Tom, From your post, it sounds as if you have no problem quitting, you just have a problem staying quit. If you can completely quit for 4 days, you can quit smoking. You�re allowing yourself to go buy a pack whenever you feel rejected or stressed. You have to want to quit more than you want to smoke.
Some suggestions: Write down all your reasons for quitting. Read them before going to buy another pack of cigarettes. Make a contract with yourself (this came from Duffis/Bob). Know that you are worth quitting for. You deserve a healthy smoke free life. You will need to learn to cope with stress and disappointments without cigarettes. Find an alternative. Take up Tai Chi � there are some great videos out there. Start a new hobby that takes both hands. Learn relaxation techniques from the net, books, a class.
Sometimes being �at wits end� is a good thing. Eventually, you�ll just get fed up with smoking and say, �that�s it � I won�t ever smoke again.� Don�t give up Tom. Quitting will be the best thing you do for yourself.
Not cravin', never cavin'.
Hummy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/5/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 282
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,313
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1833
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50
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$474,312.80
Amount Saved
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Days: 5405
Hours: 6
Minutes: 45
Seconds: 10
Life Gained
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45607
Smoke Free Days
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912,140
Cigarettes Not Smoked
