Wow, that was an awful day. I didn't even feel like a smoke, but I have been so, so very sad! It seems to be for no apparent reason, besides stopping smoking. I felt I lost something very precious to me, I was and am as sad as when I lost my dog last year.
That's really ridiculous, I'm glad I can hide away and no-one sees me right now besides my poor kids 
Did anyone have severe sadness in the first few days?
hi OffMyCloud
yes I did definitely
it can be a very upsetting time,I too felt id lost someone / something
smoking has been part of life,its part of our nature,
but you must remember
1 make kids happy with stopping
2 you will benefit in health
3 your pennys will add up to a holiday or something very special
4 you are not dependent on fags,they need you.
it will get better,time will pass.
keep strong,tell people your stopping smoking so bear with me
as for your dog,I lost my dog several years ago now and I still think he's waiting behind that door,just for a second 😒 a massive part of my life went that day (I had him put to sleep,heartbroken)
take care 😊
Hey OffMyCloud , the sadness, depression and even anxiety is perfectly normal and feels exactly like mourning the loss of a friend - afterall Mr Nico was our sidekick and crutch, the one we ran to when we a had a problem, celebrated with, went out with, drank with, ate with, got upset and frustrated with, went on holidays with, the list is endless.
But GOOD NEWS, this sense of loss does not last long thankfully and soon you will be rejoicing with your new found life. Take time out for yourself - pamper with a bath, listen to your favourite music and embrace and look forward to all the better things to come.....
Post anytime and have a read of below pinned posts if not already done so..
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OffMyCloud...OUCH..!!! Yes, that is another thing they do not tell us when we quit... That dooming loneliness...That heartbraking feeling of lost...I wrote a post "Adios Amigo" where I stressed the fact that I have lost a 38 year long life companion, that one I made in the trenches as a youngster on the border war..It was with me when I was afraid, when I was happy, when I was cold, when I was lonely it was there and then suddenly gone..a dear friend that was slowly killing me. That was the only reason I came over that lost...The serious acknowledgement that I have not lost but gained my own life back...
Hang on..get back onto your cloud and fight this demon..!!!
You're female, we have hormones that can make us weird at anytime in life. When I turned 40 you could say hello and I'd burst out crying some days.
Just think about how wonderful it'll be to be a non smoker, you'll smell better and be able to taste better. You'll have more money. You're going to go through dips and highs. Keep your chin up and focus on the positives 😉
Absolutely did felt like I'd lost my best friend. I can't remember how long that lasted but everything I suffered is now a distant memory, so hang on in there it will soon pass and you will feel like a new you in no time
Welcome OffMyCloud - how are things going for you now?
Day 12, smoke free on Champix
Day nine quit smoking
Almost day 8 and cannot sleep.
Day 3 on my cold turkey journey....
Day 3 or 4 following relapse.
