Struggling
Hi,
I am at week 3 now and whilst the physical cravings are over and the worst of the irritability has gone I am actually finding it really tough this week. I have recognised this point as one I have been at many times and this is most often when I quit quitting.
I start to feel .. why I am I doing this? What is the point? I am depriving myself of something I enjoy, I like smoking it's the only time I get a break .. it's the only thing I do that's 'mine'. God that looks really pathetic written down but that's really how I feel! I have started running and cycling and while that's all great I cant do that 10x a day!
I will keep pushing on and hope that the's feelings pass, and that's all they are just feelings and I am in charge not them!
J Day 24
Hi J.
I found my 3rd week of not smoking the toughest week of all , I am now nearly 6 mts smoke free.
I too felt them feelings of I'm been hard done by and felt what else is there ??? please dont give in ,these feeling are the addiction talking.
There were horrible times during my 3 weeks quit time that I just sat and cried.
Every day these feelings will fade and feel less and less, and you will be delighted you did not go back to the ciggys.
Keep going, Believe me it is well worth it !! Now all i keep thinking is "why did I not bin the cigarettes sooner"
These are just very uncomfortable feelings and they will pass. Best of luck in your Journey :)
Thanks so much for the comment, it's really nice to hear someone else say they have experienced it too. I actually feel like crying right now!! Crazy what this horrible addiction does to you but reading your comment truly has helped, thanks. Onwards and upwards!!
J
Glad it has helped you, think of it as a massive turning point in your life, a very positive one, I just kept thinking , these feelings are part of the transition to a better healthier me. My body is expelling harmful poisons.
Give yourself a pat on the back for reaching out in your moment of need, I remember posting on this site when I was at my lowest ebb and I seriously thought I was losing my mind :( and like you it was around my 3rd quit week.
From that horrible week onwards it just got better and im sure your situation will too.
Be kind to yourself your body is going through a massive change . . . for the better :)
Glad it has helped you, think of it as a massive turning point in your life, a very positive one, I just kept thinking , these feelings are part of the transition to a better healthier me. My body is expelling harmful poisons.
Give yourself a pat on the back for reaching out in your moment of need, I remember posting on this site when I was at my lowest ebb and I seriously thought I was losing my mind :( and like you it was around my 3rd quit week.
From that horrible week onwards it just got better and im sure your situation will too.
Be kind to yourself your body is going through a massive change . . . for the better :)
I can only hope it gets better from here! I am sure it will, thanks for taking the time out to share your story and congrats on getting to 6 months. I hope in 6 months time I am here encouraging someone else. J
dear hony cut,
currently i am on my 6th week of quit. i also feel had same kind of thinking, but god was on my side and turned my thinking on my staying quit. all the time i remember one think IT SHOULD NOT BE AN EVENT....IT IS A CONTINUOUS PROCESS OF MY LIFE..... FOR WHICH I WILL BE ALWAYS PROUD. best of luck dont turn it to an event of the life.
Thanks for your thoughts Pravi, I have read your stories and am inspired by your approach. Good luck in this journey.
It's called the icky 3's I read about it online. Cravings get really strong at 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months. Push through and remember these feelings so you can remind yourself why you never want to start over. I had physical, emotional, and mental withdrawals and now tommorow I will be at week 21! You can do it one smoke free day at a time!