Hello everyone! I wanted to post on Day 75 and let everyone know how I have been and document my journey for those newbies behind me. Life has been going well, not perfect, but good. I am learning to live life on life's terms and not on my addicted terms where I push myself beyond my limits and use (smoke). This has been a challenge, but I am making progress and learning my new limits.
My anxiety is better. I realized that it is my sinuses that are driving me crazy at night. I purchased some allergy medication, a netti pot and some breathing strips that are proving helpful. I read somewhere it may take awhile for your sinuses to clear up after you quit ~ maybe as long as 9 months, but this too will pass, so I am optimistic and just treating the symptoms.
My new focus is to find full time employment. I have put it off because of brain fog and insecure feelings, but I have reached that place where it is time to jump in and get my feet wet. I have been off full-time work for 10 months (laid off) and had two surgeries and quit smoking so this year hasn't been a complete bust. I look at it as my year of healing. Now it's time to put the new me back out there and find happiness.
I have become more content in my quit and need to DO more and worry less. I am starting to have more faith and confidence as these days stack up without smoking. I am doing this, yes!
Well that's all for now. I'm going to go get a walk in before I have to go to work. Thank all of you that have supported me on my journey. I honestly could not have come this far with out all my EX friends. I hope everyone is doing well in their quits and is enjoying this beautiful fall we are having.
(((Big Hugs)))
Jamie
