Firstly, this forum will help - have a good read and pick up some links to other sites that have some incredible information.
Secondly - occupying yourself during the first few days is essential as the craving come pretty often. These soon slow down and get a bit easier to dismiss - so hang in there a bit longer and things get easier.
A lot of people find they have trouble sleeping, but it doesn't last long. Normally only a few days as you get used to a different chemical balance in your body. People who don't smoke need less sleep anyway (in a month I have gone from 8 hours and still feeling tired to 7 hours and feeling wide awake) so it may just be your body adjusting.
Lastly, well done so far- keep going and good to have you onboard
as this is day four for you you will be pleased to know that most of the nicotine has now left your system. This in turn means that any urges to smoke now are mainly "in yer heid" rather than physical.
for positive reinforcement and education on quitting cold turkey, Read more on whyquit (link in my sig). It is full of great information on what to expect etc.
Alsokeep posting on here for support and other advice.
Just been out for lunchtime - lunchtime is a difficult time for me as i used to cram in as much nicotine into my body as possible for the rest of the day at work....but now its fruit ( oranges) and water . I think im on bout 20 oranges a day now...will have to cut down to tangerines or something
I think this forum does help ...as i did have a think about ciggies on my break ...but the thought of what i would be doing to myself and then thinking i would have to go onto that forum and say : Failed , has got me through that little difficult hour.
thanks for the link . that whyquit link really hits home.
Some incredibly moving things on there, and i know what you mean about coming on here to say "Sorry, guys - I wasn't strong enough"... The thought of having to admit that got me through a couple of bad times near the start...
Well done Chilly and good going on CT. You come across as really positive and I think it is a good idea to read about the week or month you are quit in when it arrives and not before. On Champix myself but do applaud those that can do it CT.
Keep on going and coming on here for support. Well done again. xx
Thanks again for the support and kind words of encouragement
Had a great sleep lastnight, Woke up this morning feeling fresh . Im on day 5 now ...think yesterday has been my toughest day so far . Hopefully today will be alot easier .
Thanks again for the support and kind words of encouragement
Had a great sleep lastnight, Woke up this morning feeling fresh . Im on day 5 now ...think yesterday has been my toughest day so far . Hopefully today will be alot easier .
You sound very positive - that is incredibly important, and you are doing great! There have to be tough days, but very soon they make way for more and more easy days.
Trust me, I'm an I.T. person... have you tried turning it off and on again?
just about to finish work, have a totally different outlook to going home tonight than i did yesterday . Im actually looking forward to going home now. Yesterday i was dreading it.
Been reading alot about giving up smoking and its helped alot, i think its important to learn what good your doing to yourself .
fair play to you Jan for stopping also, how long have you been away from the nasty habit?
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