Ive had such a bad morning so far, im already feeling down and depressed .........and everything just seems to be getting worse!!
So, this morning on my way to work...I decided I was going to buy a ten box of ciggies and have one! I am past caring about my quit guys....so im there outside the shop and Im walking towards the shop, then stopped.....turned and walked the opposite way......6 times I did this....6 ****** times.......... I must have looked like a right lunatic........
I didnt buy any....I didnt give in....I told myself not to do it, not to let my anger and frustration take over me.......not to lose something as important and precious as my quit.....Im not over it yet.....but I suppose the fact that I was seriously tested and walked away says something.....I hope
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Well done but remember, there is no problem that smoking will improve; it will only make you feel worse. Your quit must be precious to you or you would have smoked. Great determination, well done again
Blimey Mel, wow, you must be some sort of superwoman. You made the decision to give up on your quit, determinedly went to the shop then did the "do I? don't I?" shuffle - YOU MADE THE BEST DECISION pic4ever.com/images/47b20s0... You can and will do this, if you could walk away this morning, ok it took six attempts but you DID walk away, you can do it. Just try to remember - you are doing this for you, if you start again it will only harm you - other people may be upset and disappointed but their disappointment wont kill them - smoking will kill you If you feel like that again, get on here and post like mad, wait for at least two answers then see if you still feel like sparking up. Good luck Mel, this stage really doesn't last very long, just remember how hard it was in those first few days, I bet now doesn't even compare.
Hi Angrybear.....in the far reaches of my mind, I told myself that same thing.....told myself it wouldnt calm me, it would just increase my heart rate, taste crap would make me feel sick sick sick......it was a distant voice cos in honesty, the voice shouting to the loudest as the one who wanted to buy a box.....im half telling myself off for not buying some and half congratulating myself fir the same thing!! This week has been a tough week
Hi Jenninegs......I had the patches at the start so didnt feel so bad....but I think its because Im feeling really stressed at the moment and it just piling.....I genuinely do not know what got me to walk away, the loudest voice was teh one telling to give up the quit!
I should look at this differently, I need to look at this differently.....
OMG...:eek: thank god you didnt please dont buy any cause believe me it wont be one it will be the whole pack and more!!!
However there must be something in the water today cause I nearly caved this morning one of my friends had left a big smelly dog end in my car port ash tray (where i let visitors smoke)...I nearly lit it up :eek:.....but instead had a good sniff and chucked it in the bin!!!....xxxx
I started on the patches, which I dont regret (I wouldnt have got this far without them), and went through the steps really focused and calm....when I stepped down to the last step of the patches I was in a good place, I was still focused and knew what I wanted and how to get there...but in amongst all of this came illness for myself, my little girl was really poorly, both of us were on antibiotics, hell, I am again.......and other things came into it to....and I made the decision to ditch the patches (I dont regret that either)...all at the same time......
Ive not had to deal with any kind of anger or frustration issues at all so far during my quit...this is the first time.....and I started my quit during a tough time too (my OH and I were living separately after a series of rows) although he is back home now.....
So in theory, Ive only been without nicotine for 10 days!?...and I think that could be what it is...what do you think guys???
So in theory, Ive only been without nicotine for 10 days!?...and I think that could be what it is...what do you think guys???
PS....im feeling much calmer!
In short...yep. You're now cold turkey and your brain still has to adjust to the absence of nicotine. It's gone from your body but your brain is still shouting for it and making you moody, grumpy, and lethargic and even downright ill. Classic stuff, all perfectly normal so you hang in there, hold tight to this forum and you'll come through this!
The great news is you walked away from smoking...well done you!!
OMG WELL DONE FOR RESISTING ! that's just how I caved in ! I know exactly what you went through that time to resist them. I didn't and it was not just 1.
I gave up a long cold turkey quit for that just 1 that has now led me back to DAY 4
Back to the beginning so next time you be stronger and think Of me lol.
A stunning victory over the smelly nicotine monster, there, Mel :D; you should feel so proud of yourself! Take that success and pride and strength forward with you and you'll be able to conquer whatever the little git might throw at you in the future (if he dares :D).
I started on the patches, which I dont regret (I wouldnt have got this far without them), and went through the steps really focused and calm....when I stepped down to the last step of the patches I was in a good place, I was still focused and knew what I wanted and how to get there...but in amongst all of this came illness for myself, my little girl was really poorly, both of us were on antibiotics, hell, I am again.......and other things came into it to....and I made the decision to ditch the patches (I dont regret that either)...all at the same time......
Ive not had to deal with any kind of anger or frustration issues at all so far during my quit...this is the first time.....and I started my quit during a tough time too (my OH and I were living separately after a series of rows) although he is back home now.....
So in theory, Ive only been without nicotine for 10 days!?...and I think that could be what it is...what do you think guys???
PS....im feeling much calmer!
Well done for not giving in. I used patches for the first few months and when I came off them I could have easily smoked straight away, it was horrendous
I can see my local shop from my living room window (if i strain my neck :rolleyes and most days could picture the fags sitting on the shelf waiting for me :eek:
It's like starting again when you have ditched the patches, but I think the incentive is that you have already gone so long, so no turning back
You should be congratulating yourself on that victory, it's quite a big one xxx
I can totally relate to what ur saying you have done brilliantly!! I have been in that very same position as you and did give but to an ecig so I competely empathise as everyone has said you have done so well in resisting it you have done it once you can do it again , glad ur feeling calmer, keep up the good work xx
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