I have not started a new thread in a very long time, instead I just enjoy reading all the posts and like to post a comment when time allows. Today, however is a day of stress that I am having a hard time coping with.
My son has been having problems with his stomach since Thanksgiving, pain, diarreah and vomiting. My husband blew it off and kept saying it was a bug. It finally got really bad the other night and I took him to the doctor yesterday against my husbands wishes.
The verdict so far is that he has Pancreatitis. He is 12 and I don't understand this. Today he had ultrasounds to check for a cause. I can help treat his symptoms, but from what I have read, if it isn't just an acute attack, it becomes chronic and that is where my stress comes in. Most that have chronic pancreatitis only have a 7 year survival rate. I am beside myself. My son already has anxiety issues just like me, so I can't let him see how worried I am, it can only worsen his problem. I decided to stop looking up information on the internet because it only made me feel worse.
Anyhow, this has been very stressful for me and that is always a trigger, however, I associate anxiety and stress with craving a cigarette, but I want to smoke one. It is odd for me. I have association craves, but I recognize them for what they are and I don't want to smoke a cigarette. Besides, that would not help my son in any way at all.
This is the only place I could think of to come for support.
Thanks for listening.
Kelly
My Milage:My Quit Date: 12/6/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 413
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,390
Amount Saved: $1,548.75
Life Gained:Days: 34
Hrs: 9
Mins: 34
Seconds: 23