Hi, Ashley. Congratulations on your quit and welcome to the SSC.
I can tell you, there isn't anyone on this site who doesn't envy you quitting so soon after starting.
We can provide information, support, encouragement, shoulders to cry on, and an occasional boot to the rear if needed. But only you can keep yourself quit. Stay close. Let us know how you're doing and how we can help.
Shevie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 252
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,054
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $957.6
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 47 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
Hi, Ashley. Sorry to hear about your slips.
Don't beat yourself up over this. Most here have slipped a time or two. Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs known and it's effect on the brain is very similar to cocaine. That's what you're fighting. What's important is that you've regained control and have returned to your quit. Good for you! :)
I don't know about how severe your withdrawals will be now, if they happen at all. There will probably be some withdrawal, but not much or for long. My guess is your anxiety over what will happen is worse than anything that actually happens.
Hang in there, Ashley.
Shevie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 252
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,054
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $957.6
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 47 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50
Hi, worm22. Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking and welcome to the SSC.
Wow, March is a ways off. Good thing February is a short month. :)
I can understand wanting to delay quitting if some specific event is looming on the near horizon. But you must commit yourself to quitting as soon as it's over, regardless of the outcome.
Like Jags said, there is never a "good" time to quit. The right time to quit will never come if you wait for it. It's like waiting for all the traffic lights to be green before you leave the house.
In the meantime, learn as much about this addiction as you can. Go throught this site's Online Quit Program. Ask all the questions you want. And when the quit day come, stay close and let us help.
Quitting is possible, worm22. It won't be easy, but it is possible.
Shevie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 253
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,067
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $961.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 47 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4
I like #5. It's more complex with multiple motions.
Then #3, then #1.
#6 is too in-your-face, like a car commercial.
Great poem, N2k!
Shevie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 253
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,066
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $961.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 47 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43
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