I'm Still Here!

[Buffalodude]

Hello Everyone,

I check this community daily and realized today that it has been a month since I last posted an update. I'm currently in week 7, there have been no cravings for weeks now, which is nice. However, the mental battle still carries on. I know that these should (hopefully) be subsiding soon (fatigue, mental fogginess, blurry vision, etc.). I have some days where I feel great, others I feel like I'm back to where I was a couple weeks ago. It's more frustrating than anything else at this point, with that said I understand my body needs time to heal so that is what I will give it. But just one general question, does anyone ever feel that everything is kind of happening and you're just kind of there? I'm thinking that might be the post-withdrawal depression/anxiety/depersonalization. That symptom has easily been the worst of all, knowing that you're not living life to the fullest and wasting these precious days.

I'll update you all hopefully not in a month from now, but currently being knee deep in midterms and schooling surely isn't helping the odds of that either

Thanks,

Buffalodude

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 6 Years smokefree]

Hi Buffalodude, it's lovely to hear from you. Well done for your 7 nic free weeks.

I'm glad you've handled the "dreaded" cravings.

Hang in there as all your other withdrawal symptoms will weaken and disappear. As you say it takes time. Remember to be patient with yourself and kind to your body.

Stay focused,you can do this.🚭👍

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Hi there Buffalodude, Great to hear from you. I am sure you will soon be feeling much fitter.

We can sometimes forget that we smoke for a long time , and it takes time to recover completely. You are doing really well, be proud of yourself and hold your head high.

Thanks for keeping in touch. xx

[Vegan_twsw]

That’s great I’m new here I just read your post keep it up very inspiring

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky in reply to Vegan_twsw]

Hi Vegan and welcome to Quit Support

We love new members so please shout out if you need anything.

Good luck with your smoke free journey🚭✅xx

[Happybear LONG TERM WINNER]

Congratulations Buffalodude, life can be like that after quitting. It will get better.

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi Buffalodude, great to hear your 7 weeks smoke free now, well done👏🏼

Midterms can be stressful but hang in there. So proud of you🚭👍🏼xx