Day 1...

[Court09]

Today has been weird, but going ok. I’m fine in between cravings, almost happy, but the cravings come in these brief waves of anger, and then they are gone. And it seems that I smoked so much that EVERYTHING is a trigger. Apparently I couldn’t do even the most mundane stuff without a cigarette.

And boredom is a huge trigger. The older kids had a two hour delay today, and they are in the defiant teen stage, so that was fun. Then the baby takes a nap, the 4 year old watches a movie, and I have all kinds of time to do nothing.

I’m trying not to eat everything in the house. I am secure in knowing that this is my last quit. I just need to get through the rest of the day.

How do you have a craving, but absolutely no desire to smoke? Does that question make sense?

[cselberg]

This less than two minute video has helped me immensely understand the craving part of quitting. I just keep telling myself that every wave of craving is more and more of my receptors dying off and giving that one last desperate plea to get me to smoke and give it what it needs. But that's not what I need. Good luck!   

Nicotine and Your Brain - YouTube 

[JACKIE1-25-15]

It is called withdrawal from a drug addition.  Your body is accustomed to something that you are presently denying it.  Read www.whyquit.com  Nicotine 101

[anaussiemom]

Wow great to know video!

[Court09]

Apparently the question didn’t make sense. Thanks for the feedback:)