In addition to my support online, our 3 children have stepped up to help. Our 6 yo doesn't quite understand why my quit date isn't like "RIGHT NOW" but I told him after October 1st he could tear up any cigarettes of mine and remind me. They can't quite understand the addictive nature behind it. Heck, I am not sure I really did either. I am just thankful that they all have such a dislike for cigarettes.
The first couple of days on Welbutrin were spent with my body adjusting to it - sit down and go to sleep. If I do not build up a tolerance for it, I will call my doctor. It seems to be less this morning.
I know the medicine is working because I do this out of sheer habit (with coffee or while on the phone). I don't have an urge to finish it. Or I may light it/put it out and go back inside. The ashtray now has many longer butts in it. I just have to be more conscience of the habit now that the urges are lessening. Very thankful.
I am also restricting myself to one smoke place. In the past when I would try to quit, I would not go outside unless it was to get in the car because outside=smoke for me. Last evening I actually sat outside and enjoyed myself without one. Did you know there is a smell in the air before it rains?
I may can move up my quit date. I have some tests and procedures coming up that cause a lot of stress (scopes) so maybe after that I can give it some dry runs!
Oh, and the cough begins! I will have to tell everyone I am not "sick" but recovering. :0)
