90 days +

[KathieO]

Jan. is my 90 days in. I just now feel good. Three months worth of cravings is a difficult journey. My anxiety is way down and i actually dont think about smoking. I could not have done this without this site. Its been a true blessing. Thanks for everything.

[SheenaL Valued Contributor]

Congrats on your 3 months! It's also amazing that your cravings have lowered. I'm like you, very grateful for this community. Stay close and keep us updated on your journey. It's amazing how our posts help one another.

[Tracey3 1 Year Smoke Free]

WOW. WOW. WOW from me! Just fantastic, the hard work has been yours, You kept your focus, stayed strong in the belief, you wanted to quit, Great news indeed, not least as this post will help many others.

Up and running in great style, well done just keep going

Thanks for the update

[laura6 1 Year Smoke Free]

You have done amazing. You should be so proud of yourself. Great that smoking is not on the agenda anymore.Do kèep in touch.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Great to hear from you KathieO - really well done on 90 days and that you are plodding along nicely, keep in touch with us

[Jared01 Valued Contributor]

Well done KathieO - keep up that great positive attitude and continue to share your experiences here as invaluable to new members.....

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hi KathieO

well done 😁

keep posting,keep advising 😁

keep positive 😁

keep helping others 😁

take care 😊

keep kicking 😎

[KathieO 100 Days Smoke Free]

Thx for all the encouragement. I just got back from the gym and did 1 mile on the elliptical. NEVER NEVER would have been able to do that before. Im so proud of myself! Exercise has been great therapy. I highly recommend it.

[Chinnup 1 Year Smoke Free]

Hi Kathie, well done 90 days is fabulous. I was pleased to read that your anxiety is down, I have been having huge problems with anxiety, sometimes it seems almost unbearable, just wondering how long it has taken for yours to ease?

[KathieO 100 Days Smoke Free in reply to Chinnup]

Actually the anxiety was there up until now really. I know everyone is different but mine just hung around. Wish i had better news. I have been going to the gym and drink alot of water. There was a post about one day at a time and tomorrow will worry about tomorrow. I started practicing it. That helped ALOT. It took pressure off of me and i am able to live. ☺

[Chinnup 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to KathieO]

Thanks Kathie, that is good news actually, mine seems to be hanging around too but if that's how it can be I know I just have to keep pushing through one day at a time regardless. If you can do it, I can do it, you've helped me more than you realise, thank you and stay strong

[KathieO 100 Days Smoke Free in reply to Chinnup]

Jared01 posted "one day at a time" this is so inspirational it will change your life. Good luck !

[Chinnup 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to KathieO]

Thanks!!

[Chinnup 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Chinnup]

I just read it,sounds good and I'm gonna start right now with that way of thinking - no smoking today, tomorrow is too far away right now to think about, thank you again.

[KathieO 100 Days Smoke Free in reply to Chinnup]

Keep in touch. Good luck. You got this!

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

Hey Chinnup - by any chance do you drink coffee? If so, this could be a major factor in your anxiety as I had to stop drinking it when I stopped, after 2 years, if I had a cup of it (even light brand, red maxwell house ) I get very anxious.

Another thing I experienced early on in my journey was dealing with anxiety head on. I decided to work at taking it away, work was a big thing and caused me to be anxious, but I seemed to have found my voice when I stopped smoking and spoke up if needed help and asked questions if something I didn't understand - positive mental attitude is great to help with it too.

You also could take a trip to your local health food shop for herbal supplements to help with these feelings.

But do remember as Kathie rightly advised everyone is different with how long their withdrawals last....

PS Below link has the most common helpful posts worth a read if not already done so

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin...

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

Hey Chinnup did you see my reply above?

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90 day is a good number of days without smoking KathieO ..I can feel your enthusiasm ! Stay healthy and motivated ..very good job 👍