The first day is always the hardest

The first day is always the hardest.  The first cravings, the first pangs always the worst.  But once they pass, and they will pass, even if it doesn’t feel like it at the time, then the euphoria sets in.  

There is a rush when you realize you’ve passed the first hurdle, and didn’t cave.  If you can get passed this hurdle and not cave, it gives you new resolve to see this through.  It makes the next hurdle not as bad, the next craving, and the next pang.  The more hurdles you pass without caving, the more power you have, the more control.  

If you can get through today, tomorrow becomes easier, after tomorrow the next day is easier yet, and by then a pattern has been defined and you’re well on your way.  By day three it becomes second nature and the cravings and the pangs are almost unnoticeable and non-existent.  Smooth sailing from that point on.  

By Wednesday I should be out of the rough waters, and on my way in the smooth calm waters, smooth sailing from that  point on.  If I can just cross my first hurdle and not cave.  Tomorrow will be easier, Wednesday will be the turning point.  By Thursday I will be at the point of no return, if I can just make it there.