Lady,
You have nailed it for me. H.A.L.T. is almost how I feel everyday - that is if I let myself. It is much to easy to take the H.A.L.T. road, instead of the long one.
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I let things get to me and then it was just a spiral affect from there. It all began first thing this morning and instead of controlling my emotions, I allowed them to control me
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What a true statement. If I allow myself to lose control of my emotions, I will be in a spot that I didn't want to be in. Some days I just give up, and let that H.A.L.T. control me, but for the most part, I am very good at controlling my thoughts and feelings.
I've always believed in the fact that it does take energy to be miserable. I've told people over and over again that I do not have the energy to hate anything.
Take care of yourself Lady. You are a great role model. Protecting our quits will be a life long job. Each and every day that you grow stronger emotionally, brings you that much strength to gain control back.
;) 4my2girls
[b][i][color=Maroon]What Consumes Your Thoughts Controls Your Life[/b][/i][/color]
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 87
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,623
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $284.49
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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