Day 3-Feelings Controlling Me

[a-little-bit-stronger]

Today is day 3 and I feel so emotional. Yesterday I wanted to rip someone's head off and today I just feel like everything is making me teary eyed.  Feeling like I just want to go home from work and put my covers over my head and wake up from this horrible dream.  Why is this such a roller coaster of emotions?  I wanted to have a glass of wine to calm my anger down last night but knew that would trigger me. Drinking tons of water and eating candy.  I just wish I knew when these emotions would get in check??     

[lpoeking]

I'm right there with ya!  Well almost.  This is day two for me.  I have been close to tears which sucks cause I am at work.  My head and stomach were bothering me this morning, but that seems to have passed.  I have snacked almost constantly which has me worried about gaining weight!  Hang in!!

[YoungAtHeart]

You have a few more days to get through and they ARE rough.  My best advice to you is to get outside if you can, and walk - or play a computer game - or take a nap, if you can.  Get these first days under  your belt and it will get easier and easier and easier. 

We all lknow it's difficult  - but it is SO wortn it!  Try to remind  yourself of ALL the good reasons you have to quit this awful habit and be so PROUD of yourself that you are doing this!  

Each minute, each hour, each day gets you closer to your goal!!!!  To tell you the truth, I made it through by counting the hours until I could go to sleep and get one more day over with!!!!  

We are all pulllig for you!

[a-little-bit-stronger]

I am at work also, and it is and all male office of which I am the only female.  They allmost all smoke.  It is really tough.  I am eating so much halloween candy! I  am worried I am going to gain a ton of weight.  I keep drinking water but feel like I need something to do with my hands. Does anyone know why I feel like crying?  I NEVER cry at work.  

[Jordan-11-1-12]

crying on and off all day myself. worse today than it was yesterday. addiction is evil. this site is full of people who made it through the horrible first days that we are going through, so there is an end to it. Just please don't make the mistake I did and smoke because of the overwhelming emotions..... it made everything much worse, and then I was back at square one, with the nicotine craving stronger, having to start again. Stay strong, you're not alone, and reach out to the people here who have some time under their belts! 

[Jordan-11-1-12]

the wonky emotions are withdrawal. you're not going crazy.

[beachbum1212]

Hi There, Can't help you with the crying thing (have never experienced that myself) but i can help with some others. First, for me and possibly you, anything sweet would trigger a craving. So instead of eating candy, cakes and 'bad' stuff, i have been eating things like, veggies and humuus, yogurt, light low calorie popcorn. I have also been keeping track of my calories and know how many I need to eat to keep from gaining weight. It has helped a lot, as i also keep track of my calories out, so i eat even more!! It sounds complicated but with the i phone ap Lose It, it is very easy. Infact, i have lost 4 pounds in the 29 days i have been smoke free!! If you want to cheer up, go on youtube and look up funny animal videos! I have done that before to force a good mood, and it has helped!! Good luck, and believe me when i say...This too shall pass!!!

[JonesCarpeDiem]

most are through the worst in 2 weeks. some into week three.

hang in there. you have to go through to come out the other side.

theres a link on my page below the badgefitti.

it will explain the process.

its called "what to expect in the first 4 months.

it's the only place you will find a quitting timeline on the internet

[lois13]

if you want to cry go ahead, i still cry, i still get angry, it will get better, stay close to the site, i like to suck on whole cloves.

[a-little-bit-stronger]

It's day 4 and I do feel better today.  I started taking Wellbutrin.  I hope it helps.  Just started today and I know it takes a few weeks to become fully active in my system.  I have found that I am in a kind of depressive state.  Really tired, angry and have been in bed by 7pm every night just to try to make the feelings go away.  I had no idea that it would have such an effect on me by quitting.  I am very proud of myself and will not smoke.  It is just kind of like starting whole new life.  I don't go out back of my house now at all because that is where I smoked.  I don't go on break with anyone from work because they all smoke on their break, I have not had any wine or gone to a casino!  Really trying here...