adrenaline junkie

[roxybisquaint]

I'm feeling more like myself today. I started out kind of down (this incredibly gloomy, chilly day didn't help), but then got hit with a bit of anxiety that actually snapped me out of the funk. I never thought I'd welcome anxiety, but when given the choice between that and the downward stare of despair, I say bring on the excess adrenaline

Comments

[equustel]

You can do it! Hang in there. You are badass. I give you badass Lena for inspiration.

[roxybisquaint]

Thank you much. Sarah Connor is always good for inspiration :)

[miniglik]

Congratulations! I've been following your posts, and I'm happy you made it to six days.

I smoked a pack and a half a day through college and a little after, and I think I only successfully quit because of external crutches. (Mostly, pregnancy.) I think one of the hardest things in the world to do is deal with addiction when your life remains otherwise the same. It's a part of your routine, and you're always aware it's not there when you stop. Is there any way you can start a new hobbie or make some sort of change you can put your energies into?

[roxybisquaint]

Thank you :)

I don't think I'd call pregnancy a crutch - motivator sure, but certainly not a crutch. Regardless, you did it. And hey, now me too! My routine is definitely out of whack. I think the morning is the hardest but, I'm getting better at not feeling so lost when I have my coffee. I really feel like I'm slowly retraining myself.

[garyinla]

That's right no fate! Hang in there, Roxy. I'm an ex-smoker also. It was tough to quit, but also the best thing I ever did for myself. It's good to be free of the addition, not to mention the money you save. I generally smoked a pack a day. Sometimes one & a half. Yikes.

[roxybisquaint]

It's nice to hear from an ex-smoker. I don't know how long it's been since you quit, but congratulations to you for succeeding.

Pack and a half a day at least for me. I've thought about quitting almost daily for years and just kept putting it out of my mind because I couldn't even imagine doing it. I'm glad I finally just went for it without planning it. I don't think it would've worked otherwise. And as hard as this has been, I know I'm not going back.

[trystanknight]

You're the shit, Roxy, strong and inspired by Sarah, you'll pull through and conquer.

Excited for you starting down a new path. Be well :)

[roxybisquaint]

Thank you for the morale boost. This has been a interesting but difficult experience and I'm not giving up!

[bobmacpharson]

I don't think you have the slightest idea who I am, but add me to mass of people rooting for you to get through this.

[roxybisquaint]

Aw thanks. I appreciate it :)
It's been a while since I had any TSCC discussion going here, but I certainly remember you.