So cranky
Two weeks down and a couple of days into week 3. I am still so grumpy sometimes! Anyone care to share around when this part subsides? I know I definitely don't want to smoke but I am being really unpleasant to be around at times and feel like I can't control my emotions as well as I typically can. Help!
Hi Piff I cant say when you might feel less cranky as everyone is different, but I do know from my own experience that the first couple of weeks are the hardest. I’m now in my 6 th week and I am still a bit irritable. It helps a lot to try and focus on things that will help you like just sitting quietly for around 20 minutes everyday, concentrating on your breathing. I am only just starting to do this. It’s ok to feel cranky I think as long as others aren’t a target. You could also buy a punching bag and gloves just to get the frustration out, which is inevitable. 🎃
You are doing good Piff. I too experienced grouchiness more so in the beginning but it let up. I still get grouchy but like Cuba said, focus on something else. I have a jigsaw puzzle going on which is what I do to get my mind away from urges. The urges become less and less. It's worth working through any discomfort. Think about it. You are doing so well and you only want to go forward, not backwards. Hang in there. Breath, do housework, do puzzles. Prepare yourself for the next bad "moment". I have several weeks under my belt and I still have those "moments". Keep going forward to your freedom. You got this!
Thanks for the tips!! I look forward to this phase passing and things becoming a little easier.
Enjoy some sun, do things that make you smile and feel good. Even eating certain foods can raise your serotonin , the Happy chemical in your body. Buy yourself something with the money saved from smoking. You didn't miss it before, and you DESERVE it now. If you can't sleep eat foods with Tryptophan to help.
Meditation and yoga are great for stress as is exercise in general. Feed good about your decision to quit smoking. You have CHOSEN to be free and live life to its fullest! Be proud and stick with us. Together, we can get there!
I am amazed that you can recognise you emotions. That shows maturity. I know a Woman who felt like that and She took up pottery to save Her family relationships.