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I have got to be the crankiest person on earth. I'm off work today which means I'm not super busy to keep distracted. I've cleaned the house from top to bottom but I can't help how irritated I keep getting. My poor other half keeps getting the brunt of it. Like I have a short temper.. but now the patience I had is completely nonexistent 😩😩 anyone else go through this? Breathing exercises aren't working!

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jillygirlAdministratorQueen Bee

Dont worry, its very common symptom. Some people get a punch bag in their garage, on the other hand just come on here and have a really good moan and groan.

Stick it out its still early days for you. it will get better.

Tell your other half that lots of us are short tempered but just try and bare with it.

Try having a walk, to distract yourself. :) xxxx

You are doing well ! :)

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jillygirlAdministratorQueen Bee

Just found this Miss_h-x,

Nicotine withdrawal symptoms usually reach their peak 2 to 3 days after you quit, and are gone within 1 to 3 months.(1) It takes at least 3 months for your brain chemistry to return to normal after you quit smoking.(2) The last two symptoms to go usually are irritability and low energy.

This can vary with every individual.

Thanks jillygirl bless him he's got the patience of a saint. I just feel really bad cos I can't help it :( xx

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Rapperjayt9 MONTH WINNER

My first 5 days were insane. But trust me after a week you'll feel very better. I admit that I still crave but I feel very healthy like never before. Addition you'll gain control over your thoughts which can stop you from smoking again. Don't worry just stick to the plan and wait.

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Thank you. I will do :)

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Longinghail526 MONTH WINNER

What i do when i feel like crap! And get carvings, i take my dog on a walk or play with my small sister.... And if you feel this you are always welcome to have a happy chat, you are doing awesome..... Keep it up 😇x

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Livingfree-5018 Months Winner

Omg yes !! I am so irritated !! Everything seems to be putting me on the edge!!! My other half is getting the worse of my outbursts too !! It's crazy I hope this gets better

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charlie73 in reply toLivingfree-50

Does your better half smoke? I’m so like you, when is it going to stop. I quit for 3 weeks about 6 months ago and my other half drove me crazy!! It’s hard when you get no support, went down and got smokes this morning cause he started an argument out of nothing at all, I just hope I calm down and don’t smoke them😰😢🤔😱

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Livingfree-5018 Months Winner

So here I'm at work about to go to lunch !! Having a hard time today !! Im frustrated to say the least !! I just want to go to sleep for a few days to get this withdrawal stuff out of the way

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Livingfree-5018 Months Winner in reply toLivingfree-50

So why the hell do I feel like I'm missing something ? This is harder then I thought it would be !! Or is it all in my head ?

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I feel exactly like that ended up sleeping for ages which means I ain't sleeping tonight lol it is hard but worth it I guess xx

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Livingfree-5018 Months Winner in reply to

Yes couldn't sleep well last night very well !! I kept smelling cig smoke !! My mind is tricking me idk

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Lol yeah it is I had the patch on and kept getting really vivid and weird dreams by the third night it was gone and I slept like a baby xx

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Livingfree-5018 Months Winner in reply to

I have t been sleeping with mine at all ! I take it off right before bed ! I put one on after showering this morning !! But it took a while to kick in but not too bad with morning withdrawals !! Now it's 4:22 my time and I just want to fall asleep !! Ugh

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charlie73 in reply to

Yes I sleep nearly all day and I can’t sleep at night, I don’t know what to do? Any help out there at all?

Thank you ☺️🤗👌

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Fecking

It gets easier with each day.

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Livingfree-5018 Months Winner in reply toFecking

Thank you I sure hope so !!! I feel weak

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It'll get better Hun

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Livingfree-5018 Months Winner in reply to

Ty 😊😊

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Fecking in reply toLivingfree-50

I know how you feel, I felt like it was the end of the world that I could never have another cigarette, then I said to myself I won't smoke today somehow made it feel better thinking it was just for one day. Good luck.

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Livingfree-5018 Months Winner in reply toFecking

That's a good idea !!

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Fecking in reply toLivingfree-50

Try it, it worked for me 😊

I'm not very good at tricking myself lol I've been doing today without the patch today and I feel like I'm on a war path it's awful I'd rather have the patch on and have the edge taken off these withdrawal symptoms 😩 just glad I slept throughout most of the day lol

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Livingfree-5018 Months Winner

I hope today is better for you !! I had a bad case of the crankies last night ! I could stand myself !! Poor other half thinks I'm possessed !! Much better today

So I've been up and down with my mood crying or really angry to the point it was affecting work. Ended up having a smoke. I realised I'm better off cutting down like having 1 or 2 a day or something like going on the vape but with low nicotine in it than going completely cold especially from smoking 25 a day to 0. Being someone that suffers from migraines it hasn't helped me especially when I have a 2 hour drive in to work and back home everyday. Being customer facing the last thing my company need it for me to be in a filthy mood. 😔 feeling much better now. Gonna try and lay off them but I'm not gonna be super harsh on myself and put the people around me in a horrible mood cos I am.

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Livingfree-5018 Months Winner in reply to

Totally understand girl !! Last night I was horrible and then cried because I was so mean !! I get it ! Keep up with the good work girl !! Without the patch there is no way I could do it !! I thought about using my vap but switching it to just juice !! For those omg times !! Have a great day 💕

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charlie73

I’m sort of in the same boat! Me and my husband are trying to give up at the same time😱it’s been 2 days smoke free for me but he’s been sneaking a couple during the day at work. He’s really short with me and gets angry with me and I’m thinking hey you got your smokes yesterday and I’ve had none so who should be yelling at who!! Like this morning he started an argument with me again cause something was going on with work, I’m trying but I don’t know if I can continue without any support or for him still having smokes behind my back, so confused and angry😰😢

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