My nerves are recked

[perfectblend]

I am on my second day and making it through slowly ( an hour at a time), the biggest hurdle for me is the connection between emotions & nicotine. The least little thing frazzles my nerves & I get an urge to smoke instantly. I know that I can do this, as I have before, but this time is especially hard. I believe it is hard because I have more idle time on my hands, ( I went from working 14hrs a day to being a stay at home mom ) everything is clean, kids are sick, can't  take them outside, so going out is not an option. Any advice would be so helpful & appreciated. I really want to know who I am as a person, without a ciggarette in my hand......

[greeneyedgal]

Hello....I am right there with you. I read somewhere how quitting smoking make you so much more aware of your other senses, espically smell. The only thing I have noticed is how much more I am irrated by small things. My kids were joking and laughing at the breakfast table this morning, being normal kids and I barked "shut up" at them. Then I felt even worse.....My youngest (age 7) told me he was glad I was quitting smoking. It made me cry, and I just wanted to go have a smoke. BUT I DIDNT! I am NOT going to let cigarettes win this time around. I to am in the same boat as you. House is spotless, laundry is done, and can't beleive how much free time I now have....sigh....it is to cold in Colorado to be outside, and have very limited funds to take or go anywhere with the kids. We try to do things like going to the libary and such but it only helps a little. I have started eating sunflower seeds. It occupies my hands and fingers, and not to many calories.....It helps a little....I wish you the best of luck...WE CAN DO THIS!

[ohio24fan1]

I am right there with you, also on day 2.  I agree with the last post, keep busy if you can, that's what I am about to do. I have a strong connection between the computer and smoking, and driving and smoking...  like that commercial.  But do your best.  Praying for ya

Shelley

[northtexasmom]

I too am on Day 2 and it is a struggle but like you we have already it made it through the difficulty of Day One.  Let's both try to take it one hour at a time.  A few things that have been helping me was yesterday I "watched a favorite old movie", I have spent extra time in the bathroom pampering myself with a facial and other things like organizing my jewlery.  Things I just never got to but are rewards for me.  My next accomplishment is going to be go through my closet like I was Stacy of CIinton from "What Not to Wear" and give myself a wardrobe makeover for anything I haven't worn in the last 12+ months.  That ought to keep me busy for quite a while.  I have also found old creams for feet and hands/body that I am utilizing to spend a few minutes when the nerves get me to apply and it is amazing already since it is only Day 2 how wonderful these smell.   Hang in there.  Let's both make it through three days and these moments/hours, etc. are bound to become less and less stressful and frequent.

[perfectblend]

Thanks for your comments & advice, it is helping me more than you know. I don't feel alone, or as though what I'm going through is all in my head. Your right, we can do this!! Praying for us all!!! Going to keep these fidgety hands busy 🙂