Starting day six of your quit

[@leftybaby]

I'm another day 6 person...and sticking close to Joel ,,,hanging on for dear life you might say...im 66..im an alcoholic 34 yes sober in AA,,,,,,i have smoked for 52 yrs.......thankyou Joel....

[@fab42]

Hang in there. It will get better. Just stop ONE day at a time......and congratulate yourself every night that you made it thru. Im only on day 8....but I already feel so much better.....and so will you.

[@KindDesign]

I'm on Day 6 of being a non-smoker, and I'm doing it one day at a time! Your videos have been invaluable. I'm never going back. Thank you so much Joel!

[@bannerfiona]

For day 6 I have noticed that I can breathe better (more deeply) , my sense of taste is completely back, I can smell better and the best of all is that the anxiety I was suffering with nightly has disappeared. When I relapsed in March 2019 it made me feel super embarrassed and depressed because I am a parent, I hated smoking and it really affected how well I took care of myself, I was in the mindset of "why should I bother showering when I'm only going to smell of smoke minutes later" which in turn affected my depression because I wasn't taking care of myself. Quitting has really helped all round, I'm now taking care of myself, my depression is minimal, anxiety pretty much gone. Thanks Joel, will keep watching!

[@joelspitz]

You are welcome Fiona. Here are a few pages addressing your comment here: whyquit.com/joels-videos/using-deep-breathing-as-a-safe-and-effective-quitting-aid/ (touches on being able to breath more deeply) whyquit.com/joels-videos/does-everything-smell-and-taste-better-after-you-quit-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/quitting-smoking-can-make-you-calmer-happier-and-healthier/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/ive-relapsed-and-i-hate-it/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/smoking-does-not-help-you-overcome-stress/

[@rollingarrow]

It's my Day 6, Joel. Thank you very much for your wonderful website content and videos.

[@joelspitz]

You are very welcome Predeep S. Congratulations on six days. I am glad that you are finding the resources helpful. If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding smoking or quitting issues please feel free to get back in touch. Joel

[@rollingarrow]

Joel Spitzer, there are no such strong/high cravings I felt in all this 6 days. Is this normal ?

[@joelspitz]

It is not abnormal. See the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/every-quit-is-different/ that explains how there really is a wide range of reactions that people may have when they quit. Also related would be the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/what-is-nicotine-withdrawal-really-like/

[@rollingarrow]

Joel Spitzer, I am starting my 5th week today. No cigarette for almost a month. No strong cravings, actually I never expected this. How does it go from now on ? Many more thanks for your videos. I would never know about cold turkey without your videos.

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on five weeks Pradeep. Here is a page that talks about the kind of thoughts that may creep in from time to time: whyquit.com/joels-videos/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/ The next two pages will help you to be prepared for these thoughts and to minimize their impact if they occur: whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ One more thing Pradeep, if you are wanting to respond to me in the future it is best not to reply to this specific chain of replies now for I might not find them for quite a while. My page whyquit.com/joels-videos/comment-notification-problem/ explains the issues involved here. Once again, congratulations on five weeks. Joel

[@kathrynzacharko2312]

Day 6 and loving life! I tried so many times to quit smoking before but this time is different. Thank you so much Joel.

[@sarahavens2421]

Day six! Woke up early, I can breathe, didn't feel like crap, no cough like there usually was. I'm able to vaccum without taking a break. Wow. Thank you again. These videos are saving my life.

[@joelspitz]

Check out the video "I feel 100% better since I quit smoking" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nna4eX2NhrqCmLc

[@azrailroader]

I threw a 4 year quit away for 6 months by taking a puff. I'm really looking forward to getting back to the state I was in 7 months ago.....didn't think about cigarettes at all except when I was hoping my kids would never think cigarettes were cool like I did, and start a 22 year cycle of addiction, like I did. Cant wait for Day 16, when my mind stops telling me I need nicotine! Thanks so much for all of the resources Joel!

[@mewomble]

I'm on Day 6 of being a non-smoker , its great to get your life back

[@fab42]

Day 8. Aint going back.

[@alureon1]

Amazing videos, Joel. Thanks for these.

