Hi Tweedsly,
Congratulations on your decision to quit and welcome to the boards. There are many words of wisdom here, so be sure to look around at both old and new posts.
The few words of wisdom I have tonight are these:
1) The first 3 days without nicotine are the worst. After 72 hours, the nicotine is gone from your system, and the physical cravings stop. At that point, it is only a mental game, and you will be much stronger in the fight. So just get through those 3 days!
2) Be sure to reward and soothe yourself frequently, especially at the beginning. Get a massage, indulge in a nice meal, sleep a lot, etc.
3) Drink lots of juice and cold water. It helps with the detox and with the craves.
4) If you stumble, get back up and start again. Don't throw up your hands and give up over a slip. I did that, and it took me about 20 years to get back on the wagon. If I had known what I know now (that each quitting attempt is more likely to be successful), I think I would have tried again sooner.
5) Keep coming back and keep us posted on your progress!
