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Feeling in the dumps


19 years ago 0 1521 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Relapser, Right now your body is going through some major changes. It is completely normal to feel 'down in the dumps' at any point in your quit. Quitting smoking is hard and often people find it hard to make such a dramatic change in their lifestyle. Although side effects may be unpleasant, they should pass. When you experience withdrawal symptoms, remind yourself that each symptom is a sign of recovery. Your body is in the process of healing itself. Take Care, Melanie ___________________ The SSC Support Team
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Hi Relapser, it may not make you feel better but what you are going through is pretty major. Youa re going to feel up as well as down. Look at it as the death throes of the nicotine monster......take one day at a time and it really does get better! Hang on in there, Brent [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/8/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 55 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 391 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �275 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
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R, One of the important things is just taking it a day at a time. It can really be hell.....but IT DOES get better. Peter [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 386 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $175 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
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Relapser, Depression is a VERY common symptom of quitting. You feel like you've lost your best friend, and in a way, you have. Except this "friend" tried to kill you, robbed you of your health, stole your money, made you stink and made you a social outcast to non-smokers. Some friend! But actually, there is a physical, chemical reason why you are feeling this way. Read Shevie's [url=http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/support/viewmessages.aspx?topic=24919&forum=1]Rewards, Nicotine and the Brain[/url] and you will see that this is actually a chemical imbalance in your brain. The best way to get over this is to reward yourself. Did you reward yourself for your 2 weeks? If so, do it again! Rewards don't have to be expensive, but they DO have to be things that you enjoy. So go reward yourself for a great accomplishment! Crave the Quit! Butterfly [IMG]http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/kissnflirt/littlebutterfly2.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 96 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,419 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $316.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
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thank you everyone who replied, very useful information to pick me up & get the motor running again. Like that tip about taking the day off as a reward makes feel not as guilty now. Let's all keep giving up cigarettes. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 234 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $90 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
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Hello there fellow Quitters, Wow yesterday I was really down, had no ambition to get out of bed, didn't go to work, avoided people, stayed on inernet looking for help to snap out of this mood. Matter of fact I recall feeling like this last week which cost me another day of work, and public avoidance. But today woke up alert, no downer systems, and ready to face the world. Anyone else getting hit with these systems. :8o: :quest: :| :confuse: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 17 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 230 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $85 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
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The roller coaster ride is normal for a quitter. Do your best to counter the down days with positive thinking and rewards for staying in control.....you just might think of staying home as a "reward"....be GOOD to yourself. Try to eat properly....lots of healthy snacks....plenty of rest. You are doing great! Just don't light up....no matter what....it WILL begin to get better Katy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/4/2002 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1489 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 59,590 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $8189.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 194 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44
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