Day number four and its starting to get ROUGH....

[hopeful12]

Just having a really bad day.. and it just started.. I feel edgy right now and the tears could start falling at any minute. I just feel lost and alone. When I am around people that have never smoked they dont get what I am going through and the people that do smoke well they understand or say they understand with a cig. hanging out of their mouth. I just dont get it. The first couple of days were not that bad but the longer I go the harder it gets. Why is that?  You would think it would get easier with each day. Of course having two mouthy teenagers dont help. I know the kids are just being kids and they dont understand but today of all days.... its like they are playing tug of war with my last nerve. I know this will pass, it just getting pass it you know? I know some might think oh come on get over yourself - stop feeling sorry for yourself and just get over it.....Oh well got to go to work. Will keep you updated.... Still strong... Thanks for listening just needed to let a little of the steam out.

[greg42]

It is rough.  Most of us went through it, especially if you're going cold turkey and don't have nicotine going into your system.  You mind, the addicted part, really wants to stop your quit.  It knows your weakness, because it is you, just a part of you you want to change, but it doesn't .  If you're having a rough time, you know that is the time to say, give in.  But that is the time you tell yourself your not going to give in.  You get tough with you, you stand up to yourself.  You win this battle today and you don't smoke.  With each battle, so worse than others, you get closer to winning the war for a new you.   A you like I am at Day number 9.  Yesterday I was in an accident, reended by someone that couldn't drive.  I had a pack of cigarettes at an arms reach in the overhead.  I fought the battle and won.  You can too.

[anacondahead]

What is getting harder - the craves? You mentioned your children. Focus on your new ways of handling stress rather than smoking. Otherwise it sounds like you feel like you have no outlet and you will continue to feel like you're in a pressure cooker. Write down all the reasons why you quit and read them to yourself when you crave. You are very close to putting the worst of it behind you.

Mnay of us have done it and you can, too. It does get easier - I promise you but you have to invest in yourself. You are worth it. Let us know how you are doing. This is the most important decision you will ever make for yourself. Stay with us. 

[Yaya2.6.10]

The edginess is awful, but don't cave to it.  Please don't use the non-support of others as an excuse to smoke.  They are doing what they can, but you are the one who has to stay strong.  Many of us had to get thru it a minute at a time, but it is possible.  It will get better, but it isn't a gradual slope upward.  Sometimes are harder than others and we all have to stay strong to get thru.

[hopeful12]

Anacondahead, You asked what was getting harder? I will try to explain. The urge to just have one. Not for the taste but for the outlet.. So I dont reach for another peice of candy or more chips.. The fear of gaining so much weight I will feel ashamed that I stopped one bad habit and started another. I have all these little wars in my mind that I am trying to battle. And I swear every once and a while I will be just sitting here and all of the sudden I get this after taste of a cig. I am I lossing my mind or is my body playing a bad trick on me?...

[geminigypsylady]

No you are not losing your mind and its your mind and body playing games with you!  I understand the weight gain fear I'm probably a bit obsseive about not gaining weight.  For years I've weighed myself every morning and never saw the scale go up UNTIL a month after I quit smoking...yikes!! 

I realized before I could eat whatever and not gain but smoking changes your metabolism so not smoking means I now have to pay more attention to calories intake.  Hey it gives me something else to think about LOL and I also have a gym membership.  I was working out before I quit smoking, now I find I can workout easier and with more intensity.  And my weight has stabilized, for now anyway. *smiles*

Don't let yourself fall into the "just one" trap!  I know darn well I could not have just 1 so I don't let myself think about it. 

[dawn37]

We have all been there...nothing easy about it. But it WILL get easier!! I promise..just stick with it...YOU are worth it. You need to remember all those reasons you wanted to quit to begin with...you need to hang on to those reasons...the habit will want you back & will work over time to get you...focus... Stay Strong! I did...with the help of this site..that is the ONLY reason I didn't go back... you can do this... IF YOU WANT TO!!

[Live4thedash]

I remember for me day 4 was an unusually tough day. I'm not sure if you went cold turkey or not, but I did and do remember day 4 as being tougher then the other ones, but you I can honestly say after Day 4, the other days weren't bad and got easier quicker....my point is, you can do this. Don't worry about future days, only think about not smoking today. The cravings and the uneasiness you feel today is that addict in you. He's playing you for all your worth today, he knows if he can get you to give in today he won't die tomorrow..he knows day 4 is his last big breath,,,sort of speak!!!    Keep strong! Hang in there!

[freeatlast6]

YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!! you should be so proud of yourself, I am only on day EIGHT which it feels ALOT longer sometimes lol.  I have two young girls and the have been on my last nerve, it's NOT them though it's me, they have always been little pains, but before I could escape and go smoke- no one here thinks "get over it"  you are doing great and this is one of the most challeneging things you will ever accomplish, so be proud VERY proud!!!  Keep your quit- hang in there and vent anytime you need to!!!!

[james41]

It will get easier. I kept thinking that people who never smoked handled problems, and just like everyday life some did it very well and some had some trouble with weight , day to day problems etc. but the one thing they had in common is they did not smoke.We weren't born with cigarettes in our mouths and it's not natural to stick something in your mouth and set fire to it.

You cna do it.

Thanks for the insightful blog

[berryjen]

I quit three days ago using the Commit Lozenges.  They are working great!  Have you tried any medication to help??

[ready-to-quit]

Hang in there Hopeful, you are doing fine. It is going to get easier.

[ready-to-quit]

Hang in there Hopeful, you are doing fine. It is going to get easier.