January 16, 20188 yr Berk, you are doing great. One thing I was not prepared for though so hopefully others can be is this - At some point (three months for me) cravings come back and hit real hard. When that day (or days) does come, do NOT give in. I almost did myself but would now be back at square one.
January 16, 20188 yr Author My previous two quits have ended under identical circumstances at the 90 day mark. Seems to be a "thing" in nicotine recovery. Failure is a rehearsal for success.
January 16, 20188 yr 1 hour ago, Berkshiredrifter said: If Im not too tired from work I believe I am at 148 hours clean. Quite a few cravings today, cue induced. They are getting weaker if not fewer or shorter. I am going to get some extra rest tomorrow and I think I'm going to drop caffeine completely for a while. Maybe that will help my brain chemistry to go back to normal. Im still foggy headed. I still have a slightly detached from reality feeling. I also have more oxygen. Never using nicotine or tobacco ever again. Not one puff ever. I’m a huge coffee lover. One thing I thought I would never cut back on, but I have had to. Later in the day is when it hits me. I’ve cut back about half of my normal daily intake. It seems to be making me nervous. Cutting back helps.
January 25, 20188 yr Author So 15 days in, the things I have gotten back: I can breathe easier. I can read a book because now, I can sit still long enough. I am now less vulnerable to cold and weather. Anxiety improved. GERD mildly improved Budgeting is easier. I have more time. Blood pressure and heart rate improved, and circulation has definitely improved. My feet dont burn and sting anymore. That is significant. They were hurting a lot. Smoking is terrible for you. If you smoke, quit.
January 26, 20188 yr 44 minutes ago, Berkshiredrifter said: So 15 days in, the things I have gotten back: I can breathe easier. I can read a book because now, I can sit still long enough. I am now less vulnerable to cold and weather. Anxiety improved. GERD mildly improved Budgeting is easier. I have more time. Blood pressure and heart rate improved, and circulation has definitely improved. My feet dont burn and sting anymore. That is significant. They were hurting a lot. Smoking is terrible for you. If you smoke, quit. You are doing great... what an inspiration to others who are wanting to quit!
January 26, 20188 yr 51 minutes ago, Berkshiredrifter said: So 15 days in, the things I have gotten back: I can breathe easier. I can read a book because now, I can sit still long enough. I am now less vulnerable to cold and weather. Anxiety improved. GERD mildly improved Budgeting is easier. I have more time. Blood pressure and heart rate improved, and circulation has definitely improved. My feet dont burn and sting anymore. That is significant. They were hurting a lot. Smoking is terrible for you. If you smoke, quit. Oh hell yeah! Ain’t it wonderful?…
January 27, 20188 yr We all are martian. Glad to see ya. You just had your three week anniversary. Mine is tonight. Our month is right around the corner. Edited January 27, 20188 yr by Octain
January 27, 20188 yr Yipper Doodle, I have not mentioned any celebration dates because I wanted to get to that 4 week mark, never made it past 10 days on other quits and usually not through 1 day. Feeling the positive now.
January 27, 20188 yr Good stuff guys You are just a day apart in your quit dates. We'll have a BIG celebration There's other's right around the same time frame as well. Great to see so many new quitters doing well!
January 27, 20188 yr 1 hour ago, Martian5 said: Yipper Doodle, I have not mentioned any celebration dates because I wanted to get to that 4 week mark, never made it past 10 days on other quits and usually not through 1 day. Feeling the positive now. Heh, I celebrate every breath I take. I can see my quit date becoming more significant than my birthdate. Drug Recovery is a greedy process. A life changing process. Music sounds better. Seriously… The brisk winter air (which I used to despise) feels wonderful. Of course, food taste better LOL. (like that’s even possible) I smell things that I’ve never smelt before. I can actually laugh out loud without the urge to cough . I’m more calm, a lot more. A heluva lot more. Hell, I actually feel like I can even see better LOL. ect ect ect .. Simply put. Life just seems much better. Edited January 27, 20188 yr by Octain
January 27, 20188 yr Author Octain, life doesn't just seem better, it IS better now. Life improved when we quit. Oh what a great decision. I am never ever EVER putting nicotine or tobacco in my body EVER AGAIN.
January 27, 20188 yr Author Thank you Octain, Jetblack, Recipricocity, Martian, Doreen, Joel, Boo, Latoya, EVERYONE!!! I could not have quit without you all. Your support has meant everything. Edited January 27, 20188 yr by Berkshiredrifter
January 27, 20188 yr 7 hours ago, Berkshiredrifter said: Thank you Octain, Jetblack, Recipricocity, Martian, Doreen, Joel, Boo, Latoya, EVERYONE!!! I could not have quit without you all. Your support has meant everything. Thank you!
February 5, 20188 yr Author Still an ex smoker. Work schedule has been intense. I live in the capital, right downtown. My job is weird, recipricocity. Its real weird. Occasionally also exciting. I have motivated two other friends to quit IRL. Its been almost a month. I am not going to lie, I am still getting three to five strong craves a day. I dont mind them. I snack and exercise to cope. My doctor will undoubtedly approve of both the weight gain and the positive shift in attitude. A glimpse of what I get to enjoy as an ex-smoker
February 5, 20188 yr Great news B !!! Don't worry about weight gain...when you have conquered and are comfortable in your quit...then you can worry about the few pounds ,you might gain.. A few pounds won't kill you..smoking will.... I'm sure your doctor will be very proud of you... The craves get less and weaker as the months go by... I'm sure there are plenty of people who have never smoked who have alot of weird in thier lives too...lol....keep going !!!!
February 5, 20188 yr 12 hours ago, Berkshiredrifter said: Still an ex smoker. Work schedule has been intense. I live in the capital, right downtown. My job is weird, recipricocity. Its real weird. Occasionally also exciting. I have motivated two other friends to quit IRL. Its been almost a month. I am not going to lie, I am still getting three to five strong craves a day. I dont mind them. I snack and exercise to cope. My doctor will undoubtedly approve of both the weight gain and the positive shift in attitude. A glimpse of what I get to enjoy as an ex-smoker Great news Berk! Yes, this Saturday Feb 10th you'll be officially 1 Month Quit and that is a really notable milestone. The first month or so is the toughest part. Things do get better and easier as you move forward. It just happens really slowly. Keep up the great work and be sure to check the celebrations page on Feb. 10th
February 6, 20188 yr Glad to hear it Berk. Great that you're feeling a bit better and your weight is picking up as it sounds like that was a desirable outcome for you. Lessened anxiety will help with that. Anxiety and panic can cause underweight issues because appetite can be nonexistent. I know when I was in that place, it felt like my throat was closed, making it very difficult to eat.
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