1 week

[Anna_maggs96]

And today marks a week smoke free cold turkey, And I know I still have a lot to go, so just got to hang in there. By the way how long does the cold like symptoms last, And the vivid dreams/nightmares?

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Congratulations on over 1 week smoke free now Anna_maggs96 - well done!

I too stopped cold turkey and everyone is different in their withdrawals but for me, the sleep disruption (didn't have nightmares/vivid dreams more waking up at 2:00 wide awake). This lasted around the 12 weeks, gradually improving week on week.

See below pinned post on average timescales but will vary from person to person worth a read if not already done so:

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin...

[BillPNH 100 Days Smoke Free]

How are you doing Anna? Staying stubborn?😀😀😀

[Anna_maggs96 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to BillPNH]

Yes I am! 11 days smoke free and counting! Isn't easy but it's worth it, how are you doing?

[BillPNH 100 Days Smoke Free in reply to Anna_maggs96]

Day by day I'm moving forward, most days are easier now, when the want for a cigarette hits I have to remind myself of how far I've come and how much more I do not want to start over than how much I may think I want a smoke. We got this lady, we got this!!!!! We are awesomely stubborn!

[CLARAmay 9 Months Smoke Free in reply to BillPNH]

Colouring in book and pencils yay for me and this site

[CLARAmay 9 Months Smoke Free in reply to Anna_maggs96]

That’s wonderful.

[CLARAmay 9 Months Smoke Free in reply to CLARAmay]

I have been smoke free in a few days it will be on the 2 feb 1 year

[CLARAmay 9 Months Smoke Free]

Hi not to long, the best thing to do now is keep your mind occupied. I got a colour book and colour pencil and just replaced a craving with a colouring book, I got an Adult one they really are brilliant.

[CLARAmay 9 Months Smoke Free in reply to CLARAmay]

Remember every one different in some ways.