i 'officially quit' 11 days ago - it wasnt really planned though i'd been wanting to quit since i first started smoking 3 years ago. the thing is, i REALLY want a cigarette now and every day. i wanted to quit b/c it is not healthy, it smelled bad, there is a social stigma associated with it, etc. but i miss smoking. dont get me wrong, i dont miss feeling bad, being out of breath, having my heart race and pound after smoking and i really do not want to start again, but it is such a strong addiction, both physical and mental, not to mention a tough habit to get out of.
my wife (we've been married since january) wanted me to quit but she was willing to wait until i retire next year - so she is being very supportive.
i guess the thing that really helped me quit this time (and in the past i have tried chantix and zyban) is the high cost of gas! i started riding my bicycle to the train station each day to catch the train into work and boy could i tell that my lungs were crappy from smoking. within the first week of not smoking i began to feel the difference on my bike ride home after work. this really helps to fight the serious cravings that i still get. how long will i continue to have these cravings?
