Ah, Moss...that is such a great illustration of the phrase, You have to want to not smoke more than you want to smoke. You obviously wanted to be a nonsmoker more than you wanted to smoke. You really are well on your way. And, yes, at times it is much more complex than just not smoking. Lots of changes come with not heading towards the relief of a cigarette when dealing with life situations. On the other hand, it is just as simple as not lighting up.
Joid,
I'm curious to know why your doctor friend recommended the full 12 weeks. And, yes, weaning seems to have worked well for many of us. Also, some of us experienced some increased urges after stopping, but nothing as bad as those first weeks. Some of us have also kept a few in reserve, and used them during especially stressful times. Those people have said it helped. Placebo effect or real, sounds like a good idea to me. I still have a few in my drawer, kind of "In Emergency, Break Glass" kind of thing.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 282
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,280
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,917.60
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 39 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52
