Just Need Answers

[sweety79]

I have been on the patch for a little over two weeks, but then begin to have serve skin reactions to it. So I decided to just take the patch off and go cold turkey. The think that bothers me most at the moment is the emotional ups and downs. I have to say I can cry at any minute for no reason. Today has been my first day without any nicotine replacement and I have just absolutly have cried all day. My eyes are swollen. I am emotionally torn about everything. It like I am just so depressed. Has anyone else experienced this when quiting? Also I didn't hardly get any sleep last night.

[kathyjo]

Congratualations Amanda and I love that you said "I have control over this now."

What's amazing is how we allowed smokes to control our lives, and the greatest feeling is when we take it back : )

Good for you and keep it up : )

Kathy Jo
p.s. you can download a quit meter at whtquitdotcom if you would like one

[Amanda0922]

It has been a couple days since you last posted. How are you doing? If anything, I'd say do try to continue using the patches as they are sure to really help you in your quitting smoking. Is it an itchy kind of rash? Because I got that myself using the patches. I found that instead of alternating between 4+ spots on my body to put patches, it was better to alternate between 2 places. It seemed to irritate the skin more the longer not having a patch in one specific area if I'm not making that too complicated to understand lol. I quit using the patches on November 3rd. Let me tell you the first 2-3 days without the patches was AWFUL. I cried. I was angry. Depressed. But I got over it, and I'm glad I didn't smoke. I have control over this now. I know how hard it is, hang in there!!

[Dakotawinks]

The exact same thing happened to me. I mean about the severe reaction to it. I had burn marks on my arms and all for about a month afterwards, and i was really emtional. I too had to go cold turkey.....I used an electronic cigeratte to help me out. It is safe it just has a vapor mist that comes out like you're smoking. It helped me with my cravings. I still use it from time to time.
Good luck, it's hard but you can do it.

[kathyjo]

So you moved up your quit day, good for you! By the time you are ready for your weekend away, you will have already gone through the hard part : )

One of the best things I did when I quit was to inform everyone and asked them to support me in my decision. My friends and family helped a great deal.....my built in support system. I also wrote a lot to this message board. By the time I posted my message, the urge had passed.

It is really worth the few days of anger, tears and emotional turmoil because you will come out of it a winner : )
Keep talking.....support is essential
Kathy Jo

[elwoodsf]

I have two days off smokes; using the patch. I've found that I am getting a rash also. Sensitive skin. I took off the patch today and I can feel the emotional roller coaster starting. I get mean. I don't cry. Then I cry and I am not mean. It is as if every nerve in my body is going haywire. I'm staying away from any "associations" like: not talking on the phone, sitting in a different chair, no alcohol. What helps me, sometimes, is a five minute mini exercising to get the blood flowing, scream into a pillow. Anything it takes to make it through that craving. At work today I left the class and walked outside for a couple of minutes - fresh air. I did stop on the way home and got the lozengers - coffee mocha - and that helped keep the monster at bay. I need to get through my "association" part of withdrawal.

Thank you for posting. Your post gives me the courage to stay clean the rest of today. Congratulation on your decision to quit. New lungs, no more smelling like smokes, no shame.

[kathyjo]

Whenever you need reinforcement, make sure to post.

Quitting is life altering and the best decision you will ever make. Stay strong, the first couple of days without the nicotine and all those 599 additives are trying times to be sure, but every day it gets easier and easier. Keep reminding yourself about the reasons you have for quitting and take some deep breathes and keep yourself busy. Exercising is a great way to keep yourself busy and it's good for you too : )

Kathy Jo

[sweety79]

Thanks for your support and yes I have been reading some articles at whyquitdotcom. I know by taking each one step at a time I will get through this!  

Thank You

[kathyjo]

You are not alone. Feeling depressed, crying, freaking out, all are symptoms of quitting. The good news is that it shouldn't last long so if you hang in there, I am sure you will feel better in a few days.
There are some of us who had our physician supply an anti-depressant to get us through the tough times.

You might feel a little better if you read some of the articles at whyquitdotcom
There are some articles that tell you what to expect and how to deal with the emotional things.
Don't give up or give in........hang in there and we are here for you : )
Kathy Jo