yeah, i know what you are talking about. it's hard to describe the feeling, but "ache" is as good a term as any!
I wasn't a 2ppd smoker, but the feeling of "need" is the same regardless of how "badly" addicted you were. If you are cold turkey now (no patches/lozenges/gum) then after 20 days there are no more physical symptoms, but your mind is translating it's need for the weed into an achey feeling.
I get headaches sometimes. Still. But these are self-created (if I give into a thought and let it take a hold of me.) Which I don't like doing too often, 'cause I don't like headaches! ;p
But seriously, the "mind cravings" do get better. Trust me, you WILL have days, many of them, where you do not think of one, or if you do, it's without a crave associated with it........
[b]HANG IN THERE[/b]. You are doing a fantastic job of staying quit. Educate yourself as much as you can about your addiction, what's happening in your mind and to your body. You'll be amazed. And you'll never want to go back to smoking. Ever.
Sheryl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/19/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 81
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,229
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $546.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
