Its now day 19

[Hogan]

Veezer,
Just stopping by to see how things are going and if they have gotten any better for ya?

Hang in there,

Hogan

[user29029]

Today is Day 24 and I am really struggling. I dont have any cravings or any need at all for a nic fix, but the withdrawal symptoms are horrible. For about the past 2 weeks straight, my tongue is tingling and feels strange which concerns me and that helps feed the anxiety and depression I am feeling. I had been working out every day for the first 2 weeks into my quit but this past week I have been plagued with dizziness and just feeling like shit (physically and emotionally) and havent been able to do much at all. I always thought that the withdrawal symptoms would be immediate, but it seems that mine were delayed a few weeks.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to get out of this funk?

This funk is actually normal. I had the tingling tongue also. The tip was numb a lot as well. The 20's marker is a prime time for a funk. You've been battling it out for 3+ weeks and your tired. Only advice that will matter is to keep your nose to the grind stone and believe that you will come out of it soon enough. Most of this quit is about our attitudes. Focus on all the positives and it will start pushing some of the anxiety away. QLF with you today.

I'm sneaking up on 200 days now and I'm still getting dizzy and today my tounges sore but you know what .......So! I'm quit like a mofo and my odds of beating mouth cancer are increasing daily! Loving freedom! Quit on!

Hey veezer, there isn't a cure for any funk, in my experience unrelated to quitting. Time and circumstance, and the occasional fun moments that make you forget. In your case, take comfort in the fact that you know it is related to your quit, so the further you get through the quit, the closer you are to the funk lifting. It skews your sense of time and hope, so it is really important to not allow it to shape your decisions. Try to think logically, and know that there will be times you are ignoring your instincts, because your brain is fucking with you. I mean it, it will pass, and when it does, you won't think it was as long as it feels now.

[pab1964]

Today is Day 24 and I am really struggling. I dont have any cravings or any need at all for a nic fix, but the withdrawal symptoms are horrible. For about the past 2 weeks straight, my tongue is tingling and feels strange which concerns me and that helps feed the anxiety and depression I am feeling. I had been working out every day for the first 2 weeks into my quit but this past week I have been plagued with dizziness and just feeling like shit (physically and emotionally) and havent been able to do much at all. I always thought that the withdrawal symptoms would be immediate, but it seems that mine were delayed a few weeks.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to get out of this funk?

This funk is actually normal. I had the tingling tongue also. The tip was numb a lot as well. The 20's marker is a prime time for a funk. You've been battling it out for 3+ weeks and your tired. Only advice that will matter is to keep your nose to the grind stone and believe that you will come out of it soon enough. Most of this quit is about our attitudes. Focus on all the positives and it will start pushing some of the anxiety away. QLF with you today.

I'm sneaking up on 200 days now and I'm still getting dizzy and today my tounges sore but you know what .......So! I'm quit like a mofo and my odds of beating mouth cancer are increasing daily! Loving freedom! Quit on!

[I'm done with chew]

Today is Day 24 and I am really struggling. I dont have any cravings or any need at all for a nic fix, but the withdrawal symptoms are horrible. For about the past 2 weeks straight, my tongue is tingling and feels strange which concerns me and that helps feed the anxiety and depression I am feeling. I had been working out every day for the first 2 weeks into my quit but this past week I have been plagued with dizziness and just feeling like shit (physically and emotionally) and havent been able to do much at all. I always thought that the withdrawal symptoms would be immediate, but it seems that mine were delayed a few weeks.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to get out of this funk?

This funk is actually normal. I had the tingling tongue also. The tip was numb a lot as well. The 20's marker is a prime time for a funk. You've been battling it out for 3+ weeks and your tired. Only advice that will matter is to keep your nose to the grind stone and believe that you will come out of it soon enough. Most of this quit is about our attitudes. Focus on all the positives and it will start pushing some of the anxiety away. QLF with you today.

[veezer]

Today is Day 24 and I am really struggling. I dont have any cravings or any need at all for a nic fix, but the withdrawal symptoms are horrible. For about the past 2 weeks straight, my tongue is tingling and feels strange which concerns me and that helps feed the anxiety and depression I am feeling. I had been working out every day for the first 2 weeks into my quit but this past week I have been plagued with dizziness and just feeling like shit (physically and emotionally) and havent been able to do much at all. I always thought that the withdrawal symptoms would be immediate, but it seems that mine were delayed a few weeks.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to get out of this funk?

[TLOC81]

Well, it looks like my struggle is kicking in full bore. Still have a tingling tongue and I think that and the lack of nic are causing bouts of anxiety, mixed with a little depression topped off with skull busting headaches. I'm lucky in that cravings aren't that bad but the psychological aspects are sucking ass!!

The tingling didn't start until after I quit for a week and is about to drive me nuts. I sure hope it stops soon. Everything looks normal so it is either stress related or my tongue changing.

Also have a real nice sore on my cheek that rubs my teeth when I eat.

