
Quit Date: July 26, 2004
Posts: 5029 Location: Ala
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Posted: September 9, 2005 11:39 PM Post subject: |
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Deb, we are a tough bunch and most of us have been angry for frustrated during our quit also....we are forgiving....post when you need to and sometimes that is when it is the most intense.
Kay _________________
All with a little help from my friends, COWGIRL UP |
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Barbara K.
Quit Date: December 23, 2004
Posts: 5977
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Posted: September 10, 2005 1:06 AM Post subject: |
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Deb,
I am glad that you did not smoke yesterday. Don't worry about staying away either. And ranting in a PM will help too.
Blessings, _________________
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn arouind and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.
Blessings,
Barbara K. |
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londa
Quit Date: July 28, 2004
Posts: 2469 Location: new york, USA
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Posted: September 10, 2005 3:49 PM Post subject: |
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Deb sorry I didn't see this post earlier. Glad you didn't smoke. Oh those roller coaster rides.... man!
It will get better, even when you get a crave it isn't as long. And PLEASE keep posting. That is what we are here for.
We are a support group, and we are here to help in anyway we can.
God Bless!
Love, Londa _________________
My name is Londa. I am 57 and I act like I'm 20. I love to laugh and smile. The more the better. Being kind to someone is the best thing you can do. |
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marw
Quit Date: -
Posts: 3634 Location: Chicago, IL
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Posted: September 11, 2005 12:34 AM Post subject: |
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Sorry to be late here, too. Just want you to know that I shed buckets of tears, and broke lots of stuff (until I figured out not to throw the breakables ) during the first part of my quit. Reading your post, you sounded just like me. You will get through it. Never fear. But next time, remember you can post if you want....that's what all those "funny" keys are for on the keyboard!
YOU did good, girl! I'm proud of you. _________________
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