Hi, Mookie. Hang on! Take a breath and a walk or something to get some blood flowing and hopefully give your mind a break. Like everyone said and of course, you know it's true, it will get better. QM [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/16/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 23 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 474 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $92 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53

Hang in there Mookie. I know what you're going through, and am faced with the same feelings. Just keep fighting and know that one day you'll look back at this and feel much pride. I was sitting in my car at lunch thinking about how easy it would be to go get a pack, and then thought about how hard it would be to live with myself, and to tell my family that I couldn't do it. That was enough to keep me out of the smoke store. Take care.... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/2/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 37 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 375 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $111 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

Mookie, Yeah, me too! In the early days of quitting, I found it very hard to cope with cravings & sleepiness at mid day, after lunch. A nap, if you could afford, is an ideal solution! :) Gonna: Try roasted peanuts mixed in red chili powder! Boy! It's hot. It burns the tongue. It numbs the mouth. And ... it surely kills any cravings for cigarettes .... ! :) Cheers, nmc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 75 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 758 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $375 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

Hey Mookie welcome back I am so happy you are quiting again and that your partner is doing well. Remember the first two weeks are the hardest. I know that you can do this just stay strong Sullydog [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/2/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 159 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,074 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $795 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 22 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

Me too! A bit blue... So, I treated myself to a Dr. Pepper, chili and fries from Wendy's. I just love to dunk the fries in the chili. **Don't tell anyone, but I have a frosty hidden in the fridge for a late afternoon snack!** ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 61 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,077 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $488 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

Hang on. Sorry you lost your quit, but you came back and that is good. I lost my quit also, so I am on day 2. Someone on this site said to hug your craves. I tried it. I hug myself and told the crave I care for myself today and I am squeezing you to death :blush: Sounds silly, but whatever it takes. See you in the morning. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 18 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

I had forgotten how exhausting it is to go through withdrawal. Will take a nap soon and just try to relax and do some deep breathing. Bowling is my passion and it certainly helps with the anger and hostility bottled up inside. I'm trying to exercise a little more and stay busy. My partner is using the patch and is doing well. I dont notice any changes in her behavior or attitude but maybe I'm too focused on my own withdrawal to notice. I know it will get better but its toughgoing through this right now. Starting to feeling like crying now. YUK Mook

Mook, Each smoker has different withdrawal symptoms indeed yours will be unique! Although they may be unpleasant, they do pass. When you experience withdrawal symptoms, remind yourself that each symptom is a sign of recovery. Your body is in the process of healing itself. Think of withdrawal symptoms as growing pains. Quitting smoking is not easy and that is why we are here! We are here to help you learn on how to quit smoking and be successful. You can do this! Keep us posted and be sure to jump back on the site to let us know how you have coped with your cravings. We all learn from each other! Take care and congrats on quitting smoking, Melanie ______________________ The SSC Support Team