Day 5 and feeling surprisingly feeling fine.

[nsd_user663_15188]

Hi people I'm now on day 5 of not smoking cold turkey and I'm beginning to lose the cravings day by day infact I only felt like a cig when I woke up at 7am and that's been it it's now midday.

Day 3 seemed to be worst for me with the light headedness and cravings but thankfully I haven't got to the stage where I felt like nipping to the shop to get a pack of fags which I guess is promising, same with the almost non-existant cravings now after day 3. Funny thing is that I tried to give up a few years back again cold turkey but the cravings seemed much worse and I caved in but now it just seems different maybe I'm more determined now than ever to pack the long habit in. So all in all it's day 5 for me and I already feel more healthy - can breathe better, can smell things better and can taste things better.

Cheers, Gaz.

[nsd_user663_15147]

I'm so happy for you... my situation is completely reversed... first 3 days were doable but am on day 6 and its been hard... I think it's just because of the enthusiasm wearing off so I just have to keep reminding myself of how happy I was in the beginning when I started.

Eitherway, you're right with things in general being better! I never thought it possible because I've always had a great sense of taste and smell but both are actually more perceptive now! Thanks for reminding me of that today, not only am I having a hard time since day 4 generally but its just after lunch and a full belly's starting to get my head to think that I want one!

[nsd_user663_15188]

I'm happy for you too :), we'll get there in the end, also what I have 'implemented' in my head is a cigarette is just a stick so will I let it beat me? will I let it control my finances? and literally burn money away? will I let it destroy my health and well-being? no way not anymore.

[nsd_user663_15022]

Day 5 for me too, on patches have to say last couple of days it has been HARD think it's also the enthusiasm wearing off. Went to do weekly shop this morning and almost went to cigarette counter and bought ten but didn't, so glad now but head feeling like it's in a vice grip and really fuzzy. Not looking forward to weekend.

[nsd_user663_15188]

anneke1, don't give in! I had those dizzy spells aswell and my head felt strange but they do go away, I know it isn't pleasant you almost feel faint with them and kind of confused. Never give up!

[nsd_user663_5971]

Guys - you're doing so well, just keep doing what you're doing, not having a smoke. It does get easier - ups and downs, but after a while the idea of smoking is just not on your mind the whole time.

[nsd_user663_14941]

Day 5 for me too. I've been up and down the last couple of days.

Like you anneke1, it's the fact that the enthusiasm is wearing off and so it's more a case of will power driving me on. I feel permanently worn out... but I think it's because I'm spending so much time mentally fighting the urges to smoke. I've got no energy, no enthusiasm and I'm.... well.... fed up!!!

I know that this period will pass and it will get better..... just slogging my way through it at the moment!

But hey...... we're doing well though!!!