Hi KK,
So much great advice from so many great quitters! KK you CAN take it and come out of this, or leave it and go under. I'm quite sure you will choose to fight on!
No matter how many weeks you are into a quit, the first Christmas is always a hard one! I wept buckets over the fact I was decorating the tree for the first time in 33 years without a cigarette. I ripped my husband's head off each time he told me how well I was doing! Christmas is full of habits, things we love doing and it is a fun time. To do all this without our 'friend' is so hard, but it is doable. I spent a good 5 minutes rummaging in my hand bag after Christmas Dinner. My hub. asked what I was looking for....I had no idea....my son said, "She's looking for her ciggies!" He was right!!!
I do think you ought to seek medical attention if, after your business trip, you still feel as bad. However, I also think you may simply have the feeling many quitters have at this point in their quits...........they are so fed up feeling it's an effort, and especially at Christmas, when you want to be feeling great!
You are also coming up to your previous break point....8-12 weeks. It was 3 months for me too, and I had to fight like Hell to get past that point. I'm sure you are sick hearing it, but it was sooooo worth it! Plan a reward for your 3 months.....a good one....and stick to it, as you will remember that reward as having taken you over the 'hump' so to speak!
My words may not be as huggy and friendly as you were thinking of, but they are meant to help. I'll think of you on Christmas day, and raise a glass to you and your family. You WILL have fun again Keith!!!
Have a Merry Christmas and look forward now to 2007....a whole new year of Freedom WITH FUN!
NEVER LOOK BACK, THE FUTURE IS AHEAD!!!
Love Lolly. :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/25/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 753
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 26,377
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �3765
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 104 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
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Hours: 2
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