endless cravings
Day 12 and I don't think I will ever stop craving a cigarette. I am cranky so much of the time and can't stand myself. I can't stand hearing my own cranky voice snapping at my daughters for ridiculous little things. They deserve better treatment. I don't feel proud of my achievement, I feel stupid for allowing myself to continue smoking for 37 years. If I had given up years ago I wouldn't be in the predicament I'm in now with massive withdrawals during a time in my life when massive family chaos & upheaval is going on. Will I ever feel better? I hope so cos I can't live like this. I want a cigarette all the time. Surely this too will pass. I hope so
Keep it up! 12 days is a massive achievement. I felt that way too, sad that I was yelling at my family. But the bad days will get less from here on in. I'm at day 45 and still have down days, but i now have willpower! I keep reminding myself that if I pick up a cigarette i'll be back to square one and have to go through it all over again. Now go cuddle your girls and tell them you love them :)
hello deb5ter63, i feel for you. i am only at day 10 ... and yeah i agree, i wonder if i will ever stop craving a cigarette.
read the other experiences on here, there are so many. they have been what keeps me thinking i can do it.
hang in there,
talk to your kids,
take one day at a time!
:-)
Thanks for the support Mish43 & KitKat5284. I feel well supported by this community. I am all alone in a regional area. On the plus side, no other smokers are around me, so I can't cave in & bludge a ciggie. My girls are happy that I am not smoking. I have cuddled them & thanked them for putting up with my moods. One day at time :)
hey just keep telling yaself its the cravings that are making u cranky..stop and think for a minute then the cravings will pass..its all in ya head..good luck.