2 weeks 2days

[Shimoni]

I have managed 2 weeks 2 days without a cig.Iwas told after 2 weeks withdrawels not so bad .Wow idisagree seems to be getting worse.Iread a lot about the benefits of not smoking and it keeps me going. Oh important stopped coughing

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Shimoni and a big warm welcome to quit support

Congratulations on your decision to stop smoking

I feel someone has mislead you on thinking the cravings go after two weeks.

It is also quite common that cravings get worse after 2 weeks and the reason for that is when we quit we are very highly motivated then after a couple of weeks we tend to get a little comfortable in our quit and we drop our guard a little.

Have a read of soe of the information under the pinned post and the topics to the right of the screen as there is a wealth of information

We do have a great support group here and you are very welcome to join in

Can you let us know your quit date so we can add you to the wall of winners

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[Shimoni 13 MONTHS WINNER in reply to glolin]

Thank you for your reply.Please could you tell me how long before cravings are not as severe. Today struggling but determined not to give up

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Shimoni]

I quit 16 months ago yesterday I quit cold turkey after smoking 30 a day for 40 years. For me, the first 3 months was the worst for cravings. The longer we are smoke free, the stronger we get we have a little mantra that we use NOPE = Not One Puff Ever keep telling yourself that

[Shimoni 13 MONTHS WINNER in reply to glolin]

Hi

Thank you for feedback and support.Ihave felt some benefits already and also havebeen somking for almost 40 years .Ikeep reading about the negative effects of smoking andfeel empowered every day i dont smoke

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Shimoni]

When we smoke for that long...we have to expect some huge adjustments for our bodies...but it sure is worth it

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to glolin]

what was your quit date??

[Shimoni 13 MONTHS WINNER in reply to glolin]

Quit date 14th October 2015

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Shimoni]

that looks better, you have your 2 week badge beside your name

[adidas1961]

Keep it up you are doing great!!!!! 😼

[Shimoni 13 MONTHS WINNER]

Thank you how long have you quit for and how long before cravings are not so severe

[Hidden]

Hello Shimoni........ Congrats on 2 weeks and 2 days👏 🎉🎉🎉🎉Everyone's withdrawal varies. My first 3 weeks were 3 weeks from hell.......nausea, aching teeth, exhaustion, spaced out, doubting my ability to stay motivated............ I kept a piece of paper with me at all times stating why I need to not light up ever.........women in my family have multiple strokes from smoking...... Amputations as well from circulatory problems...... And it scares the hell out of me to be disabled by cigarettes in my future.......You're well on your way...... Keep up the fantastic work.... It's not easy but it's worth it 💐

[Shimoni 13 MONTHS WINNER in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the information .I feel the support and gives me more strenth and gratitude to know that i have help that many in the past did not have .Onwards and upwatds

THANK YOU

[Shimoni 13 MONTHS WINNER in reply to Hidden]

Keep up your amazing work and congratulations

[Hidden]

Thank you Shimoni💐 All the best to you and your smokefree life

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hiya Shimoni and welcome to quit support😊

Well done to you and although it doesn't feel like it right now, you will be so much better, hang in there coz it will be worth it😊x

[Quitterpaul 9yearsSmokefree]

Hey Shimone,

Welcome and well done. It is tough, but you're doing great. We know how you feel and it will get easier (with some ups and downs)

Keep going you're doing great

[Hidden]

Hi Shimoni .. 'just wanted to add my "Welcome!" to the others! Two weeks is a great achievement .. really! Some symptoms should start easing up soon ,.. I've found that some of them are unpredictable -- but overall it does start getting easier! For sure!

[Shimoni 13 MONTHS WINNER]

Thank you wow 4months thats amazing.Looking forward to that day.One day at a time.

[Shimoni 13 MONTHS WINNER]

Hi and thanks gor support.Feeling detached not like myself weird.Addiction iz the pits

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to Shimoni]

Hi Shimoni, a big warm welcome to our lovely quit support community

I see you've had lots of great advice and help from our lovely members on here and all I can add to that is, just be patient Shimoni, the more you FIGHT off mr nic, the less severe and the shorter the cravings will become

As for your detached, weird feeling, this is very common, its cos your brain is getting loads more oxygen now, than it did when you smoked and it just dosnt know what to do with it but it will, just give it time gal, cos your body is now going through a vast change for the better A lot of members feel dizzy too

Shimoni, your doing sooooo well and flippin cold turkey too I take my hat off to you, I truly do You hold your head up high and be proud of your achievements and go and treat yourself to something really nice eh

If you need any help or just want a chat, then please feel free to do so

Pete

[coolmama4life 6 MONTH WINNER]

I'm just a couple days further than you and I was so happy when the coughing stopped... That in it self was an achievement. I'm using e cig so my withdrawals were slightly easier as this far... But I'm lowering the Mic levels fairly quickly so that I'm on nothing soon... You can do this I know you can.. remember NOPE!

[Shimoni 13 MONTHS WINNER in reply to coolmama4life]

Thank you and well done.Idecided to go cold turkey but it doesnt matter how we quit as long as we quit.Today has been a tough day but Im aware how the addiction plays tricks on my mind trying to convince me its ok to smoke.Ithink of the positivesand look forward to when the cravings are easier yo handel .Once again congrats keep it up

[Coco797 17 Month Winner]

Keep it up! You are doing the right thing! This outpouring of support is awesome - huh? Lean on this site. It's wonderful. Someone is always close by! NOPE 🚭🤗🙆