Sheller- I can SO relate to what you feel. There comes a point, more than once, when you just say to yourself, "**** this, it's not worth it. I would much rather indulge my addiction. Who cares anyway??!"
But if you hang on, it is really worth it. I can only tell you that a week or so ago, my shortness of breath got much better.
My clothes don't smell.
My MD is pleased that I apparently have dodged a serious bullet.
My friends are really pleased.
My husband is jealous (I think, and hope he will quit)
Food tastes TOO good.
I can smell everything (which is good, and, um, bad...)
I don't have to plan when and where I can smoke.
I don't have to ask friends if they mind sitting in the smoking section.
I am saving money now that I am weaning off Nicorette.
I can do aqua aerobics without gasping.
I can live another day without stinking to high heaven and hiding my addiction when I think I may offend someone or when I am ashamed.
I don't have to go outside in s***** weather to suck down some smoke.
I don't have to ransack the house for a match when my lighter goes dead.
I don't have a permanent cough. I don't have ANY cough at all!!
My house is not covered in a yellow stain.
My house does not smell like stale smoke.
and on and on and on...can you add some to this list??!! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/17/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 130
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,926
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $845
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44