Withdrawals
I quit cold turkey and did not want any nicotine in my system. I've tried several times in my 43 years of smoking to quit but what got me, like I said before, was the results of my CT scan. The word Emphysema hit me like a ton of bricks. I've seen what that disease an do to a person and I don't want that if I can stop the progression I will do my best. I'm not religious but I have a relationship with Jesus and I know that I cannot do this on my own. Look at my track record!! Even at day 16 my human nature still prompts me to smoke which is all in my mind. I breath deep a few time and ask the Lord to help me and the desire leaves just like that. I'm just sharing my experience and we all have to do what works best for us. I can honestly say this time is the first time I have not had any slip ups and I am keeping myself away from my smoking buddies until I feel I am ready to handle it. Praying the best for all of us.
Yes, you know you best and what you believe will work will probably be your best bet. I found that joining a forum was not only about gaining knowledge, but belief in myself. I would never have believed that I would kick the habit/addiction. I had resigned myself to die as a smoker. However, I learned that I do have a choice and I can make some necessary changes. Most beneficial are the way we change how we think about smoking and knowing that we can quit smoking.
If staying away from your smoking friends helps, I hope it is temporary. We quit smoking, not our friends. True friends would support you and be courteous to your needs. They likely envy you and the courage you are showing to make this happen. When you succeed, perhaps they will also see themselves as strong and capable of change. When we want change, it will come. Keep at it!