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5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

I found day 3 and 4 to be just crazy. Like I was walking through a haze and not even on this planet. Hot and cold, awake then not. It was a really bizarre feeling. I'm almost 3 weeks in and yes, those days were the worse, mentally so far.

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5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 796

Hi Enya,

I hope you're still with us. Like Sparrow said, the first few days you need to keep busy, both physically and mentally. Don't give your brain time to think about smoking. Don't think about quitting for a week, or even a day either. Just concentrate on the present. The urge will subside in time. You need to give yourself time to reprogram your brain. You didn't get addicted in a day, and your sure not going to get "un-addicted" in a day either.

It just takes time and willpower. If you have not did it yet, go through the "my program" at the top of the page. And if you can, read through these forums. There is a lot of good information in here, and a lot of it applies to you and your situation. Maybe what worked for someone else, will work for you. Then again maybe it won't but a variation of it might work for you.

If you're still with us, you are on day 4 which means that all of the nicotine should now be out of your system. Now it's the mental fight which goes on for some time. Hang in there, it will get easier as time goes by.

Stay strong and keep us posted on your progress.

Not One Puff Ever

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Stay safe & Strong.

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Tim

5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

Enya another thing thats written in my list of helpful nuggets is something l read somewhere. It says "Trigger moments are re-conditioned by a single moment the subconscious doesnt receive the expected result (smoking). Embrace each episode as each reflects a beautiful moment of subconscious healing"

Each time we beat a craving our subconscious is healing. Good luck! I hope we can beat this sham of a n addiction together.

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5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

Hi enya lm also in early stages of quitting but so far l keep failing for the same reason...l cant stop thinking about lighting up to the point its causing big depressive bouts. Apart from distractions, keeping busy etc lm not sure that there is an easy way to stop thinking about it in the early stages. I think its an unavoidable part of the process. One thing lve done is written down a list of all the reasons l want to quit and also a list of things to keep in mind while quitting....the golden nuggets of info l find that give me strength eg - get through week 1 and the worst is over and different things that give me strength. This reminds me that my reasons for stopping are more important than my thoughts about smoking again.

When my mind is overcome with thoughts of smoking its a good idea to read over these things and try and fill my mind with these thoughts instead. Ive also written down all my triggers and what to do (a coping strategy when each one comes up)

Day 3 way to go! Give yourself a reward...you deserve it. Hang in there it will get easier and the thoughts will lessen. Keep us updated on how youre going. It helps me to connect with quitters who are in the early stages.

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5 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1

I spent the whole day with my son I found it very difficult not to have a smoke in between things we were doing even now my brain will not stop but no matter what I will persevere day one I was all gung-ho day two it was okay and I was happy day three it it's a big struggle but I did it anybody have any ideas on how to not think about the cravings?

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