Over sensitive crying
Hi I'm on day seven 7 what a miricle i have tried quitting many times,. I started crying at work today because some coworkers were being mean. I confided in my boss that I quit smoking and I'm on day 7 and that I think I'm being to sensitive. She said her husband quit and is experiencing sensitivity issues too. She suggested I talk with my doctor for advise on how to cope with the emotions and said I could take the rest of the day off if needed. So here I am waiting for the nurse to call to fit me in today, and I came across this site .. How do you cope with the emotions? I mean feel pretty stupid at age 53 crying to one of my coworkers because she hurt my feelings, oh god she probably thinks I'm a nut. Well anyways any advise would be helpful. Thanjs
Hi thedaisypatch,
Right now you are going through the most difficult stretch of quitting process. I kept chewing Wrigley gum and still keep chewing it. It helps me. Also, I imagine that there between my mouth and my lungs there is an on/off valve that I willed to off position. Seemed to help me. Good luck and stay strong. I am cheering for you.
Hi Daisy,
First congratulations on your 1 week smoke free!
It's completely normal to be a little more sensitive and irritable when you are so early in the quitting.
After 1 week you are now dealing with the mental craving.
Keep reminding yourself that smoking has no benefits.
You will notice that after a while not only that the emotions will cool down, but you are gonna feel better than ever mentally.
Keep up the good work!
Hi thedaisypatch
what helps me is this amazing forum, I dig into my work and when it hits me I read all these great stories and think to myself that I can do it too, try to bury myself in work and you wake up and think: " that wasn't so bad?" another hour, day, week, month, etc...
Holding thumbs for you
don't be hard on yourself, 1 week is such a big effort. I struggled in the beginning this forum is what saved me I think i posted nearly everyday and i check in sometimes three times a day just to read so I didn't feel alone By the way I am now 632 days smoke free you can do this good luck