Day 8 and I'm getting really *&#%$# antsy!

[jimsmegos]

So, no smoking for Jim. Going well but the withdrawals are REALLY intense. I am so ready to rip someone's face off. It's crazy.

[lepage]

Good for you! It will get easyier as time goes by so keep at it!

[rche]

keep it up. sooner or later you will love yourself for it.

[Brazoo]

I can't smoke for a few days because of recent tooth surgery. It sucks.

Having quit (for a while) before, here's the two pieces of advice I was given that kind of helped:

1) Don't think of yourself as a smoker anymore. You didn't quit, you just DON'T smoke.

2) If you think you want a cigarette drink a glass of water.

[SUP-Ronin]

Exercise helps too, until you stop exercising. Focus on the reasons you quit, like family and kids, or whatever. Also, work on some customs, or cleaning your toys or something that keeps your hands busy. (for more than a couple min. )

[Batman]

It's been 4 years for me and trust me I almost had the be rushed to the hospital then scared me enough to quit cold turkey...I tried the patch before but it didn't work for me...It fell good finally freedom after 18 years....

[toys2cool]

hang in there bro

[vintage spideyfan]

Best of luck!! I've quit unsuccessfully four times...

[vulcan2074]

I remember when I quit smoking. I went cold turkey and it was horrible. I was cranky and very irritable. Like all things, it will eventually pass. Just hang in there, your making the right decision..
Sammy

[jimsmegos]

Thanks for the words of encouragement Mego pals! I am honestly amazed at how the nicotine really does such damage to your overall physiological / neurological make up. I know I'm gonna kick it'sass this time but I hate being so angry. I can handle sad... goofy.. antsy... hell I don't even mind the insomnia but being a mean, lashing out prick isjust not my style normally.

But despite all of this I do thank you fellows and girls for being my pals and support group.

[Cmonster]

Jim,

My mom died from smoking.

Think of it this way; What would be harder to endure, what you're going through now, or putting your family through losing you?

Nuff said.

SC

[Surfsup]

Good for you. I know so many people who have given up and not gone near a ciggie for 2 years and feel wonderful for it. The first month is tough but once you go through that you'll never look back. My dad had a leg amputated due to smoking, and eventually got him. It's a downer but that's what it does to most.

You're doing an amazing thing, don't let it get the better of you.

[TEXASFETT]

Just be positive and you can do it.Do something positive...... hang in there!