Well that was quite the test. Checked into a hotel, went across the street to a casino for there buffet. It was really good. Didn't notice it much walking in, but coming out it was busier and full of smoke. I couldn't believe how strong the smell was. It stunk but at the same time kinda liked it. Made for the exit post haste. Tip avoid casinos.

10/13/2019

Mark

Boy I thought for the first time in A long time that this was going to be different kind of quit. Seemed like things were alot difernet and easier than ever before. Up too yesterday (day 9) then WHAM the erges came on like gang busters all ganging up on me 1 after another all day long. It was a rough one and was a fight. Feal like "Rocky" at the top of the steps I conquered the day. Feelin strong now. So here I am sitting wondering what the day will bring. It's ND football tonight at the freinds guess what there smokers. Then it hits me that I shouldn't wonder about the day!!! Just at this moment in time Cause get thru 1 at a time!!!!

Does anyone know about how the lungs are suppose to feel over time? My lungs feel really heavy I'm coughing some times but not really alot. Seeems like they get heavier everyday-I know it's only day 9 without smokin but I thought it was suppose to get better not Worse.

Hi 48,

You can get through each trigger, one at a time.  Try to let the triggers flow over you.  Deep breathing really helps a lot .

If at all possible avoid smokers.  It is unnecessary torture -in my opinion.

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Your lungs are starting to heal. All the sticky brown tar that coats your throat, lung passages and every cell in your body are undergoing Big Change. Our brain still has its mutitude of normal daily continuous functions and now it must rewire your thinking, memories and emotions that go along with smoking. It's no wonder your nervous system is jittery and we get all moody and anxious. We also may find our throat sore and our lungs feel a little weird. I found my throat tasted like charcoal and it stayed that way for a good two months as the cilia (fine hairs) started to regrow and the dead icky tar sticky cells sloughed off. The coughing up stuff came in waves right up to six months and so I made sure I drank a lot of water to help stay hydrated. You will see other things as the weeks and months go by. I no longer had cold fingers and toes and my skin brighter and hair looked shinier. My stomach took a lot longer to heal as I had a constant achy pain in it and this finally went away by a year and it was one of those nasty nicotine receptors that would not stop causing havoc. I had to stop drinking coffee for quite a while and use antacids a lot. I just want you to know that every last icky withdrawal symptom will go away after a year and then it's up to you to just never fall for the just one thinking ever again. Good luck with your quit and stay strong!

"Quitting isn't for Sissies!" I quit poisoning myself Sept. 27, 2013

Keep up the good work !!  12 days is awesome.

Keep taking it one day at a time, you can do this !

2 weeks today

Yeah Me!!!!

10/13/2019

Mark

Congratulations, Mark.  You are doing great !