Two weeks!
I've been smoke free for two whole weeks, and I can hardly believe it. Resisted a few nasty cravings in the last few days, don't they pop up out of nowhere? I'm fine sitting with smokers in my breaks at work, which I had been quite worried about, but have to fight sudden longings when I least expect it. It's odd, I'm very pleased with having made the two week mark, but I'm feeling really flat emotionally today, not tearful or irritable, just kind of down. I guess it's all part and parcel of quitting? Hopefully get a bit of "bounce" back soon...
Hi Dottily, we (hubby & I) are nearly 1 month smoke free now and still have the odd depression (so to speak) like losing an arm or leg.... It comes and goes I can assure you, drink heaps of water, call a mate and have an early night, we have been exactly where you are... Walk, talk and do something awful like cleaning an oven or such!!! Have to divert the mind from the stupid craving! Well done to you and keep strong, ps. have just started to not want to smell ciggy smoke, was an avid passive smoker for the last few weeks, but today is the first day that I thought it stinks just a little, hope that helps. Michelle :)
Well done Dottily, Those cravings can get pretty intense at times, but the further down this road we get, they get a little easier to deal with. This ride sure is an emotional rollercoaster and yes I guess it's all part and parcel of the quit process. You just have to move on and learn to deal with all these side effects, and as has been said before on the site " one day at a time". I try not to think to far ahead or put too much pressure on myself, Just dont smoke today and then of course tomorrow etc.Two weeks down sure is a great effort, Your doing something right through all this madness..
Good luck, stray strong and keep posting xx
Thanks for the responses. It really does help to get support from people battling the same cravings and emotional ups and downs!