Quitting

[Flint]

Day 1 is gone, it is so hard. My head is swimmy and I am real irritable. When does all this stop?

[Steel Magnolia]

Flint......all I can say is it's been 86 hours and 13 minutes since my last cigarette. I want one (as I type this) soooo bad! However, I quite smoking cold turkey once before for 8 1/2 years and I am determined to quit forever this time. This is just such a strong addiction and I wish the feeling of wanting one would go away forever. Good luck and take it one hour at a time!

[Flint]

Thanks for the advice. Day 2 today and I woke up this morning CRAVING a cig like all get out. I went to the gym this morning and I could tell a difference in my breathing already, so thats a plus. I am a social worker and EVERYONE smokes in my office, so I am trying to just stay busy... I am 27 and this is my first time ever trying to quit...

[Steel Magnolia]

Flint...know what you mean! I have been on the treadmill and did Tae Bo and already noticed a difference in breathing. Even started shoveling the driveway and I wasn't huffin and puffin (literally)! Keep up the good work...gotta stay focused even if those around you are smoking away. I'm going to be 42 in 9 days and started smoking when I was 14. It's difficult to let go of a lifelong addiction. Stay Focused! Best of luck to you!

[Lori]

Congratulations you two!!! Its been 2 months, 1 week, 2 days for me and I still get cravings, especially when Im stressed. It DOES get better however! The first week I was crazy with those cravings and they were so strong! After that week ALL the withdrawl symptoms really get better, trust me! You just have to keep really busy and exercising is REALLY good! Keep reminding yourself of why you quit in the first place, and weigh the good with the bad if you were to take that puff again. Steel Magnolia is right,take it one tiny step at a time. Also dont think of yourself as "quitting" think of yourself as a "non smoker". Take Care and congrats again!!!!!
Lori