6 days today

[Hopesanddreamss]

hello I quit cold turkey 6 days ago after many attempts and smoking a pack a day for 20 years. I’m still finding it hard and have insomnia which is the most difficult. I cannot wait for the time when I don’t feel a need for a cigarette . I try to remind myself that nothing worth having comes easy. I feel as if I have been tortured but remind myself that the cigarettes caused this so remaining strong.

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Hopesanddreamss and welcome to Quit Support. It's never easy to quit but it’s easier with a little support 💪🚭

Well done for your 1st smoke free week.

I could have written your post, I quit cold turkey, alone, but after a couple of weeks I found that I was struggling, I found this community and never looked back.

Cold turkey isn't the easiest way to quit but once we're over the worst we're smoke/nicotine free for ever. The tortured feeling will soon disappear so try to change your mindset and think about something else. Insomnia can be difficult too,but I found changing my routine around helped with that. Try a classic hot,comforting drink at bedtime, I enjoy camomile but anything caffeine free will help. Try turning all the screens off a couple of hours before bedtime, perhaps you could indulge in some extra self care, an extra long shower or a soak in some bubbles.

Above all, keep us close, there's always someone willing to listen, even a shoulder to lean on.

Well done again and good luck 🍀

[Hopesanddreamss 1 Week Winner in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Thank you x

[Yvonneh1234 Administrator Rockerbilly quitter in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Welcome to quit support Hopesanddreams 😊 were a friendly bunch here and will support you anyway we can on your quitting journey ,your doing great 6 days cold turkey! Wow I did it with a vape and gradually decreased to nothing but a pen now 😂🤣 that was over 3 years ago. I still have the pen 🤣🤷‍♀️I was such a heavy smoker I’ve said before I would go to sleep with one if I could back then 😂🤣 things will get easier for you it’s early days yet but your doing fab!🥳you could try NRT. If you’re really struggling theres loads available now . As for sleeping lavender tea is quite nice which you can pick up quite cheaply now Tabbycat has also gave great tips aswell I like to keep busy untill I’m shattered then hot bath and bed I tend to read a lot aswell but we are all different an some things don’t suit others😊 you will get there take one day at a time . . .youve got this 😊💪xxx

[Corrina125 LONG TERM WINNER]

Hello Hopesanddreams, well done on six days. Keep strong and keep the faith, you can do this. It’s 8 years on the 27th February for me and I was just like you. The best thing you can do for yourself is to read up anything in relation to quitting and symptoms. Knowledge is power and more you know the more you are able to take control and stay with this fab group. I couldn’t have done it without Quit Support, it gave me the support and power to get where I am. Keep strong you can do this hun x

[Hopesanddreamss 1 Week Winner in reply to Corrina125]

thank you

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer]

Welcome to Quit Support Hopesanddreamss 👋👋👋and a super WELL DONE to you for reaching 6 days smokefree and cold turkey tooooo 🚭🤩👏👏👏👍

As has been said, try to alter your routine a little, cos this helps to break the habit bit of smoking 👍stay strong now💪were only a few clicks away if you need us 👍😀😸

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

HiHopesand dreamss, welcome to Quit Support, Lots of advice already given from lovely Tabby and fellow admins. I wish you all the best with your quit and we are always around just a click away.

I have added you to our Buddy Club which you may find interesting, healthunlocked.com/quitsupp...

Look forward to supporting you. 😊💐x

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi Hopesanddreamss and a very warm welcome to Quit Support 🙋‍♀️

Super well done for quitting cold turkey, you should be very proud of yourself 👍👏 It won’t always feel this hard I promise and it’s so worth it, hang in there for better days ahead🚭💪xx