Yup, I haven't smoked for six days now!

I'm proud of myself so far, having gone from 20 cigarettes per day to zero!

BUT, I'm also dealing with heavy withdrawal... I feel depressed, get anxiety attacks, I have no appetite, I'm constantly tired, etc. I know giving up smoking will be worth it in the end so I'm determined to make it. It's just really hard to feel positive when you feel like it's the end of the world.

I'm going to see a doctor tomorrow for a check-up and to see if there's anything that will help me get rid of the depression and anxiety attacks. Those are the hardest for me to handle; all the dark thoughts, thinking about dying, and horrible things like that. Yuck.

Wish me luck!

I just want you to know that I wish you the best of luck, pal.

That sounds good. ...With the exception for al the bad things you're going through when trying to stop smoking.
But I wish you good luck on that Pete.

Best of luck!
That is one tough decision to make. But an admirable. Hang in there.

And please believe that even if i seem to be speaking in cliches, i really mean what i say.

Good luck, buddy!
If you feel like talking about it all you know where to find me

Awesome - good work!

I commend your decision, and seing many going through the withdrawal phase with some pain and getting out on the other side a completely new and happier person, I can only hope that this will help you get through the darker times: You will feel soooooooo much better afterwards.

Hang in there, and went your troubles around here, if you need to - that's what the NTFA is about as well.

Great news, man! I'm keeping my both thumbs up for you! Talk with your doctor. I'm sure he has better solutions that just plain nicotine gum or patches to cope with withdrawal symptoms.

Go and buy some Transformers. That'll ease the anxiety.

Good luck, Pete!
I've witnessed a lot of people giving up smoking, so I can sort of understand how hard it is. But I have faith in you. You can do it!



Buy some? Naw, he needs to work that backlog of unopened Cybertron toys.

I've never smoked in my whole life, but I know how hard it can be to stop doing something.

I had an accident nearly a year ago where I had an infection in my throat, and it got so serious that I eventually fainted and had to stay at the hospital (my very first stay at a hospital) for 2 nights.
After that incident, I've developed OCD symptoms, so I have all these crazy things I just must do, without even thinking about doing them by will.

I starting a treatment for my problems this week, so I hope to be rid of it soon.

So I know what you're going through, pal. And I hope it goes well for you too.

I've partly recovered from OCD over 3 years.
Thanks to that I have plenty of experience on how to fight back the disorder and have guided a small number of people.
If you wanna talk about it Alpha, feel free to pm me
I know just how much it hurts one.

Thanks, pal. But I don't think my problems will take as long to get over.

But if I come up with some good questions, I'll pm you.

Now back to BigPete. After all, this thread is about him, not me.

WOOHOO..!! Congratulations.. in the long run, it will be worth it *my sister told me, at she and her husband both have stopped smoking and they have been almost three months now without smoking.. she told me, at she can smell different things now much clearly than before.. *

I've never been a smoker myself, so I haven't got the slightest clue about how it is to fight withdrawal symptoms etc. after quitting, but you hang in there and you'll come out of it a better man. Stay positive and think about the potential health issues/risks you are giving a swift kick "in the rear". Also, giving up smoking has the benefit of freeing up funds to do other things, like buying "stuff" (nudge, nudge) or taking the missus out for a proper dinner . Or something completely different that comes to mind. All I can say is, never regret, never surrender and don't look back .

The depression is starting to go away and my appetite is slowly returning. Now, if only the freakin' anxiety attacks would go away as well, everything would be peachy!


Thanks for your support guys

finally... Im always up for a chat mostly if you need it pete.

and I dont have to go out with you every time we are on a con for you to smoke

Hey. Around here, we're like the Autobots. We stick together and support each other.
We're here for you. Any time.

I appreciate your support!

Yesterday marked 4 weeks without smoking!

Good job, keep it up!

That's Great. Keep it up, pal.

I'm just glad someone is having a good week.
I myself lost my uncle two days ago.