Good Morning.. Day 6 here .. feeling down this morning.. for lots of reasons but.. not smoking makes me feel like I’m doing something right ... have a good day
Feeling a little down is really very common when we quit...we do feel like something is missing...something IS, that gun we had to our heads. Exercise really does make a difference. I couldn't work out when I first quit because I was way to sick...I could hardly breathe for quite a while but when I WAS able to work out...I started slowly on a stationary bike and I was absolutely STUNNED at that burst of dopamine. I felt SO MUCH better. The depression lifted and I knew that I now had the tool to make it lift whenever I wanted to. You have that tool also...coming here and letting us know you are struggling helps more than you know.
Feeling a little down is normal when you first quit (also normal for non smokers !!) Just take it one day at a time and tell yourself you are doing great.................because you are!!!! We are here if needed. Exercise is a great way to get over the "downs". I walk every day and if I miss a day, I really feel it in my mood!
Hang in there. I drank a lot of water and tried to sleep my way through it. Unfortunately you have to go through to get to your quit. You 'll get there. Hang on here we go!!!
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