Thought I was on my way to freedom... ?

[Julia14]

I quit smoking 52 days ago and after the painful withdrawal what's left is incredible depression and massive boredom. I quit cold turkey and haven't smoked since and I don't crave smoking. I'm just very lost.

Things were not that bad for the first few weeks but now, I can say i am majorly depressed!  I have a history of depression, but my last major episode was post partum about 3 years ago. Was taking antidepressant Zoloft for years and am now taking  a new one (Cymbalta) but its only been a week, either they haven't kicked in or their not for me.  My Dr. was thinking this may help!!!!  Will this pass???  If not, I don't think I can remain a non smoker!

Any advice or personal experience, or where to go for info would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks,

Julia

[exekex]

healthline.com has interesting info on the relationship between smoking and depression. It seems most people with symptoms of depression are smokers.  Hang in there and give it a little more time.

I tried to paste a link, no success sorry

[amandae]

It's probably the meds.. I weened myself of of celexa without drs order and went completely crazy, cried constantly, just wasn't myself.. all it is is your body getting used to the new pills and can be rejecting them.. If this is the problem smoking or not smoking you are still going to fell the same way, and if you do pick up smoking again you might slip into even more depression because you have brought the nicodemon back in your life.. Stay strong take to your doc see if you can possibly get switched back or just go through the process it takes for the new pills to adapt in your system.. I wish you the best of luck though, because nothing is worse then depression or anxiety.. Stick with your quit.. N.O.P.E!!!

[abnermality]

I had the blahs at around 50 to 60 days...it does get better!!! Just be patient, stay strong, and breathe!!

[JonesCarpeDiem]

55 for a week

[candy4]

i no what you mean. i am taking zofolt too. i am on day 66. you no it takes time for the pills to start working. i would talk to your doctor. stay strong!!!! you can do it!!! take it from one crazy to another!!!!! lol

[kathys]

I am so sorry that you are going through a rough time. 52 days smoke free is a wonderful thing. Please give your new meds a chance to work and hopefully you will feel better soon and if you dont, go back to your  Dr. and ask to try a different med. that may be work better for you. Starting smoking wont take depression away. If anything it could make it worse. We are here for you if you need us.  Take care,    KathyS 

[ali2]

I am not a DR but I do suffer from depression and tried the same med. It made me feel worse so I came off of it WITH me DR permission. I would talk to your DR if you think it is the med. It also takes time for medications to work so maybe you need to give it some time. I know that any time I have relapsed? it sure as heck did NOT take away my depression. it only made me feel worse. So smoking will not cure nor help the depression. If you have no cravings.....I cannot imagine why you would smoke now. You have come way too far to throw it all away. This is just a rough spot and maybe just life. You can get thru this. Sometimes stuff just happens. But smoking will not help you in any way. I can vouch for that one. Hang in there!

[james41]

A week may not be long enough for the new med to kick in.  If you smoke I fear you'll feel twice as bad. Try calling someone or just stay with us for sure. Just hang on and call the MD as soon as you can.

I hope something gives soon for you, go play with that sweet baby!

We are here.

James 

[Sootie]

First--check with your doctor---any advice we give is annecdoctal and if you have suffered from actual clinical depression before--it iw nothing to fool around with, as I am sure you know! I am quite sure your doctor will want to help you with this issue because no doctor is going to want you to continue smoking. I too had "the blahs"---I actually can't remember how far along in m quit it was---2 months??Just not sure. but the blahs are very different from actual depression. the blahs ARE common to many of "us quitters" and they do go away.  Still check with yur doctor. And, if you are bored---come on here and "talk" to us. It is SELDOM boring!!!!

[dawn4]

EXERCISE DOES HELP DEPRESSION.  CIGARETTES DO NOT.