13 days without fags

[cybermule]

I ripped the nicotine patch off last Friday, as it was starting to irritate psychologically, as well as dermatalogically. It's been hard this time. I've often felt sick and light-headed. But that's fading into a more pleasant state of slight mania. I seem more cheerful than when I smoked, and I've rearranged my head on certain issues. Ones that made me angry, mostly. Maybe giving up smoking, maybe just having a good holiday and doing some intense work on myself. Anyway, work is going well. They're giving me some more training. Training me to train, in fact. And I'm too busy, as usual. I have to write a business plan soon. If I think about it too hard, my brain goes into boggle mode, but in some ways I'm not actually that stressed. Still haven't written up Rome. Did manage to accidentally order some CDs though. I'm off to see Mirrormask tonight...

Comments

[malcygoff.livejournal.com]

Well done on 2 weeks (well, close enough, and I have faith)!

btw. "accidentally" ordered CDs? hehe

[cybermule.livejournal.com]

Thanks - last time I didn't care whether people noticed or not, but this time I seem to need the support. And yeah - I didn't mean to order CDs but it just happened.

So, beer. When's good for you? Weekdays are mostly good right up until the last week of the month, when I'm in Wales :)

[zleetle.livejournal.com]

Good for you!!! Keep it up - its so hard but so worth it not to nicfit during a movie or at dinner... yeah Im shallow, those reasons plus the "old lady smokers are trashy and bad tippers" stereotype are the only things that keep me quit, but hey, whatever works~!

*hugs* congrats!

[dandelion-wings.livejournal.com]

i really appreciate being a part of the audience of your changes, transitions and general goals of well-being. major kudos on your 13th day.

the patches seem a bit different on you than on me. if you find yourself having a hard time and feel you need a little extra, you may consider a lower dose patch. but if you can do this without it, then that is just awesome, too!

thanks for reminding me that i also need to accidently order some CDs ;)

[amiga500.livejournal.com]

Oh, I hadn't even realised you smoked! Good for you, definitely. Now might be a good time to invest in some rescue remedy (which I trust because it worked on Shaft), and some nice things for your body. I'm still going through the big box of oils and lotions I bought for Christmas, and I'm glad I got them.

[cybermule.livejournal.com]

Those and ending up with a mouth like a cat's arse :)

I think I'll keep it up. It's not really bothering me - it's already subsided to an annoying thing that I keep forgetting. Like, I think I'll have a fag when I get in the car, then I remember that I quit, so I won't.

Re: *hugs* congrats!

[cybermule.livejournal.com]

Yeah - treat yourself. You should be celebrating too.

The nicotine patches don't really suit me, but I've got one in reserve for if I have a shitty day. Or if I need to go manic and have an itchy square on my arm ;)

I really appreciate having you around too. I'm so glad we met :)

[cybermule.livejournal.com]

What's rescue remedy?

I was thinking of having a big detox and pamper. I didn't really smoke that much, so it wasn't a noticeable part of my life. But I wanted to quit anyway. So thanks :)

[amiga500.livejournal.com]

It's a homeopathic preparation, a combination of several Bach's flower essences, meant to be used for shock or high-stress situations. I was never quite sure how to know if homeopathy worked, since it just seems so close to a placebo, but we used it on Shaft when he'd just had his surgery, and was too upset to stop hiding in the cupboard. Once I'd gotten some into him, he was able to calm down enough to come out for some food and a cuddle. It's only temporary, of course, but I was grateful for it then.

[unsane1.livejournal.com]

What's wrong with fags? Hater.