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Calming green tea

Posted in Quit experiences
By Threds
schedule 12 Nov 2015

The first week of quitting smoking was what I expected it to be but I managed ok. I can't say it was the most pleasant week I have ever had but I got there. It seemed to go really quickly which was good. Day 8 was the worst day for me by far but it was a cup of green tea which unexpectedly helped me through. Day 9 and day 10 of quitting were surprisingly easy. I started out today (day 11) fine (I even got up early and went for a six kilometre walk which left me feeling amazing....I haven't felt so good for years). Everything was going ok until I got back from lunch. For some reason that 'uncomfortable' feeling returned. I felt awful. The 'uncomfortable' feeling is the feeling I associate with my body/mind telling me it is time for a cigarette. Anyway, I got out a green teabag and have just finished a cup of green tea. Calmness has returned. I feel comfortable in my own skin again. Since my first calming experience with green tea I have been reading up about the benefits of drinking it. I probably should incorporate regular cups of green tea into my lifestyle but for now I have decided to hold back on doing this and keep green tea as a 'weapon' that I can pull out for when the anxiousness and uncomfortable feelings start. Whether the green tea is helping me physically or it is all just in my head I don't know. I don't actually care. It is working for me.

schedule 12 Nov 2015

I like your methodology - you are creating a new habit by using green tea to combat the craving. The walk on Day 11 sounds wonderful and I reckon you just keep walking through this. Good luck and do come back to recount your experiences.

By jojie
schedule 14 Nov 2015

Hi Threds Congratulations first all in ur success. You have very good strategy in beating nicotine addiction, and they all worked. Just stay on it! Enjoy your new life as a non-smoker, it's wonderful!

schedule 14 Nov 2015

Awesome!!

schedule 18 Nov 2015

I have been having rooibos tea. It is caffine free. I might try some herbal tea. I have cammomile. It is a good idea. I'll brew some now.