February 16, 20206 yr I am free from all the study related stresses and its like my brain really wants at least one cigarette suddenly . I must resist . Does anyone else have this issue after a 5 month period ?
February 16, 20206 yr Don't be silly sunshine, you've gotten past so much. This too shall pass. But yes, at 5 months quit I still had plenty of craves. The good news is that the craves you get this far along will be much easier to get past than in the beginning 😊
February 16, 20206 yr Author Thanks jillar , i was following a lot of study related things and now suddenly everything is empty . There is nothing of any importance in my mind right now , maybe that is why . Anyway i should strictly avoid smoking . Its like all all the thrills of not smoking is gone .
February 16, 20206 yr 2 minutes ago, Sunshine59 said: There is nothing of any importance in my mind right now , maybe that is why . I beg to differ sunshine, just think of your wife and kid. They're pretty important right?
February 16, 20206 yr Author Yes , you are right . I should avoid again simply for the sake of health .
February 16, 20206 yr Sunshine, reframing how we think is a huge part of this process. It's good though.
February 16, 20206 yr Author Yes , I suddenly had to adjust my mind to control the blood sugar levels too So i was feeling kind of lost for some time . The new sig should fix that issue . It would help me focus more on that issue from now on . Yup , i am not smoking
February 16, 20206 yr You are still using Gum as a NRT, right ? If you continue to feed your nicotine addiction you will continue to have craves. The only way to freedom is to stop delivering nicotine to your body. I believe you said that you were going to stop gum 'after your exams'. There will always be an excuse to continue using nicotine, I hope you stop this craziness.
February 16, 20206 yr Author Yes , i want to stop that gums too , let me try from this time on wards . While i was attending my exams in Sikkim i did not chew any gums for 6 days . i did not feel anything bad . On the seventh day when i came back home i chewed one , but after chewing one after a 6 day break i had some very uncomfortable feelings suddenly as soon as i chewed a gum . I am stopping the gums too with this post !!!! Edited February 16, 20206 yr by Sunshine59
February 16, 20206 yr That is Splendid news, sunshine ! After the six days, your body was happy and resistant when you tried gum again. You quit smoking ! You can deal with letting the nicotine go, it is doing nothing to benefit you. Congratulations on taking your freedom into your hands !
February 16, 20206 yr Author A life without even the gums is going to be a bit hard for me . But let me try . I am sure there are going to be a lots of side effects for 2 or 3 days .
February 16, 20206 yr You can do this. You can live through some uncomfortable moments, I know you can. Drink water, watch your blood sugar, REWARD yourself. You will be fine.
February 16, 20206 yr Author Thanks Yes , i will do that Bye bye nicotine gums Going cold turkey 2/16/2020
February 16, 20206 yr You can do it S....your stronger than you think ....remember to think positive .....not negative ....eg Hoorayyyy I'm free of Nicotine now forever ....
February 16, 20206 yr 18 hours ago, Sunshine59 said: Its like all all the thrills of not smoking is gone . In time, the body and mind adapt to a life without nicotine. The thrill-a-minute roller coaster ride that is the early days of the quit settles into a more stable ride. Eventually, not smoking becomes second nature. This adaptation should be welcomed. Motivation and excitement cease to be a part of the process. We don't smoke because we don't smoke. 5 hours ago, Sunshine59 said: Bye bye nicotine gums Going cold turkey Good call Sunshine.
February 17, 20206 yr Early on in my quit I found all sorts of associations with smoking that would trigger cravings. Every time I did NOT smoke I would be reinforcing proper behavior and the cravings would diminish. Even after some years of not smoking I can uncover an association that will have me thinking about a cigarette. Last time this happened I had finished climbing up a rather large hill. As I surveyed the natural vista of wonderment I couldn't help but think that a smoke break would be nice. Keep in mind I don't hike up mountainsides on a daily basis but when I did I always had a smoke. ...and that is how, even after a few YEARS into quitting, I can think about a smoke. Anyhow, I had a hip flask of brandy so instead of lighting up, I guzzled down. These triggers are like mental landmines of cravings we associated an activity with smoking. Every time we perform the activity without smoking we lessen the association.
February 17, 20206 yr Author @johnny5 Thanks @Boo Yes , It took only 3 hours to feel normal after the last nicotine gum @Sirius This time i was went to a trip to a mountain side after a long time for my last semester exams , i think that is what triggered it . i stayed here for 5 days and it was a 6000 kilometer journey to and from this place . Anyway , I am seriously not smoking especially after a 5 month quit
February 18, 20206 yr 19 hours ago, Sunshine59 said: @johnny5 Thanks @Boo Yes , It took only 3 hours to feel normal after the last nicotine gum @Sirius This time i was went to a trip to a mountain side after a long time for my last semester exams , i think that is what triggered it . i stayed here for 5 days and it was a 6000 kilometer journey to and from this place . Anyway , I am seriously not smoking especially after a 5 month quit OMG I thought that tree was Godzila! Gotta clean my glasses more. On another note, Good Show Sunshine. Every day make the quit (and you) that much stronger.
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