Hi Moss,
Some of my worst craves were around that area. A series of a few days in month 5 were quit difficult however I pulled through. Remenber what you have to do: distract by using substitutes, (get busy with something different, keep your mine occupied..) don't give in you are going to come out ok.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/22/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 798
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 14,364
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4,389.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 148 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38
Hi All
I have been experiencing some terrible cravings again for about the last week. I seem to go in a cycle but the fight in me is wearing down this time so I need to ask for your input. I go in to a depression when these episodes hit and I fear that I can't pull myself out. I spoke with my doctor and began to take an anti-depressant a month ago but this cravings episode has just been taking the wind out of my sails. I don't even know if it is that I'm really craving a smoke or just don't know how to go about my day to day tasks without that smoke break every half hour. Is this a normal or shared experience this far in to cessation?
I have noticed recently on the boards that I am not alone. There are several with 3-4-5 months who have been having a rough go of it. I know in the past it has been helpful just to know others have gone through this and have come out the other side. I am a positive person in general. I keep wondering if I am bringing some of this on myself or is this addiction just this powerful.
I know there are many here who would benefit if some of you could share your experiences around this time frame in the quit and how you dealt with it.
Gratitude
Moss
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]11/19/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 132
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,980
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $445.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
