Status Report on NOT Smoking

by MrMoe 20 Replies latest jw friends

  • MrMoe
    MrMoe

    Well, folks, I am still holding on...

    The intense cravings that last 30 seconds to 3 minutes is not what is tough. What is tough is the confusion and weird feeling and the fact I feel like killing somebody. I feel like I am on a mild hallucinogenic. I am in hell. I have quit before, so I will be ok in a few days. First 3 days are the worst.

    Nicotine is a highly addictive substance considered to be a major psychoactive drug. Confusion is bad right now for me because it effects a persons brain. How? Because the withdrawal is from a stimulant and my brain wave functions are returning to normal. Yes, this is a medical fact. Why do I get dizzy? From my brain actually getting more oxygen. Yes, more medical fact. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms are:

    Dry mouth
    Dizziness
    Gastro-Intestinal symptoms
    Visual side effects
    Confusion
    Sore throat
    Sore gums
    Sore tongue
    Headaches
    Trouble sleeping
    Fatigue
    Depression
    Hunger
    Tenseness
    Irritability
    Coughing
    Chest tightness

    I have to go now, the computer screen is blurring together.

    Brain... is... melting...

    Feel... so... strange...

  • You Know
    You Know

    The Watchtower is just plain evil for depriving JW's of the joys of tobacco addiction. LOL / You Know

  • MrMoe
    MrMoe

    YK - I still think DFing is harsh for ciggy smoking. And thanks for your vote of confidence.


    Kisses,
    Moe

  • julien
    julien

    YK, how about treating people as grown up and responsible enough to take care of their own health.. Naw that would never fly in a rules-based legalistic society.

    Although its funny how I don't recall that eating a high fat unhealthy diet as being a DFing offense.

  • LDH
    LDH

    LOL Julien.

    Mr Moe, hang in there kid. If you have group health insurance, many don't know that their plan will pay for a program ONE TIME.

    Check with your health insurance on their policy about paying for 'Smoking Cessation.'

    Good luck, and (((((HUGS))))) to you for quitting.

    Lisa

  • RationalWitness
    RationalWitness

    MM,

    Don't forget to drink lots of water.

    Rah, rah rah! (cheers)
    Rational

  • orangefatcat
    orangefatcat

    hang in Mr. Moe, way to go

  • BeautifulGarbage
    BeautifulGarbage

    WAY TO GO, MOE!

    I did one solid, heart-pumping, hour of aerobics today.

    Never could have done that when I smoked.

    Sending big hugs to you!

    Andee

  • Unclepenn1
    Unclepenn1

    Hey Mr. Moe, I really enjoyed your website. I checked out all the links you provided. The red X's where pictures should have been was great. J/k.

    Just remember, if you really want to quit, having a cigarette cannot even be an option.. Don't even make it an option.

    Penn

  • Dawn
    Dawn

    MrMoe - Hooray!! Great job - hang in there!! Your posts are helping me out too.

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