Today, was my first smoke free day! My husband and I both decided to quit together and its encouraging to have someone to keep me on track. The first half of the day I convinced myself that this would be easy. Big Mistake. Within minutes of these positive thoughts, I was attacked by intense cravings. I have felt anxious, dizzy, disoriented and, at time, hyper. I went for 3 brisk walks and a 30 minute run. It was a beautiful day to enjoy outside.
"I wonder if I've been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I'm not the same, the next question is 'Who in the world am I?' Ah, that's the great puzzle!" ~ Alice in Wonderland
Thanks Brenda and Ashley! Today was a hard day but I am taking it a minute at a time (sometimes a second at a time). Thanks for the tip about a quit kit
Talking about the catepillar smoking, I seem to have noticed more smokers today than I have on anyother day. when I was smoking (2 days ago), I felt like I was the only one still smoking and I felt like such a social outcast. But, today I noticed that everyone seemed to have a cigaratte in their hand: the lady in the car, the girl at the bus stop, the guy outside the library, etc. I guess its like when you buy a new car (e.g. Honda) you tend to see Honda's everywhere you go.
I enjoyed reading these posts! Its very inspiring to know that so many people have been stronger than the demon. Thanks. I have won 2 days and many more to come.
My husband is also at 3 days! He seems a bit more calm about it and is experiencing less withdrawals. Its a bit challenging to talk to anyone else about the quitting process as I was a closet smoker. I was too embarassed to tell anyone else that I smoked. This has been a good thing and a bad thing. On the one side, I never found that smoking was a 'social thing' as I never smoked in a social setting. On the other side, its hard to explain to your friends and family what you are feeling, why you may seem anxious, or that you may need their encouragement.
At the moment, my main support system is my husband, myself, and this program. I have been drinking lot's of water, taking walks, going for runs, and taking the time to make colorful and flavorful meals. I also have made a committment to stop drinking alcohol during this process. I don't need anything lowering my willpower.
I find it challenging to quit while going to university. I'm finding it hard to concentrate on my work. I keep thinking that maybe I should wait to quit until after I have graduated. But, than I realize that I am just giving into the addiction, ugh. If I can quit during this part of my life, I can stay quit for good.
Congrats on making it to the two week mark! I appreciate your post as it makes me start to prepare myself for the days to come. I keep thinking that if I just make it past today, it will be easier tomorrow. So far I have had a gruelling 3 days, filled with ups and downs.
Have you thought about maybe joining a group activity or group class? (e.g. cooking class, fitness class, etc). I have been looking into joining a running group. This way I can be surrounded by healthy people. It may help with the isolation. Also, keep writing on here. As a newbie, I really appreciate it
I have been spending the past three days crunching on carrots. I fear my skin will turn orange but at least I will be able to have great night vision Sunflower seeds sound like a great alternative....
Congrats on your fifth smoke free day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep on writing as I find that reading posts (no matter how short or long) always helps a craving past.
My favourite healthy snack packed with fibre is roasted chickpeas! You just rinse chickpeas, blot them dry, place on cookie sheet, spice (cayenne, curry, garlic spice, etc), put in oven for 30-40minutes at 350. I find these great!
Also, I agree with Peteg with indroducing plenty of water. I have also started drinking pelegrino with lemon and ice. It seems like such a treat.
I would love to hear what other's do for healthy snacks and tricks to cope with the intense food cravings. My jaw hurts from all the gum chewing!
I thought about the winter running thing. But if we can quit smoking, than why not run in the snow
I also get the urge to yell at myself.....sometimes I do it externally. I have never accomplished so much than I have in the last 3 days. I have tried to keep myself super busy, cleaning, cooking, running, walking, etc, etc. Its exhausting at times. I have recently started to look at other people's freedometer, which is exceptionally motivating. I look forward to the day when it gets better. I am not sure when it will happen but knowing that it does keeps me going.
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