[@joelspitz]

You are welcome Blake. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask here. I can direct you to resource pages addressing any specific concerns. Joel

[@abc456f]

Almost done with day 6 and I feel horrible. Extreme fatigue. Eating a lot of crap just to keep my hands and mouth busy. Nuts, chocolate covered raisins, doritos, ice cream. Yes my breathing is better but that's the only positive so far. I'm depressed and trying to keep it together but the thought of going to the store and buying a pack is always on my mind. I'm rationalizing that I'm 60 years old, I only smoked half a pack a day, why not let myself enjoy what's left of my life instead of suffering like this. Days 1-3 were much easier than 4-6. I'm retired and all I've been doing is laying in bed with the tv on and napping on and off, and stuffing my face with snacks, craving to smoke. Getting massively angry at little things. This needs to get better soon because I don't know how much longer I can go on like this.

[@joelspitz]

Check out these resources: whyquit.com/wordpress/will-this-get-better/ whyquit.com/wordpress/amount-smoked/ whyquit.com/wordpress/new-reactions-to-anger-after-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/wordpress/do-whatever-it-takes-to-quit-smoking/

[@abc456f]

Joel Spitzer Thanks for the support Joel. I'm holding my thumb and index finger really close together. That's how close I am to buying a pack.

[@joelspitz]

You are welcome: Check these out too: whyquit.com/wordpress/i-want-one/ whyquit.com/wordpress/intentional-relapses/ Treat quitting smoking as if you are fighting for your life kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqWzoWuLhb2Liqs

[@joelspitz]

As far as for eating all of the things you mentioned above here, check out theses resources: whyquit.com/wordpress/crutches-to-quit-smoking/ whyquit.com/wordpress/weight-related-videos/ As far as for being retired and just laying around and eating: Check out the video How to do nothing without a cigarette kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIjcnXWAobdgaac By the way, what activities were you doing before having quit smoking? Were you laying around and smoking doing other things? In the event that you were doing other things that you are not doing now, check out these resources: whyquit.com/wordpress/videos-related-to-facing-or-avoiding-triggers/

[@joelspitz]

Also, you mentioned that your breathing is better. By definition, that means while you were smoking your breathing was worse. Check out video Feel what it is like to breathe with emphysema kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZeTpaZ6p8yraM0. Related resources: Feel how smoking affects your lungs whyquit.com/wordpress/feel-how-smoking-effects-the-lungs/

[@mcfrankie94]

just tripped over you on you tube...i'm on day 5 tomorrow......@ this point i am no longer physically addicted @ this time correct?? i must say today was a rough one but i kicked but..thank-you soo much for your knowledge...

[@wishflowrchild1122]

Thank you so much for your videos! I am on day 6 of no smoking. The 1st time I quit was in 2011 and then after 8 months I fell right back into it. This time around I quit cold turkey and did it for me, not anyone else. So far I am not going through the intense mood swings like I did the first time. I waited so long to try again because of the hell I went through that I didn't want to do it again. By God's grace I am not struggling as bad. I definitely have my bad moments but I have strong support including the website of whyquit.com and these videos. I never knew so much support existed for quitting smoking.

[@josse1on1]

day six tomorrow:D thank you Joel

[@Teresahorner]

lol. my smell is coming in better and I had took a shower but had some perfume from the past. that I always thought smelt good. omgosh I just put on a dab and I stunk. haha. really not sure about breathing yet but do know when in past I smoked to much... my lungs ( chest) was heavy or hurt. so great sign. it does now and walking my dog better. which I've started deep breathing techniques that helps and also my pulmonary doc told and showed me how. I'm doing everything since I've got this far. I will never take even one puff I pledge. I got copd and have lost loved ones. one was my dad tht I moved in and took care of. which was a gift from god!! Than almost 3 years ago but n July 4th I lost my husband to lung cancer so suddenly!! he had been quit for two years and they said it was a rare one. but he was diagnosed on June 16th and I lost him on July 4th. they has misdiagnosed him having pnewmonia. Than 8 months aga I got a scare. They found few nodules in my lungs. of coarse I was so frightened and done a lot of praying. well finally the 6 month mark came where I cud do my CT. angaun but so proud to say. NO CANCER!!! I'm so grateful. I did get a tad bad news but it will clear up. I had to remodel bathroom. and it had mold in it. The doc did say these were diff nodules and would clear out. Thank god on that too. so I understand this addiction so well but understand this addiction we can loose our loved ones so I beg anybody and everybody to lay them down. before it does you. There not your FRIEND IS WAT I USE TO TELL MY HUSBAND N HOW STUPID I WAS God really blessed me and I'm grateful. but if u got copd or heart disorders. lay them down but even if your HEALTHY. plz lay then down. sorry for long comment but thank you so much for listening. god bless each. and I pledge not to smoke with you. we can do this. Angel hugs

