I’ve picked up a nasty strain in the left side of my back. I’m not sure I can blame that on not smoking, but I think my disrupted sleep (as a result of needing a cigarette) is to blame, so indirectly it is. Fortunately, only one person in my immediate office smokes, so I get a craving every time I see him disappear down the fire escape… could be worse. According to The Big Quit today and tomorrow are going to be the worst days in terms of cravings. I actually disagree – when I’ve quit before, I’ve usually found the first week to be OK, because I’m still on a smug high about having given up. It’s always towards the end of the 2nd week where the complacency sets in and I start to think I’ll be OK if I just have one.
It’s hard to remember, but this time is definitely feeling harder than the last time I quit. Perseverance is the key. And to get rid of this cold so I can cycle to work – I think exercise is a real helper to this process.