Harley,
Pick your head up, take your hands out of the pocket, and for goodness sake, stop playing in the dirt! You're still here, right??
I too was diagnosed with Diabetes about 10 months ago and yes, it was a major life altering event. I don't do the insulin but I do monitor and take meds every day. I decided to quit smoking a while ago, and after two failed attempts, look where I am today. I failed on day 2, day 3, day 4, etc. etc. Each time I failed, I convinced myself more and more how much I truly did want to quit. Not because someone told me I "had" to but because I really did "want" to. I totally believe that is the key...you have to want it more than others want it for you.
I won't tell you how to manage your diabetes...that is your business. But have you considered going on the message boards that the American Diabetes Association has and posting there? I used their board in the beginning of my Diabetes and it helped me alot on that front too.
Anyway, just keep the positive attitude, look forward to the feeling of being smoke-free (it truly is a wonderful feeling) and post and read often. I've said it before and I'll continue to say it...this board is why I was successful on this quit. The people here are truly inspiring and so very helpful when times are tough.
Keep reading and posting, be positive and remember...each craving only lasts a short time...keep telling yourself this: N.O.P.E. (not one puff, ever). It has gotten me through some major tough times and continues to remind me each day how I got where I am today.
Good luck, remember we are all here, hand on your shoulder, helping you walk through this quit.
N.O.P.E.
Janet
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/3/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 908
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $135
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
