Hey Janet Congrats to you, whatta inspiration!! I am day 9 and feel pretty good
You are doing so awesome!!
Hugs
Carol
congratulations, janet!
30 days is a major milestone. reach over your shoulder, give yourself a big pat on the back and an atta-girl.
hugs of support and encouragement,
*sdr*
30 days is a major milestone. reach over your shoulder, give yourself a big pat on the back and an atta-girl.
hugs of support and encouragement,
*sdr*
Thanks guys! I am very proud of myself today...I am a non smoker and non smokers don't smoke!
..Janet..
..Good to read you've got 30 days behind ya..congrates..Robbie..
..Good to read you've got 30 days behind ya..congrates..Robbie..
thanks Robbie, how are you doing with cutting down??
..Alright Janet..
..Doing so so to be honest..i had 15 yesterday..had 12 today (yes im counting lol )..prob have a couple more before i go bed..but thats 5 or so less than i have usually sum days..hopefully by monday i'll have cut down a couple more a day..
i just wanna do this slowly but surely and not rush it..cheers janet..enjoy ya evening..Robbie..
..Doing so so to be honest..i had 15 yesterday..had 12 today (yes im counting lol )..prob have a couple more before i go bed..but thats 5 or so less than i have usually sum days..hopefully by monday i'll have cut down a couple more a day..
i just wanna do this slowly but surely and not rush it..cheers janet..enjoy ya evening..Robbie..
robbie,
at the risk of hi-jacking janet's 30 day thread, i just had to jump in to tell you--for what it's worth--that the last day i smoked i smoked my usual 3 packs of marlboro reds. smoking 'em right up until one minute before midnight the night of my designated quit date. i made no effort to cut down.
for me, at least, cutting back--tapering--never worked with drugs and i knew it wouldn't work with the ciggies.
the most important thing i did was set a definite date to quit. i told everyone that i was going to quit on that date. when the date rolled around i had completely psyched myself up--i was ready! then, i snuffed that last butt out and simply walked away from them.
there has been no looking back--no second guessing. i made the best decision of my life, to quit. that decision has been followed up with a firm commitment and a positive mental attitude.
regardless of what approach you use, i will heartily encourage you to set a definite date to quit. i had previously mentioned that my wife passed away 17 years ago on the 18th of next month--she was 40 years old. isn't that about your age? *nudge nudge - wink wink*
*sdr*
at the risk of hi-jacking janet's 30 day thread, i just had to jump in to tell you--for what it's worth--that the last day i smoked i smoked my usual 3 packs of marlboro reds. smoking 'em right up until one minute before midnight the night of my designated quit date. i made no effort to cut down.
for me, at least, cutting back--tapering--never worked with drugs and i knew it wouldn't work with the ciggies.
the most important thing i did was set a definite date to quit. i told everyone that i was going to quit on that date. when the date rolled around i had completely psyched myself up--i was ready! then, i snuffed that last butt out and simply walked away from them.
there has been no looking back--no second guessing. i made the best decision of my life, to quit. that decision has been followed up with a firm commitment and a positive mental attitude.
regardless of what approach you use, i will heartily encourage you to set a definite date to quit. i had previously mentioned that my wife passed away 17 years ago on the 18th of next month--she was 40 years old. isn't that about your age? *nudge nudge - wink wink*
*sdr*
..Sdr..
..I admire ya strength to quit the cigs they way you did..i also admire ya mental strength in staying off them..there is no reason i have not to stop right now other than fearing relapse..when i quit heroin..i did it by cutting down to smoking 2 lines a day then stopping for good..that way i felt i would stay off it as i had also psyched myself up to stop..and when the day come that i said thats it no more..i,ve never touched another bag since..yes i have had cravings and almost did relapse..but with the support of others and knowing what would happen if i went back on it..i,ve managed to stay clean..i suppose all addicts have different mindsets..and what works for one dose'nt nessacarily work for the other..im more comfortable in myself about tapering now rather than just quit this moment in time..but jan 1st is my quit date im setting myself..new year new start..im also having a bit of trouble with my son with his schooling and aswell with xmas approaching..things are quite stressful right now..i don't think the added pressure of me quitting right now will work..i could'nt trust meself to stop at this moment in time..but im focused on that date..and yes your right..i'll be 40 in june and i definately take the hint..thxs for sharing..have a gd day..Robbie..
..I admire ya strength to quit the cigs they way you did..i also admire ya mental strength in staying off them..there is no reason i have not to stop right now other than fearing relapse..when i quit heroin..i did it by cutting down to smoking 2 lines a day then stopping for good..that way i felt i would stay off it as i had also psyched myself up to stop..and when the day come that i said thats it no more..i,ve never touched another bag since..yes i have had cravings and almost did relapse..but with the support of others and knowing what would happen if i went back on it..i,ve managed to stay clean..i suppose all addicts have different mindsets..and what works for one dose'nt nessacarily work for the other..im more comfortable in myself about tapering now rather than just quit this moment in time..but jan 1st is my quit date im setting myself..new year new start..im also having a bit of trouble with my son with his schooling and aswell with xmas approaching..things are quite stressful right now..i don't think the added pressure of me quitting right now will work..i could'nt trust meself to stop at this moment in time..but im focused on that date..and yes your right..i'll be 40 in june and i definately take the hint..thxs for sharing..have a gd day..Robbie..
Congrats Janet...
You're the bomb! Way to go....
xoxo
Stacey
You're the bomb! Way to go....
xoxo
Stacey
