Well, HUGE blessings on the x-ray! So happy to hear you are well...

AS far as your quit... depression is normal. You miss those things. You will be ok. It all gets easier all the time. Dont say just Day 2. Day 2 is HUGE! Day 2 is a test.... Just think.. in about 24 hours, you will have no nicotine in your body! You can totally do this!
Have a great day!

I know how hard it is those first few days - it seems there's nothing else on your mind - even though smoking only took a small percentage of your time you are lost without it.
Celebrate your wonderful news and vow to start something new - a hobby or interest that could help take your mind off smoking.
2 whole days is fantastic you have done amazingly well to go that far - if you can do that you can do anything.
Remember all of that money you will save and remeber to treat yourself cos you deserve it!!!
I found that for the first few days i was manic and when i really felt a strong urge to smoke i would pace up and down the house or rock and fidget uncontrollably if i was sat down!!!
However, it DID pass and it WILL pass for you.Keep coming onto DS, read advice and worries from others.It heped me so much receiving advice from other members but it also helped me when i gave advice to help them too.It made me feel stronger and want to follow my own advice.
Keep strong and remember why you are doing this xx

Bless your heart, rinkpa. That is truly great news. I know the feeling myself. :)

Since you read the Rewards, Nicotine, and the Brain article, you know the depression is normal and temporary.

Congratulations on your second day quit, rinkpa. That is super!

Shevie
Quit May, 2005

That is wonderful news rinkpa....you have been given a second chance.... Stay strong my friend, it may only be day two, but that is two days you quit you will not have to go through again...you did it yesterday, you can do it today. One day at a time...
Don't know what to "do"? how about turning to your hobbies, or trying new ones? Is that your dog I see in the picture...I envy you...I would love to take him/her for a nice long walk.... Feeling depresses...well of course you do...that's Mr Nicodemons signature tune...tell him to get lost....sing, he hates that. :-) You are doing fantastic....sign in here every day, drink loads of water and SING! CJ

I am so happy for you that you got good news on your x-rays. I always believe that when God closes a door he Always opens a window. Your Closed Door is no more smoking, so go to Your Open Window and Breath Fresh air into your lungs. Take it One Day at a Time going towards a healthlier you. Remember that your DS friends are here for you. Hugs!!

There's a lot of information out there about how cigarettes function as a kind of "friend," (really an enemy) that is around in good times and bad, and how when people give that up, they can experience some sadness over the loss of their "friend." Some people write goodbye letters to cigarettes, and that helps bring closure to the (deadly) relationship. You might take a look at the post called "My Cigarette My Friend" - it helps unravel this whole myth.

thanks again I really appreciate all advice and words of wisdom. CJ I did take my dog sophie for a walk. I feel much better. I also called my sister for support and to tell her about this group so that when she is ready to quit she will be able to have this great support.

Welcome to DS rinkpa, this is such an awesome source of support! So glad to read of your good news and two days quit, yahoo!!! I owe the success of my quit to this site, it really helps alot! Best wishes!

Very happy to hear the x rays came back negative for cancer.

Glad to hear u are Ok...Stay strong and try not to let yourself down, remember u are going o GREAT thing.....Keep Going joanna

Please try not to be depressed. I am so happy for you and your family. It is hard to quit, but be proud of how far you have come!!!
Jennifer

Rinkpa, I agree with Jennifer, thank God you don't have lung cancer yet...you know if you choose to smoke again there is that possiblity down the road ! You can do this! It takes 72 hrs. for the nicotine to get out of your system,I wouldn't worry to much about the chantix working or not, just keep doing whatever it takes to not smoke!! Breathing, crying, eating, lots of water, walking, read your "Reason why I quit letter" Please don't give up..you may not have a second chance again. You will figure out what to do, just go easy on yourself for today!

Hi Rinka, wow two days thats great going, what a great achievment you have got two whole days smoke free, each day is another day you can lift your head into the clouds and shout out I DON'T SMOKE, and be so proud of yourself, stay on ds, the support is phenonimal no matter how you feel, the biggest thing you need to do right now is change your routine, if you used to sit with a coffee and a ciggi, drink a glass of cold water instead, go and have a look at the garden, get a ball and have some fun with your dog, go for a walk and smile at everyone you see, think happy, be strong,