I have stopped smoking recently. Smoked cigs for 14 yrs and dope for 10yrs everyday. Im finding quitting hard! ive had to distance myself from alot of my friends because they smoke and i really want to quit this time. This is making me feel very lonely and empty inside, ive tried going walks and playing the computer to keep me busy but it doesnt seem to be working, ive found myself crying for no reason and being depressed!
Is this normal?
Any advise?
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Absolutely normal. The good news is that you're at the hardest day for nicotine withdrawal, it will get easier from here on in, gradually. After a month or two you should be feeling pretty good, though not entirely out of the woods. The one thing you must avoid is trying even one cig, your addiction will all come rushing back.
BTW, you might want to consider stopping only one at a time. It's really easier than dealing with both. Of the two, cigs are usually the hardest to quit.
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Hi, i know how you feel. I tried without success to quit for years but i am now free from those cancer sticks for 7 months now. I did it without the patches or gum.
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Within 20 minutes of stopping smoking your blood pressure, pulse rate and body temperature return to normal
Within 8 hours the carbon monoxide level in your blood returns to normal and your smokers breath begins to disappear
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