Hi all,
Yesterday, today and tomorrow are days full of possible emotional triggers as I try to help someone I love navigate difficult things that I really have no control over. This specific situation has been a major trigger in the past and I have lost long term prior quits not navigating it well.
I am not worrying about smoking right now - there are bigger worries at hand but I want to protect my quit and need a plan to do that. I don’t want to be caught by a sneaker craving that catches me unaware
This quit is different. I've learned more. I know I can't ever have just one. I know it is an addiction not a habit. That strengthens me.
I'm using all of my tools and making a plan for these days and the next couple after because there will be an emotional hangover from this experience.
I pledged this morning (thanks for the hand MarilynH) & will each day. I am here blogging because this community bolsters my spirits and reinforces my quit.
I've stocked up on Big Red gum, made sure to exercise this morning for that dopamine hit and release some of my nervous energy. I have healthy snacks. I have pictures of my post it notes about why I quit on my phone. I have timers set in my phone to step away from the situation and go walk around the block. I said a prayer for relief from cravings today as I deal with all of this other stuff.
In the past, I had quit and I thought just one wasn't that bad. Now I know the quit has to be protected and just one is never an option. Not looking back. NOPE 50 days and counting.
