Steelroots, put your stats up so that we can celebrate with you. You can do so by going to 'My Profile' and then to 'Support Group Options'. Both are near the top of the page.
Sometimes things get worse before they get better. I bet you your lung capacity really has improved. You'd probably notice it if you do more strenuous exercise. Do you have cable? I've been watching FitTV a lot lately. It is easy to follow along with the fitness instructors. Exercise is an excellent way to ward off cravings and as you see you can actually do more, quitting becomes more rewarding.
Be extra kind kind to yourself. Think about how long you smoked, how long you polluted your body and practiced your habit. You're an expert. You didn't become one within a few weeks. It will take time to undo the damage. Some of those aches and pains are your body healing. If you're concerned about them, see a doctor. However, most will just disappear on their own.
Last, give yourself a hand. You're doing it. Think about all of your quits and add them up. They are what this quit is made of. So it really was hard to get this far. Don't give these days bad.
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 5/1/2009 Smoke-Free Days: 365 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10,220 Amount Saved: $4,343.50 Life Gained: Days: 41 Hrs: 2 Mins: 45 Seconds: 4
Help - I'm doing very good for me with cravings etc. - I'm walking 2-3 x's a day, deep breathing constantly, and sucking ice like there is not tomorrow and drinking water. However, I'm not feeling well, coughing a little but my throat has been sore for 3 weeks and not sleeping well. I'm getting discouraged that I don't feel better. After all, one of the reasons for quitting was to feel better, breathe better and to work toward being healthier!!!!????
Why do I not see or feel any progress? jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj I almost feel depressed, don't want to get up in the morning and very sluggish and tired?
