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I'm not smoking for today

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If a person chooses to use the nicotine gum to quit smoking, it is irresponsible for anyone to advocate just "popping" a piece of gum whenever the craving hits. It is against this boards policy to support the use of nicotine as a replacement for smoking unless its use is to quit altogether. Follow directions. The Gum is a 12 week program. The patch has a program as well. Anything other than following the products directions is abusing the product and giving very poor advice. You are only fooling yourself if you think you are not still addicted. and one more thing. Just sayin'...... NOPE is the way for me!

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Before I get yelled at for the picture, I have nothing against NRT's that are used correctly. You've got this Lilly!!

Sazerac thanks for the mental fog thread. It explained alot as to what is happening. Went to pick up a book to read and pass some time and felt nothing. Love to read but just could not get into it. Thought it might be depression setting in but reading the article you suggested explains some of the emotional ups and downs I am experiencing. Have no ambition whatsoever. It helps so much to read these things and realising these things are a normal part of quitting.

Sorry you are experiencing this Abby. Frightening I'm sure but glad to hear your are going to see the pulmonologist. That's the Dr. that will be able to give you the best status report and treatment plan for your lung function. Will be thinking of you and hoping you get good results. Please keep us informed .... we care

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Be back later. Shower and nap. Still smoke free. Thanks everyone

Sorry you are having a tough day, Lilly. Stay focused, you are building a strong quit and we are behind you all the way. Some days are just BAD, even in real life. Soon, you won't have smoking or nicotine ruling your thoughts and the sooner you can switch them up the better. I know I waited far too long in purposefully replacing smokey thoughts with thoughts of beauty. Addiction really sucks but, the recovery doesn't last forever, even though it seems like it at the time. I promise, soon you will feel clean and clear and more confident and powerful than you can even imagine. I promise.

I used ordinary regular gum D....it kept my mind and my mouth busy ...you have no nicotine in your body now .... No reason to put it back .....your clean ....it's just you and your mind now ...your stronger than any crave ...outsmart it ....keep busy. Nope !!!!!

Hi Redemption and thanks for the tip. Some of those jump out of your skin feelings are brutal. So far I have gotten up and paced and deep breathing exercises have helped. Coughing has started today. I notice that when I suck on a peppermint candy and do the breathing exercise it seems to mimic smoking somehow. Works for now. Just a soothing feeling. But know I will have to stop that. Don't want to keep thinking of smoking. This too shall pass. Hanging in there

Patz, I do not understand why you are being confrontational. That does not seem like you. Believe it or not, people on this forum care about you. You may have subdued your addition to smoking but you are still addicted to the nicotine. Yes it is good not to have the smoke in your lungs but it is not good to have the nicotine in your body. I just lost a friend to tongue cancer. They were young like you and died very quickly. Most of us on the forum want you to be able to free yourself of your addiction and live a full, healthy life.

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Oh Abby, so sorry to hear this. Please know I will be praying for you. Please try to keep positive thoughts and concentrate on healing. Please keep in touch. Linda

I know how it feels to not be able to breathe Abby. Some of what you are going through could be your lungs cleaning out all the gunk from smoking. I remember when I first quit that my breathing got worse than when I smoked. So much so that I thought, why did I even quit! I do have asthma too though and it seemed quitting made it worse But my pulmonologist told me that my lungs were actually starting to repair themselves. Hopefully your pulmonologist will be able to assure you that's the case for you too and also give you something to help with your breathing.

Abby, I wish I had something insightful or at least helpful to add to the conversation. That not being an option, I send you my best wishes and hope you're doing better soon. Take care.

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You won't have many insane craves like this one but, don't let them catch you off guard. Get a plan together when they hit. I did jumping jacks and primal screaming. Hot showers. Walking around the block at breakneck speed. They are emotionally draining. Do something really, really nice for yourself this evening. Rewards are so important especially after tough craves. You are winning. You quit smoking. You are stronger than any damn crave.

Desperate 1, so glad you made it through. Never feel bad about posting an SOS. I actually loved going back and reading them when my quit felt solid. You will find humor in them. Always keep this thought "You are stronger than that crave". You are finally starting to beat this thing, that is why you are feeling the panic. It is your minds last attempts to keep you hooked. Do whatever you have to do to distract your mind.

Thanks everyone for caring. This one would just not go away. Crying helps. So much pent up anxiety. I am slowly coming around. Can't lose this quit.

Never, ever feel like a baby for reaching out for help!!! Enjoy your shower and I'm glad you're feeling better. xoxo

Take some good deep breaths ...D....do something ..take a shower....a long bath ..... Try punching a pillow like I did ....or just go for a nice walk to clear your head .....it will pass .... Keep posting here....it will pass ..I promise ....

Aw, Lilly, I know those down days are tough. Your emotions are all over the place in the beginning. I'm only just now starting to feel like I'm on a more even keel. But I'm so glad I was patient and didn't light up again! Hang in there. Please don't hesitate to send me a PM if you need a listening ear. I'm here for you!

Lilly, I had some really sad days in the beginning. I think we grieve the loss of smoking while we are quitting. You are doing great and things will get better. Stay close to the forum. We are here for you!.

Thank you everyone so much. I felt really sad when I logged in but you all have picked me up. I needed a bit of a virtual cuddle and got big squidgy ones from all of you

Every time you get by days like this your quit will grow, podcast out there about adnan syed. Interesting case and something to occupy your mind

Thanks recip. Never knew about receptors in the brain and that it takes at least 3 months to quiet them. So I know I have my work cut out for me. Your encouragement helps Thanks Doreen. So encouraged by what I have read thus far about your quit. I go from being up one minute to sleep mode. You all are so right...education on the addiction is key. Time to admit to myself that I am an addict. Off to read.