It IS hard at the beginning...we are supposed to be learning to deal with our feelings because we stuffed them when we smoked but all we can think about is smoking or rather, NOT smoking. I remember thinking I was going to lose my mind, I was absolutely committed to not losing my quit, I had decided breathing was more important than smoking. I asked my husband for advice, he has been sober for almost 35 years and smoke free for almost 30. I asked him what to do, I told him I was losing my mind. I read everything that was recommended, I read blogs, I commented, I asked for help and I got amazing advice. My husband told me to get down on my knees and pray for the mental obsession to be removed. He told me that I might have to do it more than once and that it was seriously important that I get on my knees. I will admit to not really having much faith in it working but I am so happy to say that I DID feel something lift...I am not sure how many times I did it, it may have been twice but something definitely changed. I came to this site every morning and every evening when I quit, it's been over 5 1/2 years and I still get here as often as I can. I owe this site and the people here..BIG TIME.
Congratulations on your quit,
Ellen
