waywardwind,
I did the exact same sort of thing...I only thought about getting through the next 5 minutes. The idea of never ever having a cigarette ever again seemed entirely too daunting when I decided to quit, so I took it in 5 minute increments.
I won't smoke for 5 minutes.
(5 minutes later) I won't smoke for 5 minutes.
(5 minutes later) I won't smoke for 5 minutes.
and now it's 6 1/2 weeks since I quit! ;p
You're doing great - congrats on 9 healthy days!!
Lucy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/23/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 46
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,163
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $391
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14