Michael121

Thank you all. The support is very nice to have. I am a non-smoker and want to remain one. I have felt more confidence with each passing day, I was just sort of shocked at the last two days and the cravings coming up. Thank you all again. It has subsided for now, just have to maintain to never ever, Again.

I know I’m new to this and this is all kind of odd for me to be writing about my cravings and desires to smoke but I’m going to give it a shot. It’s been 3 weeks now and all of a sudden, the past two days I have really been wanting just to have a cigarette. I have read posts on here, gone through videos, know all the negative things associated with smoking, but man, there are some days I just miss it. I was about go to Vegas this past week but had to cancel for work related reasons and all I kept thinking was how nice it would be to be in a casino, have a cocktail and a smoke. Maybe not going was a good idea but the thought of it is weighing heavy. I’m sure I know the answer, but does anyone think I can only smoke there (Vegas) and not bring it back? Kind of like gambling and drinking, I hardy do either unless I’m in Vegas, could that be a thing? All thoughts I have are how they (cigarettes) made me feel when feeling stressed or irritable. I try justifying it all and honestly feel crazy having an argument with myself over buying a pack or not. Cravings have gotten less; so just trying to make it through this one. Thanks for listening. I feel just typing this all out has helped, at least for this latest craving.

Thank you all for the nice welcome. Having some extra support and seeing that all this (Withdrawal symptoms) are normal is so very helpful and comforting to know. Thanks again, Michael

Hi all, My name is Michael and I have been a smoker for about 20 years. 2 weeks ago I finally quit! Yay! I have tried on a few separate occasions in the past, but nothing that lasted more then a couple of days. Definitely one of the hardest things I’ve done. Cravings have subsided quite a lot from the first two weeks but now, insomnia and this feeling of not quite getting enough breath at times has just had me stressing. Anyone have any issues with either and how they managed to work through it? I know this is an introduction post but figured I’d just combine the question too. Still navigating my way around so maybe there are answers already out there that I just haven’t seen. Thanks! Michael