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Some quitters do not have a 'worst time' some do to varying degrees. A lot depends on your mindset. Should you experience discomfort it will not last long, disappearing by degrees. One day you realize you haven't thought about smoking or not smoking at all for hours, days, weeks, years. Do not be afraid of craves. They are brain receptors used to a charge of nicotine to release endorphins into your bloodstream. Your brain will be reclaiming them one by one and dole out the feel good endorphins again but, without the nicotine prompt. How Nicotine Works Is This Your First Time Quitting ?

Hats off to you for quitting smoking ! Congratulations ! The time of your life is ahead. You can build yourself a successful quit too, Lordy. Commit to NOPE (Not One Puff Ever ) and there you are ! You may find this thread helpful, 10 Ways to Effectively Use This Forum To Stop Using Nicotine

-8 Hi Tammy ! I'm great really creative lately and v. happy. How are you ?

-6 hey Big D

My friend, Mighty Mike Schermer

WOMEN !!

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and the Bayou Maharajah, James Booker

well ! now you are speaking my language, @Mac#23 and some T-Bone I'll be back with some piano players, lol

-4 good morning/aft/eve to all you darling nicotine free creatures

welcome @Amierouge ! congratulations on your quit. what kind of NRT are you using ? what is your step down plan ? This thread may be helpful to you in navigating around this site 10 Ways To Effectively Use This Forum To Stop Using Nicotine The whole deal about taking breaks... it wasn't so much I really needed a break, I could have easily gone on working. I needed a break to replenish my nicotine levels. Mostly it had everything to do with addiction. But, legitimate breaks, after completion of a job or when contemplating the next are beautifully done without cigarettes. Learning how to do everything without smoking is a big part of the journey, taking breaks were a big trigger for me, for others. I would sit on my back stoop and instead of smoke, take in big beautiful breaths of Oxygen. Oxygen was my new drug ! Deep breaths freshened my brain and revitalized me and became the new normal. Smoking Breaks

hey @Guttie39 how are you feeling ?

Hang in there. I have to go do some things but, I will try to be back to check on you. Others will be here, others are watching out for you.

For sure you are exhausted what with all the anxiety and feeling low. Pamper yourself in some way, you are doing so well. and think about taking a nap ! Have a little snack and a nice nap. Tomorrow will be a different day and you will be almost nicotine free and ready to work on patterns and habits associated with smokes. You are on a journey. A little turbulence here and there is to be expected. Everything is temporary ! All this discomfort is temporary. Little comfort right now, I know so, pamper yourself in some way.

Be aware that we would smoke before doing anything or instead of doing something. Many would light up instead of eat or instead of really dealing with the situation at hand. Be aware of the acronym H.A.L.T. (Hungry/thirsty, Angry/emotional, Lonesome/bored, Tired Riffing on H.A.L.T

Remember, you probably had a smoke in your mouth feeding addiction every 20 minutes. So, cut yourself some slack and just ride it out. Go take a shower. Take a bath.

all will stop, or begin to fade. soon you won't be dealing with this every 20 minutes,

Here are a couple of pages of things that helped us through First Week, Nicotine Free

thank you for checking in darlin'.

Nicotine is rapidly leaving your body. It will be gone tomorrow. You will never have to go through this again for the rest of your life ! These first days can be challenging, no doubt. Keep your eye on the prize...freedom....there is nothing like it ! Oh I forgot ! Reward yourself, especially after gruesome crave. This will kick-start your brain to doling out rewards . The Significance Of Rewards You are winning. We are so proud of you !

exactly so ^^^^ your brain is in the process of rewiring itself. Learn about this, it will explain so much of what you are going through. I think it is a fascinating process and the healing on the other side is colossal. Your Brain Beating A Crave Nicotine and The Brain Embracing Crave Episodes

Congratulations ! your first week of Freedom ! You are starting to see the light in the darkness. The positivity you will soon encounter will blow your mind. Freedom is delicious and will affect many parts of your life you never expected. This happened to all of us ! This is one of the reasons we love our newbies. To witness the metamorphosis is a gift. Thank you for sharing your quit with us, Mac. Keep your focus and stay vigilant, committed to NOPE. You are building a sturdy, successful quit.