Hi DTQ,
In my first week, I too wondered when the thoughts of wanting a smoke would go away. It drove me bonkers. Once I started adding new things into my life it really helped. Every time a thought entered my head about wanting a smoke, I'd pop some gum in my mouth, I'd tell that voice to get lost ... to go away ... that I was winning this battle and not them ... that I was quitting for good and they would never steal my self control again, ... I'd get busy doing something ... cleaning, posting on here, exercising, watch a TV show, play with my kids, cook, etc. etc. etc. ... the thought would go away. Then as some days went by ... and I was putting good habits in the place and time that I use to spend bad habits/smoking the thoughts about having a smoke started to get farther and farther apart. I still have a 'down' day every once in a while, but it is defiantly getting better.
Hang in there ... there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Gum, talk positive to yourself, tell Nicodemon to get lost that you do not want him anymore ... you want a life full of good things, get busy, feel great!
I am feeling so much better than I did my first week. You can do this. Believe in yourself. Hang in there and know that this will pass. You are on a roller coaster ride at them moment. It may not be fun at first ... it may be kinda scary ... but don't get off ... before you know it ... you'll be having a blast on this ride and you will never want to get off.
Best wishes for you! We are DOING THIS!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 559
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $72
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33
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$54,499.20
Amount Saved
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Days: 5955
Hours: 20
Minutes: 39
Seconds: 6
Life Gained
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45416
Smoke Free Days
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136,248
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