Oh My goodness. Yes, yes, this addict has done these disgusting things - (including the bushes). It feels good to confess. I thought it was bad just counting them every night to make SURE I had enough for the morning. If not, no matter what the weather I'd get out of my jammies and go to the store. Additionally -
  • When we were out of milk, I decided the kids could have waffles in the morning. When I discovered out of cigs too - we got the milk.
  • I can remember going thru coat pockets and the couch to find cig money.
  • I was the QUEEN of resurecting a butt. I've picked thru ashtrays, dried out wet butts, could fix any broken ciggy. You name it, I've done it.
  • Walked my kids 6 blocks thru a 36 inch snow storm to the local store because the roads were impassable by a car.
  • Had a smoke the day I left the hospital from having my twins.
  • Even "stolen" them from friend on previous lame-o quit attempts

The good news is that I recognized all these actions as sign of the addict. I did my best to make sure these weren't available to me in the first 72 hours. I gave my car keys, credit cards and money to my kids/hubby. I literally drove all butts I could find to a trash bin far away. I will NOT EVER fall victim to these temptations again.

Nancy NTAP One week, five days, 14 minutes and 59 seconds. 300 cigarettes not smoked, saving $72.66. Life saved: 1 day, 1 hour, 0 minutes.