It will get easier and the symptoms will subside. Check out Milestone 3 - "Withdrawal Symptoms I Might Experience" for a list of all the symptoms you might experience and how long the symptoms are expected to last for.
Congratulations on 17 days!it is different with each person when exactly the cravings go away but i have never heard of anyone that has had over powering cravings forever, i know many people that have been quit for 1, 2, 10, 15, and 20 years and they all said they still get a fleeting moment where the smoke may smell good but it is very fleeting and in seconds it is gone and replaced by the realization that they quit years ago and would be stupid to start again! I am 22 days in and am finding it easier with each passing day, people that have quit tell me after day 28 you should be good to go, luckily this site has so much support and so many people that are by your side if at any time you feel a craving or urge there is always someone here to lean on or rant to! good luck! and keep up the quit!!
~Monkey :)
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 7/26/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 22 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 330 Amount Saved: $44.55 Life Gained: Days: 1 Hrs: 11 Mins: 41 Seconds: 39
Hello hopefullbutscared ( Susie ) Congratulations on making it through the two toughest weeks ? Stay away from smoking situations until you're comfortable in the fact that you don't want to smoke. There will always be somebody that will send smoke your way whether on purpose or not. It seemed to get more difficult as time went on and you seem to be somewhat like myself in that it got tougher before it got better. Tell yourself that under no circumstance will I smoke today. Tell yourself that it's my life and I'm choosing to breathe fresh air instead of poison. You've broken the chains that bind you and at some point you'll know freedom unknown since you were ill smoking that first cigarette. The withdrawal is over and now it's games with the committee. You're winning the battle day by day until at some point smoking is no longer an issue. Although not easy it's a choice that is entirely possible. Today I wonder why I ever wasted my time and resources on such an ugly addiction. I can't , We can. Tell yourself that I can and will do this. You're the most important person here. Way to go !!! breather
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 11/11/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 644 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 32,200 Amount Saved: $15,456.00 Life Gained: Days: 117 Hrs: 11 Mins: 25 Seconds: 16
It is day 17 and I wanted to let you all know that I am still here and smoke free. Like I said my previous post the first week was a breeze the second week was my hell week not because of withdrawal but because I miss my cigs. They were apart of my life for so long. I can now relate to the "junkie thinking"! And Nick the demon is a jerk and a half! He is so much smarter than I gave him credit for! He sneaks up on me when I least expect it and its usually in the form of other smokers who tell me that they tried to quit and the urge to smoke never went away even years later. Also this last week I got really sick, super bad head and nasal congestion and I have never been more tired I compare it to having mono.
The odd part is that I was healthier when I was a smoker and I was much happier!!!
But I have faith that things will get better! I have seen small changes. I can go longer on the treadmill at gym!
Please just keep sending me prayers and good thoughts!
Susie
My Mileage:
My Quit Date: 7/31/2010 Smoke-Free Days: 17 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 850 Amount Saved: $187.00 Life Gained: Days: 1 Hrs: 4 Mins: 2 Seconds: 25
