nicotine withdrawls

[missioncontrol]

I know this threads been done before by others,  but

I've gone 5 days without a smoke 

today has been the worst day yet.....

I can barely keep focused, everything seems like a blur and I've been breaking out in sweats......

If I can just make it through today I hope It'll get better...

just asking for some words of encouragement from those who been through this..................

[AceTKK]

Hang in there brother.  I hear the patch really helps as far as mitigating the withdrawl symptoms.  That's what I'm planning to use.

-Ace-

[Shape D.]

Chewing chicklets rocks too. it helps remove the oral fixation.

[tommy]

In times like that i enjoy a good smoke. 

Hang in there, if you want to quit bad enough you will.

[missioncontrol]

Thanks guys..........

I hear the patch really helps as far as mitigating the withdrawl symptoms.

I'm going to do it without the patch this time........... Didn't work the last time 

Hang in there, if you want to quit bad enough you will.

I'm determined that this is it........ I'M BREAKING THE HABIT........

I'm not settling for any of my excuses justifying why it would be O.K. to light up.........

Chewing chicklets rocks too. it helps remove the oral fixation.

I've been using Trident White Cinnamon gum........ It's not quite the same thing and I think the Cinnamon has actually burn my tongue.....

I've been going through fits of rage too, but the family is still supporting me...........

[GameOver]

Tommy's right.  If you're ready, you'll quit.  It takes a lot of will power but is MUCH easier if you've convinced yourself it's a habit you're ready to walk away from. 

I quit back in November after 20 years.  Just put 'em down and that was it.  It really wasn't tough cuz I was ready.  My wife still smokes after 20 years, but she's not ready to quit.  I don't bug her about it, I know she'll know when it's time (hopefully soon!).  Good luck!

[missioncontrol]

Tommy's right.

[J_K_M_A_N]

It has been 3 years last September for me. Just hang in there. It gets better fairly soon. I will say though, I still get the urge but only once or twice a week in certain situations. But you have to tell yourself that you are stronger than that. I kept telling myself that I wasn't going to let smokes control me. Plus I have saved a ton of money. I bought a 50" Panasonic HDTV that I LOVE! Good luck.

J_K_M_A_N

P.S.
     If you are in Minnesota, it may be easier starting August 1st because they are adding a 75

[Generic Eric]

I haven't smoked since March 19th at 12:25 pm.  It was a Saturday.

It has been rough, it really has.  It was especially difficult after my daughter was born, because I passed on the "It's a girl" cigar tradition.  I don't think I could smoke anything now without picking up smoking all together again.

Hang in there.  Best of luck to ya.

[tommy]

I kept telling myself that I wasn't going to let smokes control me.

That guy has an affect on all of us here at BYOAC. 

[DrewKaree]

Hang in there brother.  I hear the patch really helps as far as mitigating the withdrawl symptoms.  That's what I'm planning to use.

-Ace-

If you don't have one already, make sure to buy a Zippo before starting the patch.  Those things are a PITA to keep lit!

[missioncontrol]

Well I made it through the day 

wow that was a rough one thanks for all the support guys.......

I hope it gets easier yesterday was brutal, but in the end I won that day................

 If you are in Minnesota, it may be easier starting August 1st because they are adding a 75

[missioncontrol]

Another day just about done smoke free.............   

Today was much easier than yesterday........ 

I guess day five was my breaking point.......

I did have a slight craving for one while outside with the weed eater but was able to blow that craving off.........   

[atari2600chick]

Way to go missioncontrol

[TheVengeance]

Here's an interesting read for you, I've always been fascinated by this, even the first time I heard it a few years back.

Nice way to quit 'cold turkey'.

[shmokes]

I kept telling myself that I wasn't going to let smokes control me.

That guy has an affect on all of us here at BYOAC. 

 

[Arcadiac]

Keep it up, nicotine use is an addiction, treat your addiction and recovery with respect and you will win.  Asking for help and accepting support is the key.
And just don't smoke no matter f'n what!

Best wishes, ARCADIAC!

[fredster]

Ah, one little cigarette can't hurt.  Light one up 

[Bones]

I am on my last pack also. Smoked for 20 years. Time to stop. Time to get clean. Time to save 4K per year, time to get a better nights sleep.

I smoke a lot and stopping is really gunna hurt. I Should organise some patches.

I am going to a big biker porn & prawn party at the end of this month and I expect reefers to be freely passed around. This will be a BIG test, bones does enjoy the occasional chooff and the creative juices and wonder that flow-on afterwards.... 

[Effayy]

Congrats on quitting!

For a little added motivation, here's what helped me when I quit.. I realize that everyone is different, but ou may like some of the ideas here:

1. I started a new High-Interest bank account.

[ChadTower]

Porn & Prawn... somehow, seafood and naked chicks are a bad match.

