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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

Hi all,

I'm terribly sorry that I did not keep up with my quit log. I had planned to log every day, which I did somewhat on a notepad, but not on the internet. Anyways, this is what happened....

I actually broke down after starting this thread. I snapped at my girlfriend and told her I would smoke one more evening with her (and try tomorrow). Well, first thing the next morning I immediately went and bought a pack of smokes. I smoked two out of the pack. The coming Friday - Sunday I had to take a trip, 8 hour drive each way, and with a smoker. Quitting smoking would be too tough if I did it that day, blah blah blah....

I probably picked the absolute worst time to seriously quit (being stuck in a vehicle, couldnt get alone time, etc). Oddly enough, I really didnt pick the time, it picked me. I've tried to quit no less than 100 times lol.

There is no perfect time, no easy time, etc - BUT - I feel like I would have had an easier time than I've had if I could have gotten away. There again, I didnt pick the quit, it picked me....I figured there would always be an excuse why tomorrow would be easier, so I just did it.

This is day 13 smoke free - No nicorette, no nothing - cold turkey. It's been absolutely horrible.The first several days were close to impossible, now I just feel weird and sick feeling.

I still don't feel right. I feel like I'm walking sideways or something. I cannot put my finger on it, but my brain doesnt feel like it's working properly. I feel stupid, it's hard to concentrate, even hard to type this.

I'm not having the hardcore withdraw symptoms like I had the first few days, but I feel dumb downed or something. It's really difficult to explain. I also feel kind of sick to my stomach. I can't stand the way things taste, especially sweet things. I hope this starts to get better soon.

A perfect example - Besides not making sense what I'm typing - I work outside my house almost every day - This past weekend it was probably the most beautiful weekend of the year. I spent all weekend inside doing mostly nothing. That's so unlike me, and I couldnt muster up the idea to get outside....

Oh well, will update more soon. Thanks so much for the encouragement. I'm in uncharted waters. In 19 years, I've never quit for this long. I just want to feel as good as I felt before I quit.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 880

hccaver:

Lots and lots and lots of water now...It will help you greatly. Try to remember that the craves actually do have a duration. They may seem to go on for a long time, but in reality, they flatten out rather quickly. They are a bit like a wave. Just remember that you can do this...There is nothing of real value that you are leaving behind. In fact you are on your way to creating a better you.

stay well

nonic

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 12/25/2006
Smoke-Free Days: 1340
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 40,200
Amount Saved: $14,070.00
Life Gained:
Days: 262 Hrs: 7 Mins: 35 Seconds: 25

Quit Meter

$66,717.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1376 Hours: 16

Minutes: 43 Seconds: 56

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6354

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

190,620

Cigarettes Not Smoked

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 816

Hello hccaver You're right it is horrible. I call it " the sick high " or low of withdrawal. It makes me cringe to think about it. Know that what you're going through right now won't last forever. I stopped cold turkey after 2 pack a day 43 years addiction. Ice cold water really helps with the " dwellings". Try to go outside and just breathe. Five minutes at a time or one second at a time just don't smoke. Tell yourself no matter what I won't smoke today. Others have stopped and so can you succeed. Excellent for you. breather breathing better
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 11/11/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 653
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 32,650
Amount Saved: $15,672.00
Life Gained:
Days: 119 Hrs: 2 Mins: 0 Seconds: 15

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Hey HC

These next few days are by far the most difficult. Stay close and keep fighting your urges; even though they feel like they last forever. Take deep breath, go for a walk, focuse on why you DON"T want to smoke. Do everything you can to refrain. Drink lots of water. We are here for you. Sending you a hug

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 7/26/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 30
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 210
Amount Saved: $91.88
Life Gained:
Days: 4 Hrs: 2 Mins: 4 Seconds: 13

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

Today, day 2, I have started the nicotine withdraw - No nicotine gum, just suckers, mints, and chocolate.

I forgot how horrible this really is, coming off the nicotine and all. Not smoking is difficult enough. At this point I'm questioning whether or not I can do this. The cravings, rather dwellings, are lasting a long time. If you're wondering why I put the nicorette down - I feel like I'm just torturing myself with it.

update later

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 134

Hello hccaver,

Welcome and best of luck with your quit! The program is great, the people here are great! Post often and reward yourself!

Serenity

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 12/20/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 248
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,976
Amount Saved: $1,190.40
Life Gained:
Days: 22 Hrs: 10 Mins: 16 Seconds: 42

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

hccaver, can't add much, but "welcome!" Improving your health is a wonderful reason to quit. Like I told a friend, I wanted to quit before I heard the words "You're dying." I figured the stress caused by those words would make it next to impossible to quit, and I vowed years ago not to die a smoker. My friend and I also agreed that the price of cigarettes were not a major factor in our quitting. Addicts will find money to pay for their drugs. However, once the nicotine and other insanity causing chemicals left our systems, we began to realize that the money factor is enough to keep us from starting back. We couldn't live the way that we do right now if we smoked.
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 481
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 13,468
Amount Saved: $5,723.90
Life Gained:
Days: 54 Hrs: 1 Mins: 52 Seconds: 10

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

hccaver, welcome to the SSC and congrats on your decision to quit smoking. You've been given some great advice. I suggest setting up your quit meter and adding it to your posts from "my profile" so you can see your progress. You said you don't care about the money not spent, but the quit meter also calculates how much life you've gained since quitting. That is priceless! We're all rooting for your success!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 734
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 29,360
Amount Saved: $7,340.00
Life Gained:
Days: 113 Hrs: 1 Mins: 28 Seconds: 2

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 10

Thank you for the kind words.

I'll look in to the reward system. I'm close to being through with day one, and I'm sure day 2 will present its challenges.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hello hccaver,

Welcome to the SSC and congratulations on making the decision to quit smoking.
You've already gotten some really great advice from your fellow member! Preparation is key as this is an addiction. You need to figure out how your going to deal with cravings and what new habit you'll replace smoking with. (The program will help you do all this.)

You'll also need to put into place a reward system. It should have three components: small one for after each craving, medium for the end of each smoke-free day and a bigger one for the end of each smoke-free week.

We're here for you if you have questions or need some feedback. We'll help you through this every step of the way and we'll help you make it stick!

Good luck & check back soon!

Samantha, Health Educator

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