Hi More
Firstly thankyou for keeping this forum going. It's so important for quitters to have somewhere to go. Just wanted to mention something about the new forum. You can't see who has written the post anymore. All you see is the last person who posted on it. It makes it a bit hard to follow up with people/posts you want to answer. Just a suggestion.
Hi everyone
Im back with a new quit thread because l caved, crashed and collapsed! I failed my quit. There is an underlying reason. I've gotten quite sick this year...been diagnosed with autoimmune arthritis plus l have all these other undiagnosed symptoms going on. I'm in some pain. As a result lve been prescribed various meds and a couple of them are creating anxiety in me, making me feel really high and wired....not nice at all. These feelings have re-triggered my awful smoking habit. I'm on my third pack. I'm not even enjoying the smoking, just going through the motions. My plan is to stop today. It feels so wrong and unhealthy. I'm very disappointed in myself and hope and pray l can stop again. I'm stopping one of these meds today. I'd rather be in pain then feel so out of control.
Thanks so much for reading!
Thanks so much Tim and John. I've stopped taking the offending medication but it's still in my system and lm hanging for a smoke. It's weird...when l have them l don't want them and l smoke real quick to finish the pack then when l run out l wanna buy some more. The craziness of addiction ?
I'll get there....l know l will, just feel so down being sick and want some comfort. Doesn't help that it's freezing cold here and l don't want to go outside to do stuff.
Ive done this before...l can do it again!
Thsnks so much for yr support ❤
Howd U guys create a profile picture?
Howd U guys create a profile picture?
Ok here's the info l was looking for....yes Ashley great new site with cool features.
Just one thing you can't see the name of the person who posted. It just shows the last person who replied. No biggie - just thought I'd mention that.
Wtg and thanks!
Hi Tim
Im on day 1 of my quit. I can't believe I have to start all over again! I'm feeling average....using the nicotine spray to help cravings. Yes it was definitely the meds that caused the relapse. They weirded me out too much. Now lm not on them which is better for my mind and worse for my body....can't win. I just want to hang in here and do this and this time NEVER go back. Thanks Tim ?
Im on day 3....geez it feels awful saying day 3 again!! I'm hanging in here but there have been moments when lve really craved. I'm not feeling well due to health issues and l want something to comfort me. The idea of a cig every now and then is really desirable. It's not as bad as it was the first time around it's just different. I want to smoke for different reasons....because lm not feeling well. I've just got to stay strong really...it's all l can do at this point. Thanks for checking in with me ?
It says day 9 on my quit Meter but l don't think it's that long. I'm not counting this time round...too disappointed l failed. So lm still resisting but the craving flood gates are open. I may have to do what you suggested Tim and give way to comfort food...at least it's healthier than smoking and chocolate does make everything better ?
Yes it is my cat Tim. I just couldn't get a good shot of her. My two cats would live on my lap if they could. It's like having babies. Pets are the best medicine. They love you no matter what. It doesn't show here but it may as well it's so cold this winter. The mountains are a 3hr drive away. I would love to see snow...it's so pretty. The cold weather doesn't help quitting because lm shut indoors too much. I can't wait for spring time and sunny days to take away these winter blues ? ? ☀
This site sure is quiet these days. John you've done fantastic...keep it up won't you! And Tim you must be on a thousand and something days. You guys are my inspiration ?
S**t guys!!! I bombed out, picked up a packet of cigs yesterday. I'm sooo disappointed in myself and when lm smoking them lm just thinking cancer, stroke,disease. I feel like lve had a really good run smoking to not have gotten any disease and l can't afford to push my luck. I'm traling medications for my health issues that are giving me an anxiety side effects and that was the trigger. I was so nervous l just needed to smoke....rephrase that because that takes my power away...l have into smoking. I have to figure out a way to deal with medication side effects without smoking. I can do this, l can do this....l just have to be head strong. Ohhhh lm really pissing myself off now. I will reset my quit Meter to tomorrow and start again. Wish me luck! I lovvvved not smoking way better than lm loving this. That can be my inspiration...remembering how good it feels to be a quitter. I will come here to vent when l have a craving. Prepare to hear a lot from me ?
