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I have just decided to quit Can anyone tell me what kind of withdrawls i am gonna go thru?
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Well, everyone's withdrawl symptoms vary, as everyone's quit is different. For me, it has been somewhat emotional...I am reacting more sensitively to things than I used to. My sleep has been a bit disrupted, my mind is a bit foggy and it is a bit more difficult to concentrate. Other than that, I have had no other withdrawl issues. There will be cravings, and you may be more aware of them, but if you are able to put your attention ANYWHERE else, you will find it to be easy to stop thinking about them. Don't forget, whilst smoking we would still crave, but the difference is, we can no longer feed the craving. I would suggest doing some research on here, and hear what others have said regarding their withdrawls. You can also do a google search on it and inform yourself that way. Congrats on deciding to quit...everyone will be here for you when you need it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 132 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
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connor. Great on your quiting. You need lots of determination...and lots of focus mentally. It can be done. Everyone goes through different things. And every quit is different. I have quit a few times and each time it was different. One thing most quits have in common is an all consuming desire to smoke that brings on physical symptoms. We call it craves. The longer you don't smoke...the less the symptoms/craves will last..and the less intense they will be. You HAVE to want to quit... and it deserves all your attention to make it work. You have to have instilled in your mind...that... smoking is NOT AN OPTION....EVER... Period. If you leave it "I Hope I can do it".... "maybe I'll try"...."I'll try and do my best".... the nicotine will win. No hope ...or try... it is "I can do it." We are here for you!!!!! Lots of support Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 50 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,016 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $223.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
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Hi connor - I agree with the above...Do lots of reading. Have you researched medications and NRT's or do you plan on quitting cold turkey. Different methods work better for different people. Withdrawal for me mean't going through a period of intense cravings. Cravings were kind of like being very very hungry but not being able to eat. During this time, I had to learn skills to distract myself such as drinking lots of water, drinking green tea, going to the gym (lots!), taking naps, watching t.v. in bed, posting on s.c.c. Everybody uses different methods to distract themselves (Some work non-stop while others need to put household tasks on hold) As time goes on the cravings get weaker and weaker. Certain memories/events will trigger intense cravings but they don't happen every day. However, many of us go through a process similar to mourning. Sometimes we feel depressed, sometimes we feel angry...However, we also go through times when we feel really good. Your quit will be unique to you...However, there will always be somebody here who understands. All the best on your quitting journey. Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 182 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,655 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $910 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48
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Hello connorbaby ~ Spend as much time as possible on this site reading posts, especially old posts. Just read and read some more, and in all spare time right now, keep reading. Those who have gone before us lend us a hand and shine a light for us to find out way without making the same mistakes, or falling into the same hidden dark holes... Look at the program on the left and get ready for the ride of your life... This is one tough journey, so stay close, and let us know how we can help. ...AND READ ...... :) Blessings, Love and Light- Healer [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 372 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,040 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1729.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 48 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
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connorbaby, This [url=http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/support/viewmessages.aspx?forum=10&topic=18361]Withdrawal List[/url] should give you some idea but not everyone has all the symptoms and some may experience other things. If you haven't already, go through the online quit program on the left which will give you lots of great information. Good on you for quitting and know that you can do it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/5/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 949 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 18,996 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4270.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 73 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
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