Golfergirl,
Believe me, we've all been where you are and know what you're going through! The reason that non-smokers don't understand is because they've never been there. It would be like me trying to be a tour guide in Africa! How the Hell am I supposed to know where to go? I've never been there! Well, either have non-smokers, so when they think you should be over it, tell them (nicely) that quitting smoking involves stopping one of the absolute most addictive substances and that it's not as easy as "just stopping." I wish it were, but it can be quite a challenge.
Next, Heck Week is sort of an up-down-up-down feeling. You start to feel a little bit of the freedom and see a few benefits so you're excited but then, as soon as you get up, you start to get depressed. One of the worst symptoms of quitting can be depression. Many people suffer depression when they quit smoking. A really good way to get rid of the blues is to reward yourself A LOT! Especially in the beginning! Reward yourself for all of this hard work you're doing. You deserve it!
Vent anytime you need to! We're here for that. Congrats on 3 days!
Crave the Quit!
Pam
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 439
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,994
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1813.07
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 31 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
