Reciprocity

8

Oh, I'm sure you'll be able to get those out Holly. The emotional roller coaster ride will be with you for a bit yet but the good part is that the further into your quit you get, the easier things will start to get. Keep that positive attitude because this is indeed the best thing you could possibly do for yourself. And, you will be very proud of this accomplishment too!!

I'm so glad you kept your quit Holly. The initial days are tough, no doubt about it but yes, attitude DOES make a difference. Get through these initial days any way you can and things will slowly get easier for you. The benefits of getting there are too many to mention :)

6

Awww ... just cuz you care, here's another one of his biggest hits :P

Hey Newbies! Read these positives then feel free to add your own :)

6

^^^ Yes HN - what Doreen said. As you move along a little further with your quit (happy 2 weeks by the way & well done!!) things will start to settle down a little in terms of constant carvings. That's when you really need to keep your guard up as they will come at you out of nowhere, hoping you will be weak enough to give in. Don't do it - ever. I have read many a lament over a failed quit and it's always the same thing. Regret, anger, sadness, disappointment and self doubt and, the cigarette they smoked tasted terrible as well. Not anything like what they were expecting. You DON'T want to learn this lesson first hand :)

5

3

2

Good job Bernadette! You're doing it :) That first smoke in the morning is the one that stands out to a lot of us. Change up your morning routine and that will help your brain to focus on a change from what it's used to. Change from coffee to something else if you have that in the morning. Take a shower or bath right away as soon as you're out of bed. That will work as well. Doesn't have to be anything major, just arrange things a little differently than what your normal routine is. An hour at a time for these early days - you'll be fine.

Sorry I was late to see this. Hope you found a way to ignore that voice inside your head Holly! Let us know please how you're doing.

NOPE!

Fabulous Kenzie! That 1st month is the most challenging and you're almost done that now. You've done really well :)

-1 Wow .... that was a cheatin' marathon D :P

Yup - that's it. Take it a minute at a time when you need to. And yes, read all you can here and watch some of the Joel videos about smoking too. There's even a whole games page here if you're just looking to kill time. And keeping well hydrated is good. Your blood-sugar levels may change also. If you have some fruit juice handy, that might be a good thing as well from time to time.

Good job!

-2

-4

-5

Yes - that's what I mostly get now. Not really a definable craving or urge to smoke but a feeling like something isn't 100% right - like something's missing or there is something additional I should be doing or feeling. Kind of hard to explain but I think it is what still left of my reprogramming to function without cigs. I still get the odd very identifiable craving at times too but these others are much more subtle.

I'll bet she's super proud of you for quitting :)

-5

-5