[@loveoneanother9810]

With God all things are possible. Jesus helped me quit and I only had withdrawals for about 2 days. Jesus heals.

[@PiShoN79]

I am on day 6, I think I got it beat but sometimes still want a smoke. Still wondering if I want to live without it or die with it.

[@debannwin]

Starting day 6 at 10 A,M.

[@happynhgirl]

Thank you Joel, Im on day 6 and you have really helped me out.

[@cpchris2]

day 6 for me too...feel so strong about quitting..thanks joel...u are a genius...one day at a time really did it for me...removed the fear to never take another puff again...so powerfull....

[@ThePhobosAnomally]

So, I'm on my day 6 today. I went to a party on the third day of not smoking. I was affraid of it, but got through it without smoking - and it was not hard at all to not smoke, it was fun. The first three days were hard, because i felt as a looser, as a traitor to my friend or something. But that's over now. I still drink coffe and do all the things I did before, just not smoking and eventhough I still feel that I miss something, I am surprised at how I can smell stuff. It already imrpooved. Being bored is also a thing - I spent around 100 minutes a day idle from other activities for the sake of smokes.

[@joelspitz]

+PhobosAnomaly Check out these videos and resources: I'm not joining this clinic kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6uTeXhpiLaAfpo, My cigarette my friend whyquit.com/joel/Joel_02_01_my_cig_my_friend.html, Everything you did as a smoker you can do as an ex-smoker kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLPqnSaq8aZn9E, Caffeine issues kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqHCpYB4fL2Srrs, Does everything smell and taste better after you quit smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpaUco2Jbc6snrs and how to do nothing without a cigarette kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIjcnXWAobdgaac.

[@tester24243]

PhobosAnomaly nicely put thoughts . I feel like a traitor to my friends too. People whom i talk to are literally smokers and i dont meet anyone in my freetime except for smokers. When i quit i reliased through all these 10 years i carefully chose people who smoke and all of a sudden i am alone now

[@joelspitz]

Here are a few pages addressing this concern LET IT BE: whyquit.com/joels-videos/quitting-smoking-can-be-a-very-lonely-experience/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/watching-others-smoke/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-can-i-quit-if-i-live-with-a-smoker/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/my-support-group-is-responsible/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-to-deal-with-people-offering-you-cigarettes-after-you-have-quit/ (just in case)

[@coolmom3213]

im on day 5 your videos help me so much,thank you ,i will smoke no more

[@sandspider3742]

Day six. 2 minutes 39 seconds... average time for craving today.

[@joelspitz]

Hello Allan: Congratulations on your six day quit. As far as for amount of time you find yourself craving, there is one thing you can do to minimize how often they now occur and how long they may last when they do. Its basically doing the opposite of what many people will tell you to do which is to try not to think about it. See the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/just-think-of-something-else/. The craves that happen now are more likely from triggers than for any real physical need for nicotine. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/difference-between-physical-and-psychological-urges/ explains why these two thought, while similar in nature can be dealt with in very different ways. Also related would be the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-want-one/, whyquit.com/joels-videos/fixating-on-a-cigarette/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/who-wants-to-go-back-to-smoking/. Let me know if you have any specific questions or concerns along the way. I hope you find these resources helpful. Joel

[@sharonedwards4545]

