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This was the first time I felt jealousy - other than maybe day 1 or 2. I know it is the Junkie in me that is jealous... I am doing what. I promised to do, come here, eat candy - gain 100 pounds but no smoking.. The last few days have been challenging I cannot deny that I am disappointed that instead of feeling awesome about the holidays and not having to worry about when and where I can smoke. I am actually wishing I could just stay in bed and sleep through the entire holiday. This is very unlike me as I LOVE CHRISTMAS - but right now I just feel like everything is too much. I am hoping I will feel better once my break from work starts. I will not smoke today - or tomorrow - I know that deep down, I just wish I was more happy about it or at least these more recent feelings will go away.

I am writing today because the last 3 days I have been hit with the weirdest triggers and cravings. Nothing new to 1 month plus quitter right? But I wasn't expecting them and I have to admit they shook the ground I stood on - I for a few moments - actually considered smoking! I have really not had this experience this entire quit. I feel like I have been a step ahead the whole quit and clearing my path of triggers and it has been working - then BAM - I go out to feed my dogs and I always wait as our puppy tries to eat our older dog's food. (I used to have a smoke while. they ate) and BAM I was not just having a craving but what an intense through my body to the ground - I WANT A SMOKE. it caught me so off guard I seriously didn't know what to do - thoughts started racing through my brain and I started to have trouble catching my breath. I felt light headed.. I finally just shut my eyes and focused on my breathing until I calmed down... But this was strong... when I came back into the house - I broke down in tears - because I know I am an addict and I am going to have to deal with this kind of thing whenever it happens and it really got me down. I was in a traffic jam over the weekend and I was between 2 cars and guess what they were both smoking!! Seriously unless I looked straight ahead I was sandwiched between the smokers. I watched one of them take that inhale and exhale for a minutes or two. - My craving subsided but I have to admit - I JEALOUS that they were smoking, I think I am exhausted from the quit, and life and getting through each day as a strong quitter - I am just feeling so tired. I want my freedom - I want this quit - however I am feeling like I am never going to be a relaxed happy quitter. I hope I am wrong. This being my first Christmas as a non smoker - I am making plans to keep my quit at all costs - but I am losing the happiness in it and just feel like it is a never ending cycle - before I quit I focused on when I would be able to smoke - now that I am quit - I try to plan for triggers and cravings - anything to not smoke - but either way I am still focusing on smoking or not smoking each and every day.. It is exhausting.

Hang in there Heather!! You can do this!

It will ease up on you. Hold your ground! It was at about the third month when I quit that I noticed I hadn't thought about smoking at all for a whole day. We have been smoking for a long time, it takes a while for our heads to get right. Saz likes to say, "Free your head". For me, I found it best to dismiss smoking thoughts as quickly as possible.

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When you first quit, you are all gung-ho. Each day you remain smoke free feels like an enormous victory in the beginning. (Which it is!) The problem is that the farther you get away from day 1, the more than enthusiasm can wane. Because it's not a shiny, fresh, and new quit. Now it just feels like work. (This is sometimes referred to as No Man's Land.) And the inner junkie is taking this opportunity to start whining extra loudly. You've gotta ignore that whining! Because believe me, there are many exciting milestones to come. I have been in No Man's Land for a while now, but my excitement is revving up because in 2 short weeks I'll be at my one year anniversary! And I intend to party hardy. Learn to feel happiness in the little moments. Like, I now feel excitement when I finish an entire movie without a smoke break. I feel joy at the fact that I can linger over after-dinner conversation without having to rush outside for a fix. I see others smoking in public, and I feel thrilled with the fact that I am not one of them. I don't have to huddle in the cold and rain, enduring the disdainful looks of nonsmokers as they pass me by. I get to drive in my warm, clean, fresh-smelling car without the windows rolled down in winter. Teach yourself to notice those little moments. I go days (and even full weeks) now without thinking about smoking. That's thrilling stuff! There is joy to be found in being a non-smoker. You just have to reframe your thinking a bit. You'll get there.

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What you are going through us normal. I know you are going through tough times right now but keep the quit. Things will get better with time and you will be glad to be smoke free.

