I took the liberty to copy this from another post by Riverdale Man. They are posts from Rusty. Hope you don't mind. If you are just quitting or thinking about quitting this a must read.
Keep the Quit
Sparky
Welcome Fellow Quitter
Here are three awesome posts by a friend.
Day One
I was thinking about my first day and how I felt that day - December 14, 2004. I hadn't planned ahead...I just quit, so I didn't have a clue what I was in for. Here's how I felt: nervous, shaky, hyper, scared, hungry, unfocused, excited, eager. Why did I feel that way? Because my body was going through Day One of withdrawal from the most addictive drug in the world. I was determined to ride it out, because even though I had no idea what was ahead,
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Coping With Day One
Day Two
Yesterday, I started a thread called Coping With Day One. Here is chapter two.
Whew! You made it 24 hours! Did you ever think that you could go a whole day with a cigarette? But you've done it! Time for a reward -- chai latte anyone?
What's good about Day Two? Day One is over! You'll never have to do it again. But you've still got those feelings from yesterday, don't you?
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Coping With Day Two
Day Three
Wow, look at you! You're on your third day! Aren't you so proud? Can you just feel the fresh air filling up your lungs? Are you starting to be able to smell a little bit better? And smell better? LOL It's time for a reward. NOPE! Not a smoke!!! Don't go there! That's the stinkin' thinkin'! Lunch or dinner out? A movie? A walk in a peaceful place? You deserve a reward!
Today, you have an inkling of the strength inside you. You not only got through Day One, but now you've done Day Two. You know now beyond the shadow of any doubt that you can be a non-smoker. You CAN! One day at a time
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 91
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 910
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $273.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
