51 days smoke free
I have made it to 51 days! Wooo hoooo!!!!
It's been tough. Very tough.
Even some of my closest friends have asked "What, not even a puff?" (as if they're surprised I got through it) No my friends, Not. even.a.sniff.
BUT - there are downsides:
I'm more emotional. Crying at the drop of a hat. My personality has also changed. I have pretty much lost all patience and get angry quite easily now. Is this normal? I thought things would mellow out after 7 weeks?
On the upside, my friends tell me I'm funnier and I've turned into quite the prankster (maybe the extra energy).
Has anyone else found they're not loving their new personality once quit, or is this still the addiction trying to trick me back into a nicotine hit?
Cheers,
Vicky V
The joys of self-discovery. I am becoming a new me. I also have a new Puppy. I am quite grizzly with Him as He tears my clothes and bites my face. I shout at Him. He is teething so badly. He is also very affectionate and likes cuddles and petting. He is very clever and He is training us very quickly. I am not so nice as I thought I would be. I love my puppy. He is learning every day. I have not been able to go out because He gets car sick. My Husband has done all the shopping for a month. So I feel for you. My patterns are changing too. I am cutting down. I had five today. My Husband bought me home some samples of nicotine free lozenges. I quite like them. they help. Thanks for your post. I guess you will be able to control your reactions to things as time goes on. People in recovery can be extremely intolerant but this does not last. In the long run you will be more stable and able to look at the big picture. You will probably become considerate of others as your immediate needs are being met.
It took me about 12 weeks to get over the "bitchiness" that took control of me. I was also teary, impatient, angry, depressed and found i could not concentrate. I took Champix for a short time and thought it was the medication making me feel this way but once i stopped the moods continued for a short time. I have now been smoke free for 333 days. Occasionally i have anxiety attacks but am not sure if that is related to not smoking or if i have always had them and covered up the symptoms with cigarettes. Who knows but i haven't had a puff and have learnt to deal with issues smoke free. It will get better, with time. Stick it out, it is so worth it.