Well, good morning everyone and thanks for all the replies! I only saw them just now, because pretty soon after posting the original message I fell asleep in front of the PC. A couple of glasses of wine probably had something to do with it but I think it was mainly mental exhaustion from fighting that smoking urge.
Anwyay, I never did master smoking while asleep (if I could, I would have, I assure you) so that's another eight hours, and here I am into day 20. Cravings are back to where they were before last night's horror attack, so just a bit unpleasant, but manageable and certainly worth the upside benefit.
I'm pretty shocked by how tough it was last night. Maybe I was becoming complacent. Well I'm not complacent now. I am also less confident. I guess that won't be the last crave like that. On the other hand I suppose that, now, it won't be the first crave like that either, so maybe I'll be more prepared to handle the next one.
Question for you old-timers that have done 100+ days; it does get easier does it? Honestly? I don't relish a lifetime of experiencing that feeling, even if it's only spasmodically.
Now some replies to all your supportive posts.
Unhooked, what a nice comment about hand holding. I am hanging on grimly.
MJ, not just me then. Well you keep going and I will!
Moss, I'm off to look at Lainey's post now, thanks for the tip.
Alohakeia, yes to both questions. Friday after work is when I can feel the pressure come off and it used to be a favourite chain smoking night. And something did happen - not work but ex-wife playing some unpleasant tricks. Long story, not for here. Either or both of those could have been factors I suppose, although it didn't really feel like a direct connection. I felt like I just needed to smoke.
Sparky, now you mention it, I don't really fancy doing days 1-19 all over again.....
Josie - I was in bed pretty much after I'd pressed the button to post! Quite a neat way past the crave actually, although I suppose not a long-term solution.
Lainey, I've heard a few people mention deep breaths. I'll try them next time it happens and I can't go to bed.
Sue, if deep breaths doesn't do it. I'll work through your list!
Thanks again all, you are so kind and supportive. On towards day 21.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/30/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 500
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �137.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
