The Differences

[MindaLee]

It’s amazing how much the mood changes during smoking cessation. Yesterday wasn’t too bad, felt tired a lot. Today, I’m still tired but I can feel the frown on my face. I feel a little more foggy today.  I know I should try and workout but I’ll get my workout a bit differently today by doing our monthly shopping at Costco.  I’m also currently doing laundry and have read a few articles here on Ex. I also did that focus exercise about focusing on different things around you instead of your cravings.  Even last night my daughter asked why I looked so mad. I told her I was quitting vaping. Probably why she asked to spend the night at a friends house. . 

Right now it’s just me and my doggo at home. He doesn’t leave my side. Really digging it right now. 

[sweetplt]

Hi and Welcome to MindaLee 

It does get better, right now you have both physical and mental withdrawal...dig deep ... and be proud yesterday was Day 1, Day won...I think it is good you have a plan today, but when your body feels tired, rest, it is healing from all the nicotine and chemicals...also, drink lots of water...and I am glad you are keeping here...our doggies are the best when we quit smoking/vaping...Gotcha in my thoughts ~ Colleen 363 DOF 

[JonesCarpeDiem]

The only way out is through.

[jonimarie]

The first couple of weeks of my Quit I slept a lot. Nothing wrong with that, if your body is telling you to rest listen to it.

It is exhausting in the being with the body cleaning itself of toxins and the mental stress of changing your thought pattern. So be good to yourself.

[YoungAtHeart]

You actually are working really hard at this quit thing.  You are having a constant battle in your head right now to resist the addictive demand for nicotine, and this takes up a lot of your brain power and energy.

Give your body what it needs by resting as much as you can, and also doing other things to replace the dopamine  Hard to motivate, I know, but even marching in place or doing a few sets of stairs will work. Find an exercise video online and do that.  Take that doggo for extra walks - I'm sure he won't mind.  Maybe find a new route so it's more enjoyable for you.  You will feel better if you can make yourself exercise  - really!

I would explain your moods to your daughter.  Tell her you are stopping the use of a drug that your body has come to need and that it's a bit difficult in the early days.  Garner her support, and ask for her forgiveness ahead of time for any snippiness.  If she understands, it might help.

Keep at it - the only way out of the early days is through.  It WILL get easier  - I promise!

Nancy

[Giulia]

They don't call this a roller coaster ride for nothing.  It's breathtakingly difficult at times and thrilling at others.  .As long as you're buckled in tightly with your NOPE harness, you've won't fall out.  

[maryfreecig]

Great blog telling how you are making it through.  Keep it going. 

[Barbscloud]

I think dogs are great tools to help us not smoke.  Aside from taking them for walk, they're supportive and great companions when we're not feeling out best.  Keep moving forward!

Barb