any ideas?
well its Day 4...(again)...somehow this quit journey feels different to the ones in the past.
Though I have a hubby n two boys....this time I am doing this for me.....Have quit 3 or 4 times in the past cold turkey and failed of course, but this time I feel stronger and more determined and not really craving to light one up (as yet...I'm sure it will come) have had fleeting thoughts..a smoke wud be nice with a cuppa...oh thats right I'm a non smoker in an effort to convince myself that I am just that and don't need those filthy things in my life. I have had two very sleepless nights and a quizzy stomach since I quit. This is really bugging me and wonder does anyone have any ideas as to how long this will last and is there anything that might help other than NRT which is something I'd rather not use or start since 4 days without nicotine.
Am trying to eat more regularly, make different appealing meals, cut down on coffee...which doesn't taste nice since quitting... drink more water and start new routines incl walking...boy oh boy and amazed how I'm feeling this time round!
A year ago I quit for 3 weeks and feel so stupid now that I am here again...but as they say....don't give up on quitting!
Any advice would be appreciated and continued success to all
xx
I remember the times I relapsed was because I just wanted 'one', I was 'bored' or 'anxious'. A good doctor told me that in order to really stay away from smoking find out the core reason for why you want to smoke -the reason may be deeper than we may think. It's all very psychological, in reality we don't need a cigarette we want it. Its the choice we make. In your case you are quitting for you - so find out what your hobbies are in life, what do you like eg. Arts, swimming, walking, getting your nails done and so the list goes on.. do something for you and fill that boredom or void of smoking. Smoking doesn't make life any better as I have found out haha well done to you for trying again -you can do this. Remember to look at ciggaretes as a toxic friend you once had or a bad stomach ache .. haha good luck
It's interesting that you say you've had a quizzy stomache since quitting. I have had one on and off as well (I am day 16 smoke free) but I thought it was due to using champix but maybe it's just all the toxins leaving my body! I find lots of water and lots of walking really helps it makes me feel healthier and then that gets me excited about being smoke free. Your also said coffee doesn't taste so good, we'll I am not a coffee drinker but I used to enjoy a drink after work and now I can't stand the taste of alcohol - weird! Keep up the great work, you can do it!!
Hello p3eace & KAM....ur comments gave me something more to think about...mmmmm...p3eace...your damn right...it not the fact that we needed a cigarette...it the fact that we "wanted" one...or 20 a day. For me, it is, a mind over matter thing....well this quit journey is....and I think that this time I'm using just that tool to finally quit for good....I am so determined this time but willpower plays a good part in this and I am taking it day by day and not pressuring myself to stay quit....does that make sense??? A day at a time...thinking of new daily routines, enjoying good food...getting thru the day and yes my hobbies need to soon play a part in this apart from work. thankyou for your post....
now KAM....its funny isn't it that we both suffer with a quizzy stomach .. however I can't answer about the champix...I haven't used it but I do think it must have something to do with the toxins leaving our systems...hence I agree with you to drink water...and lots of it to flush out the toxins. Coffee...ahhh my other faithful friend...I'm afraid...no... may have to refrain from that and stick with peppermint tea...much nicer these days. Haven"t tried an alcoholic drink yet....must see hey? But definately itching to get out onto the beach in the mornings to do my walks again with my bottle of water and music blaring thru my headphones...once my work is done for the week....Sunday morning will be a date for the start of the week...all the best to both of you with your journey. It tough isn't it but this site I think is a wonderful tool to read and chat with others in the same boat..and thanks again xx