63 Hours

[Heyher 581]

Been 63 hours since I last smoked. Physical cravings withdraw is peaking, and woke up with the "smoker cold/flu"

Mentally I just don't want or need one. But physically my body is screaming. Get past the 72 hour mark and I should start feeling much better. After nicotine is out of my system I should be much much better.

Just day three sucks no matter what method you use to quit.

[Shape_Shifter 83]

i feel for you. hubby went through it years ago. i only had to quit diet coke. he found that getting rid of things that would trigger the smoking response helped. his favorite chair after work to watch the news and smoke a cigarette. Threw it away. Avoided parties/drinking situations for a while because beer and a cigarette went hand-in-hand. Instead of smoking after "ahem-relations" a shower and cold glass of tea and maybe more fun. lol.

when he quit years ago you could still smoke indoors in Maryland. Hopefully you won't have that added reminder to overcome. He went from3 packs a day to zero cold turkey, no RX. You can do it. Think of the bigger (or smaller) picture.

[MinaT 669]

Yep, they say the first three days is the hardest after that it's all mental, once the actual physical addiction is done. It's just like "head hunger" after surgery.

If you realize that the hunger pains you feel in your belly is most likely the acid churning or your inside and outside of your stomach healing, and that's why the growling, grumbling, wave feelings, it helps you deal with it.

You are winning the battle because you knew what you are were up against and can see it logically. Good for you for quitting and congrats.

I haven't smoked in years and years, and I know what you are going through, the flu/cough, etc. and you should be proud of yourself.

[Heyher 581]

Thanks for the support. Did hypnosis, so my mental addiction is really not the issue any more. My sub conscience "cues" that it's smoke time are gone. Just this physical part is hard. Lots of Water.< /p>

[Nick'sMom 54]

Keep up the good work!

[Heyher 581]

Ugh now I can smell them. Ewwwww....

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