Tutti, I think its a very tough thing to give directions because alot of it is the mental process, but will give it a try...
I have quit many times before, so have gone down that road of the ranting and raving and wishing I could smoke, and that was just the hard mans way to quit.
This time, I took a deep breath and set my attitude straight. The fact is I am a nicotine addict and I cannot smoke, smoking is not an option, because if I smoke I will be right back in the old rut of felling awful and wishing I could quit. I have closed the door on smoking. I cannot go back. That has given me alot of peace of mind.
Now of course that doesn't get rid of the physical cravings that come from time to time, BUT, it does give them less power over me, they are controllable!
Visualize if you will, the cartoon character who turns his head around till its facing the right way. Thats kind of what I mean.
The second thing is the physical withdrawal, it is much better this time, is it because of my different attitude?? I think it is. It seems easier this time. All my ranting and raving and letting the anger control me, did nothing for me, it just made me fail. This time, I have focused hard on not letting the anger (or fear) get in the way of my quit. My quit comes first. I will worry about weight issues and other issues later, because for me the quit comes first.
It has become something "I have" to do. I guess mind over matter is suitable. You do the things you have to do every day, like go to a job you may not like, but you do it anyway because you have to make a living. Its that kind of importance you have to put on it.
I need to do this, so there is no going back.
Smoking is not an option anymore. Period. Hope this is helpful! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 764
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $316.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44
