Today is the first day I've felt close to normal in 5 years. Have suffered from depression, but never thought it was nicotine related. Feared the depression would worsen, but today it feels like it never existed... Has anyone overcome their depression by cessation? I know it's a slippery slope. almost relapsed last night... was on my way to the store, but exercised restraint. Today I am thankful for it. Am afraid to get my hopes up too high, this feeling could be short lived. Must be prepared for cravings and feeling down again.