I am in withdrawal. I'm starting to feel funny. I got lozenges. People tell me to use them. I can't do it. I've been running from this for a long time. I need to go through it to be free of my addiction.
im feeling kind of fuzzy headed and sad and that makes me anxious wanting to find something to change how I feel. I can't make it through withdrawal alone. I'm going to keep checking in.
Drink extra water, flush your system of the poison, yes, it is poison. You CAN do this, feeling strange for a while is normal. It's unfamiliar territory, you need to make it familiar and make new memories, one day at a time, one SECOND at a time, one event at a time.
Glad you checked in, that's a GOOD thing.
Ellen
Read some of these related blogs. They are archived but have some really good advice. You need to distract. Whatever it is that make you happy. Do it. If you do not know what that is right now, try to find out. It could be the key to save your quit. No smoking opens our brains to a lot of new things. Try something new. NOPE no EXcuses. You can do this. Breathing, Walking, Reading. Dancing, Singing. The things in life to do are endless. Find the new you. This is life changing enjoy the adventure.
Hang in there! You've probably been smoking a long time, it will take time for your body to heal.
Distractions as mentioned above seem to be the best way to handle the craves.
I'm rooting for you - don't give up!
What you are feeling is perfectly normal. We all know it's not easy - but it IS doable. If you are able, get some exercise. Even marching in place works - going for a brisk walk outside works better. Sing out loud to your favorite music, or put some tunes on and dance to them. This takes some effort on your part in the early days - but it gets easier and easier to do. Don't sit there feeling miserable...get moving and get BUSY! Play a computer game, do a crossword, watch funny cat/dog videos on YouTube.
You CAN do this; it just takes some time. It gets easier, promise!
Hang in there with us!
Nancy