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Hi BlueRayne508,

A lowered mood is common while quitting smoking. First remember it is temporary. Exercise, being outdoors, socializing, planning pleasant activities and eating healthy all can help.
 
It has been a few days since you posted last. How are you feeling today?
 

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Same things happen to me! Good for you for throwing your pack out!!!!!! I haven't actually quit yet so I have no advice to give, just wanted to let you know you aren't alone! 
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8 years ago 0 1 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello everyone,
This is my first time posting, I've tried to quit many times in the past, but somehow always start up again. I have depression and I feel like smoking sort of keeps my feelings numb in some sort of way. Whenever I try to quit, I go through a period of feeling very down and I also get very irritable at the people closest to me. I usually end up feeling out of it so I just give in and have a smoke. Which of course leads to another. Has anyone else here dealt with these type of feelings, and if so, how did you cope with them while quitting? I threw my pack out today, I'm just so sick of the whole thing. I already gave up drinking so I see smoking as the last destructive vice I want to rid myself of. 
Thanks for any feedback! 
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