Day 5

[ex-smokestack]

Just 6 1/2 mugs of coffee today. No bad headaches but no energy either. And only a couple of really bad craves today. Really thought about getting a smoke once,but didn't have the energy to find my shoes or go anywhere. I did get to the nursing home later, driving by my favorite smoke shop twice but stopping was just a thought, easily banished.

Now I have another question. They say nicotine leaves the body in about 72 hours but what about those of us using the patch? With some nicotine in our system does that mean the craves will last longer but just not be as bad? I only get bad cravings once or twice a day, the others are more wishful thoughts easily dismissed.

Tomorrow I will buy some decaf and start mixing the grounds when I set my pot at night. Hopefully that will help me feel better. I am tired of feeling like a stranger in my own body,