3 days (I love being a non-smoker)
Hi there hope everyone had a nice weekend. One thing before I go on, I am not from America or Australia (I’m from Kosovo), I just found this community because I need to be around or at least talk to people who are going and have been going through the same experiences.
It’s been 3 days now without smoking and I am a bit anxious because these past 3 days I have been on holiday so it’s been much easier for me to not smoke. But, tomorrow I start work and when I usually relapse it’s during working hours because of the stress and the colleagues (95 % of my coworkers smoke). I usually try to avoid going out with them but than I feel isolated which makes me feel anxious which in return makes me more prone to smoking. It’s a vicious cycle.
U am trying to keep my head calm and meditate also trying to repeat to myself on why I am doing this. Hope everyone who just started quiting is strong enough to not relapse because it’s been only 3 days but I can smell and taste better, I have more energy and don’t get the taxi that much because I have more energy. Being a non-smoker is really beautiful and I guess that’s what I need to remember.
Stick with it, you’ll get there- as I hope I will too! Work is tough, my colleagues all smoke too- but I’ve been making sure I at least get away from my desk, even if it’s to go and stand in the corridor and play candy crush! I can also tell you after 7 work days not smoking that you feel a bit smug when they all come back in smelling like cigarettes, or have to go outside in the rain to feed the habit!
I'm 3 days in also. I can definitely smell and taste better too. I would stay away from the smokers for a while if you can, because it's a trigger. It is for me. Good job on giving up. Hang in there, it will be worth it!