I quit smoking 2 week back now I am feeling very depress Is that normal? I am really having a tough time.?



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If you are working on will-power or nicotine replacement methods, then yes depression and having a tough time of it is normal. You are doing yourself a favour and getting healthier by quitting smoking so you should actually be feeling happy - really think about why you are not happy with quitting smoking.

This is simply because you are not dealing with the problem, nicotine is highly addictive but the addiction is not one like with other drugs such as heroine, it will not wake you up in the night needing to ease the craving or ruin a good time if you forget about it. A large part of the addiction is not an addiction at all but the psychology of smoking, the idea you have in your mind that you need to smoke, the habit and thinking that by quitting smoking you are denying yourself something…when really you're not. Unfortunately this is how society works; it is anti-smoking rather than pro-quitting so pushes the idea of nicotine replacement and cold-turkey when really what should be happening is encouragement to stop – you'll notice most people say it will be hard, that you will struggle with it for the rest of your life, that you will gain weight, etc. If you are only dealing with the chemical addiction then that is only a tiny part of dealing with the problem of smoking.

Psychologists say it takes 21 days for something to become habit, in theory then 21 days is the magic number for quitting, however although you have gone 14 days and so are nearing that magic number because you are only dealing with the chemicals addiction and not the full addiction that two weeks is nothing, even if it feels like a long time.

I would strongly recommend you get yourself a copy of Allen Carr's Easyway book, you can get it for under £5 and it will do you a whole lot better than cold turkey or nicotine replacement and you will be a hell of a lot happier. The book also gives a money off offer for their clinics located around the world, their clinics have a 90% success rate – this is not of people quitting, this is people becoming permanent non-smokers, and being happy about it without withdrawal or any other problems normally associated with quitting smoking – the clinics themselves also offer a money back guarantee because they are so good they can do that.

Honestly the only people I know who have quit successfully did it with Easyway, and it is called that for a reason, it does make quitting smoking easy, these people stayed non-smokers and were happy from day one. It costs very little to at least give it a try, I promise it is worth it.

http://www.allencarrseasyway.com – Easyway web site, lots of information and testimonials.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Stop-Smoking/dp/0141026898/sr=8-1/qid=1157063061/ref=pd_ka_1/202-2417904-2727035?ie=UTF8&s=gateway – Link to the book on Amazon.

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a friend of mine gave up smoking and became depressed - I hear that this happens quite often. it passes though - just hang in there and it will be fine.

I admire you - I have no will power to give up at all..
EAT CHOCOLATE
Word has it that smoking is one of the most difficult habits to break. May not be the most addictive, but its legal and somewhat socially acceptable.

You need to hang in there, each day, you'll feel a little better. After about a month or two, you wont want to look back.

If you're feeling really depressed, go see a doctor, they may be able to help you with anti depressants.

Dont give up!
it is possible, I would encourage you to tro and google "quit smoking" and see what these websites say, you may be able to fin something "like" AA, ask your doctor about Zyban, just try anything that keeps you away from restarting smoking, all the best. feel free to email me with any questions
It is VERY normal.At least your doing a good thing.I recommend sun flower seeds when you are craving a cigarette.
Well done!
Yes, mood swings are just one of the phases, that you wiil go through during the first month of quitting smoking, but it's worth it.
yes, hang in there you can do it.
Yes, and when I done it I couldnt stop eating - sort of permanently hungry feeling like butterflies in my tummy.
ya. you'r having withdraw symptoms. try working in the yard. go to the library. get you'r mind active. i know been there done that. good luck.
I wish I could it ,carry on Ireally admire you.GOOD LUCK.
yes it is perfectly normal.I gave up over a year ago (with the help of a stop smoking group) and the first few weeks were the toughest I've ever been through..but stick with it.you may even feel like it further down the line but it really is short lived especially when you think of the benefits of giving up..I lifted myself by watching others buy ciggies and realising that I no longer had to spend all that money and could treat myself to manicures without feeling guilty.I now have lovely nails! am healthier than ever and have so much more energy.

