I am having a strong one right now and feel like these cravings make me start thinking irrationally so rather than doing something stupid like going out and buying a pack, here I am riding it out.....whew!!!

Edited August 4, 20215 yr by IamMommaBear

Great choice coming here ...there is always someone to help you through the tough times ..

Just think how much you would hate yourself if you took that one puff..

!owe your fabulous Quit ....No ....you win your battles u til the war is over ..

Keep busy Mommabear ...it will pass ...

Momma Bear,

When you have just started your quit the cravings will be there.  You are more than likely feeling them for other things,(stress is my big trigger) it is our brain telling us something that is not true. We don't need to smoke, it is the memory of smoking that tricks us into feeling that way. That it will somehow make us feel better about the challenges we all face daily. I have not smoked in 5 weeks which I thought I could never do but I have done it. I just keep telling myself that new stuff will take over that space in my mind. Just breathe, find something to distract you for a few minutes, it will pass, I learned that here and it does work, 

K

Good on you for posting @IamMommaBear, how are you feeling now?

Coming here the way to go. You doing good even if it does not feel good right now (if you know what I mean) It does get better. Those first few weeks ugh...keep busy...keep yourself distracted and keep in mind you just have to make it through today. Just today. Take each day one at a time.   

@jillar better, thanks.    I'm only getting a few of these overwhelming cravings each day but when I do...just wow.  I'm going to keep fighting through them. 

That's all we can do until we get past them. Glad you're feeling better 🤗

Every time you want a cigarette but choose to abstain, you are reprogramming your brain.

 

Trust the process Momma Bear.  You're doing great.

@IamMommaBear, so glad to see you posted an SOS here.  These are the steps to getting to your final quit.  We were smokers for many years and there are many triggers that will cause us to crave.  Each time you overcome the crave, you get stronger and the crave gets weaker so it gets easier to deal with the next crave.

 

There are many here who smoked for 30, 40+ years and managed to quit successfully.  You're doing it too.  Stay close to this board for the 1st few weeks.

@d2e8b8 thank you so much for your words of wisdom and encouragement!   

Edited August 5, 20215 yr by IamMommaBear

Way to stay strong and hang tough mammbear! 

@IamMommaBearGood on you for posting. Keep fighting through because it does pass. I am almost at 2 months and still coughing up black gunk and all that fun stuff. I get cravings but they are getting less and less. I am glad I have support here.

@Steven Drojensky I am so glad to hear that the cravings lessen.   Did you experience any bouts of lightheadedness?    I have some today.  

Great job posting IamMommaBear! I had lightheadedness. I think it’s pretty normal. If it continues for a prolonged period or comes with weakness and/or confusion you may want to talk to your doctor about it. I’ve been following your quit and you are doing awesome. I’m 55, 35 year 2pk a day smoker with anxiety issues. The initial quit was so hard and horrible for me. But I survived. I thought that my mind would break a few times but I survived! I’m 4 and 1/2 months into my quit and it DOES get easier. So very much easier! I promise!🤗

57 minutes ago, IamMommaBear said:

@Steven Drojensky I am so glad to hear that the cravings lessen.   Did you experience any bouts of lightheadedness?    I have some today.  

Yes, I did. But mostly just small bouts of coughing. 

@Gus, I so want to call you Gus-Gus!  😁 Thank you for the encouragement.   Sounds like you really stood your ground with your quit and have done a phenomenal job!  Congratulations!!!   ❤🐻❤

So they are with me, my lovely friend on quit train. I just restarted my cold turkey quit today, this very afternoon in fact. I'm battling the NRT mouth sprays addiction as well as cigarettes. I'm not going to fold I'm going to be strong

Thank you all for being there for me in spirit and in truth

It's a bit hard navigating my way around this website because of my associated learning disabilities I'm sorry

@BeautifulAspie1970 you did good coming here!   I bet that craving is gone already!   Keep coming back each time the craving pops up - we got this!

@BeautifulAspie1970, good to see you back. Stick close and lets get you quit!  

Great job coming back.  The first step is often the hardest and you're on your way now.  

I agree ....Welcome back ...your seat is still here ....

Go back to basic,s ...reread all the green pinned posts on the Main Smoking Discussion Board....

There is also Joel's video Library ....these cover most of your questions and concerns....

You can do it ....you just have to want it bad enough ..🐸

 

Not a SOS but just a want for the thing I thought calmed me, I now know that is not true. I have quit and it has been easier than I thought!  Yet I still feel that need which is stupid. I do realize when I have those thoughts that it will pass.  Been through such hard s... in my life that I think about and know this is nothing compared to other things I have lived through. We all can do this with support, so I give my thanks to all of you!

K

You're doing great @Kris, we smoked for a long time so we have to expect to have craves for quite a while after we quit. But as you've seen many times, each time we beat one it makes the next one easier  

@Kris I am 3 weeks quit today and totally relate to what you said.    The minute I feel stressed or agitated in the least, I want to reach for a cig.   I am looking forward to no longer thinking I want one when things are tough.