Just like last time, day 2 was a little tougher than day 1. If I remember, week 2 is probably tougher than week 1.
But the wonder-drug is making a difference. A lot of the time, I don’t even think about it. Last time, I didn’t get to that point until about a month in.
The dreams came early this time – the ones where I am offerred or ask for a cigarette or a draw from someone nearby and take it before I remember that I’m on the wagon. Then there is a little panic, a little guilt, and then kind of a vague worry until the dream vanishes or takes me elsewhere. Waking up and remembering that it isn’t so is a pleasant surprise, even if it is accompanied by stronger than usual cravings.
That’s it. I’ll check back in about a week from now & after that, maybe monthly up to a year. Then I might do anniversaries.
Death once had a Near Chuck Norris Experience
I am sure that everybody but me already knows the answer to this but what is Oculonavelation?
A word I made up, a very non-grammatical joke latinization of “navel gazing”.
It can be done, smijer. I’m sending you moral support.
I quit in August 1995. It was my seventh attempt (some more serious than others). For me, it’s all about changing the attitude from “I want to smoke, but I should quit” to “I simply don’t do that anymore.”
I realize that different approaches work for different folks. All the best.
Hey — if you want a little positive reinforcement, get yourself a smobometer! It’s great to watch how quickly the $$$ accumulates (as soon as mine reached high enough, I bought myself my first digital camera!).
Hang in there….I tried to give up coffee once and couldn’t do it.