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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Detox, I've experienced everything. I've found myself just hunting--not really aware of what I'm hunting for, just looking around and moving from room to room. Yes, something's missing from my life. But I need to just sit down and say goodbye to an old friend. We had some good times, but the past few years we've had many more bad times than good ones. The hunting is disconcerting, but as you said, it passes rather quickly. The worst I get are what I call brain zaps--little lightning strikes that seem to drain the blood from my brain for a second or so.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 40
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,080
Amount Saved: $405.00
Life Gained:
Days: 4 Hrs: 10 Mins: 56 Seconds: 39

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 278

Detox,

You are going through the super duper hell days.... 4 and 5. That is when your mind starts whining and you get that void. It will get better, and I like how you are looking at it... wanting to experience it so you know for next time. Practice makes perfect. Keep that quit going!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/3/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 67
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,005
Amount Saved: $502.50
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 9 Mins: 43 Seconds: 52

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

Detox,

You've made one of the very best decisions you'll ever make. To quit smoking. Congratulations!!!! And congrats on passing on that cigarette today. I'm sure it wasn't easy. Every test makes us stronger.

One crave, one day at a time. Do what you must to stay smoke free. Distractions and coping tools are worth their weight in gold! Walk, drink water, watch tv, nap, deep breathing(REALLY deep), and whatever else works for you! These are things that will get you through in the beginning. And post here often, it really helps.

Congrats again, and keep that quit going strong,

All the best,

Jan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 499
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,475
Amount Saved: $4,116.75
Life Gained:
Days: 56 Hrs: 18 Mins: 32 Seconds: 24

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 20

That's an excellent way to describe it...it felt like a void....a big vacuum of space inside me that nothing could fullfill...blindsided me anyways. But I do see it for what it is and I know the addiction demon is very much still there....hitting me from different angles...I'm staring back at the demon and intellectually curious at it. Looking at it, feeling it,and experiencing it....preparing for the next battle. At this very moment I'm fine....and I hope all you are as well. Thanks my friends....you don't know how much of a help you are. When I had that episode this morning I immediately thought of writing it down here on the forums.

Oh...and a side note...I was a offered a smoke today at work and passed on it :) I don't think too many people at work ( and there's lots of them ) have even noticed I'm not out there smoking with them !!! Little victories !!!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/6/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 90
Amount Saved: $45.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 15 Mins: 16 Seconds: 26

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Detox, it takes about 3-4 days for the nicotine to leave your system. So today is day 4 of your quit, you are beating the physical addiction, now its the mental addiction. The nicodemon will try to draw you back. Keep saying N.O.P.E. and you'll go far!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 293
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,720
Amount Saved: $2,930.00
Life Gained:
Days: 43 Hrs: 19 Mins: 20 Seconds: 9

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 39

Detox- have the same thing- not quite as overpowering- but the same "lack of" feeling that is like a dull ache with me. It feels like a void that nothing can satisfy. Thankfully, at this point, my life is SO much different from just two months of not smoking that it is a worth little pain. Stay with it my friend. Breaking the addiction is freedom, and that feeling that you describe is slowly starting to subside. One fight at a time...

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 69
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,380
Amount Saved: $379.50
Life Gained:
Days: 10 Hrs: 2 Mins: 59 Seconds: 21

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 816

Hello Detox You just described addiction. It isn't a pleasant feeling and I hope it's gone for good. Keep on keeping on.

breather 210 Addict 0
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/11/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 210
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10,500
Amount Saved: $5,040.00
Life Gained:
Days: 38 Hrs: 14 Mins: 34 Seconds: 41

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Detox,

Welcome! The first week will bring many feelings, emotions, symptoms and craves. Be aware of every situation and be ready for anything. The nicodemon will test you at every pass and you need to be ready to fight back. Your body is also in the midst of healing and it will take some time to get back on track and feel good about what you are doing.

Keep posting with us and let us help you with these issues and feelings.

We are always here for you.

Josie, Health Educator

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 20

Hi Everyone !!!!

Today is day four for me....I was at work this morning and had been awake for about four hours when this horrible feeling descended upon me...hard to describe....it felt like something was missing, something incomplete, I lost something...something out of whack. The feeling was dark and strong...physically it was in my chest and stomach...mentally it was almost overpowering...it was'nt a craving, I'd trade a nic-fit for that anyday. It lasted a few minutes then passed....it did'nt come back but left a lasting impression....YUK !!!!

Thought I'd pass it along....anyone else experience this ??? Is there a name for it ????

I wish you all another smoke free day and thank-you all for your support !!!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/6/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 90
Amount Saved: $45.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 15 Mins: 2 Seconds: 3

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