Day 6 wow, I am so glad Day 5 is over hope day 6 isn’t as tough

[@joelspitz]

Hello Sharon: Anything happening now is more likely from trigger circumstances than from any kind of withdrawal. Here are a few pages addressing this issue: whyquit.com/joels-videos/longer-term-quitters-who-say-they-are-having-bad-days/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/difference-between-physical-and-psychological-urges/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-quitting-smoking-is-like-learning-to-ride-a-bicycle/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/smoking-triggers/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/who-wants-to-go-back-to-smoking/

[@magikmateo4496]

I quit smoking January 1st 2007. Officially relapsed April 2017. I had allowed myself to smoke a cigarette here and there over the years, after I felt like I was finally in control. That was a terrible idea. By the time I quit 6 days ago I was back up to a pack daily. Not only was I up to a pack daily, but I was smoking Newport 100’s. When i quit in2007 I was smoking Marlboro lights. This video is very uplifting. I’m just laying around appreciating the recovery process. I definitely feel more calm and also more energy. Cheers

[@joelspitz]

Hello Magik: Glad you find the video uplifting. Here are a few resource pages addressing issues you touched upon in your comment here. Hope you find them helpful: whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-feel-100-better-since-i-quit-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/lost-long-term-quits/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-taking-a-break-from-smoking-help-you-get-rid-of-nicotine-tolerance/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-will-control-my-smoking-now/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/

[@mylife930507]

all i can say is thank you soooooo much :) day 6

[@margaretcarino8753]

Day 6 - feeling awesome, I got up and worked out since I started to put on some lbs.

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on day six. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/weight-related-videos/ addresses weight concerns issue. I want to point out that the first week or so you can actually gain weight without eating any more than normal--but that weight is usually from a water retention effect that can occur when first quitting smoking. That weight will normally come off in the second week. As the resource page points out though--many people gain from eating more and not taking up any activities to offset the extra calories. The main weight control video though clarifies how much activity a person needs to do to burn off the calories from additional food intake. The sooner this is addresses the easier it will be to avoid any long term weight gain issues.

[@5zmhockey1]

im still having trouble sleeping, and no energy going on day 6

[@maderi]

Thanks joel you are right i am on my 6th day and since day 2-3 i wake up instant and i hear the alarm, is pretty amazing :)

[@pl-tq9py]

Day 6 today feels like day 3 I don’t understand this.My anxiety is so so bad.But I don’t want to go back smoking but I really seem to be struggling I feel like I am getting flu or something.I feel really dreadful can this be normal please Xxx

[@joelspitz]

Here is a page with a number of resources that touch on different issues that can be at play here: whyquit.com/joels-videos/feeling-like-you-are-getting-sick-after-quitting-smoking/ Also, in the event that you are on any medications for other conditions unrelated to smoking or quitting, see the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/medication-adjustments-that-may-be-necessary-after-quitting-smoking/ At this point in time though, if you are having symptoms that can be indicative of some kind of infection it is best not to automatically write them off to having recently quit smoking. The pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/life-goes-on-without-smoking/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ addresses this concern. Joel

[@pl-tq9py]

Joel Spitzer thank you.I am tapering off matazpine an am down to 6.0mg I rung my chemist & because i an down to that figure nothing will need tweaking plus I can’t taper / lower anything has I have to keep things stable while this eases up!I will watch those videos now. Many thanks again Joel Xx

[@margaretcarino8753]

Margaret Carino - Free and Healing for Four Days, 16 Hours and 17 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 3 Hours, by avoiding the use of 37 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $11.23.

[@Gebev]

This is not a "day 6 video". This is a story of what Joel used to do in his clinic with his patients for whom day six was a Monday and all the problems THEY had or could have had on a Monday in particular. No respect for the current viewers.

[@joelspitz]

+Evelina Petkova The first two minutes of this video discusses Monday morning issues. The last eight minutes discusses general six day issues.

[@PaoloD2R2]

You are no special Evelina. The problems THEY had or could have had, are the same problems YOU could have . I'm on day 6 and things are going better compared to the first 2/3 days.. that was pure hell. Not going back. Thankyou Joel, may god bless you