Hey Susie, You do need to curl up on the couch, have all of your favorite snacks around, and just get lost in a really good movie. Let the all of that stress and anxiety run off. Try not to dwell on how bad you feel right now. I know that's easier said than done but if you can just get lost in a good movie for a while and then drift off to sleep, the rest will be so good for you. I know, when you're feeling that anxiety and sadness, you feel like you want to share it, or ease it some, with a cigarette. You know that's the addict talking. Get mad at the addict and get mad at the anxiety. Just a thought here, I've had anxiety attacks for years. At their worst, they went into full blown panic attacks and I couldn't even drive alone for a while. I smoked like a chimney and those attacks were always knocking me off of my feet. So a smoke sure didn't help me out any, right? I think that in time, both of us will have fewer anxiety attacks or none at all because we're now smoke free. I believe that smoking has made the attacks worse. We'll see in time. Susie, talk about your attacks. I don't know about you but I was so embarrassed about mine and wouldn't talk about them. For one thing, they are so hard to describe or understand. There's nothing at all to be embarrassed about because we do live in an extremely stressful world. That stress effects everyone in different ways but in our case, we're effected by having anxiety/panic attacks. Be sure you talk through your attacks. People do understand them and it's amazing now just how many people have them. When you talk about them with someone, you feel a sense of comfort just knowing that someone else knows what's happening. Even if that person doesn't understand anxiety/panic attacks, you'll still feel comforted knowing that person is aware of your medical condition. Talking will give you a saftey net and the attacks will fade away. You can always, always talk to me. Believe me hun, I do understand how you're feeling. Oh, I have been having some anxiety since my quit. Day 3 was horrible and one attack after another. But you know what I've discovered, IF I drink anything with caffeine in it, that seems to be when the attacks come. Caffeine is a depressant. I had always heard th

Susie, I agree with Rainie, be good to yourself today. A nice big blanket, hot tea, the remote...you get the picture. You CAN get through this...brighter days are ahead! Cheers, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,304 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $387 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

Susie you are lovely and you are worth it! Phil x [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 201 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,231 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1055.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 40 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

Just wanted to say thanks to all who replied when I was at the bottom. Tutti and Peteg in particular. Got by yesterday, just! Today feel sick and still suffering from the cold. Feeling really sorry for myself. Boo Hoo!! Stupid really stupid!!! Why am I sorry for kicking that little monster's butt?? I am not losing anything....I am gaining so much. I know this. Stupid! Another thing....I have to stop being so impatient and rude and quick tempered. I am a pain in the neck. Stay with me everyone. I will make it. Tutti, yes I have been suffering from anxiety attacks for a long time and yes your advice is spot on. Peteg............tell me it's not so??? I don't think I could face that long a battle. Love to all :( [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/31/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 760 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �187.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

Susie, here is my advise for today....you are sick so cuddle up on your sofa with a blankie and a box of tissue. Don't forget the OJ! You can feel miserable about your cold but rejoice that you aren't smoking on top feeln' like crap! Tell me one good thing about smoking and I can tell you 400 that are bad.... I win! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 31 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 629 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $127.72 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

Susie. Wow! You called yourself a lot of stuff up there. I don't think you are stupid at all or a pain in the neck. Feeling sorry for ourselves and having panic attacks are part of the natural process for many of us that quit smoking. I spent many, many days in that pity pot. One thing I can tell you is that the sooner you decide to get out of it the better you will feel. I can also tell you that some days it just kind of felt good to stay there for a while. I didn't have the energy for much else. I would spend an entire day (refered to as a PJ day) in my pajamas, watching tv, on the computer, crying, feeling sorry for myself, and taking deep breaths. The next day I would get up ready to fight again. Quitting is tough stuff for many of us. You just have to focus on not smoking for the next five minutes and stay in today. Don't worry about tomorrow because it isn't here yet and it will take care of itself when it does arrive. As long as you don't light that next cigarette, you are doing what you need to do. That is what matters. You smoked for a long time I'm sure. Unfortunately, we don't recover from the damage over night. It does take a while but I promise you the freedom from the enslavement of smoking is worth every bit of anguish you are experiencing now. Hang in there. If you need a PJ day, take it! Lady [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 604 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,099 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2114 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 54 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44