A new day to day, sat with my coffee inside the house, very strange, but not smoking eeeeeeeeeek, feels odd to me,
But pushing on, thanks for your support yesterday,
I know for me at least walking home from work at three is going to be a HUGE trigger, not to pop in the shop.
Tracey, I remember you as one of the most fantastic motivators in this forum for years and years.
Try to go back and read your own posts of support, there was a lot of truth in every single one of them.
Maybe if you'll back it will remind you of how strong you were and how proud you were of your non smoking archivements.
Stay strong friend, you can do this 😥
A new day to day, sat with my coffee inside the house, very strange, but not smoking eeeeeeeeeek, feels odd to me,
But pushing on, thanks for your support yesterday,
I know for me at least walking home from work at three is going to be a HUGE trigger, not to pop in the shop.
Hey Tracey, well done on Day 2!!-
As suggested yesterday, read up on your posts in your previous quits to see how you got through it, if you do get the urge to go into the shop on the way home, be proud to go in not to get smokes but buy yourself a small treat instead, I know I felt great not handing over €10 or sometimes €20 (2 boxes) every evening coming from work....wishing you strength.....
Resist the urge Tracey! At least you have identified it as a trigger so you'll be ready for it when it comes.
I found getting home from work really difficult to deal with at first but I got used to it. Once you've walked past the shop a couple of times it will become a whole lot easier.
Best of luck with the rest of the day.
Thank you all so very much
Home frm work, yeeeee did not stop, opened my purse, and indeed realised just how much money you spend,
So thanks again
Good for you Tracey, well done!
Keep it up Tracey. You've probably been not smoking more than you have been smoking over the last two years or so. In a few months your blip will fade in your memory and you'll think: 'Did I really smoke for a few months?'
Keep it up Tracey. You've probably been not smoking more than you have been smoking over the last two years or so. In a few months your blip will fade in your memory and you'll think: 'Did I really smoke for a few months?'
Thank you, I so hope that's true
Day 2 on the step 1 patches for me. Feeling very edgy. Missed my morning ciggy with my coffee. Working from home today not helping. Dizzy spells.
Hoping that joining this forum will offer me some inspiration / motivation to keep going.
Welcome djfatboyrob (cool user name!) and congratulations on making the best decision of your life to quit smoking. Below are some common withdrawal symptoms you may experience. It is important in all our quits that we are 100% focused, determined, positive and know what is happening especially mentally when we quit. Read up as much as possible and post often here. Wishing you success and look forward to reading your progress:
Withdrawal in the First Two Weeks
Because the first two weeks are so critical in determining quitting failure rates, smokers should not be shy about seeking all the help they can during this period.
Withdrawal symptoms begin as soon as four hours after the last cigarette, generally peak in intensity at three to five days, and disappear after two weeks. They include both physical and mental symptoms.
Physical Symptoms.
During the quitting process people should consider the following physical symptoms of withdrawal as they were recuperating from a disease and treat them accordingly as they would any physical symptoms:
[*]Tingling in the hands and feet
[*]Sweating
[*]Intestinal disorders (cramps, nausea)
[*]Headache
[*]Cold symptoms as the lungs begin to clear (sore throats, coughing, and other signs of colds and respiratory problem)
The first few weeks after quitting smoking are usually the most difficult and it's safe to say that it normally takes at least 8-12 weeks before a person starts to feel comfortable with their new lifestyle change of being an ex-smoker. Withdrawal from nicotine, an addictive drug found in tobacco, is characterized by symptoms that include headache, anxiety, nausea and a craving for more tobacco. Nicotine creates a chemical dependency, so that the body develops a need for a certain level of nicotine at all times. Unless that level is maintained, the body will begin to go through withdrawal similar to alcohol addiction withdrawal. For tobacco users trying to quit, symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine are unpleasant and stressful, but only temporary. Most withdrawal symptoms peak 48 hours after you quit and are completely gone in six months. Mental and Emotional Symptoms.
Tension and craving build up during periods of withdrawal, sometimes to a nearly intolerable point. One European study found that the incidence of workplace accidents increases on No Smoking Day, a day in which up to 2 million smokers either reduce the amount they smoke or abstain altogether.
Nearly every moderate to heavy smoker experiences more than one of the following strong emotional and mental responses to withdrawal.
[*]Feelings of being an infant: temper tantrums, intense needs, feelings of dependency, a state of near paralysis.
[*]Insomnia
[*]Mental confusion
[*]Vagueness
[*]Irritability
[*]Anxiety
[*]Depression is common in the short and long term. In the short term it may mimic the feelings of grief felt when a loved one is lost. As foolish as it sounds, a smoker should plan on a period of actual mourning in order to get through the early withdrawal depression.
Djfatboy...Welcome and enjoy your journey...Rowens has given you the expected symptoms...Be strong and we will always be there for you. !!
Thanks Hercu
I may just need that help.
Coming to an end of day 2. So far so good.
Trying to psych myself up to the weekend. A pint without a smoke. That's not going to be easy
Cheers
You have got that... Yup that will be tough, but stay strong and the moment you could enjoy that pint without smoking you gained a lot of ground !!!
Day two
Day two and still feeling good
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