DenaliBlues
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How do you stay in control and handle your anti-supporters?
DenaliBlues commented on jillar's blog entry in Pick of the Week
“The trap I always fell into when trying to quit smoking was feeling that smoking somehow calmed me or helped me cope. The reality is, the only thing it did was feed an addiction to nicotine.” ^^^ 100%! -
Stay strong. You can do this. Addiction lurks in the tall grass waiting to pounce when we’re down, hungry, angry, lonely or tired. Lotsa ways to care for yourself without those nasty smokes!
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A belated WOO HOO… Well done on your first month! The hardest withdrawal days are behind you and you’ve built your foundation. Onward and upward!
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Thanks for this great message today!
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Is the feeling of depression common after quitting?
DenaliBlues replied to TOMMY S's topic in Quit Smoking Discussions
Sorry you are going through a tough stretch. Feelings of loss, longing and even despair can be part of withdrawal for us smokers. We have all kinds of transient feelings. It takes a while for our brain chemistry to adjust after our dopamine receptors were pickled by nicotine. Sad feelings do ease with time…. if you keep your quit! Talk with your doctor if it gets bad, but give your brain a chance to rebalance itself. It’s worth it. You’re worth it. -
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That’s grand @Kdad! So happy for you!
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Yay @Genecanuck! Almost to that lido deck!
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Fantastic! I used to really miss that first smoke, too. But it changes and gets better. You’ll find something else to kickstart your days… a cuppa, a brisk walk, a cold drink, or whatever. Think of this as a period of experimentation, not deprivation. You’ve built a really solid start. Keep up the great work!
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Welcome @Jane! Good on you for quitting. Yep, the first coupla weeks are tough, but it gets better. The awesome part is that if you stay determined and stick to this quit, you NEVER have to go thru withdrawal pains again! Quitting does throw our systems for a loop temporarily, as our bodies reorient. Headaches, digestive issues, blood sugar crashes, insomnia and sleepiness (whatta combination!) and a strong sense if loss or anxiety are all pretty common. Things settle down eventually. I, too, used NRT for a while to support my initial quit. The heartburn got a lot better when I quit NRT, FYI. Learn all you can about addiction and keep us posted on your experiences. We’ve got your back!