really well done for getting this far and keep going.you can do it!
i quit 09/09/1975//and its gets eaiser you are going through the worst now stay the course after 1 yrs u will get the urge but the secert is not to have smoked in such a long time that you have forgotten about it--- also never , never ,never and i repeat never smoke one just to see what its like ,,, if you do you'll be right back on them as b/4-- i know what i'm talking about i tried 3 times b/4 i found the secert its tough but you've gotten through the breaking point KEEP IT UP !
not trying to sound like a drug pusher, but to help some of those symptoms, you can try a) a low refined carb diet or b) asking your doctor for zyban, an antidepressant approved by the FDA for smoking cessation. you might want to also monitor your caffeine intake, because caffeine and nicotine are symbiotic vices.
good of ya for trying i quit for about 9 months once i was moody and very argumentative at first but i stuck it out. after about a month the moods went away so your halfway there m8 well done please don't be an idiot like me and think one wont hurt cos it did for me and i cant quit now. boy have i tryed put the money that you save everyday in a jar and watch it fill up and treat your self every month.
yes its normal. I am quitting myself nearly a month now and I've found it helps to just get out and walk or do some exercise or just turn on the radio and jam out. It is gettin better every day tho so just hang in there and Congratulations on your decision for a healthier life.
I would think so just keep it up you are doing great to have stopped and for 2weeks well done
GOOD FOR YOU FOR TRYING TO QUIT SMOKING!
I SMOKE TWO PACKS A DAY AND I WISH i had the will power!
there are smokers support groups and you can find them on the web but its really normal, i swear hon, that why alotta people end
up going back on them. you body is like "morning" the loss of nicotine. it will pass and stay strong
well I am no doctor! but my mum quit a month ago. . and she is at this very moment in hospital, she has smoked for 60 years and just gave up, but her blood pressure shot up and she was not sleeping very well and feeling sick after numerous tests they feel she needs anti-depressants because they reckon its nerves and they have asked her if she is feeling depressed, she has said "yes" but she says i have nothing to feel depressed about!! i have never smoked so if things got a bit stressful i would have to cope with it, where if you smoked i suppose you just smoke a ciggies. anyway i suppose it is normal to feel down ,but hopefully it will pass after time. just think how much healthy and RICHER you will be but good-luck anyway keep persevering!
whilst i have never smoked. my father in law does. he has tried to quit a couple of times. the last time was going well but we all noticed him changing getting fed up and ratty. he finally knew that it was changing him for the worse and so gave up giving up. he smokes again now and is much happier.

you should stick at it though it will benefit your health and save you money. but basically yes it is normal to feel depressed when quitting smoking.
Think about it you gave up something you liked so its a real loss you feel low cause you miss what you gave up.I know i am in my 3rd week no smoking both weekends were so hard but i got thru them and if i can do it anyone can
I gave up smoking but lucky for me I just woke up one morning and thought thats it i am giving up.

Hoever it wasn't as easy as it sounds i did crave and even had half a cig but I did it.

The thing is unless you are ready to give up it won't work bur good luck.
god yes luv. u will probably go through lots of different emotions
its just nicotine withdrawal. do you have nightsweats cant sleep headaches.mood swings
remember nicotine is a drug. you are a nicotine addict. your body is craving. hang in there though. another week or two and it will get much better. try and drink lots of fresh fruit juices and eat fresh fruit. the vitamin c helps detox u and gets rid of the sh..itin your body quicker.the quicker that goes the better you will feel. i did it yrs ago and felt great. unfortunately im weak and only lasted 6mnths.wish i had more will power. hang on in there.it is sooooo worth it luv. good luck.xx
Yes you are almost in a state of mourning..the loss of a friend in a way..something that has been a part of your life for a long time. Stick with it it gets so much better. Try to build in someexercise to release endophines..(feel good chemicals in the brain) also take vit c and b GOOD LUCK
yes you have to persevere, eventually it will pass, do not give up from giving up smoking.
The loss of any addiction makes you very depressive.
sorry not a smoker but well done. you are doing great .!
Hi,
Yes that's normal but it does get better, just hang on in there your doing really well , some it takes longer to feel great than others but once you get over that stage there is no going back you'd wish you'd give up years ago
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