Hi Joyce!
Welcome to SCC!
You had made the best decision of your life. Like Impala said, kicking the nasy addiction for good is a rollercoaster ride!
It is a challenging but empowering process. You ae really prepared to do it. It's easier to defat our enemy if whe know it.
And you know it, you had gone trough my program and understood your own addiction.
Read as much as you can. I have the Allen Carr Book by my night stand. I have read it twice. It gives you a positive attitude. It can be done. If I can do it, you can do it! You already received wonderful advice from really caring people,I giving you my quitting tricks:
The Allen Carr Book
This site
post and read as much as you can
ice water
nonsugar added fruit juices
carrot and celery sticks
popsicles
rest as much as you can
hot showers
straws cut the size of a cigarrette
write down my ten reasons to quit and read them every night
a reward system
Making this the number one priority in your life.
Rock and others suggest to change your daily routine so the smoking triggers are less intense. And you should be commited to your decision. Have no doubts. I know for sure that you have the right frame of mind.
You are not leaving your friend behind, you are breaking apart from an enslaver that wants everything from you.. Your freedom, your health, even your life........
So hang on! We are rooting for your success!!!!!
Marivi
My Milage:My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 71
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,065
Amount Saved: $106.50
Life Gained:Days: 8
Hrs: 3
Mins: 13
Seconds: 29