Day 22, 13 days smoke free
Ill be honest, I have nothing to talk about!!
No dramas today, Its very rare that I think about smoking. I remember last night in bed I was a bit pissed off about something, then I wanted a smoke. But five minutes later I forgot about it and it wasnt like that all consuming urge we all know too well. Physically speaking I am a non smoker, I just need to sort my brain out now!
Next challange I think is a night on the town, surviving the social circle of smokers.
Poet and Kath have a few days before they kick off their non smoking journey. Wishing them all the best but at this stage my advice is this. Dont over think it guys!! Its good that you are psyching yourselves up but you dont want to end up in a situation where, on day 1, all you think about is smoking or not smoking as the case may be. I think thats probably where you fell down last time. Its only a few days before your body accepts the fact that smoking isnt an option, after that its all about the mind. Two weeks is all it took for me to be in a comfortable place. Think about the best sleeps you will ever have and smelling things and being able to breathe!! Check out that site Tquit recommended, it has some very good suggestions on distracting yourself during those first few days. I put a link on my page also. Stay strong!
Ill have to think of some things to talk about now!
Until next time, keep popping!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Good to hear things are going well, commiserations on the beans though! Maybe a different brand or a touch of chili sauce will help? It's only been in the last few days that I've stopped and noticed that some foods have a stronger taste, but I like it!
ReplyDeleteYou'll do fine on the night out on the town. If the urge comes from peer pressure, just think, do I really really really really really need one? Not do I want one, but do I need one. And if the answer's yes, go do something else for a few minutes until the answer is no!
Jeez... Giving up smoking is one thing but, No beans...Now that's a drag
ReplyDeleteThere was me with this image of a girl that can throw together a prawn temura at a moments notice and what do I discover? she prefers beans.
Seriously: If your out at the weekend and you fancy a cig, ask yourself: Would you rather be the person that gives in and has a cig or the person that offers you the cig that secretly wishes they could quit like you have?
Have a great weekend
T
You're doing really well Zoe - keep it up.
ReplyDelete