I did it! Two weeks now! Thank you to all who sent me support and advice. As some of you have warned me, it has been hard to break the drinking-smoking connection, but I'm getting a lot of support from my non-smoking buddies, and my smoking buddies have been very gracious to sneak their smokes when we're out drinking. Also, as soon as I feel a craving for a cigarette, I get something non-alcoholic to drink and I find something else to do at the club, like dance or talk to someone or get a snack. It's working.
Also, I was bedridden-sick for four days, so that helped too. Blessing in disguise. Otherwise, I've been pampering myself with daily rewards that keep me from feeling like I'm depriving myself. And I love smelling my shampoo all day. It smells like birthday cake.
My 30th birthday party was a blast - by far the best party I've ever had - full of all kinds of wonderful surprises from my friends. But for me, quitting smoking is so much more important than the party or the 30-year milestone. I'm glad I'm doing it.
Thank you!!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 112
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $28.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47