Been a difficult week because my dear doggy companion died on sunday and it's been a really sad time for all who knew her.
My bro-in law texted to say that he was sitting in the airport remembering happier times with tears streaming down his face and everyone was looking at him. I told him to go put some clothes on!
Looking on the bright side, I haven't really had an impulse to smoke. I THINK today I celebrate 4 weeks and am sticking tiny patches on each day but if I don't then I seem to feel a gaping hole inside so I'm likely still addicted.
Sorry about ur dog.. And well done for not smoking.
I think 4 weeks is a short time to be worring if ur still an addict, for you it a long and great attchivement. But for the addiction it's hardly any time. It will take a good few month for you to adjust to a smoke free life.. And still now( I'm on month 7) I still get a silly crave.. So don't beat ur self up about it.. I find that the ppl who rush their quits along. Are more than likely to go back smoking as they think they should be cured after a few weeks..
I agree with Shelley. It takes more than a few weeks before you can allow yourself to think the worst is over. Just when things start easing up you come down to earth with a bump. New quitters should be reading posts of people who have been quit longer. Of course there is the exception but they are few and far between.
Sorry about your dog. I miss having a dog but I hate saying goodbye and I've done it too often.
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