Hi Sillyme,
I read this a long time ago, and it has stuck in my head. Whenever someone is having a difficult time, I try to post this.
[b][color=Purple]As long as your mind holds on to the fact that you might give in and let yourself have a cig, it will continue to hold out hope that your quit won't last (and the cravings that come with it will overwhelm you).[/color][/b]
Think about it for a minute. The more you give yourself 'hope' of a smoke, the more you let your mind (craving) get the power. When you give it power, there is no stopping it.
Take that power back. Make a list of why you quit. Read inspirational quotes and stories. If there are people that are your inspitation for your quit, pull out those pictures. Make a list of how great you feel, and things you can do now that you could not do before. Tell yourself you are doing a FANTASTIC job, over and over again.
Now is the time to take up a new hobby. 62 days into quit, and you are now in a different lifestyle. Add something that you love to do, or have been meaning to do. I myself joined a gym, and I bought a MP3 player. I really do love working out right now.
Make sure you reward yourself as well. 62 days is a milestone!! Maybe a big reward is in store.........
Take care of yourself!!
;) 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] 222
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,673
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $725.94
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
