Day17 no smoking, day 14 nicotine free

[LeroyJenkins28]

On one hand it seems easier than I thought it would be but at the same time it’s been quite difficult.

[Vicky68 1 Year Smoke Free]

Good for you. Awesome job.

[KathieO 100 Days Smoke Free]

Changes are always weird but can also be good. Great job. Pat yourself on the back!

[Vicky68 1 Year Smoke Free]

Just be cautious the craving will raise its head be ready for it

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Welcome LeroyJenkins28 - congratulations on 2 weeks smoke free, well done!

Yeah, its a rollercoaster of a journey and we need to be ready to attack at all times Stay close to us especially when struggling. Looking forward to reading your progress!

[LeroyJenkins28 6 Months Smoke Free]

Now at day 26 and 23 respectively. Has anyone else suffered from severe depression from nicotine withdrawal? I’ve been struggling with it pretty much since I quit but thought it would have subsided by now.

[Vicky68 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to LeroyJenkins28]

I have been off and on and I am at 1 month and 6 days. It was real bad at first but getting a little better now. I am using the patch so I am not sure if it is nicotine withdraw or just grieving our friend (cigs) that we let go and learning to deal with thoughts differently.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to LeroyJenkins28]

Hey LeroyJenkins28 - depression is a common enough nicotine withdrawal as it is like grieving the loss of a friend as Vicky mentioned. See link to a pinned post of common withdrawals worth a read if not already done so:

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin.....

Also, as you just over the 3 week mark, you are going through 'the blahs' or 'icky threes' as below;

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin...

If it does get worse, maybe speak to your doctor or get some herbal supplements to help with this, keep in touch when you can