Its been a funny old week this week. I was dreading it as have been back on my own again all day but its turned out better than i expected 🙂
The cravings have been manageable and dont seem as frequent or as strong and when i do get them im better at recognising whats going on and laughing at that naughty little nicodemon in my head. Boy is he crafty tho, you really do have to be on your guard, everything little things get blamed on not smoking, and i mean everything!
So what have i learnt this week?
Not every ache, pain or minor disaster can possibly be attributed to no longer being a smoker
Walking really does help to shift your mind onto something else and make you feel better
That niggle at the back of my throat is finally easing and sometimes not there at all, especially if i dont think about it! 🙂
I have moments when i think, hmm, im feeling ok and ive not thought about smoking for a while.
I can stay in bed in the mornings longer now without having to run down to find a way to distract myself from that 1st morning ciggie
My stamina is improving, and i can walk further each day
I missed my daily walks last week ( I genuinly NEVER thought i would ever say that)
I havent cried for 4 days
I really look forward to checking on this site everday to see how everyone is getting on
Im thinking about going back to work.....
I havent smelled the clean washing lately coz its been raining so much 😞
Im going off coffee ?!?
That list feels like some awesome progress. I feel like im coming through to the otherside of something. I will stay on my guard. I read Dales nml blog virtually every day, and keep track on everyone elses moments of vulnerability.
Im starting to feel proud at long last
Thank you all. You are awesome
