8 weeks this Saturday
What a roller coaster this has been. Saturday will be 8 weeks since I quit. I quit cold turkey after almost 30 years of smoking on and off (mostly on). I also quit drinking caffeine about 1 week after quitting smoking. So my body is detoxing completely. It hasn’t been easy especially going through a horrible divorce all at the same time!!! But I think this is a true test of my strength. I’ve started lexapro because I started having panic attacks for the first time ever and have major anxiety and depression. That has its ups and downs too. I’m sleepy all the time, feel dizzy all the time and overall just weak and not well. It’s discouraging at times but I’ve promised myself I will NOT go back. How long will this last?!?
It will last as long as you let it. Embrace your decision to quit smoking and look forward to the freedom and many benefits ahead. If you morn it like a lost friend it will stay in your thoughts and hound you. Put it in the past where it belongs and move on. This is much easier done with what we call the mindset. Read and learn about you and nicotine here and elsewhere. Think positive. Many here are proof it can be done and you are no exception.
Hi Mariehz. I completely understand what you are going through. The roller coaster is exactly what I went through too. Today is my 8 weeks. I had late symptom onset and now am dealing with a dry mouth and sore throat because of swallowing all the time. Happiness is exactly right!! It is all about the mindset. For me, being active and drinking water like crazy seem to help put me in a good headspace. I am really excited for you to start to feeling the positive healing that your body is doing. Everyday seems to get a bit better for me. It will pass! Keep on the new smoke free path you have chosen. It will be worth it! In the years ahead you will look back and tell yourself how glad you are that you continued on this path. Awesome job on celebrating your 8 weeks. Woohoo.