d4dani21
Smoke-free but at what cost?
May 18, 2009
Due to my impending surgery, I have had to quit smoking. I've been smoking on and off since I was 11 years old. I quit when i was 19 and then started again when I began working my current job with mentally handicapped. I've been smoking for 4 years now. Since you have to be smoke-free for at least 3 months, I have had to stop smoking. My PCP perscribed me CHANTIX however, i have opted to try it sans drugs and go at it "cold turkey". I have not smoked in a month, and believe me it has been VERY difficult this time around. Since I've been unable to smoke, I have noticed I snack a lot more...or at least, I did for the first 2-3 weeks..and I'm nervous that it has caused me to put on a few extra pounds that i so do not need to be gaining! The cravings and snacking have died down but im afraid the damage has been done...In addition to the food cravings or well, the replacement of cigarettes with food, I have become cranky and moody and easily aggravated. I have had many arguments with those whom i hold dear to me and caused a great many shouting matches! It sucks that I have allowed my addiction to nicotine to sabotage the great friendships and relationships I have...but at least they all understand and havent turned their backs on me! Going through this has shown me who my true friends are and those who REALLY care about me! I'm really lucky to have such a FANTASTIC support system!!
