Hi JQ,
Can I just say that you are doing a FANTASTIC JOB! Congratulations on those 63 Days.
Everyone knows that the first 2 weeks are hell, but after that it takes quite a few weeks to really start to feel comfortable as an ex-smoker. So my first point is Patience - it won't always be like this. We have all been there, and this is the tough ground work for the joy and elation of the freedom later on. That's why it is so important to reward yourself and keept going with your self-talk. As Katy says, don't for a minute give the addiction any thoughts. Kill them!
Secondly, you will almost certainly feel more comfortable if you manage to get the nicotene out of your system completely. At the moment, you are kind of teasing your body. You will probably feel it at your 'trigger time' for the first couple of days, but not notice it after that. Distraction, distraction, distraction.
Thirdly, it's really worth working on your self-talk. Read and re-read Allen Carr (I thought he was great too!) to keep your motivation going. Remember how you do not want to go through this again ever!!
Lastly, work on your reward plan. You need something to really look forward to. You are saving loads of money by not smoking - it's time to spend that on YOU. I bought myself a lap-top in week 17, and later a new stereo, trainers etc. Spend time making plans and looking forward. You want some small and regular planned rewards, maybe pampering treatments, and maybe something big for in a years time - a holiday maybe. Whatever you really want.
You are doing great, and yes it does get better!
Lizzie :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/23/2003
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1413
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 21,198
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �6358.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 141 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
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$9,162.00
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Days: 810
Hours: 14
Minutes: 40
Seconds: 31
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6108
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36,648
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