Sometimes I get bad anxiety I want food a cigarette or sometime s I dont know what I want

[loomis63]

What do you think this means

[droopyJ]

Hi loomis63, welcome to this quit site

We all have different symptoms when we stop smoking. Anxiety was not one of mine however my brain was driving me mad about what I wanted. If I craved for a ciggie I told it no and It felt I should be doing something so I ate (and am still eating....). There were times when I just didn't know what I wanted to do.....

For me it was just trying to ignore the cravings and do something else to take my mind off the cigs.... once I found this site then it was easy, I just came on and posted. It took my mind off it and really helped.

There is also a support site for anxiety sufferers on here too that you may want to join as well and double up on your support to help your quit.

I am sure Emjay, our lovely support advisor, can give you a bit more advice

Please try and stay positive and strong and we will all help you as much as we can

[katelisci 1 Month Winner]

Hello loomis63 and Goodmorning! I too have anxiety issues and they just skyrocketed when I quit. A routine was a very safe and knowing place for me and when you quit that routine gets kicked to the curb and your body just needs to adjust to a new one.

Pay attention to your breathing. Slow deep breaths-in and out-counting to 10.

Exercise!!! Try a little 5-10 minute walk. Something nice and slow! Keeps your mind and body busy

Make sure you aren't going to heavy on the caffeine intake

Watching a movie... nothing like getting into the story of a good movie to take your mind off things

As per food... I noticed my hunger has grown since I quit. I did some research and found out that veggies help fill me up during those cravings... and if I am craving something sweet I grab some fruit which has natural sugars Don't get me wrong I love donuts... and chocolate... and icecream... candy... chips... Well I just love food in general

Water... water is my BEST Friend! I have learned a lot during these quitting days and one of the number one things I learned is that you can never have enough water. Also keep a bottle of water by me and stay hydrated

Hopefully those anxiety trips will soon pass Keep that head held high and Stay Strong