Just needed to get some thoughts out there on surviving the first week. It's been 10 days now and I am still here. I am proud of myself and wondering how I did it. I worked through each and every craving and trigger. I ate pretzels and licorice and drank lots of water. I have had some of the symptoms of the sore throat, coughing, headaches, but keep telling myself only another week and maybe it will be better.
Will power helped me get through the tough times....breaks at work, visiting family that smokes, car rides alone.
On the good side, I wake up in the morning without my chest hurting, or coughing all day long. I don't smell like an ashtray anymore either. I can play a game of volleyball without being exhausted and can walk the steps at work.......
I know this will all be worth it and will do my best to stay smoke free. For those on day 1 or 2....keep up the strength and use this site for your thoughts.
Another smole free day is a good day in the end!
Dayone
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 197
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $40
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33