Day 15 ........ struggling!

[hellerscatch]

Help, I am really struggling today, no idea why, just am, feel quite snappy and could easily take myself off to the shop to buy some fags!!!

[nsd_user663_52845]

Noooo!

It will pass H!

deep breathing....breathe in through your nose counting to 10, breathe out very slowly through pursed lips (like you are whistling)

Carbon Dioxide has a calming effect on the body

Go for a brisk walk while you are breathing. Look at all the little things around, wildlife etc.....let your mind wander thinking of them

If you're at home take a long hot bath.

Sip some cold water slowly. Through a straw is good if you have any.

Do anything but don't smoke!

You will feel so much worse about yourself if you slip now. You have done 15 days and that is bloody marvelous.....just keep going and you'll get through it.

We all get odd days that are harder than others but you will come back from this even stronger. Try to detach yourself from the crave.....try to see it for exactly what it is. Let it wash over you...it won't kill you.

What resists....persists.

I read that on another site and it makes sense.

Take it easy and I hope it gets easier for you soon

Take care

Greg

[hellerscatch]

thanks both of you, I am not going to buy any, definitely not, just wish this would pass, have done so well up to now, yes it is in my mind most of the time, but none more so than today, hoping tomorrow is a better one, will keep up the fight. Thanks for the support, this site is a godsend!

[nsd_user663_54332]

It really will pass Heller

Whenever I beat a huge crave it always felt so good to have fought it off and not give in, so I hope you'll get that too!!

One thing that might help - it did me yesterday - is to get a roll of paper, something like a post-it note and pretend to smoke that. You do look a bit of a prat, but it did cure my wanting a fag

Good luck, I know you can do it!!

Gemma x

[nsd_user663_54751]

It really will pass Heller

Whenever I beat a huge crave it always felt so good to have fought it off and not give in, so I hope you'll get that too!!

One thing that might help - it did me yesterday - is to get a roll of paper, something like a post-it note and pretend to smoke that. You do look a bit of a prat, but it did cure my wanting a fag

Good luck, I know you can do it!!

Gemma x

hi i just tried that and it does actually help , mine looks like a big pink cigar but it does take that pang of wanting a fag away thanks .

[nsd_user663_54332]

hi i just tried that and it does actually help , mine looks like a big pink cigar but it does take that pang of wanting a fag away thanks .

I'm glad it helped you!!

It's a bit odd but it definitely tricks your brain :cool:

[nsd_user663_54510]

Hang on in there Net, we can do this!!!

[nsd_user663_54751]

Hang on in there Net, we can do this!!!

hi thanks , on day 11 now so no going back

[nsd_user663_4522]

day 11 too net..along with others on here who have really helped me get through the terrible craves...we can do it pal..

[nsd_user663_54751]

day 11 too net..along with others on here who have really helped me get through the terrible craves...we can do it pal..

ive noticed a few of us on day 11 ,it helps reading what you are all feeling day to day .

[nsd_user663_2681]

Hi,

I'm new to all this and as yet have no friends on here lol just wanted to say I too am on day 15 and it by far has been the worst day so I feel your pain..

Gonna persevere tho and not let the nico-demon s get the better of me..

keep up the good work

All the best Donna xx

[nsd_user663_53617]

Stay strong peeps, the first 2 weeks are the worst no doubt but it will get easier the longer you stay quit

[hellerscatch]

Managed to survive yesterday without one, but feel the same way again today, am sooo hoping this is going to pass, seems to be getting harder, not easier!

[hellerscatch]

I am not going to have one, just thought it would get easier as time went on, tonight Will be another big test, as I have a drink on a Friday !