Tyme2B

Nope...I’m struggling today & feeling pretty sick...nausea, fatigue, no energy...all normal I’m sure. But I’m sticking to NOPE

This is not an SOS but I’m feeling pretty awful. Nausea, fatigue, feeling very down, no appetite....all normal I’m sure. It’s not easy to carry on with everyday life like this for sure...I just want to sleep till it goes away ? No energy, that’s for sure. And I just cannot deal with my “trigger” right now so I’m not.

Nope!

Great post JB!

OMG! This is too Funny! Lol!!!!! ?

I’m feeling good about doing this...about being a NON smoker! It sure helps getting positive reinforcement. Never thought I’d have to go through this again after last time....geez. Oh well I screwed up & now I’m paying for it....for the last time!!! You’re so RIGHT R!!!

I SO deserve that Doreen! Lol! Yes, I’m trying to just get through one day at a time...if I’m busy I don’t even think about it. And when I do think about it I keep telling myself I don’t smoke anymore....the urge seems to go away pretty fast...so far. I must say it’s sure nice to not smell like smoke! ?

Hi Stuart! Great to hear from you! Yes, long time but better later than never. I have to do this. I know you have been there & have done it. I’m staying clean. I feel like sh*t but I’ll survive lol! You know how it goes. You know last time I quit I said I didn’t know how anyone could ever start smoking again after going through quitting...I think I even said that on this site....well here I am eating my words. But I’m doing it again...uggh. Nice to have your support again. Trying on my own wasn’t working ? So I’m back on the train ? Hope all is well with you!

NOPE!

Feel better soon JB. You’re likely on antibiotics & some relaxation time with that leg. Take time to smell the turkey ? lol! And rest! Sounds like smoke free is already benefiting your lungs!

Fortunately my “trigger” does NOT live with me. My loving, caring hubby does & he is wonderfully supportive & a non smoker. However, my “trigger” cannot be ignored. Part of my commitment to myself and to my success in not smoking is to put my “trigger” into perspective & be pro-active rather than re-active. For once, I’m putting myself first! (geez...when I see it in writing it looks so selfish, even easy...but it’s not.) I just have to do what’s right for me.

Jetblack! Hi again & thank you for your caring & obviously experienced advice. You bet Doreen is awesome! I know her & I know her story from my last (and only) Quit. She is one strong lady & is always there for Newbies & even Repeats...like me. Yes, I know my major trigger & unfortunately there is nothing I can do about that one...she’s an elderly, abusive and now recovering from surgery....my mother. So....I have to overcome that trigger. And I will. Thanks JB!

I SO agree! And I DO WANT to do this for myself! Thanks Rep!

My last Quit was absolute hell as I could NOT sleep...had terrible insomnia...but every Quit is different, and I sure would prefer to have the fatigue rather than insomnia this time (final time) round. Thanks for caring & sharing ?

Okay....I feel like closing my eyes all the time...that could be a prob lol! But at least this is all to be expected. I deffs look forward to getting into bed at night. I am trying to avoid “triggers” as much as possible as well. Does wine ? count as hydration? Lol! Just kidding....I hear you & will try. My appetite is not great right now but I am trying to eat properly. Thanks for your help Rep! ?

My biggest problem right now is not the cravings...it’s the fatigue. I am so tired I am useless. I have read that this is not unusual & does go away. Hope it gets better soon....I don’t have time to lie around....of course having a cold doesn’t help the fatigue but at the same time it has helped me to stop smoking. Bittersweet for sure.

You’re so right R. I want badly to quit so that helps a lot. I think when I saw the stats of the smoking population & realized I was one of a huge minority, it really hit home how stupid I have been! Others have quit....so can I. It’s ridiculous to think I “can’t”. So every time I think I want a cig, I chew a piece of gum & remind myself I don’t smoke anymore.

Nope, Nope & Nope...past 3 days. I will NOT & have NOT smoked.

Thanks Doreen...you got me to come back...thank you!!! Day 3 & I’m okay! Kind of....but at least not smoking!

Congrats!!! Well done!

Hey R! I live in Canada as well and the cost of a pack of cigarettes is ridiculous...but I was paying it! Just crazy. Yes the Government’s increase in taxes on cigarettes is likely a tax grab...so many people in my area live close enough to black market cigs they just go every week & buy a large bag. I have never bought them that way personally but it is much cheaper. At $14.00 Canadian per pack at the corner store it’s a pretty darned expensive habit! But I agree that more smoke free places would help to reduce smoking....as long as there are people watching out to enforce that law. I’m looking forward to my bank account not going down so quickly with being a non smoker personally though!!!

Hey! I’m on Day 3 of “Nope”! I have a cold so that has certainly been helpful...never thought I would welcome a cold! But I’m trying all the suggestions on this forum to remain smoke free. “Not even one” is SO true....that I know from experience. I’m feeling tired but that goes with the territory so I have read. I CAN do this!

Jetblack! You sound like me...thanks SO much for sharing your story & how you Quit this awful habit! And from 30 per day! Wow! I only have ever smoked about 10 per day so if you can do it, so can I. Congratulations on being Smoke free! I too will feel the pride you feel soon. ?

I totally agree that taking one’s mind off smoking will be most helpful. I’ll be doing everything possible to accomplish that. Everyone is different...we all process things in a different way...as long as it works that’s what counts ?

I have been very busy which has been helpful in preparing for not smoking. I have never been much of a TV watcher but I am finding this helps in dealing with stress! So I have been watching TV at night for relaxation & preparing for my Quit Date.