This sounds like what happened to me during my quit. I have to think that it is normal, since so many others had the same thing happen at one time or another. It's just mind games that the addiction is playing. Your physical cravings are gone, but your mind tells you that a cigarette would be nice. Don't focus on that, don't entertain that thought. Try organizing or cleaning, it worked for me. If it hadn't gotten easier, I wouldn't be smoke free today, NOT A CHANCE.
take care and stay strong
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 1/7/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 171 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,078 Amount Saved: $1,200.42 Life Gained: Days: 15 Hrs: 12 Mins: 23 Seconds: 28
Hey mr lucky, I'm only about a week ahead of you but I feel so much better than I did last week! I found from day 21-27 the hardest, not sure why. I was extremely stressed last week and I have no idea how I didn't smoke, but I didn't and it passed and its better now! Keep the faith!
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 5/26/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 31 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 713 Amount Saved: �269.16 Life Gained: Days: 2 Hrs: 2 Mins: 15 Seconds: 53
You are doing great in spite of how things might feel at the moment. You've got OVER three weeks under your belt and really that is a huge accomplishment. Are you giving yourself rewards along the way? It may seem silly or indulgent but they do help a great deal, especially during tough spots. Even if it is just something small (but meaningful to you) it can really make a difference.
Also, if you made a list of reasons why you wanted to quit, now might be a good time to bust it out and give it a look over. You are probably already enjoying some of the benefits that you may have wanted - better sense of smell and taste, more energy, etc. It might help re-up your resolve and let you see that you are making progress. This is the time when quitting isn't quite as exciting, people in your life may not be as supportive or they may think you should be "over it" by now. The fanfare dies down a bit as it becomes part of your normal life rather than something you are doing.
This will pass, but the only way is just to take it a day or hour at a time and keep adding up the days you put between you and your last smoke. But you've already saved almost $100 and added 4 days to your life - it'll get better and the freedom on the other side is well worth all of this work in the beginning.
All the best
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 8/5/2004 Smoke-Free Days: 1421 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 28,420 Amount Saved: $6,394.50 Life Gained: Days: 110 Hrs: 18 Mins: 53 Seconds: 51
Use this to help you push forward! It is normal to feel this way and it will dwindle. If you continue to experience feelings of depression, please check with your doctor to assist you.
I am going through a teirrible bout with the depression. But I know that if I cave in to the craves it will just make me feel worse. The depression and anxiety will pass. For me it comes and goes, I have decided to take the natural route and take St John's Wart. It helps with the depression and anxiety. If it does get worse I will go with my alternative and let my Doctor write me a prescription. But she too said that it can be caused from the withdrawals of smoking.
So I am going to wait it out and see if it gets better.
Just hang in there and whatever you do don't give in to the crave to smoke. It will not help anything.
Beckylynn
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 4/29/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 58 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,160 Amount Saved: $87.00 Life Gained: Days: 6 Hrs: 22 Mins: 3 Seconds: 41
Mr lucky, I don't know what happened to your parents, but it must not have been good if it is a motivator for you. Everybody feels the way you do right now, and it can go on for some time. You may need to consult a dr. if it starts to get worse, a lot of us needed meds to get through the process, including myself, for the anxiety. I wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for the medication. It is a very difficult thing your body is doing right now, so all the help you can give it is the best. Don't feel as though your alone, these feelings are normal, and difficult to get through. I cried a lot, but it does get better. Hang in there, it is a fight worth fighting.
Sending good thoughts,
Kelly
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 12/6/2007 Smoke-Free Days: 203 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,090 Amount Saved: $761.25 Life Gained: Days: 16 Hrs: 13 Mins: 18 Seconds: 14
It sounds like you are going through a rough time right now. Please remember that we are here to help and support you along the way. You can do this. These tough times will pass, and you will feel so proud of yourself and so good that you decided to remain smoke free.
In terms of feeling depressed and sometimes anxious, engaging in a pleasurable activity is one of the top ways to boost your mood quickly. Other mood boosters include:
• Physical Activity
• Taking A Nap
• Getting Some Sun
• Eating A Piece Of Chocolate
• Daydreaming
Members, please share your favourite mood booster, and any other suggestions that may help mrlucky on his journey to remain smoke free
I'm right behind you in the mileage count, and I really understand what you are saying.
Sometimes I get so darned TIRED of fighting, just want to give in because that would be the easiest thing to do.
It makes me feel depressed and sad and terriibly lonely. BUT.....digging deep to find the inner fight always works. Its hard to do, but worth it in the long run. Try to think about why you quit to begin with, and how proud you were at each milestone so far. I know you have it in you, 23 days has proven me correct.
We CAN and WILL do this.
Sending strong thoughts your way today.
Theresa
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 6/9/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 17 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 289 Amount Saved: $57.80 Life Gained: Days: 2 Hrs: 1 Mins: 12 Seconds: 59
I've been doing well for almost a month but lately I feel bad. I feel depressed and sometimes anxious and am thinking about smoking. Sometimes the only thing that works is thinking about what it did to my parents
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 6/3/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 23 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 391 Amount Saved: $92.00 Life Gained: Days: 4 Hrs: 6 Mins: 37 Seconds: 16
