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You are not crazy. What you are feeling and thinking is completely normal. These are the tough times we all go through at the start of our quits but you are stronger than that voice so just do what you need to and ignore it. Keep yourself busy and distracted. Change up your routine where possible. Keep hydrated and get as much sleep as you can. They call this first week "hell week" for a reason but it won't kill you and you can make it through. We all have and you will too - just say NOPE!! Very important! Take things an hour at a time. Don't think too far ahead. It's all doable :)

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Yeah - pretty normal. I was tired at weird times too at the start of my quit although, I found it was just from being kind of on edge and anxious all day long. If you can, sleep when you feel like it and be happy you can. As Doreen said, some people have the opposite issue, which I think would be worse? Keep hydrated too as I think that helps your body adjust.

The pride you new quitters will feel once you start down this road, fight and win a few battles with the nicodemon and find out; yes, you can actually do this, will be tremendous. Best feeling ever to be in control of your own destiny :)

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Hi B57 :) A lot of the things you spoke about show a lot of insight into how this addiction has negatively affected your entire life. By that I mean, this addiction tricks your brain into thinking it is solving problems for you (relieving stress, rewards after a chore, waking you up, putting you to sleep) when in fact, all you have ever been doing since those first cigarettes is feeding the addiction day in and day out. Time to show that addiction who's boss!! It may not be easy, especially the first week or so but it's something we have all done and it's something you can do too. Just want it badly enough to fight the addiction as it tries it's best to trick you into feeding it again. Work hard at this and rely on us to support you, answer questions you might have and we will even cheer you on :) !! You know one of the best things you will find after you have quit for some time is that you have actually done it! The pride that will give you is something truly amazing. You will want to shout it from the rooftop for all to hear. Looking forward to sharing your progression. Let's do this!!

Congrats. RM23, 2 months is a great quit. I bet you're finding it easier to manage now and are enjoying the many benefits too. Now you can devote your time to those really important things in life. Keep it up!

Hi Angie G :) Your story sounds almost exactly like my own. The whole month of January this year I had the worst case of bronchitis ever yet found myself still smoking. I finally thought; hey, this is just crazy!! I gotta quit smoking. I just stopped the next day and haven't looked back since so yes, it can be done. Like you, I was dreading how awful it would be and I think I was afraid of just plain failing. What I found was yes, it was very hard for me especially at first but not unbearable if you had some tools on hand to combat the early stages of withdrawal. What tools? Drinking plenty of water or fruit juice, have things lined up to keep your mind busy and to keep your hands busy. Get plenty of sleep because quitting can be tiring at times.and, find a place like here on the Quit train where you can come and vent or ask questions or just communicate to others who have experienced the exact same things you are now experiencing. As difficult as it may seem initially, those days don't last for very long before things start to become easier to manage. Finding this place and reading all the material available here as well as watching the videos has been a real key in helping myself to keep on track. The support here if a godsend! It's amazing to me what we can all do for each other collectively but remember, YOU have to be committed to your quit first and foremost. We can't do the quitting for you but we will be here cheering you on and lending support along the way. Now let's get this done Angie!

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Yes Jules, set this as a challenge for yourself. You're going on holiday and your main goal is to not smoke this time - NOPE! Think about the things you can do when friends light up. You know it will happen so think about things you can do yourself when they decide to smoke. As Joe said, you've do the very worst of the quit now. You don't want to have to do that again and even one smoke will put you back to the start. Think about how that will make you feel at this stage - it's will be very disappointing to you. You're finally doing what you really wanted to do - quitting smoking :) Use the tools you have in your early quit process and apply them now again while your on holiday. We'll be waiting to hear about your "smoke-free" holiday. Have fun!

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Hi Kellemae! Welcome to the Quit Train. Quitting smoking is the best thing you can possibly do for yourself and your future. You have already heard from a couple of our members here with multi year quits going so you see, it really can be done. I am still pretty new to this quitting thing but I now know that I will make it to being permanently quit. Yes, for most of us, it's hard initially but it does get easier the more time you put into your quit without smoking. That's the key. Once you stop it's Not One Puff Ever! That's the NOPE pledge. One puff and you are right back to the start again. It becomes a never ending loop of you feeding your addiction. You said it yourself. You break down and buy some smokes then go through the whole process again. You have to just stop period and put up with the early withdrawal symptoms. It will get better and it won't kill you. Continuing to smoke just might some day. The whole process is very simple. You have to want to quit more than you want to smoke. Easy to say, tough to do but so worth it. Coming here for support is another key to being successful and read, read, read all you can about this addiction because education is key as well. A ton of Videos available here as well. Make your decision and never look back! Freedom from this addiction is yours if you want it :)

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