Tskikos,
You've experienced a slip, now is the time to learn from it and keep going. If your quit plan isn't always effective in helping you fight cravings, it's time to review your plan, identify problem areas and modify what isn't working.
Are you rewarding yourself frequently? If you have nothing to look forward to, nothing worth more than smoking than what do you have to work towards? What motivates you through those cravings?
What have you replaced smoking with? Ex: You use to smoke with your cup of coffee, now you read the paper instead.
What other coping mechanisms are you using to help you fight cravings? Gum, walking, posting, mints, deep breathing, water?
Sorry to hear you're now battling insomnia. There are a few things you can try:
* going to bed and getting up at the same time everyday.
* adding some or more physical activity to your routine.
* consulting your physician or pharmacist about sleeping aids.
This is common among quitters. Smoking drained your energy. Now that you've quit, your body has an excess it's not use to. In time your body will readjust and you will sleep full nights again.
Keep strong! You can do this! You have 16 days under your belt!
Danielle
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The SSC Support Team
