Well, I can give you my thoughts on that one for what its worth.
I struggled, desperatly with the "blues" and got a ton of support here from everyone and made it through each day with a struggle. After some time, and it not going away, somebody suggested I see the doc. I did and went on meds. I started to feel better after a few weeks and stayed on the medication almost a year, then weened myself off and I was fine. I tried to get through it by myself but I couldn't, I was one that needed a little extra help until I was on my own two feet. I didn't want a medication to take the place of nicotine, but I didn't want to lose my quit either, and that feeling of true despair was to much for me to handle alone. I am a true believer in doing whatever it takes to make the quit stick. I had MANY challenges, the anxiety, the depression, rage, hate...and I still live with a smoker. I did it, I never thought I would be able to say it.
Now, I don't worry about the smoking anymore, I rarely think about it, it can be done, but it is hard work.
I wish the best to everyone. I know there are over the counter vitamins that help with mood, Vitamin B's are good and some take HCG. They never were enough for me, but it may be for others..everyone should always check with their doc though, it could interfere with other medications they are taking.
I also bought hypnosis CD's, both regular and subliminal for quitting smoking. I don't know if that helped me, but it forced me to relax my body for the 1 hour duratation of the chants.
Distraction is Key, pampering yourself and coming here to get help from your friends, thats what will get you through.
Take care everyone.
Kelly
