Kev,
A quick pop in since its 4:30 AM. I woke up and going right back to bed. I think your list is great. I guess it boils down to you have to be prepared for a white-knuckle week. Depression level feelings, your brain screaming "Smoke!" and you screaming "No!" It's that damn physical withdrawal. I had to go through it even though I'm taking chantix. I was a mess for about 5 lousy days. The difference this time was I was still smoking (a very strange experience, that I didn't fully understand until I quit smoking), so when I did quit, I just had to deal with the major psychological cravings, thoughts and habits instead of both at the same time. And that's what got me through this time. Man, I am a MAJOR, LONG TERM nicotine addict! But I'm almost 4 days clean. And I really think this is finally it for good and forever!
Anyway, didn't mean to go on about me, my point was, if you're prepared for a REALLY lousy, weird, disorienting week where smoking's not an option, you can get through this. And just think about how good you'll feel about your accomplishment on the other side. I keep thinking about how XX%, the vast majority of people DON'T smoke, so why in the heck can't I NOT smoke too!!!
Interesting comments on the fear of emotion. I'm a pretty emotional, feeling male, so I've never had to deal with that.
But when I think of arguing, crying or being angry sometimes, well, that's just being human. "Icy cool", I'm not sure, but it sound less positive than having emotions. Just food for thought.
Anyway, back to bed. I wish I could help you more, Kev. But I'll be here!
Mike
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 84
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $14
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5
