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Old 02-10-2009, 03:12 AM
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historyteach
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Tuff,
It *may* be the full moon.
But, it may also be the fact that you've got surgery coming and you're nervous. Yes?
Remember HALT -- the hungry, angry, lonely, tired acronym. Well, my last quit, I came to learn that the acronym was only a partial list. It also stands for all the emotions that can trigger us, like fear, nervousness, anxiety, and yes, even excitement and happiness! Our relationship with nicotine was intertwined with every aspect of our lives and we used sickarettes for every occassion. So, the fact that you've got this surgery coming up, and you don't have your former "best friend" to comfort you anymore is a real change. That in itself could account for the intensity of craving. Just remember, it *will* pass!

Yea, 4 weeks is a month, but, I don't remember the exact date of my quit, lol! The counter will let me know when it's a real month, thank goodness. During my last quit, I obsessed over that type of thing. It was a month at four weeks, damn it! LOL! Maybe that's why I went so crazy the last time. This time, I'm hardly noticing the time. Only coming here and posting it is when I know how long. Otherwise, I don't think of it at all. It's been Four weeks, one day, 8 hours, 5 minutes and 8 seconds nicotine free now. That's 586 cigarettes not smoked, saving $176.02. Life saved: 2 days, 50 minutes.

I've had some stressful times, lately. Difficulty sleeping as a result. Lots of tense muscles and even a bit of TMJ too. I think most of it is a result of quitting, but, there's other stuff going on too, in my personal life. So, it adds up. Anyway, there's been cravings as a result, but, I'm getting through them. ODAAT.
Nais gadol haya po!

Keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!
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