I woke up this morning, feeling like absolute crap. The sore throat had progressed; I had a blocked nose, and was coughing heavily. I think I slept better last night, I did wake up early, but I’m pretty sure I slept through the night like I always do. So waking up feeling like this put me in an odd frame of mind. The sore throat made me not want to smoke, which I was happy about, but feeling like shit, I was not happy about. I had planned to see some friends today who I had not seen in what felt like an eternity, and what with one of them recently having a baby, I was excited by the thought of seeing him too, so once again, played on the PC until I had to get ready, (in fact, I ran over by half hour!) but then got showered, dressed and left. It was a 40 mile drive to where I was going, so I made sure I had my gum at the ready, although I had the radio on, some pretty good tunes played out, and I was happy.
Seeing my friends was great too, I totally forgot they all smoked, which I was shocked, when they all went outside for a smoke, I didn’t feel left out, didn’t crave, didn’t feel I was missing out or anything, and when I smelt them when they came back in, I thought it was pretty gross. (sorry if you ever read this guys.)
I was sort of happy I felt like that, I never thought I would, as I Have always LOVED the smell of fresh smoke, and sometimes when someone come back in after a smoke I always love the smell, but today, it didn’t bother me, which was good. When I left there, I went for food and to get fuel, sadly, I hit traffic, I used to always smoke in traffic, out of boredom, and I did find it a bit peculiar, that I had to tell myself it was no longer an option. Shame, I thought, worried the feeling would worsen, but it didn’t, after 40 minutes of traffic, I was fine. I then filled up (looked angrily at the twat that selfishly pushed in the queue at the pumps!) and went home. After being at home for a while, I then came up with the idea of looking, to see what experiences are to come, or what happens next, hence; the birth of this blog. Sadly, as I am typing this part, I can smell someone outside, smoking what smells like weed. Damn, even that smells good now, although, I am not craving it, which is nice, I am just enjoying the smell!
Well, I hope the rest of today goes okay, If any major events occur, I will blog, if not, Il see you all on the other side.. Day 4 - the last day off before returning to work!
well, pretty impressive!! i liked your idea, i mean the diary thing...
ReplyDeletei found the link in wikipedia which is great, it's gonna be something to remember. you can even tell your grandkids about this story (kidding)
i only start smoking last year and i would like to stop....since i read your blog. so, i will follow your lead and i won't smoke as long as you don't.
you're really helping me, just keep up cause you have a responsibility toward me now (sorta) and i hope others will do the same thing.
i will write comments if you don't mind of course...be tough
hi
ReplyDeletenice idea writing this blog
i quit on 2nd january so i'm 1 day behind
it's my first quitting attempt and i sure hope my last one too
so good luck and stong will to all of us
on sideeffects: no problems with stomach on my side but i didn't get any sleep for two nights and feel strong dizziness
Hey dude. My name is Andrew as well and I am also on Day 4. Last cigarette was New Year's Eve at 1130PM Central Time in Dallas, Texas at a concert. It was quite a fitting start to the quitting process. I was reaching for my "last" official cigarette when some lady passed by my table and spilled a beer on my pack. Haha. They were all ruined. It's now Tuesday night in New Jersey and I haven't had a cigarette since. I thought the flight from Dallas to my New Jersey home would prompt a cigarette need, since I smoke like crazy when traveling, but it didn't. A little dizzy today in the truck driving home from work. A little moody and hungry, but no real intense cravings yet. I'd like to keep in touch--two Andrews quitting together.
ReplyDeleteHello and thank your for your comment Andrew, Im glad you are doing well at the quitting too, I think me feeling the way i do at present is a Blessing in disguise, feeling the way i do, I am not finding it hard to stop at all. FLu is pretty popular in the UK right now, seems everyone has it! Ive not really had any side effects or withdrawals that ive noticed, as this bug has overpowered anything that has occured! Keep up the good work, If I can do it, Anyone can.
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Thank you for this i'm really struggling with stopping smoking. you've given me the incentive to try harder!! I hope you haven't failed as i've only read up to day 3 hahahaha keep it up!!!
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