day 2

[nsd_user663_27539]

Hi i am on my second day of not smoking , yesterday i found much easier , im using 24hr patches also have the new spray and inhalator . today i have felt really aggitated and can feel myself craving for a fag really bad , does these ease off if so how long does it take plz

[nsd_user663_27537]

Hi Lincs - I am sorry I can't be much help as it is early days for me too... I have been feeling really agitated and angry / cross too though and I try to see it as a positive - if my body and brain are that bothered then I must be getting the chemicals out of my system... Having said that I can't see it as a positive at the time - I am just plain p***ed off!

It is normal though so try and find something - anything - which will distract you from the cravings - some people find a new hobby, play computer games, surf the web, read this forum (that's mine), hot bath, brisk walk etc and most of all remind yourself why you are doing it.

Good Luck and keep it up - we're worth it.

[nsd_user663_26699]

Hi Lincs,

For sure the cravings will go away eventually. Typically they come in waves, and so long as you manage to ride them out in the beginning, they should become less and less frequent. Also, you will notice them coming and be better prepared once you've been through them several times.

Typically day three is the hardest, and then after that things should lighten up a bit. I'm not saying it will be easy, so you will need to stay strong and not cave in for any reason!

Hang in there, the worst will soon be over!

Alex.