next entryQuit Smoking - 1 Week!
Maybe I'll stick to the sugared version from now on
So I've made it, I week gone without a cigarette passing my lips, and I have to say that I feel quite proud of myself and astonished that I've devoted enough will power to get me through the cravings and the like. I honestly didn't think I'd do it, and half expected me to cave in at any point, but I struggled through - even if it was to the detriment of turning down an offer for a night out in london knowing that I'd be surrounded by smokers, a situation where the most strongest of will powers probabably wouldn't have prevailed.
I guess to keep the momentum I should make a list of pros and cons so far of not smoking (for me anyway):-
| Pros | Cons |
| Saved £17.50 | Sleepless nights |
| Don't smell of smoke | Cold sweats (day 3 & 4) |
| Got blood pressure down to normal | Being an angry and frustrated bitch |
| No more nicotine dependancy | I've eaten a lot |
| Have gained about 1 hour in every day through not smoking | |
| Reduced my risk of getting lung cancer | |
| Dont feel like a social reject when smoking in a public place | |
| Sense of smell and taste much improved | |
| Dont plan my day around cigarettes |
I'm sure that there are plenty more, but you get the general gist of things, pros outnumber the cons.
Posted by Abi on the September 30, 2005 10:09 PM
Actually going out with a bunch of smokers might be a good thing. It makes them feel uncomfortable and weak. And you return much stronger and with a big boost in self confidence. Tempered steel.
Oh and btw, NO has one letter less than YES so it's easier to say ;)