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[Quit]

Today is day 57 and I still struggle, but it is thing like what happened to me yesterday that keep the quit strong.

If anyone is following me in the exercise thread I have been doing Couch to 5K (C25K). Third week in an my knees were killing me, did some research and the only way fix it was to stop running for a bit and do some non-impact aerobics. So, I rode my bike.

Now yesterday morning it was pouring down rain out side so I decided to use our stationary bike (which is equipped with a heartbeat monitor) inside. I kick it off and ride at a walk pace (heartbeat monitor shows 100BPS). Now step it up and jog (120 BPS). This cycle continued, then on my last Jog I decided to step it up and got my heart beat to 135BPS.

Now many of you that have never monitored your heart beat while on nic might not understand what I am talking about. When I was on Nicotine and did light jogging I could not keep my heartbeat under 140 and if I actually ran it would go into the 170 range. This pretty much stopped me from doing any type of aerobic activity, it was too dangerous.

In just 57 days, my heart has recovered a lot. Just for shits and grins, I tested my resting heartbeat and it is at 76, on nicotine it was 90.

I figured sharing this little tidbit might help others to keep Quit, I know today I am!

[kana]

Today is day 50. The only thing I am feeling now is cravings, the rest of the side effects seem to be gone (at least for now). The cravings are still pretty constant, but they are easy to deal with.

As I see it there are three really important things to success:

One: Get involved. That seems to be the easiest way to fight things off. Being involved raises your accountability, people know you are there.

Two: Post roll every day. To some this seems like a simple thing, but it goes with the being involved. Posting roll makes you accountable to others and is a good way to show you care. People watch who posts and who does not.

Three: Make friends and give out your number. To be honest I was a little hesitant at first on this, after all I did not know any of these people. I have swapped number with many people and no one has abused that. The numbers are used for help when needed and that is what we are here for.

Today I take my quit one day at a time and today I quit with you all!

nice quitting.. all I can say is my hardest times were fought off with exercise.. for some reason it clears your head. just keep those day's going, and eventually the cravings will disappear.. this process changed my life, be patient, read, absorb all you can, and it'll change you too.. peace

[Quit]

Today is day 50. The only thing I am feeling now is cravings, the rest of the side effects seem to be gone (at least for now). The cravings are still pretty constant, but they are easy to deal with.

As I see it there are three really important things to success:

One: Get involved. That seems to be the easiest way to fight things off. Being involved raises your accountability, people know you are there.

Two: Post roll every day. To some this seems like a simple thing, but it goes with the being involved. Posting roll makes you accountable to others and is a good way to show you care. People watch who posts and who does not.

Three: Make friends and give out your number. To be honest I was a little hesitant at first on this, after all I did not know any of these people. I have swapped number with many people and no one has abused that. The numbers are used for help when needed and that is what we are here for.

Today I take my quit one day at a time and today I quit with you all!

[kana]

43 days quit today and I can not sleep.  Cravings tonight have been unreal and for whatever reason my anxiety is through the roof.  I can tell it is her sneaking around, but as with every day she will not get me today.

To be sure, I came out here and posted roll, I will re-up that pledge tomorrow when I wake up.

You know whats funny is I was just on day 43 as well and had a SEVERE craving. Just when you think the worst is behind you, it sneaks back up on you.

The Nic bitch tried, but didn't get me. Popped in some Altoids peppermints and went on.

If there's an option.. (not the middle of the night) get some exercise. Well I guess If you have a woman you could exercise at night.. lol Just going for a walk will help big time. Early on I would listen to music, and walk as much as possible, then I'd bike, then I'd swim laps. Lift weights, bike, what ever you like. Point is it will clear your head, and make you tired. You'll sleep like a baby. Use this OPPORTUNITY not to just quit dip, but make healthy lifestyle changes. Just remember it will get better as long as you stay quit.. My anxiety, and dip thoughts have all but disappeared. Keep your focus, and soon you'll feel the same way.. peace

[Quit]

Thanks for the votes of confidence guys, things are a lot better this morning.

As always, Iquit with you all today.

[bigj77707]

43 days quit today and I can not sleep. Cravings tonight have been unreal and for whatever reason my anxiety is through the roof. I can tell it is her sneaking around, but as with every day she will not get me today.

To be sure, I came out here and posted roll, I will re-up that pledge tomorrow when I wake up.

