I'm so sorry to hear that you've had a rough time of it lately, and that you have a boss that's a 'wordsIwontsaysoIdon'toffendanyone'. Are you sure we don't work for the same person? or maybe they are twins.
Stress can be a real trigger for relapse so it's really important to learn new ways of coping with stress without sucking on the little white poison sticks. As Timbo has already suggested, deep breathing exercises really do help. Try not to let your 'wordsIwontsaysoIdontoffendanyone' boss get you down or stress you out, I know that can be easier said than done, but if he does, just remind yourself of your reasons for quitting. Tell yourself that he/she is not worth losing your quit over. Picture your boss in the same league as the Nic O Demon, you are stronger than both of them, and breathe....
I'm sure that with your determination and strength you will overcome this, they say that the first 3 days are the hardest, well it's true. Everyday from now on it will get easier for you, honestly, it really does, I promise.
Take care and stay strong . We are all rooting for you.
I can't think of a single draw back for not smoking. Not one.I could bore the pants off anyone for hours though about the plus sides, if only they would let me.
I also feel very very lucky because I'm honestly finding it fairly easy. I think it's because I've read, and read and read everything I could possibly find about the nicotine habit until I think I there's no opinion on the subject I'm not, at least aware of. In short I'm steeped in knowledge...clanking about in a big knowledge suit of armour and chain mail that no Nic O Demon could possibly penetrate. It's so obvious and a simple truth that one puff would see me back to my old (30 a day) ways...that I don't even entertain the idea. N.O.P.E. works for me.
So off I trot...as happy as ever, offering my undying thanks to this forum....this website...it's people...it's support...and it's endless posts of massively important information re the Nic O Demon. Hoorah.
This really is a remarkable forum and the people here are always helpful and very supportive.You have all the best reasons in the world to quit and with your determination and strength I have no doubt that you will succeed.
It sounds to me like you have lots of interesting things and hobbies to keep yourself busy with, this will really help you in your quest to a smoke free life. Would love to see some of your sketches once you have finished them.
Awww you poor thing, I'm so sorry to hear that you haven't been well and I hope you make a speedy recovery.
You have had some excellent replies and comments from Lolly, Hot and Han, and I just wanted to throw something else into the pot. Instead of viewing thing as missing out, remind yourself of all your reasons for quitting. Look at all the things you are gaining by not smoking...ie: your health, wealth, freedom from addiction, ability to breathe better, improved sense of smell and taste, fresher breath, fresher skin etc etc... I could go on and on.
Lolly asked you to find really good reasons why smoking is great. I actually found some on another website and will copy and paste them below for you.
101 reasons to smoke...
You should smoke if you want to have...
1 Withdrawal symptoms constantly 2 Bad smoker’s breath 3 Stained teeth 4 Cough/sore throat/phlegm 5 Problems breathing 6 Feeling tired and out of breath 7 Wrinkles (more, sooner) 8 Arguments with family and friends when withdrawing 9 Emphysema 10 Heart disease 11 Gum disease 12 Bad smell in your clothes, hair, skin 13 Cigarette burns in your car or on your clothes 14 Risk of secondhand smoke to people around you 15 Acute myeloid leukemia 16 Cervical cancer 17 Kidney cancer 18 Pancreatic cancer 19 Stomach cancer 20 Abdominal aortic aneurysm 21 Cataracts 22 Periodontitis 23 Pneumonia 24 Lung cancer 25 Lung disease 26 Heart attack 27 Heart disease 28 Hypertension 29 Stroke 30 Oral cancer 31 Bladder cancer 32 Pregnancy complications 33 Low birth weight babies 34 Early menopause 35 Lower estrogen level for women 36 Sudden infant death syndrome for pregnant women 37 Atherosclerosis 38 Peripheral vascular disease 39 Cancer of the throat 40 Cancer of the esophagus 41 Chronic bronchitis 42 Gangrene 43 Blood clots 44 A drug addiction 45 Loss of smell 46 Loss of freedom 47 To be seen as an outcast in society 48 Seen as a person with no will power 49 Viewed as an unattractive person 50 An expensive habit 51 To be inconvenienced and have to go outside 52 To be dependant on a substance 53 To worry about not having cigarettes when you want one 54 Dying early in life 55 Mood swings 56 To be seen as a loser in life 57 Headaches 58 Heartburn 59 Congestion 60 Loss of speech 61 Loss of limbs 62 Larynx cancer 63 Aneurysms 64 Increase HDL Cholesterol level 65 Loss of appetite 66 Brittle bones 67 Erectile dysfunction 68 Damage to DNA 69 High blood sugar 70 Infertility in woman 71 Impotence in men 72 Pathological increase in the heart rate and subsequent damage to the heart 73 Constriction and even total collapse of blood vessels 74 Numbness of hands and arms 75 Marked increase in stomach acidity 76 Crippling of taste buds 77 Massive destruction of vital cells 78 Coldness of hands and feet 79 Tooth loss 80 Stained hands and skin 81 Damaged hair 82 Cloudy vision 83 Loss of endurance 84 Loss of stamina 85 Increased risk for diabetes 86 Be put on oxygen 87 Swollen feet 88 Hospitalized for immobility 89 To miss out seeing your family grow up 90 Spend your life hiding in shame 91 Low self esteem because you can't quit 92 Treated as a drug addict 93 Circulatory problems 94 Respiratory problems 95 Skin disease 96 Mouth disease 97 Stomach ulcers 98 Gastrointestinal problems 99 Bad self image 100 Coping problems and how about feeling GUILTY for the rest of your life
Well there were 100 reasons to smoke and the last one was actually the only reason not to smoke...
101 The only reason not to smoke - is if you don't want all that crap up there.
I hope you see where I'm coming from.
Amanda we are all rooting for you, stay strong, you can do this.
Hmmmm now let me see...... Reading, I love to read, especially this forum and all the wonderful posts from past and present quitters. Listening to music, and if I am feeling energetic (which seems to be all the time since stopping smoking) dancing to the music. Singing, not very well...but it's good enough to scare the stray cats away Taking long walks, this is one that my dog also enjoys too. Baking and trying out new and exciting recipes.
Ooooh and I did try knitting in the first few days of my quit. I've never knitted before, so wasn't sure what I was doing, come to think of it I don't even know what I was trying to knit. Didn't work out to well but it did take my mind of the early day cravings and kept my hands busy too.
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Taking long walks, this is one that my dog also enjoys too. Baking and trying out new and exciting recipes. 
