Hey JDK,
Welcome to the land of non-smokers. It's a brand new world out here, you'll be noticing some changes. For example, this is the first spring in 30 years that I have actually smelled. Wow!
Sometimes, especially during that first week or two, it will be all that you can do to not smoke just for the next five minutes. That's ok. Just don't smoke for the next five minutes. If you have internet access at work, why don't you pop in here for a quick read during your breaks? Beats the alternative.
Or, make a promise to yourself. Tell yourself that you'll only smoke after you've posted on the board that you're having a killer crave and you've heard back from one of us. While you wait, go back to all of the reasons you quit smoking, and remember them, fully, one by one.
Finally, and I think this is really important, REWARD YOURSELF for each hurdle you cross. Quitting is really, really hard for most people, and you deserve your full admiration and congratulations each time you turn a crave into a no. And you'll find out that each time you say no, it becomes easier and easier to say.
Oh, yeah. Make sure you know where the exclamation mark is on your keyboard. You'll be using it a lot around here.
Keep at it, JDK, we're all here rooting for you!
Legend
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/25/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 39
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 237
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
