Hi. I saw this site listed on a sister site and probably some of you know me from the sister site. I wished I had seen this sooner as medication for me is just not enough. I have been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks and I'm hoping it kicks in soon. I have a follow-up doctors appointemnt on Wednesday so if its not working, he will switch it then. I'm in a down mood right now and they are quite often. If I'm honest with myself, my depression has been building for years, just that in the past 5 months it exploded and I am having to deal with it. Just that if I get into the depression, I can't seem to "dig" my way out of it. I am seeing a doctor for medication and a counselor for couseling but I feel like I need more.
I hope to learn a lot and just started the session diary's etc. I have been diagnosed with severe depression and OCD but look forward to finding some "out" here. Maybe learn a few things etc.
Is anyone on Lexapro and how long (approximately) did it take to kick in? I have been on this for about 3 weeks and it hasnt' been easy on my system in the beginning (eating before taking it helped tremendously) but I also know I really do get into a depression and can't get out of it. They are less often so I guess it has started to kick in. Maybe I thought I wouldn't go into crying fits or sad,lack of sleep etc modes.
YIKES! I only have 3 smokes left and I actually went into the convenience store and got my usual morning coffee then left!!! I didn't buy another pack to carry me through till the end of the day. Not sure I will even smoke the last 3 since no one at work smokes (I was a closet smoker). Dang I am ready but not. Hope this makes sense cause well, I'm scared as heck but I want it so badly. I'm on the tail end of the Alan Carr cd's (listen to them in my car) and well, I am ready but so very worried about tomorrow when it will hit me the hardest. I already know that putting it off till tomorrow will NOT make it any easier than right now. I want it because I feel like I have the plague or something when I'm out in public anymore. Either there are a lot of closet smokers or hardly any smokers. I am tired of fooling myself and hiding and being miserable by continuing this nasty habit. I have already decided what to do to keep me busy tonight (since I will not buy another pack) and tomorrow. Just worried about the dizzies and the spacey attitude. But I do know I will constantly remind myself I am doing this so I can actually BREATH. Such a simple thing in life I've taken for granted far too long. I want to take that deep breath again. I will take my dogs on long walks (that is one of my craving breakers). Anyways, I am hoping you all can put up with me because I have a feeling starting this evening and tomorrow and through the weekend I will be online constantly when the cravings really hit and I dont feel I can make it through them alone.
Hi all, Still hanging in here. Its been a hell of a week (trying to keep my sense of humor - hell week), and I'm now addicted to sunflower seeds. Oh well, cant be too bad and it keeps my car smelling better. I have the sneezes and stuffed nose today which I cant remember this being mentioned as a symptom. My headache is finally gone though so that's a bonus. I've managed to just deal with the moment when I have cravings instead of looking ahead. Oh and today, I'm supposed to make an appointment with my physician as the meds I've been on for years is finally running low and I am not worried about going. He used to talk to me about quitting etc for years but now I'm going to shock him as I never told him I thought about ever quitting. I never have until recently and I dove in after doing the workbook here. So, needless to say, I'm gonna enjoy this visit :-)
Kasi
Do I really have 1 week? I guess I need to celebrate tomorrow (at 7am when its official :-) )
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/3/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 6 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 120 Amount Saved: $25.50 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 13 Mins: 54 Seconds: 7
Bet you CAN knock nic to the curb. I'm still going through hell week (tomorrow I'm done with week one) and it was so worth it. I am starting to breath better and have more energy. I did have to relearn how to relax on my back porch without a smoke. That and the car drive to and from work were my worst enemies. I substituted smoking with sunflower seeds. Its better than other stuff I assume. Keep coming here often - especially with the cravings. This place has helped me keep on track and people wont BS you, and will smack you into reality if you need it
Kasi
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/3/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 6 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 120 Amount Saved: $25.50 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 13 Mins: 54 Seconds: 28
Hello, could you please add my name? I know I only have 6 days but I've seen the work you put into the lists and I think its absolutely wonderful what you are doing.
Kasi
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/3/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 6 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 120 Amount Saved: $25.50 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 14 Mins: 5 Seconds: 34
Well, one week is just a few hours away and I need some guidance on this reward thing. I went through the workbook before I started my quit and well, I honestly laughed when it mentioned giving rewards for milestones etc because I honestly thought I would never reach one week (especially after giving up my very first quit with one puff so easily). Heck I've already saved over $20 in 6 days, which really shocked me when I saw my stats from another post. Almost have a tank of gas saved (smiling here).
Ok, another question. I've read people will cough and cough, honestly I coughed (and not continuously) like the first two days of my quit, but not much since. Does this mean my lungs aren't clearing out? Or am I just way ahead of the "usual" pattern for people that quit and I should welcome it when I get to that stage? I've read some posts here about people really really hacking and that just isn't happening to me.
Anyways, I will post tomorrow on my making it through hell week!! I still cant believe it but here were are (almost).
Kasi
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/3/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 6 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 120 Amount Saved: $25.50 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 14 Mins: 26 Seconds: 9
Guess I should've read this before posting this same concern (on not coughing) in my most recent post here. Interesting some cough and some dont. I would've thought I'd go through it. I know cheermom told me its possible because I was around her when she hacked and hacked and I would look around for her lungs (on the ground that is). But I guess we are all different and things will happen in our own time.
Thanks
Kasi
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/3/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 6 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 120 Amount Saved: $25.50 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 14 Mins: 26 Seconds: 50
I was in such a great mood and without cravings and now its all I'm thinking about. Playing those head games and getting my keys, then putting them back, then getting my keys, bargaining, etc etc. I'm sure you all have heard the head games from nic. Why now? why when I'm so close to one week. I've got a headache, I was going to have a glass of wine and that was nixed because that is what did the crave. I've ALWAYS associated one single relaxing glass of wine with my cigs. now I feel I cant ever have it again. Then nic decides to say, "hey you made it a week, you can handle one cig" . What the heck is up with that. I'm a wreck, I'm trying whateve rI can but nothing is working right now (other than my two boys cant be left home alone cause they are too yougn and they dont feel like going anywhere). Ugh I hate life right now.
Kasi
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 7/3/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 6 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 120 Amount Saved: $25.50 Life Gained: Days: 0 Hrs: 14 Mins: 50 Seconds: 11
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