I just don't care anymore.
Yes you do, you’re just in a funk. What’s going on?
Great Phil Collins song, BTW. You do care or you wouldn't have posted. So...let us know what's bugging you so maybe someone can share their experiences, strengths, and hopes in an effort to assist?
Come on...you know you want to.
ah, yes, the depression stages. I hated that part of the quit. I've never had depression in my life and I had some pretty dark days. I'll let you in on what I did and it seemed to help. I purchased some omega 3's and also some B12 and then on my good days I made a list of things that brought a smile to my face, could be a movie, a skit, something on youtube, pictures, songs. So then on my dark days I had those to lift me up. Music was my outlet. Just ride it out. My most profound emotion that I used smoking for in the past was the one that was intensified. I had two, anger and loneliness. The rollercoaster never lasts long and the first year it's all over the place. The second year it falls more into place. It will pass in a day or two
Thank you so much for this, Lori. I'm almost through "No Man's Land" and the physical part of me is doing OK with "craves" (really aren't craves, more a feeling of emptiness), but I was just thinking this morning that this mood swing stuff is getting old. I was thinking I was nuts 'til I read your post. I woke up feeling fine this morning, almost joyful, and then was in tears a few hours later. Your mention of supplements is right-on, I haven't been taking them every day like I should. And the list of "smiley stuff" is a great idea--why can't we remember what makes us happy when we're down in the dumps? I'm going to wait for my mood to swing back UP and make that list..MEANWHILE, no, I'm not going to smoke...might head down to the jacuzzi for a soak, AFTER I eat something healthy and take my vitamins Thanks for your suggestions ! I'm willing and able to ride this out with the hope that after a year this will stabilize....
Deep breaths anaussiemom and please know that you're not alone that we're here for you and want to help you in any way we can BUT you need to let us know if you're in a funk or if something has happened that's got you down ,let us know how you are doing, chin up and know that whatever is going on won't last forever and life happens whether we smoke or not, humongous hug from me to you.....
I sure do remember those feelings in my early days. Let us know how we can help you. Please don't go smoke let us help you. Please come back and let us know what your feeling.
Did I miss something? What does this mean?