day 5 of quit

[ChickDip]

Harlee,

What you are feeling is completely normal. What I have found (and a good number of quitters have agreed with) is the mental withdrawal is by far worse than the physical. You see, even though your bloodstream is now nicotine free, over the period you were actively using, your brain built up hundreds of thousands of dopamine receptors. The irritability, rage, anxiety, depression, ALL of those intense emotions you are feeling now are the result of your brain rewiring itself to shut them down. That process takes time.....lots of it. Hang in there; it DOES get better. Slowly at first, you'll have glimpses of clarity and light where colors are brighter, smells are fresher, tastes are fuller....the glimpses will be brief at first, but over time will become longer and come closer together. It took me about two months before I had my first "glimpse" and it was a full nine months to a year before my brain had recovered from the process.

But it DOES get so much better.....you just have to continue to do this ODAAT.

My advice to you right now is to become as engaged with this site and with your quit group as your schedule will allow. If you haven't already, trade digits with them. Build relationships and your web of accountability to the point where if you don't show up by a certain time of day (noticed you were a late poster, and hope that you're a third shifter....but that's another discussion), they will come looking for you. Over time, you will begin to view them as an extended family. Trust me, you get so much more out of these relationships than just a dip-free life; you become part of the brother/sisterhood.

Quit on, young lady. With you today.

Cav is spot on. It gets so much better. Get involved and get your web of accountability going. This addiction can be defeated. Just have a look at those responding to your intro. Some bad ass quit happening there.

This is great advice. Wake Up, Piss and Post (WUPP) every damn day. If you are a lady of your word, you will remain quit for that day.

The key is posting early though. If you post late in the day, it is nothing more than a Facebook status update that you made it through your day without chewing tobacco. If you are a 3rd shifter, let your group know when your day starts.

My digits are a PM away if you need support from February 17. Proud to quit with you HQ!

If i had all this support when i was first quit...I'd have honored it, used it and paid it back. (oh...i did have that support...its priceless!!!)
Wow. Those guys are badass quitters, and amazing to give you their time!
This place works, if you work it.
Nothings handed to you on a silver platter.
Hope you're still quit.

[Viking]

Harlee,

What you are feeling is completely normal. What I have found (and a good number of quitters have agreed with) is the mental withdrawal is by far worse than the physical. You see, even though your bloodstream is now nicotine free, over the period you were actively using, your brain built up hundreds of thousands of dopamine receptors. The irritability, rage, anxiety, depression, ALL of those intense emotions you are feeling now are the result of your brain rewiring itself to shut them down. That process takes time.....lots of it. Hang in there; it DOES get better. Slowly at first, you'll have glimpses of clarity and light where colors are brighter, smells are fresher, tastes are fuller....the glimpses will be brief at first, but over time will become longer and come closer together. It took me about two months before I had my first "glimpse" and it was a full nine months to a year before my brain had recovered from the process.

But it DOES get so much better.....you just have to continue to do this ODAAT.

My advice to you right now is to become as engaged with this site and with your quit group as your schedule will allow. If you haven't already, trade digits with them. Build relationships and your web of accountability to the point where if you don't show up by a certain time of day (noticed you were a late poster, and hope that you're a third shifter....but that's another discussion), they will come looking for you. Over time, you will begin to view them as an extended family. Trust me, you get so much more out of these relationships than just a dip-free life; you become part of the brother/sisterhood.

Quit on, young lady. With you today.

Cav is spot on. It gets so much better. Get involved and get your web of accountability going. This addiction can be defeated. Just have a look at those responding to your intro. Some bad ass quit happening there.

This is great advice. Wake Up, Piss and Post (WUPP) every damn day. If you are a lady of your word, you will remain quit for that day.

The key is posting early though. If you post late in the day, it is nothing more than a Facebook status update that you made it through your day without chewing tobacco. If you are a 3rd shifter, let your group know when your day starts.

My digits are a PM away if you need support from February 17. Proud to quit with you HQ!

[JGlav]

Harlee,

What you are feeling is completely normal. What I have found (and a good number of quitters have agreed with) is the mental withdrawal is by far worse than the physical. You see, even though your bloodstream is now nicotine free, over the period you were actively using, your brain built up hundreds of thousands of dopamine receptors. The irritability, rage, anxiety, depression, ALL of those intense emotions you are feeling now are the result of your brain rewiring itself to shut them down. That process takes time.....lots of it. Hang in there; it DOES get better. Slowly at first, you'll have glimpses of clarity and light where colors are brighter, smells are fresher, tastes are fuller....the glimpses will be brief at first, but over time will become longer and come closer together. It took me about two months before I had my first "glimpse" and it was a full nine months to a year before my brain had recovered from the process.

But it DOES get so much better.....you just have to continue to do this ODAAT.

My advice to you right now is to become as engaged with this site and with your quit group as your schedule will allow. If you haven't already, trade digits with them. Build relationships and your web of accountability to the point where if you don't show up by a certain time of day (noticed you were a late poster, and hope that you're a third shifter....but that's another discussion), they will come looking for you. Over time, you will begin to view them as an extended family. Trust me, you get so much more out of these relationships than just a dip-free life; you become part of the brother/sisterhood.

Quit on, young lady. With you today.

Cav is spot on. It gets so much better. Get involved and get your web of accountability going. This addiction can be defeated. Just have a look at those responding to your intro. Some bad ass quit happening there.

