thanks all, I feel very welcome and i really, really apreciate that...someone asked me to talk a bit about my psychological triggers a little...
Well, it has to do with emotions running high and coping with stress.
When I'm angry, or blue, the first thing I want is to light up. Then there are the moments where I'm in a good mood and want to celebrate with a dose of nicotine.
Then there's stress. I work 3 jobs, and it can be pretty draining and ovewhelming at times...and of course I want to head out the door for a smoke simply for the escape.
I've been reading up a bit on mindfulness and awareness so that I can be more in the moment instead of stressing over what may or may not happen next or ruminate over something that's already in the past
to be fair, I have to admit that I don't crave anymore, I just pine a bit here and there for my long lost 'friend'.
It's not too hard to distract myself though. I'm just really happy to have made it this far.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/9/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 532
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,280
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $10,640.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 49 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37