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I need help

Posted in Quit experiences 26 Feb 2024
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I thought I was free from wanting to smoke but it appears that I’m not. I feel very irritable and quite depressed and just not happy. I am also very on edge. Why has this happened? I don’t know. Maybe I need to try and re focus or change my thinking. Any advice on how to keep going when I feel like caving in would be helpful

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  • Happiness February 27, 2024 | 0:37
    We all have bad days, my friend. You have done wonderfully to date, and thinking in the right mindset.
    Why don't you begin enforcing those positive thoughts with your own words? You have written heart felt stories in the past. Reflect on those and find the joy of continuing on. This feeling is momentary and you will regret giving in. You already know that too.

    Read your stories Cuba. We are stronger than we think. You are proof!
  • Cuba February 28, 2024 | 18:14
    Thanks Happiness I appreciate what you have said. It was more than a bad day I was very challenged by some real problems but I have not given in !
  • 2bfree March 04, 2024 | 7:41
    Good morning Cuba
    This journey can become quite challenging at times, one of the more difficult challenges are the very stressful situations, and you are getting through one now and you haven’t given in. and that’s positive during a difficult time.
  • RaggBear March 04, 2024 | 10:14
    Hi Cuba, I haven’t been off the cigs as long as you, you have done so well. I used hypnotherapy to quit smoking. It’s worked really well for me even though I was huge sceptic. I didnt believe that I could be hypnotised. It’s not you think - not like the acts you see on tv. Maybe you could try this, maybe it could get you back on track and help you change the way you are thinking, in a stress free way. I had a single session, that’s all it took. So far my journey has been easy and stress free.
  • 2bfree March 04, 2024 | 10:22
    I also recently went through a challenge that appeared out of nowhere at around 4 1/2 months into my journey the desire/cravings suddenly appeared and lasted for a few weeks until it eventually subsided. throughout your journey you have had similar challenges to what your having now and you have always remained positive throughout, and you will succeed .
  • Cuba March 04, 2024 | 19:21
    Thank you for all your comments. I am now back on track and I overcame the situation. Its that my problems all ganged up on me at once and I was feeling like what is the point?
    However my positivity in general has gotten me through.
  • Happiness March 06, 2024 | 10:56
    So glad to hear you are taking the reins again Cuba. Next time when you are feeling, Like what is the point ........continue on and think.........and what IS THE POINT of SMOKING.??? Remember all the reasons why you CHOSE to make change and how far you have come.
    Continue to think positive and stay strong.
    You've got this....:)

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