i am smoking tonight..

[stefania123]

i just couldnt help it the sweet vapes were getting to me, and was edgy- so here i am- confessing to u all. they taste horrible, i do not like it, but thats what ive done. tomorrow is a new day. and monday i pick up some new juice from aroma at the po box..

 

[Rocketpunk]

Hey, it's OK!

Do NOT beat yourself up over it.

You're on the right path. Sometimes we stumble. But there will always be people here to pick you up! No one will judge or belittle you. If they do, ignore them and move on. You're loved and supported here, we're all in this together! Stay strong, vape on. Don't feel guilty. We can always start again.

 

[Butters78]

It'll be okay, no worries. Just think of all the cigs you didn't smoke. The new juices will help. I usually vape unflavored when the flavors start annoying me heh.

 

[KerryK]

I will not be an enabler, you blew it, now get back on track!

Kidding....this is not a total sum game my friend, each of us work it out at our own pace but I applaud you for doing so well and encourage you to continue working towards your goal!

Build on each success and keep going!

 

[Kopfstimmen]

Yep. Don't count the ones you smoke, count the ones you don't.

 

[Leal]

Yep. Don't count the ones you smoke, count the ones you don't.

This thought helped me more than any other when I have had slips. Usually I would get unbelievable guilt and toss aside everything then go back to smoking full time. Instead I now know having one or a few is just a temporary setback that is resolved quite easily with a change in gear or liquid.

 

[stefania123]

Thank you all. I love you, seriously <3 This group is a God send. I would never have even been able to get this far without you. And i guess.. compared to the 2 PAD + 2 weeks ago i was smoking what i did tonight is nothing.. but still, feeling a bit disappointed and guilty. I guess that is better than not caring though, i never even set out to quit before vaping 2 weeks ago, because i never thought i could. this all just came out of nowhere. over a week with no cigs is a miracle.

 

[stefania123]

But i guess as it stands, erase 5 cigs and 7 bucks from my banner as well as the word last :/

 

[stefania123]

... should i change it?

 

[Kopfstimmen]

Just edit your signature to remove a little time, if you decide to change it. Don't start over. The hard work you've done for 10 days is still hard work that is valid.

 

[Lessifer]

... should i change it?

Nope, I'd see that banner as the point where you realized you could actually quit, one misstep(or even more) doesn't erase the progress you've made.

 

[Baditude]

Meh, you had a bad day. Gave in to temptation. Coulda been worse. You could've had illicit sex with a total stranger. And enjoyed it.

You coulda gotten the munchies, ate an entire can of Plantar's Salty Cashews, and suffer with thirst and dehydration the rest of the night and totally out of beer, and have the Hersey Squirts the next morning. And enjoyed it.

You coulda......meh...you get the idea.

No big sweat, Stefania. Tomorrow's another day to be smoke free and feel great about it. Just remember, it coulda been worse.

 

[Rocketpunk]

In bed with my Kindle.

What you're feeling is what I call "a sense of conviction". This is an incredibly good thing to feel. It means your heart is in the right place. Your mind and body (and at the risk of sounding like a hippy) and spirit will quickly follow.

You will always have support here. And some of us stay up late.

Like me. I REALLY need to go to bed now. Do not look forward to shoveling snow off my driveway tomorrow.

EDIT: I like Baditude's caveat: "IT COULD'VE BEEN WORSE". I like it. Bumper sticker worthy.

 

[Butters78]

In bed with my Kindle.. Would make a good song title.

Speaking of music, OP your avatar reminds me of Stevie Nicks. I hope it's to no offense.

Here's one of my favorites of hers.

 

[Rocketpunk]

Synths rule! GAH! Goodnight for reals! Super seriously!

 

[stefania123]

For now, i have found a new signature

 

[stefania123]

Meh, you had a bad day. Gave in to temptation. Coulda been worse. You could've had illicit sex with a total stranger. And enjoyed it.

You coulda gotten the muchies, ate an entire can of Plantar's Salty Cashews, and suffer with thirst and dehydration the rest of the night and totally out of beer, and have the Hersey Squirts the next morning. And enjoyed it.

You coulda......meh...you get the idea.

No big sweat, Stefania. Tomorrow's another day to be smoke free and feel great about it. Just remember, it coulda been worse.

true true bad

 

[stefania123]

In bed with my Kindle.. Would make a good song title.

Speaking of music, OP your avatar reminds me of Stevie Nicks. I hope it's to no offense.

Here's one of my favorites of hers.

i get that alot. a guy i work with introduces me to new employees like this; ' and this is stevie' lol...

 

[stefania123]

btw i found this pic in my sig completely random on google.. the crop is not great- but great pic

 

[stefania123]

i will keep the banner, but not tonight.