congrats on quitting

it's hard as mess
but totally worth it
just do something to take your mind off it
it gets better
i'm on day 39
and it's amazing

hang in there
=]

Hi, Dalton.

Yep, third day is tough. No doubt about that. But one thing to keep in mind is your on the threshold of having all the nicotine in you gone, out, flushed (unless you're using an NRT).

Have you rewarded yourself? Rewards are very important, especially in the early stages. They actually help repair some of the damage to the brain's pleasure/reward centers that the nicotine caused.

Rewards don't have to be expensive. Heck, they don't have to cost anything at all. Window shopping, a walk in the park, feeding ducks (ok, that costs a loaf of cheap bread), scenic route home, browsing a bookstore, whatever. All they have to do is make you feel good and they've done their job.

You are doing a fantastic thing for you and those who care for you. No matter what you feel, keep in mind that it is all temporary and it will not hurt you. No matter that it may feel that way, know that what you are experiencing is healing, not harm.

Don't focus on right now, Dalton. Focus on you as a non-smoker 3 months from now. Imagine yourself not needing that cig. Imagine no more burn holes in your clothes. Imagine not having to go out into the cold or rain for a smoke. Imagine not being bothered by that. Imagine relaxing after a meal and enjoying the company of those you are with instead of needing that after-meal cig.

You can do this, Dalton. I did it, so you can too.

Shevie
Quit almost 2 1/2 years.

Congratulations. Stay busy, and alter your routine as much as possible. Stay focused on your reasons for quitting. Distract yourself - do things that don't lend themselves to smoking, like doing some kind of physical activity, taking a shower or a bath, going to the movies, going to the library, etc. Spend time reading through DS posts and reading on www.whyquit.com.

All of this advice is good. I hope you made it through all right. You will find your quit getting easier now you are through with the detox part of it. Drink lots of water! You can get through this! Congrats.

Good for you!!! It DOES get better. Write down as often as you can how you are feeling and how strong the cravings are. Gradually you will see the cravings go down. When I look back at the first few days I was writing all the time.
I just put quitting #1 on my list of most important things to do and I walked a lot. Get a craving...take a walk. I also taped some tv shows that have a continuing story. So for my down time I would just watch tv for hours at a time. I ate food almost non stop but foods that take a while to eat...hard candy popsicles..beef jerky... I just didn't care about anything else but quitting and it worked!! Now I am over a month and not eating all the time! I can relax now!!
You CAN do it. Just think of all the good reasons you quit!

My Quit day is Monday 12th, after 27 years and many failed attempts! You can do it mate, buddy up with me and we can do it together? Stay strong, don't give in to that nasty little piece of Sh*t!

How are you doing today? I am almost 4wks off and taking Chantix. I must say that days 2-7 were the worse and then it's starts to get better. You can do this and you believe in yourself!!!

Hang in there, you really can do it and it does get easier. Try and stay busy, walk, that or let yourself nap if you can, I slept alot the first week or two. You've made the right choice and you can do it! Check out whyquit.com too and read all the reasons you need to stay in your quit, best wishes, hang in there!