The problem with 2 weeks of preparation, cutting back on cigs while using vape (which I don't enjoy so don't use it very much) and lozenges, is it prolongs the suffering. I am not using anything often while I get use to distracting myself through craves. I know this prep time is important for me to re-educate myself but I think I will be grateful when 8/8 gets here. I will continue to use something to make the physical craves easier as I get over my gihugical mental addiction but hopefully not for long. My goal is to have anything to do with nicotine a long lost memory. Luckily, I have very little stress these days and am a very happy, sober member of AA. Many of them do not smoke but vape instead. Vaping does not satisfy anything for me other than providing a little nicotine.
I want to thank every elder that continues to take time out of their busy lives to help us newcomers. It is so good to see your familiar faces and read your words of wisdom here. This wouldn't be a site for us to come to without you.
Hoping for a great day for all of you!