Man this sucks!

Hey brother stop breathe and read what you just wrote. Everything you are talking about is a healing process! Damn that means you're winning! Suck it up buttercup, whining ain't winning! I'm busting your balls because this shits not easy but worth every damn second of it!

Pab still busts my balls when I bitch about the craves. I've found it actually helps surprisingly. Bitch all you want though on here, that's what the site is for. The first few weeks for me were a real bitch of a roller coaster ride. Felt like being trapped in the glass case of emotion! Drink a ton of water and work out as much as possible and get on here and read as much as possible. Just rinse and repeat and you'll get through the worst of it.

[Thumblewort]

Well, it looks like my struggle is kicking in full bore. Still have a tingling tongue and I think that and the lack of nic are causing bouts of anxiety, mixed with a little depression topped off with skull busting headaches. I'm lucky in that cravings aren't that bad but the psychological aspects are sucking ass!!

The tingling didn't start until after I quit for a week and is about to drive me nuts. I sure hope it stops soon. Everything looks normal so it is either stress related or my tongue changing.

Also have a real nice sore on my cheek that rubs my teeth when I eat.

Man this sucks!

Hey brother stop breathe and read what you just wrote. Everything you are talking about is a healing process! Damn that means you're winning! Suck it up buttercup, whining ain't winning! I'm busting your balls because this shits not easy but worth every damn second of it!

Cancer sucks. Freedom rocks. Get it? I quit with you today.

[pab1964]

Well, it looks like my struggle is kicking in full bore. Still have a tingling tongue and I think that and the lack of nic are causing bouts of anxiety, mixed with a little depression topped off with skull busting headaches. I'm lucky in that cravings aren't that bad but the psychological aspects are sucking ass!!

The tingling didn't start until after I quit for a week and is about to drive me nuts. I sure hope it stops soon. Everything looks normal so it is either stress related or my tongue changing.

Also have a real nice sore on my cheek that rubs my teeth when I eat.

Man this sucks!

Hey brother stop breathe and read what you just wrote. Everything you are talking about is a healing process! Damn that means you're winning! Suck it up buttercup, whining ain't winning! I'm busting your balls because this shits not easy but worth every damn second of it!

[veezer]

Well, it looks like my struggle is kicking in full bore. Still have a tingling tongue and I think that and the lack of nic are causing bouts of anxiety, mixed with a little depression topped off with skull busting headaches. I'm lucky in that cravings aren't that bad but the psychological aspects are sucking ass!!

The tingling didn't start until after I quit for a week and is about to drive me nuts. I sure hope it stops soon. Everything looks normal so it is either stress related or my tongue changing.

Also have a real nice sore on my cheek that rubs my teeth when I eat.

Man this sucks!

[veezer]

I would like to sincerely thank all of you that have reached out to me to provide support. It is really a nice surprise to see how much complete strangers can come together and provide support for each other.

I had a really good friend years ago that went through a terrible time with alcoholism and through him I figured out that you only beat an addiction when YOU are ready and I think I finally reached that point. I also found out that once an addict, you always are and you cant just have one and be ok. Once you get one dip, you will have to start all over again with the process if you can. I quit for 3 months one time 20 years ago and was doing great until hunting season came around and i thought i would just get one can and then quit once that week was over. Man, was I wrong!

Thanks again to all of you that have reached out and God bless you and take pride in being a Quitter!

[TLOC81]

Great decision Veezer! Welcome. The guys above have some great advice. The more involved you get here the easier it will be to quit. Also, read as much as you can. I remember reading every post I possibly could earlier on and it helped immensely to overcome the cravings. Post every day and gain back your freedom. PM me if you ever need support.

[Rawls]

Great start Z

And a great team already building here on your intro.
Exchange some digits with them and your fellow Sword Swingers.

There will be a time when they will be more important than a Chemical!

I quit with you and with the integrity you are teaching your daughter.

Rawls 232

[brianl]

veezer!!!!!!!

Welcome my brother. Like Pab stated above, I AM one of those guys. I was approaching 5 years and in a split second it was gone. Now I'm at Day 23.
Why? How did this happen? BECAUSE I'M AN ADDICT !!!!!!

Good to hear that you haven't really struggled to much so far. But don't let your guard down.

Be involved with your group. Read up on all the information on this site. Post your commitment every day. If you can't post for some reason then reach out and contact another Quitter to post for you.

I PM'd my phone number to you. Feel free to use it.

-Brian

[pab1964]

Just remember my friend your an addict and always will be , which means any second the shit can give you a quick reality check. There's guy's quit for year's and next thing you know there at day 1. Glad you signed up and posted roll, who knows you may never need help but if you do ,you will have plenty of badass quitters behind you! Quit on!

[QuitInCA]

Veezer, Your fellow quitters in the September Samurai are strong. Reach out to the quitters in your group. As much as you put in you will get from this site. It's way more than a webpage brother. Welcome, and Quit On!