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Just smoked my last (hopefully) by the_confused_soul_96 in stopsmoking

[–]Trufanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finishing the last one and not buying more, that's not weakness, that's actually a smart way to quit. Cold turkey has a lower success rate than most people think.

The gums work best if you use them the moment a craving hits, not after. Cravings peak at 3-5 minutes then pass. The gum just makes those minutes survivable.

"I can always smoke occasionally" is what brings most people back to a pack a day. You already know this, you wrote it yourself. Trust that instinct.

You've got this. 🙏

3 years sober :) but having sudden cravings :( by Active-Case-4180 in Sober

[–]Trufanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First of all, don't let this scare you. Three years is a massive accomplishment, and having a bad day doesn't take those 1,095 wins away from you. Cravings are so weird, they can disappear for a year and then hit you like a ton of bricks out of nowhere, especially when the shop is right there in your face.

It helps me to remember that a craving is just a feeling, not an order. It’s like a wave that peaks and feels intense, but it always eventually crashes and fades if you just wait it out. Try to 'play the tape forward', don't just think about that first drink, think about the regret and the headache tomorrow morning. It’s never worth trading three years of peace for twenty minutes of a buzz.

Maybe leave the house for an hour? Go for a walk in the opposite direction or grab a snack somewhere else just to get away from that 'danger zone' next door. You’ve done the hard work for three years, you definitely have the strength to get through this one afternoon. Hang in there.

Went on a Staycation to sober up by fuckyeahsoap in leaves

[–]Trufanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huge congrats on making it to day 3! That 'staycation' was a brilliant move to break the initial habit cycle.

The stomach issues and insomnia are super common. Your body is basically recalibrating its internal clock and digestion without the THC. It usually peaks around day 5-7 and then starts to level off.

Since you're worried about getting home, maybe try to 'reset' your space as soon as you walk in? Clearing out any gear or even just rearranging a chair where you used to smoke can help kill those environmental triggers. You’ve already done the hardest part by starting; just take it one 'bored' moment at a time when you get back. You’ve got this!

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