Anyone On Day 4 ????

[nsd_user663_1686]

Hi. I'm new to this forum, but reading through all the messages/notes it has been really interesting and encouraging. I'm currently on my 4th day without smoking. So far, I'm doing much better than ever before, normally by now I would have had the odd fag and convienced myself it didn't count. Would love to hear from anyone else.

[nsd_user663_1606]

Hi there

Hi mumshack.....welcome to the forum of happy non smokers and those thinking about giving up the dreaded weed.

You must be so proud to have gone 4 days without the fags......would certainly say you over the worst.....are you using patches/gum or anything or are you going cold turkey?

Anyway theres always people on here that will help out with their experiences or advice and as the big smoking ban gets closer we seem to be getting more and more on the site. Keep it up

[nsd_user663_1695]

I usally do not post anything but you asked if anyone else was on day 4, and i am (quit Saturday @ noon)! I did a google search on "day 4" quitting smoking, thats what lead me here.

I wish the best of luck to you in quitting.

I can't concentrate.

I do have a patch on, I rub it, it's not helping, maybe it is. It gives great dreams, i hope those keep up.

[nsd_user663_1696]

I'm nearly on day 4.........

Hello,

Day 3 for me, last smoke was 9am Sunday morning, it was very quickly stubbed out when my little one shouted at me for not keeping my promise by given up, she certainly told me! I am using gum, this is my 3rd attempt and was feeling fairly positive this afternoon but for some bizarre reason am now craving badly, have been for the last hour, ( I really do think 'they' lie when they say that cravings only last 3-5 minutes, mine seem to go on forever...) It's getting so bad I have decided to go to bed with my daughter tonight, bedtime is around 7.30pm for goodness sake! Does it really get better after days 3/4? Begining to get really ratty!

[nsd_user663_1695]

Hello,

From my experience (and everyone’s is different I am sure), they last for hours as well. I think it is mostly because if I don't have that smoke to ease the initial craving my mind fixates on the cigarette until I can manage to find something else to think about. The more time that passes while my mind is fixated on smoking the worse it gets, it's self perpetuating. If I had to theorize I would say the physical addiction causes a craving which can last minutes, but the mental addiction can last much longer, and be just as severe or worse, also manifesting in physical symptoms (in my opinion).

Personally, day 4 has been harder for me than day 3, but that’s just me and of course there are lots of other factors at play here (work, life, how much espresso I had today), it could very well be better for you! I like to say I am an expert at quitting.... I have quit 4 times but there is something different about *this* time for me, like the original poster said, "normally by now I would have had the odd fag and convinced myself it didn't count", same here; but not this time.... However, if you did have one don't feel down about it, just move on and keep trying, I might very well find myself in the same boat soon (not that im planning to fail, i just recognize reality).

Sounds like you have a little extra motivation to quit smoking running around the house as well, I wish the best of luck to you!

[nsd_user663_1698]

HI

I am about to give up tomorrow and looking for any tips and advice i really want to stop my eldest wee daughter is giving me a death for smoking and she is only 4.

Jules

[nsd_user663_1695]

Personally, I can't do it without the patch or something to help. It can be a little expensive but for me it's about the same cost as smoking.

Hmm, advice... Try not to make too big a deal out of it, if you do you will just think about it more and probably crave more. Think about the positive side effects of quitting if you do find yourself thinking about it.

Morning, meals, and bars are the worst times, just taking deep breaths over and over, they will pass. I just got over a 3 hour craving (or something?!), I was going nuts, but it passed.

Don't fixate on your last smoke, I didn't even finish mine. Think about the bad sides of smoking a lot these last days, if you think about it enough, you will enjoy it less (if at all) and be more ready to quit. I remeber some times when i would be sucking another one down even though is physically hurt me to smoke it, crazy eh?

[nsd_user663_1700]

Day 8 and having a really hard time

Hi,

This is day 8 for me and I have been fine up to now.

I can not seem to get it out of my head that if I just smoke one now, it will be OK and I can just go straight back to quitting.

I know this makes no sense, but I just cant get this out of my head. I just hope I can make it through to day 9 without giving into this bizarre and unrelenting craving.