[missioncontrol]

I am on my last pack also. Smoked for 20 years. Time to stop. Time to get clean. Time to save 4K per year, time to get a better nights sleep.

toss out that last pack and go for it.........

no time like the present to quit........

I've kept telling myself just one more pack for far too long.........

bite the bullet and just toss em out...............

WE CAN'T LET THEM BEAT US..............

I won't lie... It is rough

but like it was said in link TheVengeance posted:

"Who's stronger? You - me?"

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Here's an interesting read for you, I've always been fascinated by this, even the first time I heard it a few years back.

Nice way to quit 'cold turkey'.

[ChadTower]

Cool.  Look at it this way - 100 days smoke free = the cost of a really good cab.

[missioncontrol]

Cool. Look at it this way - 100 days smoke free = the cost of a really good cab.

well havn't seen much of a savings yet.... due to the extra gum I've been buying......

but one step at a time.........

[ChadTower]

$5/day is a lot of gum... you may want to start saving up for dentures!   

[missioncontrol]

$5/day is a lot of gum... you may want to start saving up for dentures!

[Stingray]

Well done on having the willpower to quit. It's been about 13 or 14 years since I quit. You'll be amazed at how much better you feel with the nicotine monkey off your back.

-S

[shmokes]

You should move to Utah.  They hate you here.  I was chatting with a professor outside the library at my school when campus security came because someone had called and reported him for not being 20 feet away from the entrance.  We were standing next to the permanent ashtray, and were about 17 feet from the entrance.

[ChadTower]

Utah is all about hate.  I've never met a person from Utah without some serious repression based hate.

[tommy]

Utah is all about hate.  I've never met a person from Utah without some serious repression based hate.

Sorry chad but you come up with some silly things to say.

[ChadTower]

Ever been to Utah? 

[tommy]

Ever been to Utah? 

There is hate everywhere, to say utah is anymore or less is retarded.

[missioncontrol]

All the information I've seen said the withdrawawls peak 24-48 hours......

I'm beginning to think they are off by a little bit.......

It does seem that it's getting rougher by the day.

I'm hanging in there though.........

I'm beginning to have dreams about wanting a cigarette badly

how long did it take you all that succeeded for the withdrawals to die down

[ChadTower]

Physical withdrawals (nicotine itself) is 48 hours... psychological withdrawals vary wildly from person to person.

[GameOver]

I still get cravings, but they've certainly grown weaker over time (I've quit 8 months now, almost no cravings anymore).  Initially it was tough, especially during certain times - first wake up, after a meal, long drive to work.  It wasn't until I decided I was in control of the habit that I really noticed a big difference. 

Don't let it control you.  You're stronger than a pack of smokes!  Take control of the habit.

[missioncontrol]

I'm not really craving a cigarette as much as I'm having difficulty concentrating and dizziness........


I've made it this far.... I'm going to ride it out.......

don't want to start quitting all over again.............

[Effayy]

I'm not really craving a cigarette as much as I'm having difficulty concentrating and dizziness........


I've made it this far.... I'm going to ride it out.......

don't want to start quitting all over again.............

Yep. The lack of concentration started a couple of days after quitting, and lasted a week or so for me.  But I didn't have any real issues with dizziness. I'm one of the lucky ones.

It does get better, but to be honest I'd expect to be dreaming about cigarettes for up to 2-3 weeks after quitting.  I'd say you're hitting the worst of it now, though, so buckle up and you'll be through it soon!

- FA

[lokki]

ran into this yesterday and it troubled me greatly. Hang in there
(I quit smoking about 4 months ago)

http://www.momscancer.com/eisner.htm

[J_K_M_A_N]

I just got fairly burnt at this yesterday:

http://www.teeoffoncancer.org/

It is a thing my best friend started a couple of years ago after his dad died from lung cancer. A lot of good people were there. I gave a few of my old smoke dollars to them.

J_K_M_A_N

[missioncontrol]

I want to thank you all again for your support
The replies are very encouraging...........

feeling much better today.....

I found this yesterday:
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Nicotine and Caffeine
Recognizing the interaction of nicotine and caffeine addictions is essential to smoking cessation success. Nearly 86% of smokers report drinking coffee, a major source of caffeine. Smoking increases the metabolism of caffeine. When people stop smoking and don't change their caffeine intake, the caffeine levels in the blood increase by 50%-60%. Then they may suffer increased anxiety and restlessness due to the effect of caffeine intoxication. It's easy to attribute this overdose of caffeine to nicotine withdrawal. If this form of addiction interaction is not addressed, the smoker is likely to relapse with smoking, believing that only nicotine can relieve the distress while not recognizing this powerful interaction has occurred. When people stop smoking, research shows that they actually decrease their anxiety. It is important not to let the addiction interaction between nicotine and caffeine take away this wonderful benefit of smoking cessation!

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I didn't really think about it, but I do drink alot of coffee.

I havn't cut down my coffee intake and that maybe why I thought the withdrawals were so bad.....

I could've been suffering from caffine intoxication