Hi Sam
Yes, this is common. But, for most people it doesn't last. I think it is due to a combination of factors. As bear said, you are mourning the loss of a constant companion. Also, the nicotine stimulated the production of "feel good" chemicals in your brain, so you might need to do some things to rev them up, like more exercise, laughing, dancing, making love, etc. Also, most of us used cigarettes to avoid dealing with unpleasant feelings, so when we quit we don't have much of a repertoire of strategies to use when we feel sad, angry, frustrated, etc. Writing is a good way to let them out as well as get familiar with them. And, as much as I hate to admit it, there is nothing wrong with crying ;) Also, watching movies for distraction is sometimes called for...either a comedy to get you laughing, or a sad one that lets you cry for someone else.
It sounds like you have been using a lot of successful strategies for staying away from the cigs, I have no doubt you will get through this fine, too.
And, naps are a good thing!
-aloha
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 122
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,880
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $829.60
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
