Hi again X-Smoker,
To answer your question up there: No I didn't use the patches but I know several members that did and found them to be very helpful. I see that you have asked the other question on another thread so I'll leave that alone. :) By all means do begin exercising if it's okay with your doctor. You will not want to smoke when your heart is pounding and you are breathing heavy from a good workout.
It's nice to see other members finding a break from the 'smoke thoughts' at various stages of their quits. "We must always remember that we are unique, just like everyone else" :confuse: ;p
After re-reading this thread I suspect some members may feel I am too quick to say "I know I won't smoke again." I would simple ask anyone (who might feel that way) to please try and understand that [i]saying so[/i] doesn�t make me smug, cocky or complacent. It�s how I feel. It�s what I know to be true. Because for me personally, at this stage I can�t �slip.� The coping mechanisms that worked to get me this far CAN always keep me quit unless I make a deliberate effort not to use them.
Thank for letting me clarify myself on your thread X-Smoker. I think you should counter all the negative self-talk in your head with positive mantras and pledges and positive reasons not to smoke. Keep telling yourself you are healing. Because YOU ARE! :) It IS growing pains. You are in hell week so it's normal to feel like you are riding an emotional rollercoaster. You may crack up one minute and cry the next. At least you are no longer pumping poison into your lungs AND the withdrawal will pass. Keep the faith, buckle up and just go with it. ;) The best is yet to come.
[color=blue][font=Tahoma]All the best~[/color]
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[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/20/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 272
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,984
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1360
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2
