first of all dont chew the gum it will introduce nicotine back into your system you are correct.....everything you are going through is normal for a healthy quit , please trust me when I say it will get better, how slow or how fast it will get better is very individualisitic. For your eating try to choose healthier options such as fruit or veggies, drink lots of water but try, at this point, not to stress about the weight as much but there are things you can do to combat it. Try going for a walk in fact make yourself get up off your but and go for a walk even if you do not feel like it, trust me you will feel better after it is done and accomplished for the deed. Find activities that you like to do and do them even if you do not feel like it just do it anyway. Tell the voices in your head that are telling you to not do anything to shut the heck up and go for i, trust me it will help. I lost 80 lbs through diet and exercise all while quitting smoking it can be done. Remember breathe very deep in and out slowly. If you like yoga, do yoga that can be very helpful in relaxing you and relieving your extra stress. You are at a stage where it feels hopeless but you have made it this far you can keep it up, please be strong. Kick yourself in the but and just do it for yourself not for anyone else but you!!!
Post here all you need to, read all you need to, use distraction to aid in your quit. IT DOES GET BETTER HANG IN THERE PLEASE!!!
Excellant job in posting here
Lisa