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Post by countryblocks on Dec 29, 2004 21:37:09 GMT -5
not quite sure how to say this. i am glad to be smokefree but is this normal to be moody and irritable?
I feel guilty cause I know I take it out on hubby cause he is the only one around for me to yell at.the urges are tough.how does anyone else handle this.I think it bothers me cause he smokes.he doesn't around me but I see him in the garage and when he comes in the smell is horrible.We went shopping tonight and I felt better and ate out and it does seem good to eat in a nonsmoking section. Oh my here I am rambling on again.any advice and suggestions are welcome.
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Post by lizzysgirl on Dec 30, 2004 6:31:54 GMT -5
sorry to hear you having a tough time country... i really dont know what to suggest but to stick to it you are doing so well.... i suppose it is normal to be a bit moody when craving nicotene. It was hard for me during the fusrt couple of days ..... But now I have had the last few days without even thinking about cigarettes.
you can get there just stick to it.... find something to do when you notice yourself getting irritable, go and give your hands some care ( APPLY HAND LOTION) and massage till you feel the urge and the moodiness has gone.
just an idea, plus it will take you away from situation.
I found myself keep washing up as i tend to take it out on the dishes.
there was no washing up to be seen in our house for the first week of my quit... its slowly got back to normal lol
;D
liz
Two weeks, four days, 11 hours, 33 minutes and 31 seconds. 369 cigarettes not smoked, saving £73.93. Life saved: 1 day, 6 hours, 45 minutes.
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Post by Don on Dec 30, 2004 9:03:17 GMT -5
I can remember an earlier attempt of mine where my wife couldn't stand my company as I was quite grumpy then. Advice here would be to warn others of your tender mood and try to distance yourself away from people during those segments where your "edginess" will most likely bring conflict. Since mood is very important to a Quit try to do those things that bring you happiness: hobbies, shows, food, exercise...etc.You're saving some money by not smoking...why not spend some of that cash on fun stuff? Go shopping! (alone...it will be more fun for you and hubby  ) As for hubby...good to hear he's not smoking around you, that shows he cares about you and what you're going thru. As a non-smoker YOU will be able to sniff out every single smoker! They stink!...and they never know it. In time he might follow your example and Quit too... (I followed my wife's example.)When you go shopping, buy yourself some nice perfume or scented hand lotion (The Wife uses vanilla-scented lotion for her hands.) For example: When you encounter offensive odors you can lift your hand and sniff deeply of the scents that please you most. Or scented candles...there's always one of those given as a Christmas present. I currently have been burning a cinnamon one each night this week at my house. |
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Post by Ann on Dec 30, 2004 9:30:25 GMT -5
Heck, I'm still grumpy. This is all part of the withdrawal, some have half of the symptoms some have all the symptoms and others have none of the symptoms. Yes, this is normal. You have to remember this is a shock to our bodies because we were taking our drug of choice every 20 minutes or so during the day. Our bodies need to adjust to not having nicotine in our system. We are/were drug addicts. When you get down on yourself go into the archives at Southbeachfriends.com and read, read, read, and read some more to find out what others went through. Find out some of their tips to help out then come here and post, post and post. |
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Post by Barby on Dec 30, 2004 11:56:22 GMT -5
When I get grumbly, it's usually because I'm thinking I want a cigarette. I found it best to isolate myself from others when that happens. I also do a little visualization that helps get me past wanting the cig. When I catch myself thinking of a cigarette, I picture this ape-like creature (something like king kong) and picture myself beating it over the head with a club and pushing it away. Sounds silly, but it seems to help me!
Good luck!
Barb
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Post by Dee on Jan 1, 2005 18:36:49 GMT -5
Country, one thing I did that REALLY discouraged me from messing up my quit was to put a picture of a cancerous lung on my computer screen (desktop) Everytime my computer was turned on there it was to remind me what could/would happen if I didn't quit smoking. It apparrently worked for me.
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Post by Graciedonovan on Jan 1, 2005 20:21:45 GMT -5
Country, use your husband as an example. You said that when he comes in from the gargare he stinks. Well, you don't want to smell like that do you? Use it as a positive. Please feel free to ramble as much as you'd like to. We love ramblers. Hey, anyone heard from JP?
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