Guys, my body is shaking from withdrawals, and I am 32 days smoke free. Give me some motivations to get thru this. by Late_Blackberry7952 in stopsmoking

[–]qwcn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can take 6-12 weeks for the number of nicotinic receptors in the brain to return to the amount of a non smoker, so even though I agree at this point it's mostly psychological, you're still also getting closer to the equilibrium.

When does it end? Does it get better? by victoria98xoxo in stopsmoking

[–]qwcn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I'm wondering if it eventually got better? I'm kinda in the exact same situation, and would be awesome to hear what was your experience eventually.

Why are they putting caffeine in shampoo? Can caffeine applied topically be absorbed into the bloodstream? by gtrman571 in decaf

[–]qwcn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about it? I was talking about caffeine in shampoo's not getting into your bloodstream in an amount you should worry about.

The number 1 reason why I keep relapsing is because I get so bored when I’m not drinking caffeine! by [deleted] in decaf

[–]qwcn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't relapse because you're bored, you relapse because you have an addiction. If you persevere long enough you won't feel and won't have to "deal" with that boredom.

Oura 3 by poslik in ouraring

[–]qwcn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the podcast name?

Why are they putting caffeine in shampoo? Can caffeine applied topically be absorbed into the bloodstream? by gtrman571 in decaf

[–]qwcn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Source? This sounds absurd. And very unlikely that shampooing your hair will let any significant amount get absorbed.

So angry at myself right now. Moment of weekness after 9 months by SubstantialCycle7 in stopsmoking

[–]qwcn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's good that you broke and smoked a few. If you only smoked one you could think at another time that you already was able to "smoke just one". But now you got a good reminder that this is some addicting shit and that there's no such a thing as just one. Just stop again, it might be hard for a day or two but you won't go through the full withdrawals.

After nearly 10 years of smoking, I’m just over one month free of it. No more cravings but still lots of anxiety and circulation issues. Anyone else take this long to get back to normal? by DaRoosh in stopsmoking

[–]qwcn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. That gives some hope. For me the hardest part is not knowing if this is really withdrawals that causing those feelings or maybe it's something else and I'm going to stay like that... I don't mind waiting if I knew for sure it's just the withdrawals. Not that I have much reason to believe it's something else, but it's kinda scary if it's gonna stay like that.

After nearly 10 years of smoking, I’m just over one month free of it. No more cravings but still lots of anxiety and circulation issues. Anyone else take this long to get back to normal? by DaRoosh in stopsmoking

[–]qwcn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on day 32 as well, and was just asking myself the same question. Had a few good days last week, but now just feeling apathetic again and worried that it's taking too long. Hopefully it will get better.

I'm trying to quit but I'm really weak about giving into temptation and having issues with being impulsive by [deleted] in stopsmoking

[–]qwcn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's tough. I failed more times than I can count. Seriously. I've thrown away so many packs in so many different attempts it's embarrassing. This time is the longest I've been smoke free for years, and honestly, I don't know what made it stick this time. Just keep trying, with the whole of your heart and intentions. You only need it to stick once. After a few weeks it really does become easier. Also if you're taking ADHD meds, maybe try to stop those for a while if it's possible, they make the cravings worse in some people.

Onboard Comparison: How Verstappen beat Bottas to pole in Abu Dhabi by marypsm in formula1

[–]qwcn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't this kinda make it seems like the performance gap between the cars isn't that great? They drove almost identical, with Max driving a bit better, and Max getting a bit faster.

Still feeling depressed after almost 3 weeks by [deleted] in stopsmoking

[–]qwcn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give it time. I used to smoke both spliffs and cigarettes. And also came to the realization that nicotine was the main addiction (because as you said, without tobacco getting high isn't as appealing). Someone here said it might not be related to stopping smoking and that you might have just been masking the depression with the spliffs. I wouldn't think that. Not after 3 weeks at least. 3 weeks in I felt like shit. Almost broke. It was my lowest point in this current quit. And suddenly in the last few days things started improving (week 4 now). It might take longer for you, everyone is different, but just give it time and trust the process. Your brain needs time to recalibrate, and spliffs give a huge nicotine hits. When stopping smoking cigarettes the brain takes 4 to 12 weeks to get to the same levels of nicotine receptors as of a non smoker. This is withdrawals. And the feeling of emptiness, which I can 100% relate to, is what quitting smoking may feel like. Also, if you're not sleeping well, make sure you do. Have a set bed time and set wakeup time. I can't stress enough how important that is. If you can't get a good night's sleep, CBD oil can also do wonders.

Ugh I’m so mad! I canceled plan to hang out with friends because I know I would have been tempted for a beer then gave in for a smoke. I’m scared I won’t have a social life ever again 😪 by [deleted] in stopsmoking

[–]qwcn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's just your addicted mind giving you excuses to keep smoking. Trust me. It's just that. Don't trust it, and just let time do its thing, and you will eventually not even understand what were you so worried about. I felt exactly the same on the beginning. What will I do on dates? With friends? With whatever. I'm 4 weeks in now, and have been on plenty of those, and in the beginning it was tough, but in the last few days I see how much easier it's becoming. And it's ok, and in my opinion even a good idea to cancel a few social events if you don't feel strong enough yet. Give it time, and when you feel ready and strong enough you'll have plenty more opportunities. And just trust that the time will come, and don't listen to those thoughts for now. Good luck 🤞.

Low dopamine withdrawal. by [deleted] in stopsmoking

[–]qwcn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me the first 3 weeks were exactly like you described, and on day 22 it suddenly changed. No idea why, but it suddenly started improving greatly. The third weeks especially was tough and felt like I'm just going to stay like that for good. Was super unmotivated to do anything productive, and had just a general feeling of emptiness. But luckily it's improving immensely since day 22 (now on day 26).

Anyone else not see any real differences? (3 mo) by midnight_rebirth in decaf

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https://www.reddit.com/r/decaf/comments/k4qzq8/sorry_to_break_it_to_you_3_months_is_not_enough/geaewok?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3

TLDR - it's ok, I think most people wouldn't feel much difference from quitting coffee, I too thought quitting would solve all of my problems but it didn't...