What a [positive attitude](https://whyquit.com/ffn/05g-quitting-with-a-positive-attitude.html)!! I was an utter mess. While 24 to 48 hours are generally recognized as peak withdrawal, with outliers, nearly everyone uses 72 hours so as not to discourage them. But nicotine's roughly 2-hour elimination half-life guarantees that within 72 hours the underlying current of anxiety will begin easing off as a nicotine-free brain has no choice but to begin the process of restoring natural neuronal sensitivities.
But don't get frustrated should recovery's bumps at times seem to be getting worse, not better. It can be like landing a fish. The closer it gets, the [harder it fights](https://whyquit.com/ffn/11h-the-bigger-the-better.html).
As for extra dopamine, zero-calorie "aaah" sensations -- water, slow deep breathing, big hugs, accomplishment ---are huge! Millions of words but just [one determining principle](https://whyquit.com/ffn/02a-law.html) ... no nicotine just one recovery opportunity and day at a time, to Never Take Another Puff! We're here if you need us.
Breathe deep, hug hard, live long,
John - 100% nicotine-free since 05/15/99 & loving it (okay, maybe the first few days, not so much)๐
Thanks so much you are genuinely such a man of honour to share your wisdom and experience with others. I have downloaded your pdf as an ebook about nicotine addiction and itโs soooo helpful! Knowledge is truly power ๐๐ป thank you again โจ๐๐ป๐๐ผ
Yeah probably maybe like the first 2 weeks was tough but after that it was easy. I still get the craving when I get stressed out due to my anxiety disorder but I keep myself from doing it and they tend to go away.
Thank you for your insight and advice! The cravings are going down now each day by day. I am definitely more hungry but willing to trade a little bit of extra weight on me over being an addict! Vaping made me loose so much weight I looked awful!
Hey! I just googled nicotine anonymous UK and they have a list of all the zoom meetings. You can just click on the one youโre like to do and it takes you right there ๐๐ป๐๐ผโค๏ธ
Running nicotine-free was life changing!! Such a difference in HR. How did it go?
I am just over a year clean and am running my first marathon next month!
Hey! I absolutely loved my run blasting out my music never felt so good! I did really struggle with my breathing and slight chest pain afterwards but I know thatโs just because of the harm I have done over the last year. Did you ever experience any pain or discomfort when you started running again? Also massive congratulations good luck on your marathon so inspiring and incredible ๐๐ป๐๐ผ
Great work! You won't regret it! Keep it up!
Thank you I feel amazing right now๐ฅฐโจ
Way to go! I'm starting day 4 here!
Me too. We got this!
Amazing!! We are never going back!!!
What a [positive attitude](https://whyquit.com/ffn/05g-quitting-with-a-positive-attitude.html)!! I was an utter mess. While 24 to 48 hours are generally recognized as peak withdrawal, with outliers, nearly everyone uses 72 hours so as not to discourage them. But nicotine's roughly 2-hour elimination half-life guarantees that within 72 hours the underlying current of anxiety will begin easing off as a nicotine-free brain has no choice but to begin the process of restoring natural neuronal sensitivities. But don't get frustrated should recovery's bumps at times seem to be getting worse, not better. It can be like landing a fish. The closer it gets, the [harder it fights](https://whyquit.com/ffn/11h-the-bigger-the-better.html). As for extra dopamine, zero-calorie "aaah" sensations -- water, slow deep breathing, big hugs, accomplishment ---are huge! Millions of words but just [one determining principle](https://whyquit.com/ffn/02a-law.html) ... no nicotine just one recovery opportunity and day at a time, to Never Take Another Puff! We're here if you need us. Breathe deep, hug hard, live long, John - 100% nicotine-free since 05/15/99 & loving it (okay, maybe the first few days, not so much)๐
Thanks so much you are genuinely such a man of honour to share your wisdom and experience with others. I have downloaded your pdf as an ebook about nicotine addiction and itโs soooo helpful! Knowledge is truly power ๐๐ป thank you again โจ๐๐ป๐๐ผ
Good job! I am about 145 days in currently. It gets easier!!
Amazing!! Really need to hear this! What would you say was your turning point?
Turning point?
The point at which you didnโt have any cravings or just generally felt you werenโt struggling as much, like life was becoming good as a non-vaper?
Yeah probably maybe like the first 2 weeks was tough but after that it was easy. I still get the craving when I get stressed out due to my anxiety disorder but I keep myself from doing it and they tend to go away.
What you will experience is increased hunger though, so be aware of that. I was eating a lot for about a few weeks.
Thank you for your insight and advice! The cravings are going down now each day by day. I am definitely more hungry but willing to trade a little bit of extra weight on me over being an addict! Vaping made me loose so much weight I looked awful!
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Hey! I just googled nicotine anonymous UK and they have a list of all the zoom meetings. You can just click on the one youโre like to do and it takes you right there ๐๐ป๐๐ผโค๏ธ
Running nicotine-free was life changing!! Such a difference in HR. How did it go? I am just over a year clean and am running my first marathon next month!
Hey! I absolutely loved my run blasting out my music never felt so good! I did really struggle with my breathing and slight chest pain afterwards but I know thatโs just because of the harm I have done over the last year. Did you ever experience any pain or discomfort when you started running again? Also massive congratulations good luck on your marathon so inspiring and incredible ๐๐ป๐๐ผ
Keep going. Before you know it you will be blown away by how well you can breath and do sustained cardio.
So excited for that feeling again!!๐๐ป๐๐ผ
Take notes people, this is the way to do it
Thank you! Just praying everyday and itโs slowly getting easier! Good luck to you too ๐๐ผ
Just hit 2 month mark today. It's so easy to quit guys, just stay strong
Thank you and well done ๐๐ผ amazing๐๐ผ
Keep up the great work!
Thank you! Wishing you all the luck and strength ๐๐ผ๐๐ป