ForeverLost

Thank you. I am sure I will get to that point. I am in the midst of preparing for my second quit. This comes after smoking for 2-3 years now, and heavily for the past 6 months. It's a similar amount to what made me say "enough is enough" and quit my first time. But I was in a happier place then, at a much happier time when , which was about 8-9 years ago. The funny thing is, my ex-girlfriend and I (who was a big help in my first quit) had a pet bun who shared the exact same colors and features as the one in your pic! Her and I don't talk, so I take this as a positive sign that I'm moving in the right direction! Thank you for the reply. After some more mental preparation, and cutting down my non true-heaving-craving smokes, I'll be ready to give it a second try. Thanks again! - Mike

Birch, I haven't read ahead, so hopefully you are doing well from a few days ago. I also hope the drinking hasn't gotten out of hand like you thought it might. The one thing I can offer from what you posted is to try not to let it affect your work, as that's always been a problem with me when struggling to quit! I'd also say that reading and writing on message boards, knowing most of the time you'll get a reply, was a helpful start. Good luck! EDIT: Good to see you've made it through a few more days! I just read that you struggle handling the cravings while someone else is driving. I work in central NJ and it is very dense, high traffic, top of the line HORRIBLE as far as driving goes. I count the turns and blinkers used. It's around 30% or less. Anyway haha! Keep it up!