Hi ImaWriter,
Congratulations!!
I heard from you on the first day I posted (I stopped smoking June 11) and I just wanted to encourage you too. Today is my 6th day and my cravings or smoking thoughts are considerably less and I feel great!
I did the same thing you're doing. I kept myself super busy the first few days, walking, visiting places, just being out (since I work and smoked at home), and it helps. Your positive and determined attitude is wonderful, and I think you might even have a little fun with this eventually too:)
In the mornings, I check in here to read a little, and find support.
In the evenings, I bring a big bottle of water with me to where ever I'm going to relax and drink it before bed. (I have to get up and pee during the night, but it helps with the wanting a bedtime ciggy)
I'm still keeping busy, but I'm not as afraid as I was at first. I also signed up for a once a week stretching class. It's only a half hour, and helps me be more aware of my body and breathing. When I smoked, I avoided excersise along with a lot of other things that I feel more free to do now!
Have fun at the garage sale!
Thinking of you...
mamakitty
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 5
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 75
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $17.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5