I so agree with this. I knew it was different when I finally "surrendered" to the quit. I "surrendered" to the pain. I didn't fight against the quit. I didn't dwell on my deprivation, withdrawal, pain, anger or sadness. I certainly felt all of those things - but I chose to accept that while I might feel bad, I would not smoke. I would choose to feel bad and not smoke as many days as it took to one day feel less bad.....and then at some point I would feel even less bad....and so on.
Honestly, you can choose to dwell. As long as you don't smoke. Sure, it'll be harder - but if you want to dwell -- go ahead. Just don't smoke. Things will get better. It's inevitable.
Lori
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/29/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 104
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,040
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $208.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31