How Do I feel?

[Cindy Wilson]

When we quit our emotions are all over the place, when someone challenges your quit and leaves you because you quit, how do you react to that? I have cried, but I am really lost about this....

[Spunkie]

Hugs my dear friend.

[MLynne]

My emotions after one week of quit:
--- Overall, I am grateful that I've been able to stick with it, that there is a medication that has helped make it possible, that there is a web site devoted to quitters that helps me get through the rough spells
-- A few moments of anger at myself for not quitting years ago, for wasting so much money on something that provided no benefit, tangible or otherwise, and for trying to substitute food of questionable nutritional benefit in place of cigarettes the past week. Coconut cream pie is not a good replacement, nor is bacon or onion rings.
-- A little sad and blubbery, quickly under control (third day, chemical/hormonal dump?)
-- A wee bit wistful, because I miss some aspects of smoking and admit that I always will
-- Some impatience, eager to be past the hourly/daily cravings and to start seeing some financial gain
-- Delighted that the house smells so fresh, that the clean windows will stay that way much longer, that there aren't ashes and stinky butts to clean up after
-- Relieved I haven't had to "babysit" a pack/lighter all week, and didn't feel any panic about running low and needing to buy more, also not having to count out all that cash for a lousy carton that wasn't going to last a week
-- Satisfied, with the quality and quantity of sleep I've been getting, as I believe sleep is restorative for mind/body/soul
-- Proud, especially to share the news with family members and friends who have waited patiently (mostly!) for me to quit and who support me in this lifestyle change

[caroljohnson]

hi spunkie, thanks 4 being my friend+ especially at such a diffucult, but so worth it time!! your letter was so
open+ honest, not to mention full of spunk!!! ha!ha! sorry, i don't have enough time today to chat as much as i would like to, but i have a couple of things i'm going to share anyway. i've learned that it's just as important
2 forget a wrong as it is 2 remember a kindness. people need loving the most when they deserve it the least!
blessings.
carol

[Maria]

I don't quite know what it is, but I have felt more in touch with my emotions for the last couple of months than I remember being for a very long time. I suspect it has something to do with putting an end to the self destructive behavior I was displaying...Yikes! When I retired two years ago and for a change didn't have to hit the floor running 6 days a week I guess I went a little overboard! My self confidence must have taken a giant nosedive when I ceased being a valued part of a team at work and consequently I started really smoking like a nut! One right after another! I've heard it said that a lot of ppl die when they retire! Well, geez, if they were like me...it's no wonder! Crying out loud...that many cigarettes (3 packs a day) would kill a horse! I'm better now...Lots of ppl have helped me and some have tried to discourage me..but I've kept on keepin on and am glad of it! ;-)

[Giulia]

Tried to answer this twice tonight. The site won't let me on.

So I'll just say - hold your quit. You're valued member wherever you go, Maria. Trust that inner truth and strength.