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I just wanted to share what I'm feeling this 16 days of freedom is wonderful however I still feel crappy I thought the depression was gone but today I feel depress it came down on me just recently I thought maybe since its 93 degrees outside or this is what happens during the journey Im sure tomorrow I'll feel like a million bucks but right now I feel like I want to cry IJS
Perfectly normal to feel like you are on a roller coaster ride early in your quit. This journey has ups and downs and twists and turns...good days AND bad ones. Here is a link to a list of early withdrawal symptoms you might find useful:
Early Withdrawal Symptoms - reposted for all the newly quit who have joined us
Hang in there. There will come a time in the not too distant future when your moods will level out.
Nancy
Congratulations on what is NOW 17 days of freedom. Like Youngatheart.7.4.12 pointed out, this journey is a roller coaster at first. DO read jonescarp.aka.dale.Jan_2007's page and "What to Expect the first 140 Days." I read that over and over again. PLEASE keep in mind that there are good days and bad days no matter what...when we first quit smoking and have a bad day, we blame it on the smoking when, in fact, it just might be a bad day.
Hang in there, it will get better.
Ellen
Thanks a bunch in my first week on this site I was encouraged to read jonesarp but it was too much going on in my head now I have printed it out and getting ready to read it
I PROMISE you that it will get easier but there are ALWAYS going to be challenging days. I read Dale's "What to expect..." over and over again and I was so glad to have that to guide me. We have ALL been where you are now, there are no shortcuts and "The only way out is through." I got so many sayings from this site that saved me over and over again.
Ellen
I have downloaded allen carr also will be in bed this week end reading
Good for you...plan some funny movies too, that really helps.
Ellen
Congratulations. 16 days is a lot to be happy and thankful for. Here is a little something to feed on. Stay close. WE got you if you give us a chance. "Flip the Switch"
Great job! One day at a time. Every day is a success and you should feel good about yourself.
ready2021 Just want to let you know that coming here and blogging was a SPECTACULAR thing to do! I am really proud of you.
Ellen
Wow! 16 days! Congratulations!
I think you may be in the crazy-crying-everything-sets-me-off zone.
You're doing it right.
Weather can do it to you, but think it might have done it even if you were still a smoker! Reading about what to expect, about common addiction is going to make you feel better, it makes you gain the tools you need for continuous success! Great job on the first 16 DOF, congratulations!
A Big Thank you its now 19 yay
Thanks for posting. Congrats on the 16 and now you've added more days! Yeah!
I found that one of the things smoking did for me was to help me stuff my feelings way down deep ,especially anger .It is said that depression is anger turned inward on oneself . I think crying is a very good and healthy release of the feelings one may have from quitting . I felt at first like I had lost a best friend so I grieved and if I held in those feelings rather then talk about them or cry about them then I would end up getting depressed . Don't know if this applies to you or is of any help .
Another way to release the feelings of depression is to exercise . I walked a lot in the early days of my quit and listened to music it really helped me so much ! I have gotten lazy and I must get back to it !
I have had to learn to fingd new ways of coping with my feelings and stress I am now at 867 DOF ! It has been quite a journey and the journey continues !
Coming to this site everyday in the early weeks and months really got me through so many trials. Seeing what some of my quit buddies and elders went through ,one in particular had a very trying year to say the least , inspired me to keep going ! In other words we help each other ! If you do the same and listen to the Elders you will have success too !
You are doing a great Job and it was such a good decision to blog about your feelings of depression . 
Thats why I keep coming back because of every one here
ready2021 You keep coming back, quitting gets easier and you will form relationships here that will surprise you. This is THE place to be!
Ellen
First of all I want to congratulate you on 16 glorious smoke free days, you're doing this quit one precious smoke free day at a time. Give yourself some time to get through the craves time to relearn different ways of dealing with life's issues without the hand to mouth motion of smoking but you can and will get to that good place in your quit, read Jonescarp AKA Dale's page concerning the first 4 months of quitting smoking it's really helpful. I must have read that page 4 or 5 times and probably more than that it helped me alot, keep moving forward and stacking up your awesome DOF.