I have not had a cigarette in over a month. I don't desire a cigarette all that much. No smoking seems rather easy but I feel very depressed. Is it that when I smoked I always had something to look forward to( the next cigarette ) time seems to go slower and I just feel like something is missing. I know it's the cigarettes but has it effected anyone else this way. In a negative psychological way.
Can quitting smoking led to depression?
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- 29 Jul 2011 by RESPIGHI
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- depression, smoking
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29 Jul 2011
Yes, you are right it did effect me like it did to yourself, but over a period of say a month I did over come this & now I have quit smoking since 4 years.
I would suggest please bear it & do not go back to lighting up again, take care.
Anonymous 29 Jul 2011
Hi RESPIGHI,
I do believe that nicotine provides a "lift", if you will, in brain chemistry. So tis possible that you are missing that feeling.
How depressed are you? Is it "clinical depression" or just the basic blues?
Best wishes and do post again, let us know how you are going?
nenagAnonymous 29 Jul 2011
It's kind of funny you asked this today because it's been 7 years since I quit (& my hubby) & last night I told him I missed it in a way because it gave me something to do! We didn't smoke in our house, so every hour or so out we'd go even below zero to have a cig. I miss that I think. Don't miss the smoking at all. You will grow to hate the smell on other people when you are at the store & things, so please give this phase some time. Start chewing on a toothpick. It helps...
HPoole30 Jul 2011
Nicotine is a stimulant so it provides fast but short-term stress and anxiety relief. you may want to consider getting on an anti-depressant if it will help. many people have had success with zoloft, prozac, effexor xr or pristiq. And kudos to you and your health for stopping smoking. it's nicotine that's addicting, but it's tobacco that kills. great job, keep it up!
RESPIGHI
30 Jul 2011
THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE. YOU'RE VERY SWEET.
Anonymous 30 Jul 2011
Hi again R,
Please consider ordering E-cigarettes before you start smoking the real thang again !!! Just a thought.
pledge30 Jul 2011
Hey there RESPIGHI. Can't really add to whats allready been said. Can it lead to depression. Of course. Most any addiction, trying to stop whatever it may be, can and often will cause one to be unhappy. Ex-smoker. Do I miss it? You bet. But, I've copd, so my lungs are nothing to write home about. Aside from that, wishing one and all a super fine day, its hot as all get out. Ha :-0) Time for a cuppa. Be well folks, enjoy the weekend if you can. And stay cool. Most of the nation is still under a extreme weather warning. Heat. Bye bye for now then.
Eve5430 Jul 2011
of course it can leed to depression as everyone has stated.. i smoked for many many many years and when i quit i gained 50lbs,,i went to the gym and lost that weight..toothpicks are also great, go for a walk, do deep breathing exercises, yoga anything to take your mind off wanting that smoke... smoking is bad we all know that but in order for you to quit you must also truly want to. good luck and keep me posted on the outcome. it takes time but you can do it if you put your mind to it.
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Hi RESPIGHI! I've never smoked, but I do use toothpicks. It's a great suggestion & inexpensive. Thank you Mary! :)
Also, you can take & use toothpicks almost anywhere & no one will even think too much of it. LOL
I especially use them when I have dry mouth. I keep a container of rounded ones handy beside my computer. You can even get flavoured ones such as cinnamon or peppermint. They won't add any calories either! LOL
It's funny, RESPIGHI, but I actually was thinking the other night that if I HAD been a smoker trying to quit my bad habit, I'd most definitely use toothpicks as a cessation aid! :) And then you asked your question!
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A major factor when trying to quit smoking is to keep occupied & develop new habits. Many people are used to having a morning coffee & cigarette together. Now, the quitters sit there with only a lonely coffee. This leads their minds to thinking about that smoke & ... So, if you do drink coffee in the morning, change it up & make it different than before! In other words, start a new habit, a new routine. Once you have some new, better habits indoctrinated, you'll find it a little easier.
My husband was a smoker for many years. On July 7th 2009, he had open-heart surgery & needed a quadruple bypass. The very first question a heart doctor will ask you as a patient is: "How long have you been smoking?". If you do some reading or research into the hidden effects of smoking such as lung cancer and heart or lung diseases, it might help with your motivation.
I'm not saying it'll necessarily be easy for you but it IS do-able & attainable. YOU'LL SAVE YOUR LIFE! Keep going! YOU CAN DO IT! You're already on your way to better health, RESPIGHI! Good luck & all the best to you!
Please keep us posted! We truly care. from Wendy :)
Dearest Mary and Wendy (LL)...
Toothpicks? I can just picture the two of you a-chewin' on your inter-dental devices, hilarious, and I may add quite useful!!
LL, yes I've heard the same thing, changing all of one's habits helps, tis effective indeed!!! OK I need to actually apply this method meself now!
Lara
doublesweet, the more I chomp on toothpicks, the quieter it is here in the house. LOL
(sssshhhh! Don't tell my hubby that I'm insinuating that I talk a lot.)
Oh, I get it now! THAT'S why he's ALWAYS buying me more toothpicks! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
Whatever works, whatever it takes... LOL
Love, Wendy :)
LL or Wendy,
If my hubby found out about the toothpicks he would BUY STOCK in them!
He would love to shut me up I just know it, tooooo bad soooo sad mister man!!
Love,
Lara (double sweet, or LL or L squared or SL or Lemonhead or oh forget it!)
... (Wendy, you really make me laugh gurl !!)