Hello smokey,
I was reading this discussion, and I cannot add anymore than what has been said. All of us are here supporting each other because smoking is a VERY ADDICTIVE habit. But, it is just that - a habit.
You have to stop the triggers, and stop the wishing/wanting to smoke rationalizations. There is no rationality to continue to hurt yourself - and hurting others who care about you including people here on this message board.
I am new in my quit too, but realize I can do this - just doing one day at a time. I want the pain and misery to go away and the only way to do that is to stop that irrational action of lighting up and harming my lungs, constricting my oxygen and circulation, burning my fingers, overworking my heart and crying because I see people who I love who cannot understand why I must leave them so I can smoke outside for a brief (Ha ha) five minutes.
That is not living. That is enslavement.
Be Free! Be Healthy!
You can do it! You are here reading and posting and that makes a BIG difference - you know the score and you can beat this. You are strong and not weak, and when you feel the joy then the pain you feel will lessen and truly you'll experience true relief without artificial substances.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 533
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $169
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7