Eleven weeks tomorrow we'll do...

[Rubyredfeet5]

Eleven weeks tomorrow we'll done me feel like I'm paying huge price don't think I could feel any lower or lonely been docs done all that not one for feeling sorry for my self but really feeling desperate at the min 😢😢

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

aww Ruby, so sorry to hear you are feeling so down. Quitting smoking really can be a roller coaster of emotions.

Most of us have experienced sadness, anxiety and even a touch of depression. All i can say is that it will get better

You have done ever so well getting through 11 weeks that is a massive effort :).

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[LilyMay73 LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Ruby, you have done such a great job getting to 11 weeks and should be incredibly proud of yourself! I too felt really low when I quit, like I'd lost a best friend. I was always teary and angry BUT it does ease, slowly but surely. Can you pinpoint what part of smoking you miss most? Can you figure out a way to replace what you're missing with something else you enjoy? You really are doing amazingly and I promise it will get better xx

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hiya Ruby, 11 weeks quit is a terrific achievement so well done👏🏼

Sometimes it feels like we're fighting a losing battle but we're not coz every day is a step in the right direction😊

It may not seem like it now but your hard work will pay off. Just hang in there and keep fighting coz you will feel better. Remember it's a huge change for our body and mind and you'll look back on this and realise how great you feel. So keep going hun and it will all be worth it😊x

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Hi Rubyredfeet. 11 weeks👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉I'm not even there yet!!! Changing our lifestyle is not easy. I miss smoking too on and off during the day or night but I have too many serious reasons to not light up :stroke....amputations.....all problems in my family among women smokers

Pleeeease just say NOPE NOT ONE PUFF!!!!!!! You've come this far. You're doing amazing💐

Ps. This will pass xx

[Quitterpaul 9yearsSmokefree]

Hey, rubyredfeet,

You're doing so well. 11 weeks is great. Really brilliant.

This flat, sad, low feeling is very normal, and I also went through a similar for a few weeks.

It's because nicotine has been stimulating all those neurotransmitters in your brain, like happy chemicals and driving them crazy. You've become dependant on this 'buz'. Now they're not being stimulated your nicotine receptor bits of your brain are reprogramming and getting used to it. You're experiencing withdrawal. On top of this your having to change all your habits, which probably involved smoking so having a coffee, or a drink, or a meal etc now involves a change of routine.

As others have said, it eases with time, it really does.

I tried using St John's wort, which is a herbal preparation that acts like a natural antidepressant, with really good effect. but beware that if you are considering this that it can interact with many prescription drugs, so if you are already on any medications, consult your family doctor first.

You've done really really well. Remind yourself of all the benefits you're feeling now. How much money are you saving? How much better do you smell.

You're now in control of your life, rather that nicotine controlling your routines.

I reckon at about day 100 or so I sort of turned a corner, and suddenly realised I didn't miss smoking any more.

I'm not saying the same will magically happen for you on day 100, because clearly we're all different, but the point is, it will and does get easier, but it's a windy road you're on. Keep putting one step in front of the other. Take on hour at a time, one day at at time and you're doing something really amazing for yourself. Make sure you stop and pat yourself on the back. Reward yourself, you deserve it.

We're all with you.

One last suggestion. Have you read Alan Carr's book 'easy way to quit smoking'. I found it really helpful to help me see how nicotine had brainwashed me into thinking I was giving up something, when really I was only gaining something. The book, though repetitive, is easy to read in a day or two and can easily be downloaded.

11 weeks.......you're bloody amazing x

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Well said👏 You're doing fantastic Quitterpaul🌷

[Coco797 17 Month Winner]

You are not alone. The emotions and sleep issues are affecting me today for sure.

Which is why I keep coming back here. This site proves it will all pass. And the support is awesome.

Please know that it will pass. The emotional high will be on you again soon and soon enough the roller coaster will stop due to cigs.

They are gross, harmful, deceitful. They tricked all of us.

[Angeline12345]

Honesty it does get better just takes time, it's only ten months in am I feeling like my normal self but i still have bad stomach acid, I'm a miserable sod and phlem et the back of my throat!!

But I'm not as bad as I was at one point I was in the docs every week for 5 months with something new that was wrong with me.

Just keep with it your body and cells are all repairing themselves and my doc said it would be about a year.

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Hi Ruby ,.. I'm so sorry you're feeling so low -- it does happen to some degree to many if not most of us during recovery from nicotine addiction -- and some of us get hit really hard. Usually it passes -- requiring patience and hanging on to hope --but sometimes ALSO calls for outside help.

There's a pinned post about stopping and feeling depressed that you may relate to. If you read the reply's you'll see that some others have had a very difficult time too.

Frankly, I had issues with major depression in the past .., and hit a really difficult slump at about 2 mos.+ after I quit -- probably a change in brain chemistry. I've been to the doctor twice about it and will return soon .. If you're feeling desperate please get outside help!

When I'm down I have trouble realizing that quitting smoking really, really is a great achievement ... believe it. Let us know how you're doing. - Will

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Good advice Will........ To get outside help.........sounds like Ruby is struggling and good supportive help is out there Ruby xx