Struggling...big time.

[nsd_user663_22435]

I don't remember this from my last quits...All of a sudden, I'm having a major craving. I'm not talking the ones that only last a few minutes...I'm talking full on screaming craving that's doubled me over. This is awful...I'm crying & shaking. This feckin sucks....7 days clear & this is actually worse than the 48-72 hours after quitting cravings. Yes, I've kept busy, yes, I've done deep breathing, yes, I've walked, yes, I've taken a bath, yes, I've chewed gum...I think the only thing I haven't done is kick the c r a p out of something...& I can't do that because of the arthritis in my ****** hands & feet!!! I have quit CT 4 times before & havet any memory of these cravings so soon after quitting...christ, I want a fag so badly, I could kill right now.

[nsd_user663_55883]

Don't do it !!!!!

Hi I really feel for you, it's awful isn't it ? Your seven days in which is a HUGE achievement don't throw it away think how you would feel if you give in ( I know at the mo you can't give a **** !) but just try to hang in there and thing will be different in the morning wishing you luck ;-))

Mrs C

[nsd_user663_57321]

I don't remember this from my last quits...All of a sudden, I'm having a major craving. I'm not talking the ones that only last a few minutes...I'm talking full on screaming craving that's doubled me over. This is awful...I'm crying & shaking. This feckin sucks....7 days clear & this is actually worse than the 48-72 hours after quitting cravings. Yes, I've kept busy, yes, I've done deep breathing, yes, I've walked, yes, I've taken a bath, yes, I've chewed gum...I think the only thing I haven't done is kick the c r a p out of something...& I can't do that because of the arthritis in my ****** hands & feet!!! I have quit CT 4 times before & havet any memory of these cravings so soon after quitting...christ, I want a fag so badly, I could kill right now.

Oh Sophie, I feel so sorry for you and can't take that pain away!!!

Please do not give in - Kat is the greatest support in the world, read and absorb what she is saying - it makes great sense - you will get through this, you are strong .....

Only other thing I can think of is to have a look at why-quit website, very shocking ...

You take care and be strong xxx:)

[nsd_user663_52535]

Soph

Feel for you my love and sending you a hug too, and.......tonight I'm just out of the shower and sweetly smelling of Tango shower gel, (my 22 year old son's hey, hey!!) coconut shampoo and conditioner, dove deodorant and body lotion and mint toothpaste!!!!!

Previously if I'd hugged, all you would have smelt yukky stale smoke !!!!!

This will pass, promise

Fi x

[AngryBear]

Ah Sophie, the anxiety's the worst bit, it was for me. Cling on for all you're worth. I had spells where all I could do was ride it out and wait for it to pass, it was awful at times, almost panicky, but......IT DOES PASS.

This is not forever, the rewards longer term are great, up to my quit point they have been anyway. Keep posting, you can see the support that you have

[nsd_user663_57546]

Sophie

I cant give you any more advice than the guys have already given you. It will pass but....

Please please please pleeeeeeease hang in there and ride it out. You are my Quit Buddy......we quit on the same day. Just think how disappointed you will feel with yourself if you give in now. We've done brilliantly to get to 7 days...one last push and we've got a lifetime of freedom from that horrible drug to look forward to.

[nsd_user663_22435]

Thanks, everyone,

It's ok, Richie...I rode it out. Went to bed very early with a huge mug of hot chocolate & a damn good book. Feel better this morning. It just completely took me by surprise....a reminder that every quit is different & probably pay back for the fact I've found this quit pretty easy, this time...guess that'll teach me not to be so confident, eh?

[nsd_user663_54332]

Aww I'm so glad you got through it Sophie - it's hard sometimes but every time you face him down he gets a bit weaker

Hang in there hun, you can beat him!!

[nsd_user663_56237]

Well done Sophie.

I feel so damn lucky because, even at my worst, I didn't suffer half as bad as you described yesterday. Big hugs and a huge well done for getting through it in one piece!

While you should definately stay on your guard, please don't lose that confidence. You have done so well so far and you SHOULD be confident and very proud! It's just a shame that little s***bag decides to ruin the positivity when we least expect it!! Stay positive You're doing a fab job of kicking him out! x

[nsd_user663_57546]

Fantastic!! Well done Sophie. Glad you made it through your wobble!!

Will look forward to seeing you in the "Week 2 Room"

[nsd_user663_22435]

Will look forward to seeing you in the "Week 2 Room"

Lol...shall we pop our heads round the door now? Guess we're entering the magical second week now. Still having the bone shaking depressive mood every now & again but I will NOT cave. I am a stubborn biatch & I WILL get thru this!

[nsd_user663_56673]

Well done SophieP and Richie, you're both doing terrific

[nsd_user663_56938]

Crikey darling, it sounds awful what you went through but HUGE pat on the back for getting through it.

The monster will sneak up any which way it can, so I'm sure it has learnt that you WILL NOT cave in so hopefully you will never ever feel like that again.

[nsd_user663_56237]

Lol...shall we pop our heads round the door now? Guess we're entering the magical second week now. Still having the bone shaking depressive mood every now & again but I will NOT cave. I am a stubborn biatch & I WILL get thru this!

Well done sweetie pie, I hope you're very happy with yourself xxx