I had always heard that the first 2 days were the absolute worst of it all! And for me, it seems to be true....I know I will have some really challenging times ahead, and I can't let my guard down, but I have been surprised how easy its been so far today. I woke up with my lungs screaming at me....I think they are starting to wake up again without being poisoned daily. So here, they wake up and are saying "oh my God, what the H#($ have you been doing to us???" They just ache! But I know its the beginning of the healing process for them, so in a wierd sort of way, it feels good, lol.
Spent some time housecleaning, started some bread (bake tomorrow), went out with a friend who was a former smoking buddy (she still smokes, about 1 cig a day, and wants to quit). We talked about what it is she is getting/not getting out of smoking. Very positive for me, cause it was basically "what's a good plan for me to give up those last few cigs?". She gave me some good props for having quit all together, and we hung out at Borders, and looked at books. I still haven't found a book I want to buy for my 2 day reward, so I get to go looking again tomorrow!! 0/ Sor far today, I've had a few mild cravings that went away quickly, some restless energy, and a few fleeting thoughts of "oh, this is a time for....oh....no it isn't anymore." Its really been a great day!
Lungs are feeling a bit better now, just feeling kind of constricted, but not really achey. So, hopefully, the worst is over, and I can spare some attention for more of the healthy changes I want to make. Going to start some mild exercise to help with the nervous energy, and with general aerobic fitness. I want to be able to bike to work come spring, when the weather is back above 0 degrees regularly.
Thanks everyone, and keep up the good fight!
