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Share your quitting journey

Guard your quit.

JACKIE1-25-15
Member
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‎07-03-2016 02:09 PM

4th of July weekend.  I seem to be in a hurry. Why?  No need to be.  Nothing major going on other than church, grandkids, dad, preparing dinner. Something is poking at me.  It’s in my head. Just a minor thought of smoking along with the thought of the drag. Seasonal?  ADDICTION!!!

Pull out Quit tools quick.SINAO  Came here to blog very quickly to protect my quit.  NOPE

 I am not going to smoke No matter what. Just a flicker so be gone.  “ I don’t do that anymore.” Breathe. get some Water Breathe.   525 days I am a nonsmoker. Protect my quit, slow it down a notch, breath. Hope no one loses their quit this weekend.  Be on guard. EVERYBODY old and new. Be vigilant. I won't quit on my quit. 

11 Comments
crazymama_Lori
Member
‎07-03-2016 02:18 PM

funny how that keeps popping up, isn't it?  I'm in the same boat.  Thanks for posting this, Jackie !!!

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elvan
Member
‎07-03-2016 02:34 PM

En guarde!  Swords up!  Protect your quit, you have worked to get it to where it is today, help it to keep growing, nourish it, love it, rock it to sleep at night!

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tjanddj
Member
‎07-03-2016 03:16 PM

No craves for me but I do like coming back to this site to remind me to keep me guard up at all times.

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shashort
Member
‎07-03-2016 03:31 PM

Guards up!!! Swords ready!! Fighting for our quits .

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shashort
Member
‎07-03-2016 03:34 PM

PSS:   Been practicing coping pictures.  Woohoo!!   It worked.  Sword for you Jackie and all who needs it.

bonniebee
Member
‎07-03-2016 06:17 PM

Good job Jackie you never know when Ole nic will come a-callin' he tries to get a foot in the door !  Addiction is a strange thing and old habits die hard but we know how to beat down the devil in us !

Have a great 4th of July !

MarilynH
Member
‎07-03-2016 06:53 PM

Great blog deep breaths and a head shake and a huge Congratulations on your awesome 525 splendiferous DOF and counting WTG Jackie. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

ex-smokestack
Member
‎07-03-2016 07:50 PM

With the help of y'all that will be me some day. Congratulations

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NewMe
Member
‎07-03-2016 07:50 PM

I got hit with a particularly powerful one last night as I finished watering the yard for the first time this season. I hate the task of spending one or two whole evenings per week during the summer moving sprinklers around the yard, and of course used to reward myself frequently by smoking as I went along. This too shall (and did) pass, but it was a doozy. Mostly because I really hate that chore, I'm definitely aware of these tests that pop up every so often now. Sometimes have to talk myself through it, while other times a couple of deep breaths will do the trick. 317 days for me.

TerrieQuit
Member
‎07-03-2016 08:53 PM

Keep, guard and protect your quits! Don't Quit on your Quit! Thanks for blogging Jackie! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

I Won't Quit on my Quit!

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Legend
Member
‎07-03-2016 10:09 PM

Great job protecting your quit. I hope you have a great night. 

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Lay aside every weight that may be slowing you down. Make up your mind not to allow doubt cause you to stumble. You can do this! Do not allow fear , False Expectations Appearing Real to hold you down. You can do this! Break the chains of addiction, forgive yourself for ever smoking. move forward and start loving yourself more each day by staying smokefree. Put aside worry, anxiety, depression, any EXcuse that you would use to not get in or stay in the race of freedom. Take one day at a time, one step if necessary. Run the race diligently, steady and sure with endurance. Believe that you can. Keep your eye on the prize. Hang tough, stay close, be mindful, never give in, never give up.