I have enjoyed and been inspired to remain motivated by the readings. Thanks too all who shares. However in this moment I want to cry. I know that I am feeling overwhelmed here at work. I usually would have had at least four smokes by now to keep me in check. I am not going to smoke just need to own what is really going on and remind myself it is not the smoke but the issue I want to temporarily exscape.
You may not believe it right now - but you are doing GREAT! You understand what is happening to you and have chosen to take control. Good for you!
Slow, deep breaths! Slow, deep breaths! Can you take a break and go for a quick walk, inhale the fresh air and delight in the sunshine?
So glad you're keeping safe in the face of this adversity! Quitting really can bring the emotions out in us. And they're usually not the emotions we want brought out. Just accept that it's the addiction talking, accept that and you'll be fine! Good job!
ONWARD TO FREEDOM!!!
Chuck
Thanks for all the replys. I am going outside for a walk now. It is really nice to know I am not alone. Who would have thought quitting smoking could be a roller coaster. Thanks again.
YEP roller coaster indeed but will be worth it once all the tough stuff passes. Keep going for it!
It really is. And crying is Okay! I felt that way a lot, but for me the rage was worse. But even that, I accepted, and let it wash over me and through me and out. And yes, I raged. And that part of the quit has passed. And that part will pass with you. But if you want to cry, just cry!
Watering The Cheeks
When Our Eyes Leaks
It really IS okay to cry...it is a release of pent up emotions. You are doing SO WELL! I am sure you don't feel that way right now but you are making progress, this is a journey and it IS a roller coaster, there is no doubt about it.
Go ahead and Cry if you want too!! I had several crying sprees as Dale says above watering the cheeks when our eyes leak! Well lets say had some really wet clean cheeks. Your doing great don't give in, hang in there! NOPE! (not one puff ever) YOU CAN DO IT!!!
It is good to let the tears rain down you will have ups and downs ,the beginning is like a roller coaster ride with our emotions. If you are anything like me you may have used smoking to stuff many of your feelings I am still learning how to express my emotions long after the withdrawal is over . It will get easier as time goes by . I hope my little pansies cheer your heart a bit .
You really are doing great and I hope you enjoyed your walk, quitting smoking is definitely difficult but you are getting through the rough patches one precious smoke free day at a time.
I've cried a lot, days and days of crying. It is ok, you are not alone, it is absolutely normal for the time in the quit you are in. Going for walks is a great idea, and so is dancing, jumping, singing out loud, of course some of these in the privacy of your home :-)
You are on your way to freedom, keep talking to us, hopefully we can help a little when you need it!
When I cried I tried jumping jacks well, I am almost 60 and had not done them for years it was pretty disastrous but I ended up laughing my butt off, so it did help. For a long time I just jumped, that makes me laugh too, Laughing releases good stuff and helps with craves! Now I can do jumping jacks! My point is, try to find things to make you laugh and feel silly (in private, of course!)
You are doing great! Keep moving forward! Congratulations on your quit! ~Terrie~
I agree with @Terrie_Quit. But Yes, I think being silly in public is fun too. And trust me, you will be doing others a favor. Everyone around you needs a bit of fun too!
Hi there. One more voice here to say that you're doing great. Crying at the beginning of your quit is more common than not crying. And it's a great stress reliever. So is opening your eyes as wide as you can and grinning. Also, find a fractal that you like and use it as a screensaver to look at often. You're almost through the worst of quitting. You've got this.
Here is a link to a public domain image of a fractal found in nature, and a smaller version of the image to show you what I mean.
I believe emotions are tougher in a quit than are triggers and craves. Good for you to recognize what is really going on!