Dear irritable quitter,

You might not think so at the moment but you are actually doing fantastic!!!

This is me assuming again here, of course, that you not only quit smoking but also quit using nicotine in any shape or form.

I absolutely think the world of the "Emotional Loss" thread - I don't remember how often I have said this but it really was an eye-opener for me. It explains so well what happens to so many of us.

As you are still adjusting to your life without nicotine, you will find  I also think that we also have an enormous "emotional gain" by living our lives nicotine free. All the emotions that were somehow drowned before are now here for us to experience. Some might not be wanted ... others are. We have to deal with them all and we can do it. How great is that?

Your post reminded me so much of myself in the beginning of my journey -I also had a much tougher time with the psychological side of things. It will get better and it will get so much better so much faster than you think. You might also want to have a look at these:

• Monster under the bed
• You said it would get better but it's just as bad!
• Reach for your dreams

You are already proof of the fact that you can and that you are coping with life without cigarettes (and hopefully without nicotine). Continue to Acknowledge the negative but dwell on the positive and you will soon come to a stage where you will appreciate this experience for what it is: the most wonderful, amazing and rewarding journey to discover who you really are.

Hoping you are having a great nicotine free day.

Gitte
382 days and a bit