Any suggestions / advice?

I could really do with it about now

Thanks

Ian.

[nsd_user663_1686]

Now on day 5

Hi All

I didn't think I would get any replies so I didn't log back until this morning. I am actually taking the new drug Champix. I have tried to give up so many times in the past and have always gone back to smoking. I truely believe that my sucess this time is due to taking the drug. I do still get cravings which last from a couple of seconds to most of the day!!, but I have found they are not nearly as bad as before. I'm also having problems with concentrating, especially at work, hopefully it will improve by next week!

Good luck to anyone else that's trying to give up. I know it's really difficult but this forum seems to be a great place to get idea, support and encouragement.

[nsd_user663_1655]

Lots of ex smokers coming to the forum

This is great for all of us, as the support grows, so will our determination and willpower to stick with the quits

Vike

[nsd_user663_1686]

The days are soooooo long!

This morning I felt confident and quite happy but as the day is getting on I'm finding it really difficult to concerntrate on anything, I'm getting tired and irritable, especially when I look at the clock at it's only 12.38pm. :mad: Does anyone else find the afternoons difficult? I'm alright when I'm at home because there is always something else I can be doing, but when I'm at work it's really difficult. I've also noticed that since I've not been smoking, my days seem to be becoming longer. I suppose not going out for a fag break isn't helping. Although I really want to, I know that going out for a fag isn't going to help the situation, in fact it will make it worse because I'd feel terrible and riddled with guilt.

How's everyone else getting on?

[nsd_user663_1683]

day 4 and urgh!

Ok so today is day 4, it's gloriously sunny outside and I'm stuck in the office and from the window I can see the pub next to the river with all the people sat outside having fun. I really want to be outside with a pint and a fag enjoying the sunshine It's 1.10pm and I've been craving like mad all day it's driving me nuts!!! I really really want one but I've been here before, I know if I have one I'll feel like utter crap and I won't enjoy it but if someone offered me one right now.....

Rant over

[nsd_user663_1639]

Enjoy the sunshine

If you've left work for 5-10 mins to have a fag, why not continue to leave work for 5-10 mins ... enjoy the sunshine and go for a 5 min walk.

I've continued to leave the office at 11 in the morming and 4 in the afternoon just for a few mins - to get out of the office and go for walk.

It helps the day pass quicker. Also, lots and lots and lots of water

[nsd_user663_1686]

Thanks

Hi, thanks for the support. To be honest if I go outside for a walk and see people smoking it will make me feel even worse. My mate has just popped into see me and she smokes, I was so tempted to ask her for a fag........but I didn't because I know it won't help. I feel like crying at the moment with frustration. I thought the first 3 - 4 days would be the worst. I'm on day 5 and this is the worse day so far..... I could do with going home and going to bed and hopefully waking up tommorrow feeling better!!!! Sorry to be a moaner, but either I have mates who smoke who really don't want me going on about how I'm feeling at the moment or non smokers who haven't got a clue what it's like!!

UPDATE: Just gone outside for a 5 minute walk as you suggested and to be honest it has really helped. I saw all the people in the smoking shelter puffing away and it has put all the reasons I wanted to give up, back in the picture. THANK YOU

[nsd_user663_1695]

Glad to hear you are still sticking with it!

Last night i wanted one something terrible. I searched the house for like an hour and found two left in a pack that ended up behind the dresser. I took the two out and destroyed one within a few minutes. I sat watching a movie with the other one in my hand, i smelt it, it smelt funny (bad), never really thought they had a smell before (before you lit them). Anyway after about an hour of contemplation i destroyed it as well. It's kind of funny i spent an hour searching only to destroy the two i managed to find.

Glad to hear you are sticking with it. I think after about 2 weeks it should start to get a lot better, from what i read.

[nsd_user663_1686]

Feeling Much Better Now - Thank You All

Well I'm back home from work, feeling less stressed and quite pleased with myself for not giving in and going for a smoke. To be honest when I saw everyone in the smoking shelter, I knew straight away that I didn't want on after all.