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Hi. Decided to quit smoking again and this has to be the last time, I don't want to have to go through it again. I am on day 10 of no smoking and using patches. I have smoked for more years than I can remember and have tried many times to stop. I did stop for quite a while but went to visit a friend one evening and pinched a smoke from her and before I knew it was back smoking again. I had developed a smokers cough which was getting worse and was wheezing as well. The last straw was I suddenly got an ache/under my left breast in my ribcage and was worried it was lung cancer but think it was my bra pushing into me. Glad to say the ache/pain has gone after swapping into non underwire bra. cough has also cleared. This quit has been the worst ever. Headaches, heartburn and muscle aches just to name a few. I have downloaded the NHS APP which helps and have been reading on here.

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Your depression may be caused by other things, so smoking may be of no help. Some people feel the loss of smoking as a stage of grief and are upset by the change in their life. You can discuss this with your doctor and ask for treatment options that don't include smoking. I do know your body is undergoing a lot of cleaning as it rids itself of the crap smoking puts in it.

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Congrats on quitting @TOMMY S You didn't mention how long ago you quit. I suspect it's been recently? We are all different in terms of how our brains react to not only the loss we might feel after quitting but also the chaos ccreated in our minds in the early time of our quit. Our whole life is turned upside down and that can produce all kinds of different emotional reactions. This could just be the way your mind is reacting to these early days/weeks of quitting. We all experience different symptoms, some common and others not so common. I would stronly encourage you to hang in there for the short term. I believe your feeling is onlt temporary if it is connected to your quit. Get active; exercise, even walking can be a great activity after quitting. Keep busy and distracted from your normal routine so your mind is focused on something positive. Think hard about the positive things you're seeing as your quit progresses. And stick around here with others who've quit as well. We all understand what you're going through and we've all managed to beat this addiction and are very happy we made the effort - it's never easy for any of us!

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GOOD AFTERNOON FRIENDS, I HAVE NO CRAVING FROM PAST 3 DAYS .......... STILL NO SIGNS TODAY TOO.......... BUT I FEEL AGITATED AND DISTURBED......... DONT WANT TO TALK ALSO ........... JUST SIPPING CRANBERRY JUICE EVERY NOW N THEN........ IS IT WORTH IT ?

Welcome @Jane... your all aboard the QUITTRAIN! I hear what you are saying about your quit. You don't want to have to go through the quitting stress again and it looks like you are well on your way. Using the patches is a good way to step down from nicotine but I caution you to follow the program precisely so that you avoid the risk of developing a long term patch addiction. I am projecting a bit but that is what happened to me in the past. And yes, I remember that smokers cough all too well. Getting rid of that cough is one nice benefits of quitting. Keep reading posts, post often and adopt the mantra, not one puff ever. You have got this @Jane!! Keep the quit!

It is definitely worth it. Yeah, it can be tough in the early stages but it gets far better with time. I really have a hard time believing that I used to smoke after being quit for quite some time. I do know smokers, see that they are struggling health wise, seeing the financial costs of cigarettes, having a lot of people look down on them, etc. and I can tell you that there are tons of reasons to quit. Life is a lot better without all of the negative parts of smoking and, with time, you should see that there really aren't any positive things that go along with smoking. Quitting is definitely worth it.

Hi @Gattu Joshi Welcome to the train!! Is quitting worth it, ohh yes, especially in the long run. In the beginning you won't think it's worth it at all, but the longer you stay quit, you will see the benefits more and more! Definitely Freedom, as I don't have to figure out a place to smoke whenever I go somewhere! That was really annoying, especially when I went on vacation. I had to figure out a hotel that had a balcony, because otherwise I would have to take the elevator down and go outside to smoke, and most of the hotels don't let you smoke out in front. Needless to say, it was a really Big pain trying to figure out where I was going to smoke after I woke up and got dress, and before I went to sleep!!! I am so glad I don't have to figure that out anymore!! Btw, you are really lucky that you haven't had any cravings! That in itself is a Huge bonus!!! Good luck to you and stay close to this forum!!

