The Dreaded Week3

[nsd_user663_64564]

Well , I finally made week 3 !!

I am praying that is will be smooth sailing - other than that I cant believe how good I feel and how WONDERFUL food tastes!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Good for you Gazza, think it the positive attitude that is getting you through this, well done!

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Any day of the quit will be as good/ bad as you allow it to be. It's your frame of mind that creates the situation and not the other way around. Focus!!!

[nsd_user663_62023]

It gets better and better just keep saying NOPE.

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Good going Gazzabsa and Sued....Keep it up and positive !!!!

[nsd_user663_64564]

Morning guys,

Woke up feeling top of the world! - feeling great, it is the first morning that I did not wake up, WANTING a smoke.

I did not realize the prisoner my 3 pack a day habit had made me!, my life evolved around maintaining my nicotine level.

STOCK UP on nicotine before a meeting THEN , TOP UP after a meeting, STOCK UP on nicotine before a movie THEN , TOP UP halfway through the movie.

I could name hundreds of Stock up's and Top up's - from restaurant's to shopping malls , driving in the car, visiting non smokers, kids concerts, Sunday church and so the list goes on - I would even smoke 3 one after the other before going to bed, OH and believe me the minute my eyes open in the morning, I hop out of bed, AND smoke!!!!!!, so not wanting to smoke this morning is a major milestone for me

So yea, this is the morning of week 3 , day 2 - 5 more Days and it's the magical 21day's and then this HABIT HISTORY lol

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to nsd_user663_64564]

Great news Gazza. you are doing great and an inspiration to the New Year quitter here with your positive attitude, Excellent written post! What you described above WAS a mirror of me and I am sure many people here too, but we are free now and hopefully with keeping our guard up at ALL times, we never get captured again!

PS Does anyone else find the settings on the fourm are gone all funny or is it just my crappy laptop playing up?

[Hercu Valued Contributor in reply to nsd_user663_64564]

I also thought it was my 2000 model giving me trouble....Posted few post that never came through and some comments 3 x....

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to nsd_user663_64564]

Seems to be ok now Heru....

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Well done.

I have no doubt that you will make it.

Your attitude will dictate the outcome of your quit.

Like anything in life, it's how you perceive it that matters...not necessarily what it is.

Repetitive positive enforcement! You are a long way from being a non smoker.

But You are a smoker that doesn't smoke at the moment.

The reason why you don't smoke now, is because you decided not to.

You can smoke, you decide what to do, not me.

You chose not to smoke.

If all possible, try to get engaged in supporting other newbies in here. Every good word you post, it's positive re-enforcement for you

Over and over, repeatedly in your head, you chose not to smoke and you do not need a cigarette.

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Gazzabsa...It go away... Just stay positive and remember why you took the step to stop... Because you don't want to smoke anymore !!! Strongs !!!

[nsd_user663_64564]

I don't know why I was so worried about Week3 ?

I am on Day 18 and LOVING every minute of it, GONE is the anxiety, Insomnia and worst of all HARDLY any craves.

I HOPE everyone has a Third week like I have had.

3 more days and then, I am past the 21 habit breaking days.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to nsd_user663_64564]

Great Gazza, again it is definitely your positive attitude and your reading up on what is happening that getting you through your quit, your are doing so well!

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Gazza slowly but surely it will become normal to do things without even thinking about having one.

Never put your guards down. Week 3 and 4 was the easiest for me, never had problem at all.

Everyone has a different experience...

...I was always hit on week 5, 6 with either depression or anger, in other words...I was caught off guard because it become so easy that I rested.... You cannot rest, continue to focus but enjoy being smokes free.

I'm very proud of you

[nsd_user663_64564 in reply to Hidden]

Great advice , will KEEP my guard up at all times!

[nsd_user663_64564]

So Ja, its day 19 - still feeling good HOWEVER I have this empty feeling like I forgot something, also I found I have my concentration levels suck!

Things that I normally fly through are now taking 3 to 4 time longer ?

And WOW I have the appetite of an OX!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to nsd_user663_64564]

Funny how everyone's quit is different to them and what they go through....

I actually found my work improved alot since I quit likely due to not breaking my concentration going out for smoke breaks (alot of sneaky breaks!) and drinking lots of ice cold water and lemon. My appetite did not increase either but everything food wise smells great now! I was very conscious of my appetite increasing and avoided and still do alot of sugary foods since I quit and have one good healthy meal a day (my husband gave up almost 2 years ago and put on weight and is still trying to shift it).

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I remember feeling awful slow as well... I think it's part of it...I'm functioning normal since around week 6

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Gazzabsa.... I also suffered a "Misty'' brain..... to be franc, I was not the sharpest knife in the drawer for a few weeks ( 3 to 6+ )

I do not now and cant tell wen it ended but just one day I was " awake" so ..Ja...it does end !!!!

[nsd_user663_64564]

That's good to know, at least within a week or two concentration should return.

On a positive note I MADE it to Day 21! this is my last day of week 3, for me it wasn't the "HELL" week every one said it would be BUT as I have read not all quits are the same,

as I mentioned in an earlier post I wish everyone could have a third week like mine!

So yea tomorrow is the one month room

[Hidden in reply to nsd_user663_64564]

I really have to say I absolutely LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE!

You are having a better time because of that positive attitude of yours!

That's exactly what I kept telling you from day one. Your quit will be as good or bad as you allow it to be!

Keep guards up and smooth sailing my friend

[nsd_user663_64564 in reply to nsd_user663_64564]

Thanks so much, BUT today has been PANTS!!!! I have no idea shy I just feel CRAPPY

Going to have an early night, and face the world tomorrow.

[Hidden in reply to nsd_user663_64564]

Everyone has pants days smoker or not.

I'm having one too, I'm going to bed now...my head hurts.

Stay alert to depression, anxiety and anger... For any of those there's a solution... You need to be able to recognise it in time to address it straight away...

Xxx

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Gazzabsa.... Good going....Yes some quitters experiences is totally different and be glad it was fairly easy....Congrats!!!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey Gazza, whoohoo 21 days, well done!

Now the mental battle starts from here on in, I have no doubt you will continue to fly through your quit with that great attitude of yours....keep it up!

[nsd_user663_64564]

Me and my BIG mouth, what a crappy day! - the WHOLE day I have felt miserable and like I have lost something, all I want is to have a HOT bath and go to bed funny enough I am not craving just feel crappy! pardon the language.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey Gazza,yeah the post Day 21 battle has started, you need to focus now and get ready to attack with the mind games that will start, you can win this battle, stay strong and don't give in, there will good and bad days ahead, but you will get through it and will be so worth it. Wishing you strength. Post as often as you need to....

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Gazza Yup....That is the reason for us calling it the roller coaster ride.....Within hours you can turn into the worst person to live with and the next you can be the sweetest.

That sick, lonely feeling attacks you from behind and there is no way to defend it other than attack it with all your strength... I feel with you.... Stay strong and positive !!!!!

[nsd_user663_53437]

You're doing pretty awesome I think xx