Helping others is a great way to get your mind off your own problems. I ususally find that the issues that others are facing make mine look like child's play. It really does help to keep everything in perspective. Also, I would suggest that you let everyone know that you recently quit smoking. It's kind of like a bed of nails; the more support you have, the easier it is.
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 11/22/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 267 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,005 Amount Saved: $1,401.75 Life Gained: Days: 48 Hrs: 16 Mins: 26 Seconds: 57
Hi Rubygem i smiled when i saw this and you are on day 9, WOW you totally rock, good job, hey its ok to yell at theat thing on your back, tell it it might as well jump off because you dont smoke and your not gonna smoke, stay strong be ready and stay aware to fight the urge, one day one hour whatever it takes, your doing great , you wont slip, you dont smoke anymore Tresa My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 8/8/2002 Smoke-Free Days: 2929 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 70,296 Amount Saved: $12,301.80 Life Gained: Days: 384 Hrs: 15 Mins: 50 Seconds: 56
Rubygem, I also think that volunteering would be a great way to keep your mind off smoking! Helping others is always wonderful! Wishing you well!
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 8/20/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 725 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 29,000 Amount Saved: $7,250.00 Life Gained: Days: 111 Hrs: 15 Mins: 40 Seconds: 4
I think that volunteering would be a great idea. Before you start to interact with people that might be smoking you should re-visit the Milestone 4. There is a section that deal specifically with being tempted...it will outline some strategies to deal with these situations.
You sound very committed to your quit and this will really help in the long run.
I keep telling myself I'm no longer a smoker, but there is a little voice that keeps saying "have a smoke, you'll feel better". I want to yell go away, but I know this is not realistic. I will keep fighting that demon. I have not left my house except for walking and going to the store, and now I want to get out and start getting into the public. I've been thinking about volunteering a couple hours one day a week. Do you think it's too soon? I am afraid I will slip. I WILL NOT SMOKE TODAY.
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 7/8/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 38 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 380 Amount Saved: $69.73 Life Gained: Days: 5 Hrs: 1 Mins: 12 Seconds: 59
