12.5 hours so far without a cig

nikkircaddell
nikkircaddell Posts: 56
edited September 28 in Motivation and Support
It's getting harder, but I'm not giving in. nope.
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  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    GREAT JOB, hang tough :) it gets easier (believe it or not) and one day you'll wakeup and the smell of smoke will disgust you :)
    ex-smokers are the worst about that, hahahahaha. Keep up the good work.
  • Bethannny
    Bethannny Posts: 66
    Wow, that's awesome!! Keep it up. You can get through this. After a while, it won't be so hard.
  • cpip85
    cpip85 Posts: 15 Member
    Well done so far, you can do it!!! My Fiance has done 6 weeks now so I sort of know how hard it can be, just keep at it :)

    xx
  • GlynisH
    GlynisH Posts: 69 Member
    good for you!!!! I quit 2 months ago!! Let me tell you, quitting has been awesome! I don't feel as tired, I have easier workouts, and I don't smell! Keep it up!!!
  • swaymyway
    swaymyway Posts: 428 Member
    Awesome, keep it up. It's one of the hardest things you can do but if you get passed that first few weeks you'll breeze through the rest - it's about 6 years since I quit now :)
  • CoachMaritova
    CoachMaritova Posts: 409 Member
    Keep it up!!! Good for you :D
  • RoseRoskovensky
    RoseRoskovensky Posts: 2
    you can do it, I stopped smoking 4 and a half years ago, I am so glad I did. You will not believe how much better you will feel. You can do it. The first 3 days are the hardest.
  • kitchenfairy
    kitchenfairy Posts: 36
    Keep it up! Your life will be so much better. Hubby quit 10 years ago and he now gets sick around it.
  • jwatford
    jwatford Posts: 9 Member
    Awesome! Giver yourself a mental victory party and then keep putting out of your mind. Don't let your brain start trying to rationalize how 'sensible' it would be to just have a smoke. Stay Strong!
  • RoseRoskovensky
    RoseRoskovensky Posts: 2
    try something different, trick your system. I think you've done great.
  • skinnymeinaz
    skinnymeinaz Posts: 384 Member
    Awesome!!!! Stay strong!!!!!
  • clothcat
    clothcat Posts: 8
    First 3 days are the hardest - get through them and you're laughing (well, you know, kinda!!). I had a great livestrong app on my phone which really helped me when I quit - and I'm 63 days free and clear now.
  • NBabi91
    NBabi91 Posts: 270 Member
    Congrats. When my mom gave up smoking she started carrying around a water bottle so her hands were busy. Maybe something like that could help you too. Good luck!
  • splashwags
    splashwags Posts: 262 Member
    Great job...It was the hardest thing I ever did. Friend me if you are looking for additional support. Be Strong!
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    so far, so good!!
  • AbFab2011
    AbFab2011 Posts: 14 Member
    Well done you can do it!
  • Carolyn1136
    Carolyn1136 Posts: 3 Member
    Great job. My husband and I quit 6 months ago; I chewed A LOT of cinnamon gum; my husband cut plastic straws in half and chewed on them - he still does. My point is- when the urge to smoke hits you, do something to distract your sefl!

    Good luck - YOU CAN DO THIS!
  • kykykenna
    kykykenna Posts: 656 Member
    You are 12.5 hrs longer than me..........GREAT JOB!!!!!
  • HaleyAlli
    HaleyAlli Posts: 911 Member
    Great job. You can do this!
  • AngieM76
    AngieM76 Posts: 622 Member
    Keep it up!!! You can do it!
  • Helice
    Helice Posts: 1,075 Member
    wtg!! you can do it!
  • ajfranzen77
    ajfranzen77 Posts: 118
    Good For You! Keep it up, you will be so happy when it's not controlling your life. Be prepared though, you will cough and it's going to hurt and you will get crabby withdraws suck. Have some healthy things to snack on. I used pretzel sticks and carrot sticks when I quit and held them like I would a cig!

    14 days and the nicotine will be out of your system! I know it seems a long way away, But you can do it!!!!!!

    Your doing an AWESOME JOB!!!!!!
  • nikkircaddell
    nikkircaddell Posts: 56
    Thanks all!:smile:
  • jarrettd
    jarrettd Posts: 872 Member
    In 5 days, I will be quit 3 months. I still have days, believe me, when I want one sooooo bad. When stress, a leaky sink, a couple of fighting kids, a grumpy spouse, or a flat tire make me wish for a cigarette, I just have to stop and ask myself "In what way would a cigarette solve this problem?" If I ever get a sensible answer, then I guess I'll smoke, but until then....KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!
  • shellshell43
    shellshell43 Posts: 116
    Great job but I knew there was a non smoker inside of you just waiting to get out!!!!

    Remember the cravings only last for three minutes at a time...if you can occupy yourself for each of those three minutes then you are doing well...

    I posted last night that I used to do jumping jacks whenever I had a strong craving that was enough to occupy myself until the nicotine receptors stopped screaming in my head to light up (jumping jacks released adrenaline in my body similar to the type of adrenaline increase that nicotine gave)

    Or you could blast a favorite song and dance or sing through it to keep you busy during that three minutes (studies have SUGGESTED that music elevates the dopamine levels in the brain, this is the same type of effect nicotine plays on the brain, so music is a a good substitute) ....most anything healthy to do during each of those three minutes would be good.

    do anything except eating...that's one habit you don't want to replace it with...water is good though.

    Also today those nicotine receptors are going to be on high demand because it's the first day and they are wondering why the Heck you're not giving them what they want...think of the cravings as your brain throwing a temper tantrum and don't give in to them...remember the less nicotine in your system the less the receptors cry out for it....and each day the receptors in your brain will get used to you not feeding the nicotine and they will start to quit down...that's one important thing to remember...while your brain may be screaming for nicotine like wild today...tomorrow it will be less and the next day even less...so these crazy cravings DO NOT LAST!
  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
    Great job! Your body has already started healing itself!

    You can read it here:

    http://www.articlesbase.com/quit-smoking-articles/health-after-smoking-98139.html#axzz1PdIH1t88

    Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:
  • chicpower1
    chicpower1 Posts: 169 Member
    Same here. 10 hours without a cigg.
  • chicpower1
    chicpower1 Posts: 169 Member
    Assuming you're like me and have quit before--or at least tried--do you find yourself tired? Historically once the nicotine levels have begun to drop I've found myself EXHAUSTED and sleepy. Sleeping through it is not an option since I'm home with 2 young children, but it's nothing a GoJoe shot (sugar free and calorie free) couldn't assist with. LOL. Now.....it's just a matter of getting the shot without giving in to temptation to buy the ciggs. I might just need to do without the shot.
  • shellshell43
    shellshell43 Posts: 116
    To help me stop craving a cigarette every time I had my coffee I changed to a flavored coffee creamer this made the experience just different enough that I could disassociate it (just enough to help) from the cigarette and coffee habit...may not work for everyone but it's worth a try..
  • nikkircaddell
    nikkircaddell Posts: 56
    I thought it would help having my bf out of town since he smokes too but it just seems to be making it worse. I feel like ive been deserted when i need him most. It's like i had the cigs for company and now I have nothing. I know they arent the kind of company I should be wanting but thats how it feels.
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