Kicking the habit

The last cigarette I smoked was on Wednesday evening. Now, lunchtime Friday and I'm feeling many of the expected withdrawal symptoms. I'm certainly light-headed, have all the cravings for another ciggy, and my fingers are tingling (not sure if that's normal, but it's probably related).

Although I do have desperate cravings for a cigarette, I have no desire to light up right now. I understand the withdrawal symptoms for what they are; and I know I'll be much happier as a non-smoker.

I have an appointment this afternoon with my local clinic for "smoking cessation", as they call it. I'm not sure what to expect from that, other than some understanding and support for what I'm going through. I'm not keen on relying on patches, gums or drugs. If I can get past the first couple of weeks, I figure that will be the worst of it over and it will be much easier knowing I did it without artificial aid.

Two days isn't exactly a lot, I know, and I'm far from being a "non smoker" just yet.