Irritability

[kpulliam78]

So when did irritability improve for you? Honestly, I don't FEEL that irritated, but others say I am? That I'm more terse I guess. I feel okay, so I guess my irritability is harder on my family than me. The only time I notice feeling irritated is when someone lectures me about being irritable😛

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Mine lasted a few weeks...outright anger at first then simmering irritability for a few weeks, mostly taken out on my family. It will go but it's hard to put a time line on it.

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hi again kpulliam78

irritability,been there 😒

there is light at end of the tunnel 😁

just gotta get there 😁

you can win this 😁

take care 😊

keep kicking 😎

[kpulliam78 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to Hidden]

I don't even really notice that I'm being mean, but my family says I am. I just keep saying sorry and it'll get better soon. I think at this point in my quit it's harder on them than it is me😜 😄

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey kpulliam78 - the irritability will gradually improve week by week but will come and go throughout the first 6 to 12 months of your quit as you come across different situations of when you smoked and adjusting to not smoking in that situation - also, non smokers get irritated too - this time of year is a prime example, everyone is longing for spring / summer to come, things will get better, January is nearly over and days getting longer now

[kpulliam78 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

You know, I mentioned that. I went outside and raked leaves in freezing temps just to get out of the house. I don't think that had anything to do with quitting smoking, and everything to do with cabin fever. I also said maybe they're focusing on my mood more than usual. I told them it's normal and it'll get better. Also said harping on someone about being irritable is totally unhelpful. Just give me space and peace and quiet.😊

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to kpulliam78]

Yeah, January is such a gloomy month - you're so right, be kind to yourself and selfish if necessary, what we are all achieving in quitting is very. very hard and unless you quit yourself, other people looking in cannot understand and know how difficult it is Keep up your great attitude!

[kpulliam78 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Thank you😊 I told my significant other that if it were easy everyone would quit. 😅 It's soo worth it though.

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deep breaths and Virtual hugs 😁

it will get better for you And you family 😁

[Ldanilovics]

I'm thinking I'm cruising through this with no mood swings, then my hubby who also quit starts humming, not a real song just random humming. I ask him politely to stop. In return he does it louder. Visions of stabbing him isn't cruising along. Guess I'm alot more irritated than I thought. 26 days for me. 22 days for him. Dear Lord give me strength..

[kpulliam78 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to Ldanilovics]

I feel that way about whistling. And most noise in general. Okay, so maybe I'm only okay as long as everyone is quiet😅😅😅

[kpulliam78 2 Years Smoke Free in reply to Ldanilovics]

Good job on your quits, Ldanilovics! My s/o quit the day after I did, but started vaping instead of smoking so it's not exactly the same for him. I tried the vape but hated it, so went cold turkey.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to kpulliam78]

Good for you kpulliam78 - same as myself and 500 days later yesterday!

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ha ha

I have the stabbing thoughts with hubbys snoring (only kidding? )

you find something that's irritating to him,

tapping or something ❓

pay back 😁

[Ldanilovics in reply to Hidden]

Yes, I get on this site. It really ticks him off. I get support from you all. Also when it's real bad I take the dog for a walk.