Deda

Hi Mel--

I think most of us have gone through that a few times after we quit. I know I did. But don't throw a good 2 month quit out the door, that you worked so hard to achieve. You would regret it tremendously. Were you spending a lot of time at that party thinking about going out to smoke, and how much you missed it? Just think...some of those poor people outside are probably wishing they had what you have, a good solid quit! Be prepared for those times in the future. Take along some gum, hard candy, go dance up a storm with your hubby, or engage in conversation with the non smokers, since that's what you are now. If things get too bad, then up and leave. It's funny, but tonight my husband and I were out walking, and we passed this one house where there were 2 women sitting in the garage smoking, (door was opened), and they were talking, kicking back, and just for maybe 5 seconds, I remembered how much I used to enjoy that too. Not just the smoking, but being outside, engaged in chit chat with a friend, smoking and all. But when I think of that, I try to get those thoughts out of my head. I then try to think of something else, that's my past, and I don't want to go there anymore. I look forward to next year being able to celebrate my 2 year anniversary, and someday 3 yrs, 4, 5 years, and on and on. You're lucky in that your hubby doesn't smoke, right? Didn't you once quit for 5 years before? And in time, your cravings will be a lot less than what they are now. At 2 months quit, I was still thinking about it a little more, now I rarely think about it. You will get there too. And good for you that you didn't give in!
Deda