Day 153.... Happy Summer to all of us !

[bonniebee]

I changed my profile pic to my little Jonah. His Birthday was this past week he turned 9 years old on the 7th of July ! It seems such a short time ago that he and Lily were just pups..... Time does go by so fast sometimes way to fast ! In doggy years Jonah and Lily are already 63 years old by next year they will have surpassed my age I think it is so sad that dogs lives are so short . I read that little dogs have a longer life span I sure hope so !

I was thinking about  the blog that Jonescarp; aka Dale posted about emotions today  . I tend to get  tunnel vision when I am angry especially since I quit smoking . I really need to learn to look at the big picture even when I am mad !

Is it really worth throwing away my quit over some stupid angry moment ? Of coarse not !  I guess this really is why it is so important not to keep them around after quitting . It makes it that much easier to fail in a weak moment .

Cool off and Look at the big Picture !

[JACKIE1-25-15]

I am glad you have grown to understand anger and how it can affect your quit,.  I lost a quit due to anger once and vowed it would never happen again.  I no longer allow myself to get so angry that I will smoke.  People that may upset me, I have a tendency to stay away from or not get into conversations that will cause a disagreement. .  If a situation is going to cause me anger or an argument I walk away.  I have learned so much about anger.  Smoking caused me to have poor anger management.  I think I have it under control.  So far so good.  Almost six months and I have dealt with it.  I is part of the process to let go of anger.  Glad youi made it to the starting line. I am so proud of you. Do what is necessary to save your quit.

[TerrieQuit]

Hi Bonnie I like your pic of little Jonah. He is so cute!!  Yep cool off and protect your quit!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Terrie

[MarilynH]

Wonderful blog my Bonnie B, you are rocking your forever quit. I battle with emotions still when it comes to my quit, I imagine that we do but you are so right cool off because it's definitely not worth losing a beautiful quit and it's best not to have any cigarettes around especially in the beginning of a quit.  Congratulations on 153 precious DOF and counting WTG.

Marilyn 

[MarilynH]

I absolutely love your new profile pic, he looks like he likes to snuggle. 

[Barbara145]

Hi Bonnie.  You are only at day 153, Congrats but I think as time goes on you will find your emotions evening out.  It is by going through the extreme emotions of our quits that we grow.  At day 635 I find that I am less angry, less sad.  I feel wonderful emotionally and you will too.  Give it time.  Have a lovely Sunday!

[constanceclum]

I have had to learn to stay away from all drama as much as I can. Not only where smoking is concerned but for my mental health in general. It is still baby steps but getting better.

I was just thinking last night how sad it is that our little 4 legged fur-babies leave us so quickly. It would be even sadder if  we left our cats behind. They are so settled at 8 yrs. old and would have a hard adjustment anywhere they went.

I too think you have a wonderful quit going on. In AA they tell you not to make any decisions for at least 1 year because of emotions getting in the way.

Connie

[elvan]

I am sorry to say that I have lost more than one quit to anger and that makes me sick (in more than one way).  I hope your little canine buddies live very long lives...that is an adorable and heartwarming picture.

[YoungAtHeart]

You can always yell into or punch a pillow!  Or go for a walk.......Or count to ten while taking slow, deep breaths.  Nonsmokers get angry, too.  Maybe think about what THEY do when they're angry --- or ask a few!

Nancy

[sparky26]

Could smoke like a train when mad . LoL , but I don't get so angry like I used to. I found that the reason I was angry was because someone wasn't living up to my expectations ....I don't know who the hell I think I am !   So I try , ​to not  Have expectations and except things and people as they are . I'm happier that way , but as we all know old habits are sometimes hard to break . 

[summer-07-06-15]

I can related to well about the anger.