-
First Day as a Non-Smoker
- May 1, 2009 at 9:43 AM
- By
- Comments (8) Total Views (569) Everyone can see this journal post.
I had my last cigarette yesterday at 4:30pm, well actually it was a half a cigarette because I shared it with my husband. I've done really well so far but I've had to fight with Luke's doctors office about getting him an appointment for his cough and that's made a craving come on. I hope it gets easier, I do good if I can keep my mind and my hands busy. My husband is quitting also and I thought it would be easier with both of us quitting but now I'm not sure, but at least they are out of the house. If anyone is reading this that has quit smoking or is a smoker or is trying to quit, please leave a comment. If you have any tips for me please don't hesitate to leave a comment. I need all the help and encouragement that I can get!!!!
Comments:
i am on day 12 and it has gotten easier. i just think of my daughter when i want to smoke, im mquitting for her. just as i did for the 9months i carried her. she may be out of my body now, but it still affects her. i never smoked around her or in the house, but after i would smell and the smoke sometimes followed. i just stay very busy and its pretty easy now. goodluck!!
Thanks so much for commenting....I am going to have to try the Orange Juice and see if that works. I chew gum alot too, that helps on the way to work especially. I'm glad to hear that after 12 days it has gotten easier for you, some people have told me that it never goes away. I have a 10 month old son and I am quitting for him too. I want him to be healthy and I want to be healthy for him!!!
I quit 5 weeks ago. I never thought I would quit for good, but each day gets easier and I am amazed as I look back that I thought it would be harder. My first day I had emotional withdrawls...lol...I actually cried when I wanted a cigarette...Nicorette gum worked on that..lol..you can do it..Do not cheat, not once! I did on the 2nd day and it was hard to get my head back in to the game. good luck!
Well it's day 2 as a non smoker. Last night was hard, Luke got up twice with a stuffy nose and a cough so that made it hard..he usually sleeps all night. But, I hung in there. I went grocery shopping today and it was hard driving in the car and not smoking. I keep telling myself that I do not want to start this over. I don't want to go through this again so I am not going to smoke, I want to get this over with and never look back. I did feel emotional today, sad song on radio and I felt like crying and I felt like crying last night when I couldn't make Luke feel better. Here's looking forward to another day under my belt.
Day 4 and I made it through the weekend!!!!! It is getting easier a little with everyday. I made it through taking Luke to First Care saturday night because his cough got worse (this morning it is sounding better) and then not being able to find a place open to fill his script (that was hard) and we survived yesterday at my parents around my dad, my brother and a friend of the family, all smokers. Neither myself or my husband smoked at all. I have to try to reign in my snacking, I have replaced smoking with ice cream sandwiches and candy bars so I am starting Weight Watchers today to help with the weight gain. I know some people feel that this is too much to control at once, but if I end up 300 pounds, I fear I will start to smoke again. This all makes me feel very in control of myself and my actions. Still a little emotionally out of control and sometimes I feel a little pain in my chest and short of breath, I think that is a slight panic attack, maybe. I am wondering, though, how long until the cravings go away totally? Can anyone give me some input on this?
Day 5 and I'm still hanging in there. I feel pretty good this morning besides having a little sore throat. No cravings yet today. I only had one pretty bad craving yesterday but I got through it. I'm still trying to keep myself busy which seems to be working. Here's to another day in.
Day 7 and still going strong. It's hard when I talk on the phone, I'm not sure what to do with myself, if that makes sense. That was the only major craving I had yesterday and it is definetly getting easier every day!!
Already a member? Click here to log in
Check out these Tasty Treats from The Stir's partners:
I quit about 11 years ago and it was hell but it was a short hell and once it was over it was over.
Things I found: There were certian things that made my body expect a cigarette - drinking coffee outside, waiting for the bus, stuff like that. So I had to stop drinking coffee outside (infact I switched to tea cause the taste made me crave too), I would always have gum and sugarfree candy on hand for other times that I couldn't avoid.
Also for some reason Orange Juice cuts cravings some what. So I also drank lots of that.
- TabathaM
Message Friend Invite