9 days in
So we're 9 days in now and it's certainly been a bit of a rollercoaster journey so far.. I've had cravings so strong I've wanted to bounce off the walls, anxiety attacks, bursts of tears, tiredness, grumpiness, nausea from the Champix and wanting to pack it all in just for that one hit of delicious dopamine, BUT- I haven't given in, and as well as all of the horrible things I've just felt a real sense of peace and wellbeing over the last couple of days. I figure the harder the journey, the less likely you are to pack it all in- if you know you've got to go through all that again.
You hang in there Noodleworm if you can do 9 days you can do 9 more. Just focus on getting through each day and you will succeed!! Congratulations on surviving the first week, for me personally I think the first week is the hardest of all. Remember theres not 1 positive reason to turn back but a million reasons to stay on track!! Well done and hang in there😊
Well done to 9 days cigarette free!
I agree. I want to remember this experience so I don't relapse. It's so not worth it. I'm on day 3 and find I'm slightly more relaxed than yesterday. The cravings were ridiculous day 1 and 2. It's such a roller coaster ride.
Good job to you. I hope you continue your success. :)
Good job! I also had anxiety attacks and tears - im 3 weeks in now - I hope we will all make it =) ..... we have to make it!!!
Hello there fellow exsmokers. It’s nice to know that there are people giving up smoking and are using the patches to help them. I don’t feel like such a chicken for using them. Its day 14 tomorrow and I have my good days and bad. I use to use the excuse that now is not a good time to give up and perhaps it isn’t – a lot on at work, relationship break up and have just moved house. But I am tired of being at the mercy to nicotine. I’m tired of feeling guilty, feeling like a leper and just hanging out for that next cigarette. As much as I feel anxious, There’s a real sense of achievement knowing I haven’t put that cigarette to my lips in two weeks.