feeling low

[Casper20]

hi guys just thought I would let you guys know 6 days off the horrible weed fighting a constant battle feel as if I have 2 heads one saying good the other saying what's the point damage done good side winning at the moment. since being diagnosed and having the breathing test a year ago I have never heard from anyone to offer flu jabs of a review of my emphysema. at moment still no symptoms and do every day work also enough my hobbies.dont know if it the no smoking or fear I end up gasping for air in the next few years I am feeling really down reason for post as friends and family don't understand. 😥

[sassy59]

Hello Casper, join the quit site for help if you feel you need it. Contact your doctor about how you feel and tell him how things are.

Wishing you well. Xxxxx

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Hi John you can do it, just keep thinking of the benefits. Good luck have a great weekend 😊 Bernadette xx

[les4560]

so sorry your having a rough time as long as you can do things to keep your mind off things it will get you through the worst part and, and yes tell your doctor im sure they can help-try to have a good week-end!

[sarahdiane]

Hi ive just put a post on here as I nk excatly how u feel I really do. I no that I need to give up smoking as if I dont I will die sooner that I should but giving up is so hard. My family dont get it either they just think im being a drama queen. Id love to know how they would react if they had been told that they had copd and were going to basically die sooner than they should. u no what I say ass holes to the lot of them

[2greys]

We'll done, the first week is the worse. I won't lie, get over the next 7 weeks and you will be well on the way to having quit for good, little sense in starting again after 8 weeks of battling against the addiction. You will probably also get the urge at very odd times for a couple of years as well. I did, but it has been 3 years for me now and I cannot remember the last time I had that awful nagging. Hopefully you get that horrible revulsion of ciggy smoke and avoid it like the plague, that it really is. It really does have a horrible stench and I can now smell it from 300 yard away and on smokers clothes.

[corriena]

Well done 6 days that realy is good. You can only give up one day at a time and every fag you dont smoke is a success. And trust me it realy is worth it as it will seriously slow down the progression of your illness well done and good luck

[Grayjay]

Well done ! You are doing great. What I would do now is start something that will take your mind off it. I.E some sort of exercise. I know how you feel with "2 heads" in my case it was mind against the body craving. Don't let the body win.

Good luck.

[Aingeful]

Well done!! It took three weeks with me before I felt like I was past the worst! Its now 35 years since I gave up. Things that helped were extra strong mints, a little glass swan that I fiddled with in my hand and treating myself with the saved cigarette money ( this extravagance wears off and you can then save it) I treated myself to lovely perfume (I didnt smell of ash trays any more!) Whatever lifts your heart! Good Luck!!

[watergazer]

Hello, you can get through this . You've done so well don't give up . As others have mentioned - seek help from the professionals tom get you through. Wishing you well Keep strong. x

[carrina]

Take it a day at a time and put the money you save in a jar to treat yourself. I concentrated on exercise and eating healthy when i was stopping smoking. Put your mind on other things. I used a nico inhaler for 2 weeks then decided to go cold turkey and had polo mints everytime i felt the urge to smoke. You will get there. Just keep telling yourself that. My neighbour was diagnosed mild emphasema but continued to smoke and now has to use a mobility scooter to get about .... Good luck with it xx

[Tugun]

Hi Casper20,

It's definitely worth it!! Well Done. Keep going. Giving up does help your lungs.

[Candyred]

COME ON ... you can do this .. don’t stop now .. each minute, hour, day that passes it a bonus!.. ask your doctor for help .. as for the flu jag .. I have to make the appointment myself .. good luck and keep fighting! X

[Corin1950]

Yes Casper 20 you've been given some good advice above I would just like to add that what helped me was changing my attitude to smoking. Rather than feeling "deprived of the pleasure of smoking" I began to realise that I could enjoy myself without the act of smoking and in fact after a while I could enjoy myself more without all the nasty things that accompany the smoking-the smell on my breath and clothes, the cough, the breathlessness, feeling like a leper as none of my close friends smoked.

Then the benefits kicked in - the extra money, better health, not worrying about it. I started feeling proud of myself. I started seeing it for what it is : a filthy habit that robs you of your ability to breathe. I started to hate the smell of it and feel sorry for people who smoked.

My friend once described giving up as being given the best present anyone can give you - good health - and that registered with me and as I've grown older I've begun to appreciate that nothing is more important than your health and it's never too late to do something about it.

Forget that 2nd head : get real, change your attitude and stick to your resolve to kick the filthy habit into touch.

Best wishes and stay strong

Corin

[Casper20]

thanks guys I am with smoking sensation going into second week now just feel a bit depressed think it the non smoking my imagination working over time.but going to hang in.😜😜😜😜

[Grayjay]

I will always remember someone asking me for a light and I proudly said "no I don't smoke" such a feeling.😀.

[Pearlisgettingworse]

I know how u feel. Heavy cannabis smoker for nearly 30 years. And last year after a awful double phnemonea hospital addmisssion I had to give up the cannabis. I feel so low. Low enough to end it all. Im a loner. On my own. No friends no family and feeling very anxious and paranoid.

[Pearlisgettingworse]

Need serious help to stay in this damb world

[Casper20 in reply to Pearlisgettingworse]

nothing should make you feel that low things will get better loads of nice folks on here to talk to.please talk to someone how you feel.😥