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Congrats on deciding to quit @Gattu Joshi! Is it worth it? ABSOLUTELY !! Once you get through the early stages of quitting, you'll realize all the benefits ... better health, more money in your pockets, and best of all ... Freedom from your slavery to nicotine. That freedom is the best benefit of all because you're no longer dictated to by when you need a smoke! The feelings you're experiencing right now only last for a short time and you'll be back to your normal self before you know it. Quitting's not easy but it IS so worth it!

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Sazerac Quit Date: October 23, 2013, A Good Day to be Free. Posted October 3, 2014 Our Nancy asked me to post this from my blog to 'Quit Smoking Discussion'. Thank you Nancy. Lifetime of Addiction I didn't want to hear this but, I am now facing this truth. Nicotine Addiction doesn't go away. You can put it to sleep. You can even put it into deep deep and deeper sleep for years ! but, it will awaken the moment you take one puff. One Puff. This is for your whole life. Mind boggling, huh !? This was the choice you likely didn't even know you were making all those years ago when you started smoking, I didn't understand the ramifications for sure. But, it is the truth. You will always need to be cognizant of your addiction even when smoking is a vague memory, because the moment you take a puff, the moment you take One Bloomin' PUFF, That's it ! It's all over and your enslavement will begin, again. What tenacity ! but, you need to understand, Nicotine is not as tenacious as You and Your Will. You can quit. I know you can. I quit and I am not a special snowflake, I am a Nicotine Addict, just like you. I have great resentment about my Nicotine Addiction. Damn....I didn't know it would be so invasive. I didn't know it was going to be a lifetime relationship. I am so angry about this and it is My Own Damn Fault ! But, my anger, it is a good anger. It is a righteous anger. It is an anger that will fuel my commitment to NOPE. Not One Puff EVER. Copping to the 'forever' part is a cold hard reality of the addiction. At some point, I had to quit fooling myself and accept it. It isn't just for today. It must be forever. If it isn't...I will continue to enslave myself. Some feel their addiction is so strong they cannot quit, This is wrong. You have the power. You always have the power to quit and you always have the power to stay quit. Make the commitment to NOPE ! As our friend, Sarge, says, 'Easy Peasy'. Easy ! not complicated ! This is not Rocket Science. If you make that commitment to NOPE...you will not fail. You Will Not Fail. The simplicity of it ! The Beauty of it ! Not One Puff Ever. Do it. You won't regret it. Love, S Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/2927-lifetime-of-addiction/

Hi Jane! Welcome aboard the train, so glad you found this site because you will get wonderful support and encouragement from the people here. I know it's so difficult in the beginning but with each day you stay quit, the withdrawal symptoms will become less and less until you don't have them anymore. It takes a while but, like you said, this is your final quit because you don't want to go through withdrawal again. Ohh you are so right! This is my 2nd time quitting and I definitely don't want to go through withdrawal a third time! I have 2 pieces of advice for you that I have been telling people who just started their quit. In those beginning weeks and months, I would take a cinnamon stick and pretend that it was a cigarette sucking air in through the hole and pretending to blow smoke out. I also kept one in my pocketbook, if I needed to use it when I was not home. The cinnamon sticks really do help, but if you don't like cinnamon, you can use cut up straws. The 2nd piece of advice is stay very close to this forum because I truly believe staying close will lead you to success. Do the daily nope pledge as well. If you are having an urgent caving in moment there is an SOS section. Since we are a group of people from all over the world, someone is always bound to be online. We are here to help you Jane! Good luck to you and I hope to see you again soon!

Hi Jane Welcome and Congrats on day 12 of your quit, almost 2 weeks keep reading all you can, it really helps. pamper yourself, and reward yourself with lots of treats.

