So far, things have been going surprisingly well. The patch and gum have been amazing at helping me cope with withdrawal symptoms. Last night I even went out for dinner and had a few drinks, and while I definitely wanted a cigarette, I was able to not give in... even with my husband smoking right beside me. Physically, I don't want to smoke. I can breathe so much better already. It's the habitual side that gets to me... when I'm driving, after I eat, with morning coffee, when I'm bored, etc. And so far my emotions have been in check too. Last time I tried quitting, I got super depressed. But it was also March, at the end of a ****ty winter in Wisconsin, and so gloomy. I think the weather played into my depression too. Now it's summer, it's beautiful out, and I am in a much better place mentally. I'm hoping the emotional side of quitting can be offset by all the good things in my life right now.
I know there will be ups and downs. A lot of the posts on here have been mostly downs, which is when people reach out for support, myself included. I wanted to post something positive to share with people that even though it is a rollercoaster, it's not horrible every minute, every day, even only 4 days in.
Stay strong everyone, we've got this.
