I don't really know why but I've really been struggling with cravings the past few days.
I'm eight and a half weeks into my quit now and came off the patches (7mg) accidentally a week ago. First 2/3 days weren't too bad but I've had some really strong and prolonged cravings in the last 3 days. From what I've read, I should be competely nicotine free now so I assume this is more a psychological problem but the cravings are very physical.
Don't worry, I haven't caved and I don't intend to-my achievement so far is much too precious for that but I would appreciate any advice and support you lovely people can give me-especially if someone can offer an explanation.
Thanks.
Popsiesgirl,
I've been looking for you on here since you told me your story - I've not seen you around since.....
I'm at the same stage as you - but returned to work after the pneumonia yesterday - part time hours. I had a worse day today than the first and I think the wonderful lady at the next desk to me think I've come back loopy as I hav got into the habit at home of talkin aloud to myself - "no you don't want one.....don't listen...it won't do any good"
I've had a few of those today - for the first time in weeks - maybe this is a week 7 - 10 thing. If no-one has heard of the 7 - 10 week thing I'll just say I'm special and its just my week 7 thing. It will be okay soon because I don't get it at week 8.
(Okay read that back & it does sound as if I'm off my rocker but who cares!!)
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