1. Completely nicotine free for ... I forget, see my meter.
2. Never craving. Just an occasional fleeting (negative) thought when I see or smell a smoker.
3. Again, only when I see or smell one. Not actually true, come to think of it. Sometimes when I'm doing something I wouldn't have done when I smoked(i.e., running), I will realize it and momentarily revel in my new life. :)
4. See #1. I'm to the point now where I'm no longer a quitter, I am a non-smoker. There is a difference, subtle for sure, but a definite difference. In the beginning you are consumed by your quit. As time goes on and you get more practice at avoiding and handling craves it becomes more and more a subconcious and reflexive act. Eventually, some day, you will suddenly realize you haven't thought of smoking for some time. You will wonder when the last time was and will not be able to remember. That's a great feeling, a feeling of true freedom. :)
I'm not big on statistical information. Statistics can be manipulated, misquoted, and misunderstood so easily. I've seen far too many "negative" statistics about quitting that this site has proven false. When someone quotes "only 30% of quitters succeed", don't listen. Come here and see real success.
Shevie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 237
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,751
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $900.6
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