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Ugh heatherdianne, I so remember feeling just like you do and yes, it is exhausting. But it won't always be like this. You've got great days ahead, you just have to hang tight and get past these miserable ones first. On days like you're having now I used my JAC (jillars air cigarette). I just pretended I was holding a cigarette in my fingers and then went through the motions of "smoking" it. It worked great at tricking my mum nd into thinking it was getting the real thing. I also played a lot of games and did things I normally wouldn't smoke doing. You are doing great, so hang in there. Things will get so much better, xoxo

You have a young and precious quit going. Protect it with your life! If you harbor jealousy when seeing people smoke or resentment because you choose not to smoke, PLEASE take some more time and learn more about nicotine addiction. Give yourself rewards for every thought/crave/trigger conquered. Check out this thread, Red Flags. You don't smoke ! You need to be completely clear and stalwart in your choice to put your addiction to Sleep. As time goes by smokey thoughts fade into oblivion but, they do this so subtlety that it is hard to track. Do not loose hope or your commitment, you are winning.

HeatherDiane, you are doing great. Don't let the addiction win. The more you stand up to these feelings, the smaller they become. I think all these negative feelings come to mind so that we can continue to find reason to slowly kill ourselves. Now that you have rid yourself of nicotine, the next step is to change your thinking. Don't look at other smokers with envy, look at them with empathy. Your quit will become stronger every day.

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Congratulations on handling the crave so well. You done good. I had some pretty bad ones around the 3-4 week mark myself. Hang tough and it will get better. You really don`t want to smoke . You will only be angry with yourself if you do. Best wishes.

You have answered your own resolve really Heather Dianne..... Just keep looking straight ahead no matter how squashed you feel.

Here is a thought to be happy about: In a couple of weeks you will be two months ahead of all those people who are making quitting their New Year's Resolution. I sometimes feel the same way- jealous of those who are still smoking. The problem with my previous quit was that I rationalized to myself that if I only smoked a little bit, then I wasn't really a smoker. Then the little bit became more until I was a full-fledged closet smoker having to invest heavily in mints and febrezze because I told my family that I quit. It sucks. This is something we derived pleasure from and we can't do it anymore. However, do you want to be looking back at December 2019 years from now with regret wishing that you had a time machine to go back and relive right now and stay quit?

Quitting smoking may trigger all sorts of unfamiliar as well as familiar feelings. Add this to an emotional time of year and well....you can expect feeling different than usual. You are a new you ! Once the quit settles down you will grow into your newness with grace and joy. Do not worry. Your 'happy' will return. Be kind with yourself and lavish rewards. S

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Hi, I'm new here, first post. I have 2 days of no smoking under my belt. I used patches before with some success for a month but relapsed. I'm taking chantix right now and I'm simply amazed at how it's knocked out my cravings.

This may sound crazy now, but there will come a time when you look back and appreciate those moments. It's easy to carry on with the plan when everything is going well. Carrying on with the plan when things get tough is going to determine your level of success. Those moments when you honor your commitment in spite of every emotion and thought pushing you in the opposite direction. Those moments when you have to be 100% honest with yourself even if you don't like the answers. Those moments where you are forced to make a critical decision and choose the right choice over the easy choice. Those are the moments where quits are built. Those are the moments that will reward you for the rest of your life. Steel is forged by fire. Congratulations Heather. You faced down your addiction and held firm. Both you and your quit are stronger as a result.

I need to address this, OMC. The 'pleasure' you speak of was not real. It was only feeding the addiction. The satisfaction was not real. It was relieving the crave by feeding the addiction. These are the basic tenets of understanding nicotine addiction ! How Nicotine Works The 'Pleasure' you speak of was a big fat LIE. Nicotine gangstered the pleasure receptors in our brain. Claiming them back provides real pleasure and phenomenal personal power. Nothing sucks about quitting smoking. Nothing.

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Congratulations on quitting Sweets! This forum is a wonderful place for help and support during your quit. It takes a couple of days to get the nicotine out of your system and then it is just a matter of changing your thinking. You can do this. Shout out if you need us!

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Welcome aboard our train full of quitters sweets and congratulations on two days smoke free. Chianti has helped a lot of people. I tried using it years ago and it worked great until I stopped taking it too soon. So I recommend taking it for the full 90 days to insure your success on it

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Welcome, Sweets and congratulations on your first two days of Freedom. You may find this thread helpful 10 Ways To Effectively Use This Forum To Stop Using Nicotine Remember, even if you experience craves and triggers these are not commands to smoke ! Just your brain re-calibrating. You quit smoking !

Welcome to Quit Train, @Sweets and congratulations on your first 2 days smoke free. Stick around this site. Read up on nicotine addiction and feel free to participate often. It really helps. It is great to have you here.

Thank you so much ,you lovely Quit Train peeps... I've been in the sticks without internet .... I had a amazing birthday...spent at the beach ... Hopefully be here more often now ...❤❤

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Happy Happy Birthday @Doreensfree ! Hope you have a great day ! and mouthfuls of sausage...

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A belated Happy Bday, Doreen! Cheers!

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