I know just what you mean.....the 30 day slump; but it gets better.
I wish quitting "just" was hell for the first week and then day to day improvement from that point. It's a roller coaster ride, instead. It sucks quite a lot.
I take great heart in the posts of our mature quitters because it appears that the ride eventually ends. One "amusement park ride" you never want to ride again! I can't even see that right now. Very tough.
There's a lot of support now days- not only in this great site, but (and to my surprize) also in our communities. I've just signed up for a free one on one counseling research group(psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, etc) sponsored by the state in an area hospital here. They provide reimbursement and/or vouchers for cessation assistment (meds, patches). Even parking is free. Also there are nicotine anonymous groups, etc all over.
Finally this "habit" is getting recognized for the addiction it really is.
It's horrible (quitting), but there's a hell of a lot more support, and negative reinforcement(smoking laws), than in the 70's, 80's and 90's- all of which are great reasons to give it your best effort.
Keep up the good work!
Bob
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 34
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,385
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $306
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4