You know whats funny is I was just on day 43 as well and had a SEVERE craving. Just when you think the worst is behind you, it sneaks back up on you.

The Nic bitch tried, but didn't get me. Popped in some Altoids peppermints and went on.

[AppleJack]

43 days quit today and I can not sleep. Cravings tonight have been unreal and for whatever reason my anxiety is through the roof. I can tell it is her sneaking around, but as with every day she will not get me today.

To be sure, I came out here and posted roll, I will re-up that pledge tomorrow when I wake up.

I'm with you bro! Let's fight her and piss her off a li'l bit eh!? I'm right behind you and I need you to keep going... I don't feel like tripping over you so stay in it! 43 days... That's money right there. Do it again tomorrow... 44 is a cooler number.

[Quit]

43 days quit today and I can not sleep. Cravings tonight have been unreal and for whatever reason my anxiety is through the roof. I can tell it is her sneaking around, but as with every day she will not get me today.

To be sure, I came out here and posted roll, I will re-up that pledge tomorrow when I wake up.

[srans]

Thanks for the comments all, guess not being motivated is pretty normal. Just another thing to deal with I guess.

My head is down and today I quit!

I'm not trying to scare you. The funk I had in my 30s was nothing compared to 70.s. I would rather go through a funk any day then HAVE to spend it with the nic bitch. I'm in all the way. You might as well join me. Glad to be quit with you.

[Quit]

Thanks for the comments all, guess not being motivated is pretty normal. Just another thing to deal with I guess.

My head is down and today I quit!

[30isEnuff]

Today is day 30.  It has been a rough ride especially the first two weeks.  The last two weeks have been easier.  I still get cravings, been putting on some weight, and the fog returns every now and then but all of that stuff seems to be easy to overcome so far.

The one thing I have not seen posted as an issue here is my inability to get motivated.   In the first couple of weeks it was somewhat understandable, I was focusing on my quit and it took a lot of energy.  Has anyone else had issues with this?  I am trying to exercise more which helps, but even having a hard time forcing myself to do that.  I am not depressed, just unmotivated.  Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

Your far from done yet my friend. At day 30 I was exercising and stuff,, but I wasn't worth a shit. I have read that the brain rewiring takes about two weeks. I think that is off. I feel really good right now, but it took this long to get to this point (83 days.). The mind games come and go at this point. I just got over a period of feeling really down.

I have not had a real bad time with craves since 30, 40, or so. When they come they don't last long.

From everything i've picked up,, this is my major problem. I have dipped for so long that every thing is new to me. When ever things happen that are not in my daily routine it is possible for me to have a episode. When I have a little depression,, it hits me hard because I'm not use to dealing without the nic bitch.

Bottom line, if your anything like me and you've got some years behind you with the nic bitch,, your going to have to give it time. If both of us are being realistic,,, 30 days ain't shit. That's almost 1 day for every year I dipped. Man I piss myself off sometimes when I get to thinking about how long. Damn!!!! Wait,, cooling off. OK,, I'm back

I can't tell you how long it will take us to feel normal again,, but I can tell you that we're both quit and I'm glad to be quit with you.

Hang tight there guy. you have hit the first of the funks, the time periods where there may not be too much in the way of cravings, but more so the 'fuck-its, and little to no motivation.

I had to look back at my intro and if it weren't for a horrendous weekend I would have had my first in the 30 day range.

They will come and go (50-ish, 80-90ish, 120 ish, +++and others), and the thing to learn is to just keep living, to keep your head down into the quit and plow forward.

It will definately lift and get better.

You can do this!!!
When you're going through hell.....Keep fucking going!!!!

We are all doing this together!!! You're not alone.

Having a hard time....let your dick get caught in your zipper...that'll keep you occupied for a while Sir!!

Cheers..
ODAAT AND NAFAR 'bang head'

[SirDerek]

Today is day 30.  It has been a rough ride especially the first two weeks.  The last two weeks have been easier.  I still get cravings, been putting on some weight, and the fog returns every now and then but all of that stuff seems to be easy to overcome so far.

The one thing I have not seen posted as an issue here is my inability to get motivated.  In the first couple of weeks it was somewhat understandable, I was focusing on my quit and it took a lot of energy.  Has anyone else had issues with this?  I am trying to exercise more which helps, but even having a hard time forcing myself to do that.  I am not depressed, just unmotivated.  Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

Your far from done yet my friend. At day 30 I was exercising and stuff,, but I wasn't worth a shit. I have read that the brain rewiring takes about two weeks. I think that is off. I feel really good right now, but it took this long to get to this point (83 days.). The mind games come and go at this point. I just got over a period of feeling really down.

