Absolutely. The withdrawals lasted roughly a week and a half or so for me and after that it was more the mental side of things and breaking the habits than it was the symptoms of physical addiction. But, I was done with it and ready to quit for good, so my resolve and willpower are what made the difference for me. That's why I told you that you'll never, ever quit until you absolutely want to.
Why did I quit? Well, I was experiencing some pretty severe breathing problems above and beyond my slight asthma. To the point that emphysema could have been in my future. Also, my blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol were all spiking and contributing to the onset of Metabolic Syndrome which can evolve into a whole host of other problems including onset diabetes, kidney failure and other fun such things. Smoking is directly related to all of those things. Scared the hell out of me and I said that enough was enough. Now I'm in the best shape of my life, my blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol are all normal or better and I can breath again. My energy levels are so much better than they were when I was smoking, I can smell things again, I can really taste food again, I don't have nearly the sinus problems that I did, and I don't stink of stale smoke anymore. Quitting was really the smartest thing I ever did. Starting at all was the dumbest.
jag
