Day 2

  • Posted by smijer
  • June 20, 2007

Just like last time, day 2 was a little tougher than day 1. If I remember, week 2 is probably tougher than week 1.

But the wonder-drug is making a difference. A lot of the time, I don’t even think about it. Last time, I didn’t get to that point until about a month in.

The dreams came early this time - the ones where I am offerred or ask for a cigarette or a draw from someone nearby and take it before I remember that I’m on the wagon. Then there is a little panic, a little guilt, and then kind of a vague worry until the dream vanishes or takes me elsewhere. Waking up and remembering that it isn’t so is a pleasant surprise, even if it is accompanied by stronger than usual cravings.

That’s it. I’ll check back in about a week from now & after that, maybe monthly up to a year. Then I might do anniversaries.

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Written by:
Buck
Posted on:
June 20, 2007 at 8:27 am

I am sure that everybody but me already knows the answer to this but what is Oculonavelation?

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Written by:
smijer
Posted on:
June 20, 2007 at 8:49 am

A word I made up, a very non-grammatical joke latinization of “navel gazing”.

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Written by:
joe lance
Posted on:
June 20, 2007 at 9:53 am

It can be done, smijer. I’m sending you moral support.

I quit in August 1995. It was my seventh attempt (some more serious than others). For me, it’s all about changing the attitude from “I want to smoke, but I should quit” to “I simply don’t do that anymore.”

I realize that different approaches work for different folks. All the best.

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Written by:
alice
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June 20, 2007 at 10:44 am

Hey — if you want a little positive reinforcement, get yourself a smobometer! It’s great to watch how quickly the $$$ accumulates (as soon as mine reached high enough, I bought myself my first digital camera!).

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Written by:
marsha
Posted on:
June 23, 2007 at 11:14 am

Hang in there….I tried to give up coffee once and couldn’t do it.