Given up smoking!

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I am 2 days in, it's hell!

Have the nicorette QuickMist thing, working with the cravings quite well, I don't feel like I need nicotine but I just want a smoke!

I am determined not to give in and so far so good, am running Tough Mudder next year and getting in shape to do that at the moment, swimming twice a week and running twice a week, so the no smoking will help there I am sure... just doesn't seem worth it right now

I got about 4-5 hours sleep last night I kept waking up and having weird dreams, apparently this is normal, here's hoping for better tonight!

Anyone else here been through it? Tell me it gets better!

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It's day three and the day dreams from day one have returned, feel a little dizzy and spaced, again I am told this is normal, it could also be sleep deprivation, about 4-5 hours again last night!

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In terms of when I am asleep not really sure... see the below XKCD graphic below

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Well done guys and thanks for the encouragement!

Stessful day today and I have kept off the cigs but it was really difficult.

Tomorrow doesn't look to be any better, will be a challenge....

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Day 4; feels a bit better, sleep was better last night but still not great, however lets hope today sorts that, swim at lunch and 2k after work..

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Swim at lunch, smashed my PB which is great, really chuffed, recovery was much better too!

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Last smoked: 18 Days 14 Hours 27 Minutes
Not smoked: 280 smokes!
Saved: £111
Life Expectancy increased: 1 Day 3 Hours 55 Minutes

Sleep is almost back to normal, nicorette Quick Mist helps with the cravings which are much less frequent, was using a pump a week, this one feels like it will last longer which is good!