Well I had my last cigarette on Monday so I have made it to day 4. I would love to say that it has been easy but I would be kidding myself and all of you. It was worse than losing 60kg!
Anyway, I think the physical need has gone and I am left with the "habit". My big worry at the moment though is the slight depression and greatly increased anxiety. As someone who suffers from both and have had them under "control" for the last 8 years, I am so frightened that I am going to have to rebattle them now I am smoke free.
Can anyone give any insight as to whether these will settle down?
Many thanks
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Hi Jess I understand your concerns but your fear will dissolve as if by magic, and the longer you go smoke free the more exciting your life will become. The realisation as it quietly dawns on you that you are free from a dependency of an evil weed that has been trying to kill you believe me you will jump for joy! And you will have the biggest smile, so it's all there for you as we are, good luck and stay a non-smoker.
I have to admit I have done some stalking and reading on here over the last few days and thought it about time to say hi and get some advice!
I am truly in awe of you all and your commitment. I have no intention of giving up and I actually don't think I will but my head is still not saying "non-smoker"....and I haven't got to the joyful phase yet lol even though repeating to myself all the the logic.
thanks lostie and great to see another Aussie around (im beginning to wonder how the next govt is going to fund the country now we are all quitting haha).
I decided to go cold turkey, quite simply I didn't want to quit (but knew I had to!) so holding onto the nicotine for me would have then led to "well i am getting the nicotine anyway, whats the harm in smoking".
Day 4 has been okay, stopped crying so that's progress Didn't do angry yet, maybe that's to come
I am just about coping with the triggers, it is very strange, like an electric shock where this reminder grabs you until your brain pulls you back with a huge NO!
Keep up the quit - you must be feeling the health benefits from it about now so try doing some power-walking to use that extra energy and oxygen you have. :eek:
Hi Jess hope your ok, keep going and it will get better. I had a awful first day panic attacks the lot. My main worry was panic = fag I'll be ok. I was in a right state one day I came on here and these lovely people talked it out with me made suggestions and it passed. Now I'm not anxious and know I do not need a tab to sort me out.
dicko - no noticeable (I said noticeable!) health benefits unless you count being sleepy a lot of the time
Angela - omg, i haven't quite got to the i'll be okay without them yet! I had a meeting today and could feel my heart rate increase so much I could hear it pounding. I mean geez I do presentations consistently at work. If this is the sign of the future, I am worried!
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Didn't do angry yet, maybe that's to come 
