Originally Posted by stephofthenight
Congratulations. Good job!
That, I'm afraid, was to be expected, and I suppose it will stay that way for a while yet, but it will pass. The craving will remain much longer, unfortunately. That's when you need to remember how awful withdrawal is: To keep you from starting again. You don't want to have experienced withdrawal in vain, right?
/Claes
Hanlon's Razor: "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity."
Claes, you differentiate between withdrawal and craving, I thought it was the same? Or is there physical withdrawal like fro heavy drugs?
dead on the inside, i've got nothing to prove
keep me alive and give me something to lose
There are indeed physical withdrawal symptoms, as I'm sure Steph can tell you by now. It takes a while for the bad stuff to leave your system. Then your body needs to adjust to the absence of it.Claes, you differentiate between withdrawal and craving, I thought it was the same? Or is there physical withdrawal like fro heavy drugs?
The craving seems to be another matter: I have friends who quit years ago: They say that they still feel the pull of the poison. It gets less pronounced over time, but it is still there, and one must be prepared to resist it.
/Claes
Last edited by ClaesGefvenberg; 01-13-2008 at 07:18 AM.
Hanlon's Razor: "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity."
things are beinging to look up im starting to belive that i realy can do this.... thanks for all of your support guys, its making a BIG diffrence
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yep, there is physical withdrawal, when you stop smoking: e.g. you can't sleep or sleep fitfully, indigestion, cold sweats...Claes, you differentiate between withdrawal and craving, I thought it was the same? Or is there physical withdrawal like fro heavy drugs?
psychologically, the funny thing is, when you light up a cigarette your brain looks forward to having its addiction indulged. but actually once you have the first drag your brain goes "bleep, thanks you" and that's all it takes to satisfy the psychological part of the addiction. you wouldn't have to smoke the whole cigarette at all.
Of course you can, Steph. We believe in you, and I'm glad that you are beginning to do so as well. Keep fighting the urge... and tell yourself that you are now a non-smoker
/Claes
Hanlon's Razor: "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity."
Steph, how are you doing? How about a situation report?
/Claes
Hanlon's Razor: "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity."
honestly, i havent had time to think about smoking... so im non-smokerOf course you can, Steph. We believe in you, and I'm glad that you are beginning to do so as well. Keep fighting the urge... and tell yourself that you are now a non-smoker
/Claesits rather odd to say that, hey its been two weeks...
oh my god!!! i should go party... ttyl guys lol. jk jk im too sick for partying...im going to bed...
"Be careful of quotes you find on the internet, they may not always be true" -Abraham Lincon-
Drink a lot of liquids, especially water. Try herbal teas or fruit juices. Limit coffee, soft drinks, and alcohol - they can increase your urge to smoke.
well i say take a walk in the park .maybe you would say why do that?
but actully when you look at nature and see the greenery and all the life of it deppens on you then maybe you'll stop smoking.
Her heart is played like well worn strings; in her eyes the sadness sings; of one who was destined for better things.
That is absolutley brilliant!honestly, i havent had time to think about smoking... so im non-smoker
Opps. Sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself and drop by when you're feeling better.im too sick for partying...im going to bed...
/Claes
Hanlon's Razor: "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity."
lol...uh oh...im s.o.l.
softdrinks.... diet drp a 12pk a day...
coffee...well at all three starbucks they know me by name...
alcohol... its good in coffe and drp...
"Be careful of quotes you find on the internet, they may not always be true" -Abraham Lincon-
Take up consistent distance running and racing. Running and tobacco don't go together very well, so I'd suppose.
lol i know... i do cross country 10 miles a day, my times dropped dramaticly when i started
"Be careful of quotes you find on the internet, they may not always be true" -Abraham Lincon-
After many many years of smoking, I am finally ready to stop for good. I've tried cold turkey numerous times and it worked for a while but there was always something to set me off and go back to it.
Today while I was at the doctor, I said I give up, I can't do it on my own. So I got a prescription for Chantix. Has anyone used this ?
What Are You Crazy!!!
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