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8/22/19
I don't know much about e cigarettes. In my honest opinion it's like vaping, basically the same as smoking.
But ModMarge has left you a message on this thread regarding quitting aids! Have you checked the links?
8/22/19
Hi KalyaRed! I noticed that you and I had pretty much the same quit date! You go! We can absolutely do this! I actually JUST found this forum last night and I haven’t had a chance to read all the threads and literature yet, but I certainly will! It’s funny because I thought after about a week of quitting I would be in the clear but it turns out it can take weeks for nicotine to get out of your system. I haven’t seen all your threads but I was wondering if you cold turkeyed? I did, and so far so good! Just curious! Thank you for reaching out! It means A LOT right now!
8/22/19
Thank you JohnsonFu! How long have you quit for this month? I have 7 days today! And how have you don’t it? I just stopped, no vaping, gum nothing.
8/22/19
Hi Nircelaj5!
I did quit cold turkey yeah! Went out for looooong walks, did jumping jacks, took looooong showers (the environment must forgive me, smoking is far more polluting), drank ice water.
I think the hardest part isn't even the nicotine leaving our system, it's the junkie thinking and the way smoking becomes associated to everything we do, from getting up in the morning to finishing a meal or relaxing at night.
When quitting, all these occasions turn into triggers but each craving you resist is another opportunity to learn how to deal with that situation without smoking.
I suggest that you read not only the forum but also the site. Lots of threads have links to articles like this one:
https://www.verywellmind.com/mind-games-go-both-ways-when-you-quit-smoking-2824894
Since we can't stop thinking about it, we might as well learn while we're quitting
We got this!!
8/22/19
Hey thanks. Yup i just read it up
E cigg is pointless too. Trying my best to keep my mind of it.
On the way to my 2nd day smoke free !!! =) Just a sleep away !
8/22/19
Won't it be great waking up tomorrow at day 3? ?? After tomorrow I bet withdrawal symptoms will decrease. The first three days are the worst.
This is the worst part and we will rationalise the irrational - that's the nature of addiction. But stay close to the forum and don't give in.
8/22/19
Yeah i am looking forward to it.
Currently 47 hours smokefree! yes!
After 3 days, everything will be better?
I am definitely staying close to the forum
8/23/19
Thank you so much for the articles! I was reading the one you posted and it’s so interesting! Unfortunately I haven’t had time until now to read! (Been working A LOT these past couple weeks) It’s a good distraction. So is this your first time trying to quit?? I’ve been smoking for 15 years and this is really my first true go at it. I do want a cigarette at night tho so much! But still am smoke-free. I identify as a smoker who isn’t smoking right now. If that makes sense? Haha. But how is it going for you?? How did your day go? And I COMPLETELY agree, WE GOT THIS!!
8/23/19
From what I understand, in about three days most nicotine is off your body. That doesn't mean the psychological addiction isn't still telling you to smoke but the first three days are the worst when it comes to physical withdrawal - for me that meant sweats, nightmares, raised temperature, kind of like having a flu with a bad temper
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-icky-threes-2824685
Then you have another process which is to learn how to cope with every situation as a non smoker. It seems as though every time you face a situation you haven't faced as a non smoker you get triggered.
That's why you want to be patient with the process. Here's another article I like
https://www.verywellmind.com/why-the-first-year-of-smoking-cessation-is-so-important-2824682