According to the quit smoking caculator today is day 86 of not smoking. This has been the hardest week I have had in a while. I am not sure what is going on here. One thing I have been able to place my finger on is I loaned my son the use of my car and he smoked in it. I dropped him off at school and turned the heat on and in only a few short seconds I was trying to remember where the nearest store that sells my brand was. I went to that store and bought a 15 pack of gum.
My wife keeps telling me that it is all in my head. I am aware that the nicotine has left my system so the phrase that it is all in my head is right. However the desire to smoke a stogie two feet long is still real. The cravings are here. I have the strength to deal with the situation(s). I just thought that after this much time things would be easier to deal with. I am so ready for the downhill part of the journey. When I am riding my bike the crest of a hill is a wonderful sight. This crest I cannot see. I will just have to realize that it is behind me.
Changing gears: I have discovered a British web site http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/ The British are light years ahead of the USA in quit smoking programs and efforts. If you need support or a link to another site the forum is the place to be.
So keep posting I am reading and watching a great many of you out there.
I had a round of doctor visits over the last 10 days or so and was able to put a picture together of my weight gain since I quit smoking. Long story short, I gained 22 pounds. I have lost 10 of those back and have leveled out. I mention this because I loved the look in both my doctor's faces when they started to fuss about my weight and I told them I quit smoking they backed all the way off. Priceless.
Well I have said my piece for now. Remember.....If I can quit you can too.
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