[CavMan83]

Harlee,

What you are feeling is completely normal. What I have found (and a good number of quitters have agreed with) is the mental withdrawal is by far worse than the physical. You see, even though your bloodstream is now nicotine free, over the period you were actively using, your brain built up hundreds of thousands of dopamine receptors. The irritability, rage, anxiety, depression, ALL of those intense emotions you are feeling now are the result of your brain rewiring itself to shut them down. That process takes time.....lots of it. Hang in there; it DOES get better. Slowly at first, you'll have glimpses of clarity and light where colors are brighter, smells are fresher, tastes are fuller....the glimpses will be brief at first, but over time will become longer and come closer together. It took me about two months before I had my first "glimpse" and it was a full nine months to a year before my brain had recovered from the process.

But it DOES get so much better.....you just have to continue to do this ODAAT.

My advice to you right now is to become as engaged with this site and with your quit group as your schedule will allow. If you haven't already, trade digits with them. Build relationships and your web of accountability to the point where if you don't show up by a certain time of day (noticed you were a late poster, and hope that you're a third shifter....but that's another discussion), they will come looking for you. Over time, you will begin to view them as an extended family. Trust me, you get so much more out of these relationships than just a dip-free life; you become part of the brother/sisterhood.

Quit on, young lady. With you today.

[mrlentz]

The light is right ahead of you. While a lot of people say each day is better than the last, I did not find that true right at first. The nicotine is still in your blood for three days, and I found cravings and sickness the worst on day 5.

That said, it is true pretty darn quickly. Day 7 was my first sunshine peeking through the fog. And once you get there, you never want to go back. You're close. Promise up, and stay quit until you see it too. Happy holidays to you and yours.

[Thumblewort]

It's all about changing attitude towards nicotine and tobacco. You need to learn to hate it. You also never quit before, just stopped using. Once you post roll, and promise not to use for today, that is called quitting. Don't let your home group grind on you, that is just the place to post roll. Get numbers from the quitters you dig, and ignore the rest. Merry Christmas.

[Jeff W]

HQ,

Harvestgirl is right on the money. All of us here have blew though countless BS deadlines. But you are quit today! KTC was a godsend to me in quitting. I had never joined an internet group before and it was very strange at first. It's harder for you because there are some frustrating jerks in March, but that will tone down. For now, recognize that there are also many people just like you who are scared and worried and just trying to get through the day without breaking down and buying a can. And there are people who have been quit a little longer willing to lend support and help. It's pretty amazing. Read as much as you can on the site, other introductions, HOF speeches etc. You will see that the support and accountability here will lead to success and life will get so much better. Quit with you. You got this HQ.

What this quitter said! You've got to quit for you! You've made it to Day 5 and you've been posting roll! Keep fighting, keep pushing through this initial fog and I promise you, you will start to feel better! One day at a time (ODAAT)! You've got this. You know how to get a hold of me if you need encouragement. Quit on!

[ChristopherJ]

HQ,

Harvestgirl is right on the money. All of us here have blew though countless BS deadlines. But you are quit today! KTC was a godsend to me in quitting. I had never joined an internet group before and it was very strange at first. It's harder for you because there are some frustrating jerks in March, but that will tone down. For now, recognize that there are also many people just like you who are scared and worried and just trying to get through the day without breaking down and buying a can. And there are people who have been quit a little longer willing to lend support and help. It's pretty amazing. Read as much as you can on the site, other introductions, HOF speeches etc. You will see that the support and accountability here will lead to success and life will get so much better. Quit with you. You got this HQ.

[harvestgirl]

Hey, Harlee.
Congrats on quitting. Day five sucks; I totally get that.
I know your quit group is pretty harsh and abrasive right now- it'll calm down sooner or later. Ignore the haters and trolls and the people who are being asswipes. Focus on YOUR quit right now. Just go in, post roll, bare minimum. Make your promise that you'll be nic free just for that day, and then tomorrow, do the same thing. The day after that, the same thing again. Take what you need from your group (although it's a total cluster fuck right now) and leave the rest alone.

[Nomore1959]

Not sure what to say but I am trying to stay positive today. Quiting this time seems much harder than in the past. Today seems to be the worse so far. My dr. told me that I needed to quit, but I read on a website that I didnt really have to quit for another 3 months. I am now already 2 weeks past my THAT deadline. Well during that time I tried free patches and gums and things and they did not rly work. I think they made it worse even using them for 12 weeks or so. I cant say that I have it all figured out but I have to stay quit this time.

Welcome to a place that will help you succeed. You don't say why you are quit now, it is important that it is for you.

quit is hard, but it is simple. no need for nicotine replacement (which isn't quit anyway). The simple part is we promise to use no nicotine for today, then wake up tomorrow and do it again. That's what roll records. The hard part is quit sucks in the early days.

Best thing to do is get roll, drink lots of water, exercise through craves, and get to know fellow quitters through your group (March 2017) and on chat. You can do this no matter how difficult the beginning is. It will get better.

[HarleeQuinn94]

Not sure what to say but I am trying to stay positive today. Quiting this time seems much harder than in the past. Today seems to be the worse so far. My dr. told me that I needed to quit, but I read on a website that I didnt really have to quit for another 3 months. I am now already 2 weeks past my THAT deadline. Well during that time I tried free patches and gums and things and they did not rly work. I think they made it worse even using them for 12 weeks or so. I cant say that I have it all figured out but I have to stay quit this time.