Still feel like $#!+ !!!!

[Sooze007]

Hi you lovely people.....

I have stopped smoking.....4 months this Wednesday ❤ ....

And how do I feel ....

Like a bag of poop! To be honest i have never felt so depressed and tired in my life.i was on champix,but only took one months supply because they made me feel awful and depressed.

I've been put on a antidepressants and the dose has been upped by 10mg after 6 weeks as they weren't working. I don't really want to socialise, or go out . I have to push myself. I've tried eating well and exercise more etc. Nothing helps. I've put 1stone in weight on and up 2 dress sizes which really has cheesed me off. 😔

The only positive i feel ive gained is my chest feels a hell of a lot better and my cough has gone .

I see people on here feel loads better energy levels up they feel really Great .

I feel somewhat cheated . Everyone told me that if I give up smoking I will feel 100% better. I don't. I sometimes think i would be better to start smoking again . 😳 I wouldn't though because I've come too far but I feel cheated I really do.

[Nowandforever]

Oh that is really crap Sooze007

But fantastic it’s been 4 months.

I tried champix many years ago and got very down on it.

I’ve also needed to take antidepressants a couple of times over the years.

It’s great your eating well and exercising and that your chest is so much better.

It may be the downs from the champix are setting you back a bit in feeling good.

When that all settles a bit things will seem brighter I think.

In the mean time your doing all the right things. Food, exercise. Your amazing!!

Cause it’s extra hard to be strong when your down. But your doing it. Your really inspiring.

[Hidden in reply to Nowandforever]

Hi it’s awesome you don’t smoke anymore ..

We can’t expect things to get better to quick .

Very soon you will be feeling better ! Yoga and lots of water will help a lot . Actually smoking damages your nervous system so this is your time to repair your health ..👍

[Sooze007 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Nowandforever]

Thanks for your reply hun. It's always nice to know there is someone on your side xxx😘

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Sooze...That is not good and what you are experiencing is a perfect example of the brain being rewired to such an extend that it is difficult for your brain to except anything else than nicotine to release the happy chemical Dopamine....Dopamine is your “motivation molecule.”

"Here’s a list of the most common dopamine deficiency symptoms:

lack of motivation

fatigue

apathy

procrastination

inability to feel pleasure

low libido

inability to connect with others

sleep problems

mood swings

hopelessness

memory loss

inability to concentrate

inability to complete tasks

engaging in self-destructive behaviors, especially addictions"

Do you see yourself in these symptoms, well I did and I searched online for Natural Dopamine Boosting supplements and my life changed...

Hope you are feeling better soon..!!

[Sooze007 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Hercu]

Thanks hercu , yes you've described how I'm feeling down to a T !!!

unbelievable how a tiny stick can make you feel so Damn rubbish and effect you like this ... !!!! Thanks for putting it into perspective for me it makes sense ...

Any advice on which Dopamine boosting supplement to get.

I've taken a look and there is so many I worry that I will pick the wrong one !!!

Thanks so much for you help xxx

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Hey Sooze007 - how are you feeling now? Hopefully you are ok and things have settled, after 3 months, the honeymoon period is over with stopping and as Hercu advised its the brain working very hard and gradually rewiring, repairing and recovering - things will improve I promise - try to take up a new hobby of interest and that you enjoy - please don't loose faith, stopping smoking will be one of the best and hardest achievements of your life but so worth it

[Sooze007 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Thanks so much Roisin ......

Feel a bit better this week and I'm trying to get my head round the rewiring !!!! Unbelievable how smoking can make you feel so Damn awful after you've given up !!! How long will it take ????🤔

I really hope I feel better soon cause I'm generally a very upbeat person and cheerful to the point of annoying!!!!!!

But it makes sense to me now i know about the rewiring ..

Thanks again xxx😘

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Sooze007]

They say after 6 months you should be feeling somewhat normal Sooze007 but as each day passes you WILL be feeling better, its a slow, gradual healing process but worth in the end

[Sooze007 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Thanks my love ....

Here's to feeling better 😘 xxx

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Sooze007]

6 months now Sooze007 - how are you getting on?