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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

How to let go of the NRTs???

Hey dori,

I do understand the mood swings in relation to nicotine levels. My "weaning off" was kind of backwards, as I reduced my nicotine levels by replacing specific sets of cigarettes with a nicotine lozenge, a step at a time. Since a single lozenge every 2 hours had way less nicotine than the cigarettes I would have smoked in that time, each shift in behavior was also a reduction in nicotine. By the time, I was only using the lozenges, I had already reduced my nicotine levels several times.

Believe me, I felt each drop. I would be kind of depressive--overly sensitive and kind of weepy sometimes--for a few days after each successive shift. Then there would be the internal questions: Am I feeling this way because of nicotine withdrawal or because of what is actually happening here? Also, am I feeling this way because of the nicotine withdrawal or am I just screwy? I found some of that to be very disorienting.

So, by the time, I went "cold turkey," I was sick and tired of the mood swings and just wanted to get it over with. I was tired of questioning what was me, the nicotine, or the environment around me. I feel a lot more stable and sane now that the nicotine is out of my system.

...So, yes, I think you will feel better once you get this all over with. I just don't want you to do it if there is some medical danger to going cold turkey when nicotine levels are high. I also don't know how high your levels are. That's why I said to check with your doctor.

As for giving into the cravings, I can attest that the really intense, demanding, screaming addict will give you release within 3 days. If you can hold out long enough to detox, it all calms down. I literally had a sense of "ah" at some point. It was as if I had been exorcised. While I may think about and even desire a cigarette these days, it is nothing like the addict's craves that I had going on for about a quarter century. Detox really is a big step towards freedom.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

What if?

And on second though, willis.... I just described, on another thread, the intensity of detox and the feeling of relief that came when it was over. I'm glad to not be feeling that constant urge to re-fuel anymore. So I'm sure that bit of serenity will contribute to me responding to this more sanely than I would have in the past.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

I messed up, disgusted with myself

Eyja,

I have to ask: What is an "air smoke"? Is it when you find yourself trying to catch a secondhand hit off someone else's cig? Or is it simulating the action, like when I was a kid with candy cigarettes in cold weather? Or is it something else?

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Day one

I see that you posted today as your quit day. Hang in there, friend. Yes, the kids are going to annoy you. ...And they are still going to annoy you if you smoke. You'll just be annoyed further by the fact that you will have to start your quit again.

Nicotine detox takes a maximum of 72 hours, from what I have read. All that intense anxiety you are feeling is going to be gone in 3 days. You might still want to smoke, but you will no longer need to smoke. It's a very different sensation, but worth getting through a few days for.

As for the full belly, I have found that walks help. It's a chance to escape,do some deep breathing, and get the food to move along.

You can do this. We are rooting for you.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Long-term Rewards

Hey HotGlass,

The scuba is a great idea. When I was going to try a scuba lesson, they insisted on medical clearance, since your lungs have to be in decent shape. My Dr. almost didn't give it to me, due to the fact that I was smoking. Since you've been healing your lungs for a few years now, scuba seems like a great reward.

Ashley,

I've kind of already indulged in some long term rewards, as they are rewards that I continuously purchase, use and enjoy:

1) My phone upgrade--went from 7 year old flip phone with calling plan only to smart phone with data, texting, etc. Gives me something to do with my hands besides when I'm waiting f, or something.

2) My gym membership. A way to relieve tension, have an exercise option in all kinds of weather, hopefully whittle off some of these quit-smoking pounds, improve my health, and be around others who want to be healthy.

3) According to my calculations, after these two additional expenses, I'm still coming up ahead on cash each month.

Hoping to save that away for a rainy day.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Introduction

Hi pearltasty,

Glad to see you here. It felt like I was the only newbie on the board when I first came here. Now it seems that all the cool kids are quitting.

I hope you stay a while, make use of the quitting tools, and read/ post as needed.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

How Does Smoking Harm The Environment?

Wow. Nice. Another stat I can throw in to the stats parade is how many trees I have saved. It looks like I've saved nearly 5 trees already.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Daily Stats Parade

Roses,

Congrats on completing another 10.

But boy do I hate being permanently 7 days behind you. Feels like being someone's little sister. Never can catch up.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Introduction

Wow Kaisube,

You have come a long way already. I hope you've given yourself some pats on the back for your progress so far. If you want, you can set up a quit meter for yourself (make sure you set the date back to your actual quit date) and join the rest of us who keep strutting our stuff in the stats parade.

Welcome to the site. I'm sure that others will join me in welcoming you tomorrow.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1140

Random reason Number _____:

Random reason # 16) When they say, "take a cleansing breath" in yoga class, I really do take a cleansing breath.

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