Hi all. I am on Day 18, and have not slipped! I went to a bbq this weekend, where many friends were smoking outdoors, and although I had a craving, I reminded myself that there is no such thing as "just one". I was at first envious of those smoking (because they "get to" have a cigarette and I "can't")-- but reminded myself that they are slaves to an addiction and felt sorry for them that they aren't taking action to stop destroying themselves. I felt confident and strong. (But not cocky-- don't worry). I removed myself from the area where they were smoking and also told everyone that I had quit.
I have been using the nicotine losenge since my quit date. I have not finished Allen Carr's book yet, but in the beginning, he seemed to allude to losenges / gum being a bad idea. I am using them to curb physical cravings while I re-learn life without cigarettes. But sometimes I wonder, is this cheating? Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are about nicotine replacement therapy.
