As I prepared for quit day, I read about how quitting smoking would improve sense of smell and taste, plus other lovely benefits. I am on day 23 of the quit, so maybe it is too soon but I gotta say - I have yet to experience any of the touted benefits. I don’t have nicotine cravings but, quite frankly I feel lousy and I am tired of it. Unfortunately, severe arthritis limits my mobility so many distractions don’t work for me at this time. The aches of arthritis are exacerbated and I ache from head to toe. I am bloated most of the time, which makes my clothes uncomfortable. I am sure I am gaining back weight I have taken years to part with. I am whining and I don’t like myself when I whine. Still not smoking, but beginning to wonder why….Still, I have read posts from others going through similar timesand they make it through - here’s hoping that I can too.
