CallMeMomMom has sailed through Hell week!!!

I'm so proud of you MomMom!!! You do great work!!! I'm on day 3 now and it's been a rough one. Worst yet. But, I'm hanging in there with the help of my buddies on this site. Congratulations!!!! You're doing so great and you're going to make it!! No doubt at all. Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 199 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $8.37 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me...Deep Dark Depression, Excessive Misery

Day 3 here and it's a nightmare....It's pure hell!! Someone please pinch me and wake me up!! Guys, I have white knuckles from hanging on so tight. I'm in a horrible mood, I'm depressed, miserable, snappy, in agony, mad as hell, and having the most maddening cravings I've had yet. I hate this roller coaster I'm riding on right now. It's taking every ounce of energy I have to fight my way through this battle. I know, I know, a cigarette won't make things better, they're not the answer to my dreams, they're not a cure all, and I know they will cause a lot more problems for me. I know ALL of that. But, I STILL want one REALLY, REALLY bad. I know that addict in me is screaming for a fix right now but, I WANT THAT FIX!! I don't want to give up the fight but at the same time, I want that fix. I know I can't have both. So, I'm still fighting with everything I've got and need your encouragment. I've already posted all of this on another thread but I really, really need someone, anyone to give me a little boost. I need someone to throw me a bone here. Real fast. I've drank 4 liters of water and my jaws are sore as hell from chewing countless pieces of gum. I've made myself sick sucking on one piece of sugar free candy after another. I've chewed on enough toothpicks that if I were to put them all together, I'm sure I'd have a small tree. Not to mention all of the straws I've been chowing down on. I'm moving and staying busy doing things all over the office to get my mind off of the cravings and my horrible mood......IT AIN'T helping. Not yet anyway. I don't know what else to do. I feel like a baby because I even cried a little bit just to blow off some steam. Then I got mad at myself for crying. This third day is the worst one yet. It's horrible. And what scares me the most are all of the posts I keep reading from folks as far along in their quit as 20, 30, 40 days and more but they're still feeling this horrible. What's up with that!?!? This is the worst day yet. This is like being in labor....ONLY IT LASTS A LOT LONGER. Phew!! I had to get all of that off my chest. Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 197 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $8.37 [B]Li

Mrs Angry checking in. Angry, angry, angry!

Tutti here and I'm following up on my earlier post. It's so weird how one minute I'll be coasting along through my quit and doing okay. Then, in only a matter of minutes, I'm so snappy, mad as hell, and down right depressed. Oh, and I feel like a wimp because I actually want to cry a little bit JUST to release some of the pressure I'm feeling right now. This third day is a living nightmare. No, no, that's not right....It's a living hell!! There is no particular thing that I'm angry, snappy, or depressed about. That's just where my emotions are right now. This roller coaster ride really is maddening. Now I know a cigarette won't make me feel any better, it won't make my dreams come true, it's no cure all, it won't fix any problems, and a smoke will only give me problems. BUT, I still want one. I do. That's a fact and I mean I want one bad. I'm fighting with everything I have. I've drank enough water to float a boat, my jaw hinges are so sore from chewing gum at every turn, I've damn near hyperventilated from breathing so deeply, I've walked all over the office doing other things to TRY and get my mind off of this horrible mood and these God awful cravings, and I think this quit is making my britches too tight!!! And, what's really scary to me is that I keep reading posts from folks who are on their 20th day and more who are still having these moods and awful cravings. Is there NO END in sight? Guys, send me your good thoughts. I really need to be boosted right now. I'd better be able to look back one day and laugh at this post because it's not funny right now. Nope, not at all. Hugs....Damn it, Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 195 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $8.37 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

Back to Work and nervous

Nico, Don't beat yourself up. Okay? Depression and a Panic Disorder isn't a case of mind over matter. You can control it to a point with your mind, but if it's real severe, you do need the right combination of meds. You've already done the right thing by calling your doctor. Have you ever tried Lexapro for Depression and Panic? You hang in there, you will beat this thing, and eventually you'll even beat the panic attacks. Talk to me all you want about the attacks, I sort of pioneered them. LOL I've added your name to the instant messanger program just in case you want to talk. You can do this. You can be a Non Smoker and you can beat those panic attacks and depression to boot. You're own the right track by talking to your doctor. Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 433 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me...Deep Dark Depression, Excessive Misery

Mc, HA HA HA HA!! Day 3 was horrible but I think I made that pretty clear in my post, huh? Man, that's embarrassing. I truly felt like a serial killer with her feelings on her sleeve. ha ha ha I'm doing better now that I'm on Day 9. The withdrawals are gone like the sweats and shakiness but, I still have some pretty hard cravings. I just keep drinking liters of water. I slosh when I walk. At least the cravings aren't constant like they were in the beginning. I sure am glad you remembered Hee Haw. I'm wondering if anyone else did. If they didn't, then they think I was really going off the deep end. ha ha ha ha Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 433 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

want to quit smoking for good

Patty, You CAN do this and we're all here to help you. This is site is wonderful....like a community of folks who are just now become NON SMOKERS and others who are farther down the road. But either way, we all know what it feels like to quit and we all support and encourage each other. Patty, start drinking lots and lots of water. It flushes your system and helps with the cravings. Get your goodie basket ready for that "Hand to Mouth" thing. I'm diabetic so I have to use sugar free candies. Others use raw veggies and things like that. Get plenty of gum, toothpicks, straws, sunflower seeds, peanuts, or whatever YOU want to use. I had to get a lot of stuff because I get bored with just one or two things. Then, when a craving hits, drink lots of water and have your goodies ready. With each craving, get up and move around, inhale deeply through the nose and exhale out through the mouth, say a prayer asking for strength, etc. Make sure you get rid of all cigarettes and ashtrays. Get rid of the cigarette smell as much as you can. Use candles, incense, etc. Prepare your house/car, get your goodies ready, your water, practice your breathing, and post, post, post. Talk to us, we're here for you and read as many posts as you can. Work the tools under Quit Program Tools on the left. You can do this and we're here for you. Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 431 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

Another Try

Jamboree, do whatever it takes to quit. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. There are so many great people here on this site who will be here to support you and just listen. Go for it....We're here for you. Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 431 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

Non smoker again and for real this time

Cassie, Welcome and Congratulations on becomming a Non Smoker. You're so right, Non Smoker does make you feel better. I hadn't thought of doing that so Thank You for that. You have to precious babies there and what a motivator. My precious baby girl is 23 and when I told her I was no longer a smoker, I can still hear her voice. I won't forget that sweet voice either. Oh, make sure you drink lots and lots of water. The water really helps with those cravings and it flushes your system of those poisons. You're doing great and we're here for you. Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 431 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

24 hours without a smoke

Dj, Every time you have a craving, breathe inhale slowly through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. But, above all, pray for strength with each and every single crave. You're well armed!!! Keep in Touch with us. We all know what a Quit is like so keep talking to us. Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 429 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

back to heavy cravings - again!

Changing, you're so right. I won't light up for anything. Not after coming this far. And like you, I was so sick and tired of being ill from smoking. I'd much rather be sick and tired from not smoking than sick and tired from that slow death I was bringing on myself. Rainie, Think Happy Thoughts, Right? hee heee Do you remember those old comedy movies that came on TV where two or three guys would knock on a door, the butler would invite them in and say, "Walk this way," and those two or three idiots would actually walk exacly the way the butler walked. ha ha ha ha That is the oldest comedy skit in the world but still cracks me up. I need to find some of those old movies and just laugh for a while. Even watch a little Red Skelton and Jerry Lewis. Hugs, Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 429 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $27 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52