Quit 6 days ago
Hi,
I am new to this site, but it looks great and seems very useful. My husband and I quit 6 days ago (using patches). He seems to have a few cravings here and there but generally coping pretty well. I think I am going to lose the plot.. My cravings are getting worse as the days go on and I am getting so angry and frustrated. I am trying not to replace the ciggies with food, but constanlty feel the need to eat or chew on something... I have been trying to walk every night, do heaps of house work to distract myself ect and it does work sometimes, but my moods are ridiculous lol
Energy wise and sleep wise I am struggling, but I have noticed my sinuses have unclogged and my wheezing has gone and my skin isnt looking as greyish, so I am very happy for that. I just wish these cravings would give me a bit of a break so I can feel good and continue on the journey with a bit more of a positive feeling..
Did anyone else struggle badly with moods, frustration and anger ect for more than a week??
Thanks Rob :0)
Hi Rob,do 10 sit ups or push ups when the craving"s bad & you will feel even better.It's working for me.BE STRONG
Get hold of a book by Allan Carr called Easyway To Stop Smoking. It's a real eye opener and has helped me tremendously. I'm now 9 days smoke free and coping really well thanks to reading the book and Champix. Stay strong!
hi rob1976 for me the first 3weeks was hard and after that it gets easier and easier trust me you just have to hang in there try and be in places where you would never have a smoke shopping centre etc , iknow you cant do that all day but will give you some relief good luck.
Thank u for your replies, it really is inspiring and encouraging to hear your positive stories. Today is day 8 and it has become more bearabl
e. The cravings have gotten easier to deal with. Still feeling very sluggish and tired and the scales.are not.my friend at the moment, but i am seeing positives. Breathing easier, I don't stink, my skin is looking better everyday and my sense of smell and taste are.constantly improving. Thanks again for all your replies xoxo