I think I am going through the stages of grief haha...
1. Shock/denial-we all go through this stage when we are smoking and won't admit there is a problem/that you aren't addicted.
2. Anger-mostly I go through this at myself. I get ashamed and guilty and hate myself.
3. Bargaining-please God if you let me quit I will__________.
4. Depression-reality sets in...Going through this right now.
5. Acceptance-this is the last step and the best one where quitting becomes easier (after HELL WEEK)
Ugh I love incorporating psychology into my everyday life!

Kiddo can we get rid of #2....once you do that it will be easier for ya. Just sayin'.

I am going to repeat myself.."If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off". We are all here for a reason, you owe it to your self to enjoy each and every day, no matter what. Now in some cases that is a lot harder than quitting smoking believe me...but it can be done.

Hang in there, you doing OK....vent, cry, scream. what ever makes you happy dear, just don't smoke.

Taint easy but it can be done!!

Just Hang in there, this too shall pass. You are doing good, just take it one hour at a time. And like you said once you distracted yourself the urge went away. I have copy and pasted something that I used when I first started my quit. I hope it will help you. Remember we are here for you!!


Timeline During and After the Process
The American Cancer Society lists the following benefits of quitting smoking:

20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drop.

12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

2 weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases.

1 to 9 months after quitting: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hairlike structures that move mucus out of the lungs) regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs and reduce the risk of infection.

1 year after quitting: The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.

5 years after quitting: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker from five to 15 years after quitting.

10 years after quitting: The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a person who continues smoking. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix and pancreas decrease.

15 years after quitting: The risk of coronary heart disease is the same as a nonsmoker's

OMG!!!! I remember the weepy stage......oh heck....who am I kidding. I quit 14 months ago tomorrow and still cry at the drop of the hat. I cry when a Progressive car insurance commercial with Flo is on!!!!
Personally, I think I kept too many feeling suppressed by smoking...plus I'm going through menopause.
Like I said before.....you are not losing your best friend (friends don't try to kill you). You should be celebrating your awesomeness and determination to kick this habit!!!!
Can you talk to your doctor about depression....you may need an anti depressant (no shame in that).
Keep singing.....drink tons of water.....and walk as often as you can :)
You will get through hell week....ok?
Plan for the weekend. If you are celebrating Fathers day.....prepare should you be around smokers. If the smokers are outside.....go inside. Try to hand around non smokers. Suck on popsicles......yum!!!!!

I meant to HANG not hand around smokers.....hehehehe....sometimes I just slay myself :P

im 39 days and feeling really emotional too stay strong we can do this :)

I am still in the first few days, using the patch, and feeling increased depression. Sleeping too much and hardly eating at all. The disruption of the smoking routine is hard - I have a tough time in the morning without that first cigarette (or 3) to feel "ready" for the day. It was a strategy for me to plan this quit at a time when my schedule is flexible and it doesn't affect to many other people if I sleep for 12 hours and take a nap a bit later, and another nap after that. But, it is still unpleasant and I am looking forward to the "easing" of withdrawal. I was smoking about 10 cigarettes a day, which I know isn't as much as some others, but there are few, if any, other things I do 10 times a day, and I feel out of sorts pretty much every moment I am awake, and sometimes when I sleep. This is my 4th attempt, first time using the patch. I used the gum previously, but I think it didn't curb the mood swings as much and it still reinforced a kinetic action of putting the nicotine in my body and taking the nicotine regularly. I think that the patch is helping the consumption of nicotine become less familiar, but I also think it adds to the depression. It's scary to think that I should expect days or weeks for this continue, but I know "cheating" won't make it go away, and at this point smoking probably wouldn't even be enjoyable and I would feel worse after. So, I don't know what else to do except to "be with it" and keep drinking the water and hoping my appetite will improve and my emotions will stabilize and I might even be able to concentrate on something.

Tulr~ I know what your experiencing - going through the first few days myself. My body just aches all over, all I want to do is sleep...argh. Also this is my 5th attempt. I keep saying its going to click and stick one of these times. My reason for quitting has to outweigh the urge/desire to smoke....

I'm at day 5 and 1 hour....really struggling to stay awake. All I want to do is sleep and cry. Really depressed and have had passing thoughts of 'eh ONE won't hurt'. But it will! So even though its only 7 pm I think I will go to bed. Goodnight all.

Sleep or cry, both are a healthy alterative.

well done on getting thru it. I used the patch to help me quit and it really helped. I also suffer from depression and anxiety. Quitting smoking seemed to intensify that in the short term but in the long term it has helped. Try and hang in there because you will feel better, it just takes time
Hugs Deb

I am so depressed today! I just cried all morning! Woke up and just started crying...I don't know what to do. I am 5 days and 17 hours quit. I just want to cave so bad. But can't give myself the option. I have to be strong. Just put a fresh patch on. Hopefully that will help. Wish me luck. I just want HELL WEEK to be over!