[OutlawedSpirit]

Starting day 3 today. My first day and a half, I was in an excellent mood, then yesterday afternoon, things took a nose dive. This morning I'm feeling okay. I just hope that yesterday afternoon was the worst of it, emotionally. I have a feeling, though, that today is going to be one big roller coaster. I can handle that as long as tomorrow isn't as bad, since it will be my first day back at work without a smoke. Sigh.

[gayleggg]

Congratulations! Hope you have a good day today. It does get better, from an ex-smoker.

[OutlawedSpirit]

Thanks! Although I've gotten farther than I have the last couple times I've tried to quit, things don't seem as bad this time. The mood swings are manageable, and the cravings are there, but not unbearable. Maybe there is something to be said about actually being ready to quit.

[OutlawedSpirit]

Originally Posted by OutlawedSpirit

Thanks! Although I've gotten farther than I have the last couple times I've tried to quit, things don't seem as bad this time. The mood swings are manageable, and the cravings are there, but not unbearable. Maybe there is something to be said about actually being ready to quit.

I was completely, and utterly, wrong. Things are just as bad this time, I just think using the lozenges delayed the inevitable. I am completely at a loss for what to do. I'm becoming severely depressed, but I don't know what more I can do. I don't want to start smoking again, and my options are limited. I'm already using the lozenges, my pdoc told me not to use Chantix, and I don't think she'll prescribe my Wellbutrin either, because it has the possibility to make me manic. Anyone have any ideas on what I can do?

[notz]

use the patch, calculate how much nicotine you need to take the edge off and keep it one step below that. Always stay in withdrawal but more manageable. You can do this!

When you get a craving do something you never could do while smoking. I brushed my teeth a lot, took showers, went for short brisk walks. Stuff like that. Stay away from things where smoking went hand in had. For me coffee, alcohol, driving, parties, etc.