Sounds like you know what to expect from past quits. The #1 Golden Rule we all need to adhere to is --- not one puff ever. Smoking is an addiction to nicotine (not just a bad habit) and that first puff or cigarette leads eventually to the next, and the next, and the next for most addicts. Knowledge really is power. I encourage you to read how & why we get physically & mentally addicted and what we can do to help ourselves (the article "Addiction 101" on the why quit.com site is long but I found to be very helpful & insightful). And then read some more to actively change how you see smoking (for what it really is). For me, the "switchover" in thinking & perspective was hard won but worth all the work & angst it took to change myself to no longer even want to smoke. I know someone who quit for 15 years but always felt like she was missing out, that it wasn't fair, was resentful, and really struggled at times using only her will power to remain quit. IMO will power is not the way to go. Willingness & free choice is the path to an eventual long & peaceful quit. That is the true victory. You can remain smoke free. You will never have to redo the early days. Keep going.

Perfect! Keep at it @Jane and you'll get there for sure. Never give up, no matter what the Nicodemon throws at you.

Thanks all. Still chugging along and off to do some more reading.

Hi Jane Welcome Great decisions there quitting and joining quit train. Stay close to the site especially early in your quit there's lots of good advice here and support when you need it. Good luck.

Hi @Jane and welcome aboard the Quit Train! 10 Days is a great start and yes, there's no question thoses early days are the toughest in terms of quit symptoms and cravings for a smokee but that part doesn't last all that long in the grand scheme of things so sometimes we just have to aknowledge that it's gonna happen and embrace it for wat it is and know it's not gonna last forever. I have heard the same thing from others that quit symptoms can be different with the same person when they quit more than once. Seems that's what you're finding this time as well. I would encourage you to hang around here and read past posts and you might want to also watch some of the videos available. It really does help to commisorate with fellow quitters who understand what you're going through. We're here to support new quitters so use us to bounce off questions you might have or even just to blow off some steam ... we get it!

Hello and welcome Congratulations on your 10 day Quit Check our our Main Discussion Board , it has loads of great information to help you along We have other Newbies here , so your not alone Looking forward to travelling with you to Freedom

SecondChanceSailor Quit Date: 20Sep20 Posted December 1, 2024 I know I’ve been really bad about checking in here. I’m a couple months past my 4 year anniversary and felt compelled to touch base and if I can help anyone struggling, to do so. If you told me 14 years ago, when I first quit, or any of the 10 years between then and when I actually did quit that I’d be here right now, I wouldn’t believe you. My journey started on the old message board, the one that shall not be named, and I recall reading SO much information. Posts, celebrations, failures, advice, tricks, tips. I remember getting compassion and tough love with every relapse. Every relapse that I would eventually tuck my tail between my legs and come back looking for some commiseration and a new plan of attack. There were also long bouts of staying away, while I was smoking, of course. It’s the normal cycle of a relapse. After enough times, you sort of even stop feeling sorry for yourself. At least I did. At this point though, I feel that I’ve gone from “I used to smoke” to “No, I don’t smoke.” Like, it was a part of my life for about 15 years but where I am now people are surprised to hear that I used to smoke, they would never guess if I hadn’t told them. And for me, that’s a good feeling. The battle with nicotine was mine, and mine alone, but as far as anyone else is concerned, it makes me so happy that I have severed that connection with the cigarette. I don’t have any tips, tricks, or other advice that made this quit stick when the many, many others did not. I just knew, my body knew, my mind knew…I was done. It was like I had never smoked before at all. No withdrawal, no cravings, no triggers…I was free. And that’s where I am today. I am as free as I will allow myself to be, which is honestly why I DO make an effort to come back. To celebrate and to remind myself that I got lucky. To remind myself that before this quit, I struggled countless times. And to remind myself that I can NEVER go back, no matter what. Because it’s easy to go back to it. And it’s easy to stay quit for good…as long as you NEVER TAKE ANOTHER PUFF! If you’re struggling, on the brink of relapse, don’t give up. Speak up, reach out, don’t give in, don’t give up. This to shall pass. Stay the course, shipmates. Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/28047-it’s-as-easy-as-you-let-it-be/