… and I’m pretty sure my emotional melt down yesterday had to do with some serious nicotine withdrawals. I did go to the doctor and discovered that smoking can often times be harder for women than men - and that the withdrawal symptoms can be aggravated by hormones.
Apparently, quitting smoking can cause severe depression and irritability.
Yeah, I know. Duh. Everyone in the entire fucking WORLD knew that but me. I have quit smoking before - for long periods of time even (like longer than a year, I know, I’m an idiot) - and had never had attitude problems. At least, I don’t remember having attitude problems.
And I sure didn’t expect it to get harder as I went on. Everyone always says “it gets easier”… but day 6 is proving to be WAY more difficult than day 1 or 2. Thank God a few of you pointed out that this was common or I’d think I was seriously just losing my mind.
Man, to realize that something has that tight of a hold on you is… well, it’s humbling to say the least. I’m not a big fan of handing over control - especially to something as fucking retarded as nicotine.
*sigh* Oh well. Onward and upward and all that crap.
Oh yeah, and remember - tomorrow is my birthday!
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And trust me, that bitch keeps everything.
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BWHAHAHAHAHA!!! OMG! That is so freaking true! It is… BTW, the birthday fairy should be visiting tomorrow, do let me know if you don’t get it, please!!!
I sent you a stripper for your birthday, so when you get to work tomorrow, if the UPS guy comes in, it’s not really a UPS guy. Hold him down and make him strip for you. It’s my present to you.
did the doc gives you nicotine patches or Zyban or something? I’m curious is that stuff actually works.
That settles it. I am never quitting smoking.
Dawn, no - Dr. Webmd is apparently not allowed to write perscriptions.
And - I don’t really WANT a patch because I want the nicotine out of my system as soon as possible. However, some anti-depressants might have been a nice touch!
Avi - fuck, I forgot that TODAY wasn’t my birthday and tackled the UPS guy this morning because I was so excited!!
That poor bastard. Obviously HE wasn’t the stripper because I was a day early.
But don’t worry, I’ll get the *real* one tomorrow.
Hey girl I’m on day 16 of quitting cold turkey and I won’t lie to you every day has been a bit of a challenge. But I just take it one day at a time, eat a lot of sunflower seeds, breath deeply and tell my hubs that I love him even though I’m a humongo bitch right now *chuckle* Keep it up, I’m rootin’ for ya! :)
Tomorrow’s your birthday! I am doing the cabbage patch dance…..
If I can figure out the whole You Tube thing, I will tape it and show ya.
Mmmmkay?
Happy Days!!
Excellent. Have someone record the whole thing and send it to me, too.
The last time I tried to quit, daughter was about two months old.
I remember all was going well, and then I felt the need for some fresh air (hello … red flag right there) and the next thing I know, I’m walking two blocks with my kidlet in the stroller, and I’m absolutely BAWLING my brains out like some sort of discharged patient.
What an emotional roller coaster.
If you figure it out chick, let me know, okay?
And, of course, good luck. It’s rough stuff.
Yo. I’m a total alcoholic. I have lots of ex-junkie friends. Nicotine is the WORST. The fucking WORST.
I tried the gum, patch, Zyban, Smokenders, etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., and it didn’t matter. One day, I just quit. Cold. After smoking since I was 12.
I smoked a pack in NYC on 9/11, but other than that I’ve been smokeless since 2000.
Crazy.
Even if you stop feeling cravings, you can get hit w/sudden serious depression even as much as 2 months after you quit. keep that in mind.
Happy birthday!
Its 2am. Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday! It’s a new tradition to show people naked photos of yourself on your birthday. Did you know that? It’s true!
lol, well, if you visit the real doc, let me know what he suggests…
happy birthday, you smoking, drinking, chainsaw juggler you!