Day 2

[Jenn_06-03-14]

Today is day number two of being smoke-free!  I have done it!  I have finally made the decision to quit!  I AM A QUITTER!!!  Whew!  Ok...now that I got that out of the way!  🙂  Today hasn't been to hard yet.  I find myself trying to figure out what to do with my hands.  When I am in the car, it is weird not smoking that cigarette!  I don't know what to do with myself!  I was going to try and use the patch, but I am doing it cold turkey!  Today my chest hurts a little bit too.  I am hoping this is a good thing and not a bad thing.  My chest feels tight!  My mouth is dry.  I have more time on my hands since I no longer smoke!  This morning while watching the local news station, I did some exercises!  Just walked in place and also did some crunches.  I am going to make that a habit to get motivated and start to exercise.  I am happy to know that I can come here anytime and write write write!  Thank you for all of you who are here!  Any of your suggestions will help!  I also have a  lot of reading to do too!  Many of you told me about some books to read.  I haven't gotten to them yet, but I do plan too!  I am finally smoke-free again!  Hope this is the last time!

[joyeuxencore]

Hey nice to see you!!! I am going to post a funny video about driving and a couple others on your message board...They were made by 'American Legacy' who sponsors this site...

Congrats on day 2! Have you done the suggested reading? xo"YOU are worth SO MUCH MORE than a cigarette" xo

http://media.wix.com/ugd/74fa87_2010cc5496521431188f905b7234a829.pdf

http://quitsmokingonline.com/

http://whyquit.com/whyquit/LinksAAddiction.html  

http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_03_21_blood_sugar.html

http://ffn.yuku.com/topic/22890/Possible-Change-in-Caffeine-Tolerances-After-Cessation

[Jenn_06-03-14]

Thank you for posting those videos!  I loved all of them!  Ellen is so funny!  I LOVE her!  I am going to start some reading this afternoon!  I love to read, so that is a plus for me!  I am excited to start reading the material anyways!  Good sign right?

[melliejoy]

hello! today is is my day #2 also!  I am looking forward to the support I will recieve here.  It has been good to be able to come here to type out my struggles and get instant feedback from those who have more experience in this.  I is nice to meet you jterrock 🙂

~MellieJoy

[Jenn_06-03-14]

Congrats to you too MellieJoy!!!  I always forget that their are others out there besides me that are going through the same things!  I am also looking forward to being part of a group!  Keep up the good work!!!

[whognu_1-2007]

keep working the quit. never let it work you

[ljguptill]

Congratulations! You can do it! Personally, I find it helpful to address healthy eating, excersise and not smoking- it's just easier for me if I am being good to my WHOLE self. 

In the car- drink lots of water. Bring a large bottle of water with you and add lemon if you want, it cleanses your liver. When you feel the urge for a nasty cig, take 3  or 4 large gulps of water and smile 🙂 You've got this!

[Jenn_06-03-14]

Thank you all so much!!!  I made it through my second day, about to head home from work!  I made it!  I may take a bath tonight and just relax!  That may help me relax!  Tomorrow is my third day...I can do it! 

[ljguptill]

That sounds like a great plan! Pamper yourself and take one day at a time. 🙂

[whognu_1-2007]

yiu are supposed to drive with your hands

[YoungAtHeart]

Keep a cold bottle or water in the car and sip on that while you drive.  To distract  yourself from smoking thoughts, try counting the red/ble/white cars or the lights you hit/miss.  If you can, change up the routes you drive so you can see some new scenery.

You are doing GREAT!  Keep going!

Nancy

[lois2]

welcome to ex. and congrats on your quit.  you came to the right place for support.

[gatosdiablos]

So glad you found your way here!  Congrats on your QUIT and WElCOME!

Day 27 here but it seems like just yesterday I was day 2 like you!  HONESTLY!

Come here every day, promise?  ONE DAY AT A TIME.  READ. BLOG.  LISTEN.

YOU CAN DO THIS.

PLEASURE TO MEET YOU!!!!!

[Jenn_06-03-14]

It is great to meet all of you!  And thank you so much for all the advice!  It sure does help!!!  I am going to log on every day and take it one day at a time!  Only way to do it!