Star, that truely is shocking news and I hope your Dad is stable and improving.
I would venture a bet the craves wouldn't pass me by under similar circumstances. They have been knocking at the door for me this holiday season though I can't imagine how they rate compared to what you're feeling. From where we are they shouldn't be able to hurt us, they're just annoying little reminders.
There is no positive to smoking, nothing good can come of it. It can't help you feel less worried or make the stress go away. It would become something else you'd have to manage on top of everything else; another problem or complication to face. Our lives are much simpler without smoking.
Stay strong Star!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 285
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,700
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,197.00
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