I have not had a real bad time with craves since 30, 40, or so. When they come they don't last long.

From everything i've picked up,, this is my major problem. I have dipped for so long that every thing is new to me. When ever things happen that are not in my daily routine it is possible for me to have a episode. When I have a little depression,, it hits me hard because I'm not use to dealing without the nic bitch.

Bottom line, if your anything like me and you've got some years behind you with the nic bitch,, your going to have to give it time. If both of us are being realistic,,, 30 days ain't shit. That's almost 1 day for every year I dipped. Man I piss myself off sometimes when I get to thinking about how long. Damn!!!! Wait,, cooling off. OK,, I'm back

I can't tell you how long it will take us to feel normal again,, but I can tell you that we're both quit and I'm glad to be quit with you.

Hang tight there guy. you have hit the first of the funks, the time periods where there may not be too much in the way of cravings, but more so the 'fuck-its, and little to no motivation.

I had to look back at my intro and if it weren't for a horrendous weekend I would have had my first in the 30 day range.

They will come and go (50-ish, 80-90ish, 120 ish, +++and others), and the thing to learn is to just keep living, to keep your head down into the quit and plow forward.

It will definately lift and get better.

[srans]

Today is day 30. It has been a rough ride especially the first two weeks. The last two weeks have been easier. I still get cravings, been putting on some weight, and the fog returns every now and then but all of that stuff seems to be easy to overcome so far.

The one thing I have not seen posted as an issue here is my inability to get motivated. In the first couple of weeks it was somewhat understandable, I was focusing on my quit and it took a lot of energy. Has anyone else had issues with this? I am trying to exercise more which helps, but even having a hard time forcing myself to do that. I am not depressed, just unmotivated. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

Your far from done yet my friend. At day 30 I was exercising and stuff,, but I wasn't worth a shit. I have read that the brain rewiring takes about two weeks. I think that is off. I feel really good right now, but it took this long to get to this point (83 days.). The mind games come and go at this point. I just got over a period of feeling really down.

I have not had a real bad time with craves since 30, 40, or so. When they come they don't last long.

From everything i've picked up,, this is my major problem. I have dipped for so long that every thing is new to me. When ever things happen that are not in my daily routine it is possible for me to have a episode. When I have a little depression,, it hits me hard because I'm not use to dealing without the nic bitch.

Bottom line, if your anything like me and you've got some years behind you with the nic bitch,, your going to have to give it time. If both of us are being realistic,,, 30 days ain't shit. That's almost 1 day for every year I dipped. Man I piss myself off sometimes when I get to thinking about how long. Damn!!!! Wait,, cooling off. OK,, I'm back

I can't tell you how long it will take us to feel normal again,, but I can tell you that we're both quit and I'm glad to be quit with you.

[AppleJack]

Today is day 30.  It has been a rough ride especially the first two weeks.  The last two weeks have been easier.  I still get cravings, been putting on some weight, and the fog returns every now and then but all of that stuff seems to be easy to overcome so far.

The one thing I have not seen posted as an issue here is my inability to get motivated.  In the first couple of weeks it was somewhat understandable, I was focusing on my quit and it took a lot of energy.  Has anyone else had issues with this?  I am trying to exercise more which helps, but even having a hard time forcing myself to do that.  I am not depressed, just unmotivated.  Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

Oh. My. God. Yes! I'm at day 22... Feelin good for the most part but you just hot it on the head bro! Total disconnect from motivation. I sit at my studio console or computer and... Whip out my phone and goof around on KTC. It's like a weird secondary fog or something... Is that what you feel? Anyway, I feel ya man. Don't know how to answer you but you're not alone there...

[Quit]

Today is day 30. It has been a rough ride especially the first two weeks. The last two weeks have been easier. I still get cravings, been putting on some weight, and the fog returns every now and then but all of that stuff seems to be easy to overcome so far.

The one thing I have not seen posted as an issue here is my inability to get motivated. In the first couple of weeks it was somewhat understandable, I was focusing on my quit and it took a lot of energy. Has anyone else had issues with this? I am trying to exercise more which helps, but even having a hard time forcing myself to do that. I am not depressed, just unmotivated. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.