Bad times

[Bauer_187]

Hey everyone. I backslid very badly over the last few days and it really sucks.

Some background first: About mid-February my wife told me that she wasn't sure that she wanted to stay together. Fast forward to today, we spent the last 2 days moving my stuff into an apartment. We are on a productive track and she is thinking that everything will work out ok between us but with moving itself and the stress of everything happening with us, I smoked about 1 1/2 packs of analogs in those 2 days . I know I shouldn't feel guilty about it but I do, and it helps to tell everyone. Some good has come from it though. Since I re-started vaping about a month ago I've been smoking 3-5 analogs a day. Not bad from a ppd I guess. But I decided today that I would stop the analogs altogether starting tomorrow. So, wish me luck, I'm pretty sure I can do it this time.



p.s.- Sorry to be a downer but like I said, it helps to talk it over with the family

 

[Morandir835]

Bauer sir with all you're going through no one is going to get on your case for having some analogs. Wish you luck on going straight vaping, think you have the determination to do it sir.

 

[susden]

Sir Bauer, glad to here that things are working out with you and your wife. You definitely should not feel guilty about smoking the analogs. Will keep you in my thoughts, and I know you can stay on the right track! {{{hugs}}} and away!

 

[keyzygirl]

Dont worry about it.Tomorrow is a brand new day.((((Big smokeless Hugs!!))))

 

[Mmc]

It's pretty amazing that you would move forward with your vape plan during this stressful time. Shows a real strength of character. Don't beat yourself up over the analog slide, you are doing great

 

[waylonjessi4ever]

I understand completely the stress and i hated sharing my junk too but it does help ! Dont give up either ,sometimes a seperation SAVES the relationship and renews it !!!!

 

[jbmcdan]

hang in there, bauer! you're going through a lot right now, so the last thing you need to do is beat yourself up for smoking a few stinkies...keyzy said it best--tomorrow is a new day

 

[TinyTimberGal]

Just take it one day at a time. It will happen when you're ready. Try not to be hard on yourself, you're doing great.

 

[Mookelboo]

Big hugs for you Bauer! I'm sorry to hear about your trouble/stress. Don't beat yourself up too much over the analog thing... control the things you can control and let the rubbish you can't slide past you (totally easier said than done). We're here for you!!

 

[ThankU4Vaping]

Analogs happen. You are going to be just fine!

 

[Fiore V]

GOOD LUCk.. May the force be with you

 

[jmpublius]

Sorry to hear about your troubles brother. Just remember, it's always darkest before the dawn.

The worst thing you can do when quitting analogs by any method, is beat yourself up over minor indiscretions. Forgive yourself and move on.

 

[EleanorR]

Bauer, I am so sorry for your domestic distress. I pray everything works out for you and your wife.

In the meantime, DO NOT beat yourself up over a brief slip; focus on the plan to vape only! (And if you still smoke a few cigs each day, so what? Again, don't stress yourself further! Like JM said, forgive yourself and move on. When the time is right, your body/mind will let you let them go completely.)

 

[Bauer_187]

Thanks everyone, good to know there are those who care around. Not beating myself up too much. It's more of a "...too many analogs!" On a more positive note I've given out 3-4 cards at work today.

 

[EleanorR]

Thanks everyone, good to know there are those who care around. Not beating myself up too much. It's more of a "...too many analogs!" On a more positive note I've given out 3-4 cards at work today.

Good for you!!

 

[Noodoggy]

just vape your heart out! =)

 

[Glam]

And go ahead and unload on us anytime. That's what a Forum Family does. We give to and we take from each other. We have all done things we wish we hadn't. So get up tomorrow, say to yourself, "It's a great day to be vaping" and start over.

 

[Stevew443]

One is not to be judged by a step or two backward... one is to be judged by their over all progress. If you take a step back once in a while, yet continue to take 10 steps forward, then you are progressing. You feel bad about the step back so that is the first step to the next 10 steps forward.
Don't beat yourself up over a stress induced slip... just keep looking forward.

 

[36tinybells]

Sorry for your troubles, and listen to everyone about not beating yourself up over the analogs. Treat yourself to your favorite vape with some extra nic and GOOD LUCK! Ooh, and definitely go watch the video on break.com someone posted on another forum 'Cat won't give up cigarettes' . I'm not kidding, I laughed so hard I cried! That cat is the face of the analog crazies.

 

[EleanorR]

Sorry for your troubles, and listen to everyone about not beating yourself up over the analogs. Treat yourself to your favorite vape with some extra nic and GOOD LUCK! Ooh, and definitely go watch the video on break.com someone posted on another forum 'Cat won't give up cigarettes' . I'm not kidding, I laughed so hard I cried! That cat is the face of the analog crazies.

Just FYI, that hilarious video is posted on this subforum under Mabbo's thread entitled "I Used to Be Like This." He posted it within the past few days, so it shouldn't be hard to find!