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Withdrawal -- not a fan.

856beverly
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Today is my Day 5. 

Yesterday was -- uncomfortable.  I know that my body was coming off of nicotine. It was passing through my system, and continues to now. Even though I stopped smoking last Saturday, Sept. 20th, I had been using a low-dose nicotine gum until Sunday night at 7 p.m. I quit the gum after researching and listening to my body.  So Day 4, I had an awful headache as soon as I woke up which I treated with Advil and lots of water.  Lots and LOTS of water. 

Knowing what to expect physically has been helpful.  Nonetheless, I felt in a daze yesterday, unable to concentrate.  I was nauseous at times but nothing too serious.  As someone explained to me, the symptoms of withdrawal are not usually any more severe than feelings of a head cold or the flu.  That's how I would best describe it -- feeling like I had the flu.  I went to bed early after saying my prayers (thank you, God, for keeping me smoke-free!).

Today has been much, much better.  No headache, no nausea.  Lots of water, and I indulged in a 30-minute nap (well, a rest really).  After 3 p.m. today, it has been difficult.  I am craving a smoke badly.  I didn't realize that the late afternoon would be a trigger for me, so I have updated my page.  I am going to have to change my routine a bit to get my mind off the cravings.

I hope for better and better days ahead... I keep going.  Thanks for reading!

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