So, 4 weeks ago today i smoked my last cigarette.
It's actually been plain sailing so far, except for the past week or so. I feel really, really low. Kinda lonely, disillusioned, uninterested, empty. No danger of me smoking because that holds little appeal either, i just wish i could snap out of feeling like this.
Still, 4 weeks is great so i'm pleased. I just need to remember how crappy i feel right now if i'm ever tempted to smoke again.
I could have written your post myself 
3 wks today for me and the last few days have been really tough
And I'm the 3rd one.
Not because of the ciggies but the e-cigs - am into my 4th week free of those evil, horrible things and honestly I feel like c*ap.
But, it definitely passes - remember that from when I quit the real ones.
We're all doing fab though so hang in there!!
Group hug anyone?
Listless feeling
Hi Mr E - have read your previous posts and this `empty` feeling seems to be something that got to you on past attempts. I have had it - it certainly makes the time drag and its difficult to distract yourself or feign interest in something. I generally go to sleep to get past it if I can! Hang on in there - it will get better. - Just wanted to let you know that one of your posts has been a major inspiration for me when its got a bit tough - the one where you said "Just have to keep reminding myself that my next cigarette will cost me thousands of pounds, paid in installments of £8 a day. " That was a classic for me!!! Cheers.
May I ask when you (both) feel empty or down does it occur at specific times or even days.
Has the intensity of the depression got worse and does it sync with time/day above.
When you stopped smoking, what social activities did you lean away from to aid quiting.
If you did stop certain social activities did you replace them .
Is there a pattern I wonder?
No specific times for me, just a general feeling of indifference at the minute. I know it'll pass because i've been here before, it just bugs me that i know what's causing it & i can't just pull myself together & be my usual self.
I haven't really avoided any specific activities or places, although this is the first weekend when i've got no plans socially since i quit. I've drank beer the past 3 weekends & i've been fine, i'm consciously trying not to avoid triggers this time, i want my life to go on as it always has, just without the smokes.
Hi Mr E - have read your previous posts and this `empty` feeling seems to be something that got to you on past attempts. I have had it - it certainly makes the time drag and its difficult to distract yourself or feign interest in something. I generally go to sleep to get past it if I can! Hang on in there - it will get better. - Just wanted to let you know that one of your posts has been a major inspiration for me when its got a bit tough - the one where you said "Just have to keep reminding myself that my next cigarette will cost me thousands of pounds, paid in installments of £8 a day. " That was a classic for me!!! Cheers.Thank you, that's really nice to hear!
5 weeks now, & i'm feeling like death warmed up! Close to coughing up a lung for the past few weeks, although most of work has suffered from similar, the timing is far from ideal. Coughing so much has given me a headache, & i just feel generally crappy.
No desire or temptation to smoke at all though, which is nice. I rarely even think about it now, & when i do i'm indifferent to it.
I've always maintained that this is a choice i'm making, not a self-imposed ban. I don't have to quit, i've chosen to, & when people ask me, "Do you not even want one?" i always answer "No. If i wanted one i'd go & have one." I find it a lot easier to deal with when i do it this way, on past quits a often felt like i was constantly telling myself no.
No relapses this time. See so many disappointed relapse posts, yet you never see anyone that's disappointed that they've quit. So i'm gonna give that a try instead, i've done the disappointment route enough times already.
5 weeks now, & i'm feeling like death warmed up! Close to coughing up a lung for the past few weeks, although most of work has suffered from similar, the timing is far from ideal. Coughing so much has given me a headache, & i just feel generally crappy.
No desire or temptation to smoke at all though, which is nice. I rarely even think about it now, & when i do i'm indifferent to it.
I've always maintained that this is a choice i'm making, not a self-imposed ban. I don't have to quit, i've chosen to, & when people ask me, "Do you not even want one?" i always answer "No. If i wanted one i'd go & have one." I find it a lot easier to deal with when i do it this way, on past quits a often felt like i was constantly telling myself no.
No relapses this time. See so many disappointed relapse posts, yet you never see anyone that's disappointed that they've quit. So i'm gonna give that a try instead, i've done the disappointment route enough times already.
Hi there, we are at very similar stages of our quits. I have also had illness and depression at various times and it feels awful. But hang in there you are doing brilliantly!
I know what you mean, Mr E...on both the feeling crappy & the illness fronts. It really sucks but I'm wading through it. One thing that you said really struck a chord I don't have to quit, i've chosen to, & when people ask me, "Do you not even want one?" i always answer "No. If i wanted one i'd go & have one." I find it a lot easier to deal with when i do it this way, on past quits a often felt like i was constantly telling myself no.
This really sums up how I feel...yes, I'm still craving (especially today when I can't do much because of my back& I'm at the 'I gave up to be healthier but feel 10 times worse stage') I'm going to try to keep that in my head to spur me on so...thank you, Mr E 
Hi, I'm new.4 Weeks today.
