Quitting smoking week 3

[bajalion]

As of Monday the 18th it will be 3 weeks. I've noted all the effects of physical withdrawl but I was noticing "HUGE Cravings" coming all of a sudden. Today was so bad I went to but some Nicotine gum. Popped one in my mouth felt better....much better. Like a Junky getting his first hit in a few weeks.

I decided to read the literature...Boy did they have my symptoms down.

I guess the random huge needs (about 2 a day) after 2 weeks of not smoking are normal. They feel like a bigger need but are easier to fight. The gum seems to make the Craving much less.

From the literature I'm ahead of the game. They suggest it takes about 12 weeks.

I've noted the positive effects...much less coughing. Wife and kids are noticabley happier. People really noice you do not smell like an ash tray anymore.

Party coming tomorrow. Alchohol is a hard one to get over W/O smoking. I let you know how I did.

My target "smoke free" date is February 19, 2007

[THRILLSEEKER]

Glad to hear all is going well, for the most part anyway

[V20TwisTer]

February 19, that's my 25th birthday. Good Luck

[bajalion]

Made it last night....even after getting pretty drunk

[ROGUE]

Keep up the good work. It is work. I kept a lot of those small peeled carrots and toothpics around to keep my mouth busy. After a while, quite a while, the feeling of power you get when you have a craving, recognize it, and overcome it, is very satisfying. I still get a craving once in a while and just laugh it off now. I am sure as badly as I was addicted I could not have one cig much less one puff. Personally, Id stay away from the nicotene substitutes if possible, depends on your individual addiction I guess. Good Luck, call if you need someone to talk to.

[ROGUE]

I continued to frequent the bars while I was quitting. I figured it was the only way to get used to it and not end up with a cig in my mouth when pounded some night. It works. I really enjoyed the smell of the cig smoke in bars. Now I cant even have that, oh well.

[bajalion]

I agree with the substitues but I was getting pretty desperate. I had 2 piece of gum yesterday (lowest dose) and it seemed to really help.:o

[ROGUE]

Try sex when you have an urge. Im still using that one, LOL

[ROGUE]

Nipples make a good mouth substitute too. hehe Hollie told me to add that one.

[bajalion]

The sex thing is working pretty well!!!!:devil:

[X-driver]

Rogue- That is great.....that's going to be new pick up line!!

[bajalion]

:):p