Anxiety
Hi day 17 of quit smoking with no nrt, just feeling really low and depressed , I can't stop thinking of cigarettes it's like trying to talk myself into having one !! Surely it has to get better than this for the last two mornings I haven't even wanted to get out of bed and even started crying this morning I'm normally a strong person, has anyone else had this type feelings for a few days , also I have awful feeling of emptyness inside don't know how to make this go away. Any advice much appreciated
Hi Sheila, the feelings of low and depressed and crying are part of the journey.i tried to think of the addiction withdrawal process as like living with a bully. I commenced the quit journey with a girl from work and we both arrived at work and complained that we could both burst into tears to which we both burst out laughing that this terrible addiction had got us to that. As my mate said to me maintain sense of humour in face of adversity. We then listened to That song "always look on the bright side of life" to which I was actually on the floor laughing. Gotta get a feel good song to dance to when you feel like this and gotta formulate a plan each morning to get outside and suck in fresh air and see what the world is up to and join. Don't let the bully addiction withdrawal bring you down. Keep strong it is challenging but winning each day and putting a star on your chart is with it. Big hug to you . Keep smilin x
Hi Sheila my name is Neil and I am currently experiencing the same things I am on quit day 18 no NRT. I cried about 4 times yesterday. I made an appoint with my GP for 4:50 PM today just to make sure nothing else is wrong with me. Last night I kept waking up every hour, with hot and cold sweats and feeling very anxious. Will let you know what the GP say as I still feel anxious and notice this morning my head feels a bit wonky.