OK, I have not had a cigarette since 8 PM Sunday evening...I am proud of myself that I have not "caved in", I am determined. But, just a question here for you experienced former smokers. I feel sick, is this normal? My stomach hurts, I was up most of the night, it is like my body is really ticked at me for no nicotine..or maybe I just have the flu? Has anyone else expeienced flu like symptoms during this "lovely" first week of breathing better?
Thank you Blue Cloud and Anna. I have been pushing lots of ice water, did a little research and will try some bananas, as soon as I feel good enough to go to the store and get some! Anna, love the pix of your dog, looks ilke mine. And Blue cloud, you are a caregiver also? This is a comfort to me, I had quit smoking for over a year and when My Mom went blind, I began again. Now eight years later, it is just harder than ever to quit. Cigarettes were my excuse to get out of hte house for a few minutes and have some time to myself, something caregivers get very little of. Thanks for the support, ladies, I sure appreciate it!
Hey nonic Thanks so much for the fine advice. You understand (as all the others here) just what I am going thru. Woke up this morning feeling stronger. So nice NOT to smell smoke on my clothes. I went out to a bar last night and I did take some nicotine gum for reinforcements....but this guy walked up to talk to me and smelled like cigarettes and it almost made me physically sick! I think this is working!! I think I CAN DO IT!!!! To all of you in this community, we all know that it takes support to help us thru our most diffucult times and I thank you all for being here for me! Hope to return the favor down the road!
Hey Stinky Smoker, thanks for the words of encouragement. I am feeling better. Amazing the confidence you feel when you finally feel like you are getting some control over your addictions! I am now at the "Feelin Proud" stage, if I can make it this first week, it has to get easier..PMA..Positive Mental Attitude is my mantra for the day.
Hey Dan...Welcome to group
I, too, am a "newbie". Just quit this week and am proud to say I have not had a cig in 5 days!! Be prepared for a couple of tough days, I was so unsure what would happen and I think fear is a nasty creature of habit that causes us to question ourselves and our motives for smoking. But, I was lucky to find this great website and a wonderful bunch of extremely supportive people that have kept me sane these past few days. And, most important, I am doing it! I am finally quitting smoking after all these years.."Oh, still crazy, still crazy, but not smoking after all these years!"
(sorry Paul Simon for rearranging your words, just felt like singing a bit this morning!) :)
Hey, sure hope today is a better day for you. I know how rough it is, but just keep posting and remember we are all in this together. Rationally, we all know we need to do it and it is a hard addiction to give up, but we can do this! I think my stubornness is going to get me thru this...I hate it when people tell me I can't do something. and I know that I CAN quit!! I have had horrible, "antsy" moments this week, I have paced, taken walks, felt flu like symptoms, chewed gum like it was going out of style, drank ice water, eaten bananas, whatever anyone has recommended to me and you know what? These great folks on this site have shown me that I CAN do it..I feel stonger everyday! sure there are some down moments, but just get up and get moving whenever you feel those coming on...be like the Nike ad..Just DO it!! Hang tough!
OK Daily Llama you have me curious, has nothing to do with the evil Nicotine..but what does Sama zama no mono omoi dasu sakura
mean? Japanese? and thanks for all your posts, I really enjoy them!
Thanks Dave, appreciate it!! Could have waited till my future son in law returns from his home in Japan, but I'm glad to know what it means, maybe I will practice up and recite it to him when he returns, that would surprise him!!
Have a very happy smoke free day!!
Dee I have not smoked a cig since last Sunday...I am doing it! Those first few days were just awful, but hang in there. Listen to all the kind folk here, they will help you get thru this. Gum!! Gum has been my salvation..and bananas, ice water, pacing, walking...but I HAVE done it. I feel better every day. Don't give up, I smoked for over 30 years! And, even when the physical cravings are gone, you still have that little demon in the back of your mind telling you, "Come on, just one"..ignore it!! If I can do it, you can!!
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