Sorry to argue, AM. I owned a business and my mother had a severe stroke. I had to go for a week and I didn't look back. You won't get any rewards in heaven for being a martyr. You WILL run your health and sanity into the ground, though. Sorry if my talk is tough. But it almost sounds like you're looking for an excuse to smoke again.
Rusty
The trembling is from your low blood sugar. You must eat something every couple of hours -- some cheese and crackers, hardboiled egg, fruit, etc. Going through detox makes your blood sugar take a dive, so please, please eat.
Rusty :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 422
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,827
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1477
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 58 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I don't mean it to. I'm not trying to push religion on anyone. This is a spiritual statement from a meditation guide that I use that might be calming for you.
[i][color=purple]
I let go and let God be God in my life.
Beloved, let go. Let go of all worry and fear and let Me be a light that guides you through every experience of your life. Let Me love you, honor you, and bless you as you were meant to be loved, honored and blessed.
Let go, dear one, let go. Let go and let Me work wonders in you and through you. Let Me show you the power of love.
Let go, beloved, let go. Let go and let Me work through you to bless others. Let Me use your hands to give comfort and strength; let Me use your heart to express love and compassion; let Me use your mind to bring new ideas to the world.
Let go, dear one, let go. Let go and let Me show you how to live your life as the instrument of My love and peace that you were created to be.[/i][/color]
Rusty
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 421
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,808
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1473.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 58 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25
gpw, believe me I have been there. You haven't lost your mind. But the detoxification from all the chemicals can play funny tricks on you and make you think you have. Please feel free to bring your "black cloud" here if you want to, because we can handle it. We have all been through or are going through our own big issues, and I'm sure we can relate to yours as well.
If it doesn't lift or begin to abate, may I suggest a little talking therapy? I had 4 or 5 sessions, paid for by the employee assistance program where I work. These really helped me a lot.
Rusty
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 421
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,803
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1473.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 57 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
Ang, I wish I were as smart as you when I was 18. All of your reasons are excellent. Good for you for putting them out there in the light of truth!
Rusty :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 421
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,807
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1473.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 58 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
Congratulations for starting your group! I think you'll find it very helpful to have a cluster of folks who all quit around the same time. I'm in the Class of Mid-December 2004 and there are lots of other groups too. I'm so proud of each of you!!!
Rusty :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 421
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,807
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1473.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 58 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
You won't go crazy. No one has ever died or gone crazy from withdrawal from nicotine addiction. You can get through it...a whole bunch of folks have and you can, too. Missyfit is right...change your surroundings, do something different. Go for a walk. Take a tub bath. Go shopping, my personal favorite.
Rusty
Ryan, everyone is going to have a different experience, depending on what they eat, how much they exercise, and (unfortunately for us matronly types), age and gender. It is generally going to be easier for men to lose weight than women. It is generally going to be easier for younger people to lose weight than older people.
Here's my experience. However don't take it as common. I quit smoking. I immediately stopped drinking sodas, eating sweets and bread, and began monitoring what I ate. I started a daily walking and exercise program. My husband will tell you that I went through a total lifestyle change - diet, exercise, everything. And guess what? I gained 12 pounds. I am now nearly 14 months into my quit and have finally lost 3.5 pounds.
My doctor tells me it's healthier to be a non-smoker than to carry around a few extra pounds (with emphasis on the "few"). My goal is not a specific weight loss, but just to get into last year's jeans!
Everyone here is right though -- stay focused on your quit and perhaps add in some other healthy lifestyle changes. You'll be fine.
Rusty :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 421
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,797
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1473.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 57 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
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