Hello all- well I'm on day number 8 and haven't had one yet! I have made myself a deal to keep myself busy. For the person who asked about the cough suppresant- if you have a productive cough you may want to use a decongestant with an expectorant. When you smoke, the cilia that line the lungs get burned away and it's more difficult to cough out mucus. Sorry to get graphic, but there it is. I came from a large group of fellow smokers who are RNs as well. I know, a nurse who smoked.
But as we all know, nicotine is the most addictive substance on the planet. It's tough to quit! But, if you can get through the first 10 days or so without smoking, the nicotine gets out of your system. But man those brain receptors will be calling out for it, so have your plan of what to do in those difficult times! Being prepared is the best thing that's worked for me.
I bought a Nintendo DS to play video games to give my hands something to do. I've also decided not to drink any alcohol for the time being, since that makes me want to smoke too. The patches keep my brain calm.
It can happen my friends, it has nothing to do with how good your will power is or your inner strength. That's like saying someone who has anorexia nervosa has an over-developed sense of vanity. It's called addiction for a reason. I'm taking it one day at a time.
Good luck to everyone out there! BTW-I'm also saving about $25 a week not smoking!
