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[nsd_user663_35121]

Morning,

My boss just rang me. I had to admit I wasn't at work yet. Told him I'd had not smoked for three days. He was very encouraging.....but I wanted to cry. I'm crying now. What is this???

I really want to smoke, but I'd be right back there.

I don't know what to do. I know no nicotine is a shock to my mind and body.

Why am I crying???

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Unfortunately nicotine withdrawal shows itself in many ways - crying being one of them. I promise it will pass.

I recommend getting rid of your cigarettes - I know that if I had kept any in the house, I would have smoked (thinking I could just have one and wouldn't start smoking again properly - absolute rubbish). Keep fighting - pushing through the barrier 30 mins at a time - and you'll soon be another day further forward. You will get there!

[nsd_user663_35121]

Thank you for replying Chickweed. I've been here before. The crying is involuntary...I can't do much about it...so just got to let it happen.

I have no access to fags, unless I walk 2 minutes to the shop..

But I'm not going to do that.

It's good to be reminded that all these feelings are temporary.

I am NOT my emotions!!

[nsd_user663_63893]

Wow Elizabeth!

Deep breath.

I think you need a reminder of how brilliantly you are doing. These first few days are bloody tough, but it does get easier I promise. I found nrt really useful for the first few weeks, it really took the edge off the horribleness. But really ANYTHING that gets you through is ok. Whether it be sleeping, having a bath, eating a thousand lemon sherbets, talking to friends, reading stuff about smoking, watching crap telly, cooking, anything. I drank quite a lot of gin too. Just forgive yourself for whatever you are feeling or wanting just get through it. And absolutely reward yourself too - that's an order!

Good luck Elizabeth. Go girl! You can do this!

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I love this post! So true! Anything - anything- anything.

(My drink was red wine and my first reward was a beautiful pair of boots)

[nsd_user663_35121]

Ohhh, thank you Hattie. Made me cry again..😓 but in a good way.

You're so right...anything to get through.

Just spoken to my colleague at work. They were worried. People are great, aren't they?

Will trust my self and ask others for help (not good at that)

Thank you Hattie. Hope all is going well for you

[nsd_user663_63893 in reply to nsd_user663_35121]

Good girl xx Proud of you xxx