Hi Mom: I too had the same feelings of "what am I gonna do without my cigs" I drive 1 hour and 15 min to work...And I am sitting in traffic the whole way.....I didnt even know my car would start unless I had a cig in my hand....I was so depressed about my life as a non smoker (I smoked for 34 years) But, I knew I had to quit if I wanted to live to see my grandkids grow up....
I was dreading the first morning drive...I talked my way threw getting ready, I grabbed a big glass of ice water, some chewing gum and some hard candy....I took a deep breath and off I went (I made sure there were no cigs in the car the night before) It was a difficult drive........I kept telling myself "You can do this"
And on the drive home, I kept telling myself...."You made it to work and you can make it home. By the time I reached home, I wanted a cig so bad....but again I talked myself thru the cravings.
Every morning after that, it got easier and easier. Now I never even think of smoking while I am driving...It becomes a "way of life" not to smoke..
What ever it is you think can't be done without a cig....Just do it anyway, you will began relizing that you are surviving without smoking....Everything can be done and things just start falling into place.....
I look back now...and I wonder "Why did I make it so difficult?"
Just get you mind set and Just do it.....You will love the freedom...
Brenna
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/2/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 532
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,648
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2394
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
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$33,345.00
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Days: 661
Hours: 22
Minutes: 36
Seconds: 46
Life Gained
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5130
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