day 4....I think I'm gonna live - Smoking Cessation Message Board

LIDDY · 03-15-2004, 06:45 AM

These past 3 days have been sooooo miserable. I had no idea quitting would cause so much pain and suffering. This morning, I actually feel somewhat human (here's hoping I can BEHAVE like a human

).

It is strange. But one of the reasons I decided to quit smoking was to put an end to all the sinus infections that I've suffered with for the past several years. Guess what? I have an infection brewing at this moment. I've had to really fight my urge to convince myself that "Hey....smoking didn't have anything to do with the infections....may as well start up again".

Reading your posts have really helped me to get through the past couple of days. It's good to know that I'm not the only one going thru this.

Thanks
Liddy

Deda · 03-15-2004, 11:49 PM

Liddy--

Give it a few more days and your misery will start to subside, I promise. The first week we all go through a sort of hell on earth,

but soon you will calm down once the nicotene is all cleared from your body. As for your sinuses, give that time to heal as well. Our bodies are pretty amazing in the way they heal themselves, but it does take some time. And congratulations on your quit! You will find soon that the first week of feeling like you are going to go crazy is very much worth it, and you will be so proud of yourself for doing it!! Keep yourself busy too, it helps a lot. Post here if you need help, anytime.

Good luck!!
DEDA