It is normal to feel some sluggishness for a few days after quitting smoking. The nicotine that was stimulating your brain is disappearing. Smoking may also have been an important part of your life. Therefore, its natural to feel down about its loss.
If you are prone to feel down or depressed, there are several things you can do. You may want to ask one or more friends/family members to help you through the first few critical days and weeks of your quit attempt. You should also talk to your doctor. New medications are available for people who want to quit smoking that also help them avoid depression.
Sometimes we think negative thoughts about ourselves or our situation (e.g., 'This is unbearable, I don't think I can do this'or 'I feel awful, why am I doing this to myself?'). The more you engage in negative self-talk, the worse you will feel and the less likely you will quit smoking. If you catch yourself using negative self talk, say the word "STOP" to yourself. Take a moment to clear your mind and then replace the negative talk with positive self-talk.
Examples of positive self-talk include:
It will get better in time.
I've handled things tougher than this.
What I feel is evidence that my body is healing itself.
I don't have to smoke, I can do something else right now.
If you have trouble remembering positive self-talk, take a few moments to write down a few examples and practice saying them to yourself.
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It is normal to feel some sluggishness for a few days after quitting smoking. The nicotine that was stimulating your brain is disappearing. Smoking may also have been an important part of your life. Therefore, its natural to feel down about its loss.
