I started cold Turkey 2 hours ago please pray that I stay strong 🙏🙏smoker for over 30 years, father in heaven keep me strong please

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Its Charlie. Staying strong is not what is going to give you the best chance at quitting or staying quit--it is staying smart that will really help. Smart about nicotine addiction. Check out the resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-related-to-the-importance-of-being-smarter-than-nicotine-as-opposed-to-having-to-be-stronger/ that addresses this issue. For basic information that will help you go through the resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ If you have any specific questions or concerns regarding smoking or quitting issues please feel free to get back in touch. Joel

I had terrible withdrawal symptoms for more than 3 months when I quit smoking. I'd never go through this again so for this reason I'd never take another puff. I'm now quit for 15 months and I'm just now starting to feel the way I felt back when I was a never smoker. To anyone who's trying to quit I can say that if someone as hooked as me made it through then you can do it too. I was smoking 70 cigs a day and I'd wake in the middle of the night in order to smoke. So have faith people, listen to what mr. Spitzer says, and never take another puff.

@dimitardimitrov9482

8 жыл бұрын

Also, I wish you great smokeless hollydays anyone :)

@joelspitz

8 жыл бұрын

+Nick Tamer While you may have had terrible symptoms for three months it was unlikely to have been "nicotine withdrawal" symptoms. Check out the videos "Going back to normal after quitting" kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIl_pKScipWccrQ.html and "Is this a symptom of quitting smoking?" Also I think you will appreciate the message in the video The advantage of having a difficult time when quitting smoking kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zmmdt9mpc83UY9Y.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKtpzMSjl7WuZ8o.html

@dimitardimitrov9482

8 жыл бұрын

+Joel Spitzer Thank you for your response. I don't thing there is a single one of your videos I haven't watch already at least once. I want to thank you again for all the support your videos gave me when I was trying to quit and also to wish you a great new year.

I stopped smoking last year, it took 10 months before my lungs felt tolerably ok, I had terrible withdrawal symptoms, couldn't sleep for a month And do you know what? I would do it TWICE MORE to be able to finally claim that I am a non-smoker, never been so proud in my life 😁

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your quit Geogina. While it may have taken months for your lungs to feel better, that is not so much a function of prolonged withdrawal as much as a process of healing of nerve cells and other tissues in the lung. The pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/learning-how-to-inhale/, whyquit.com/joels-videos/cilia/, whyquit.com/joels-videos/why-many-people-cough-more-after-quitting/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/see-how-smoking-destroys-the-lungs/ all touch on this issue. Also, as far as for not sleeping well in the beginning, that too is not so much withdrawal as it is your body adjusting to a new normal. See the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/. The first article on that page addresses the sleep adjustment issue. Also, at this point in time be careful not to write off any current or future symptoms you may encounter to withdrawal or even to having recently quit smoking. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/life-goes-on-without-smoking/ addresses this issue. Your feeling of being proud is totally warranted, as covered in the material on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/be-proud-that-you-quit-smoking/. As far as it would be worth going through it all over again two or more times, yes quitting would be worth it, but never allow yourself to think in terms of if you go back you will simply quit again. See the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/if-i-go-back-to-smoking-ill-just-quit-again/ addressing this issue. Just know that you will never have to go back to smoking or go through quitting again if this time you continue to stick to a personal commitment to never take another puff. Joel

@eralddlare7104

Жыл бұрын

Yah me too ✋️ great

I'm just over 18 months quit and it just feels normal to not smoke and I feel all the better for it. Thanks Joel your videos provided invaluable information in the early days of my quit

Nearly 2 years nicotine free thanks to you Joel. I owe my quit to you.

Started cold turkey just a few minutes ago.

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

Glad that you have found my resources. Being that you are just starting your quit, check out the resources on this page: ntapblog.wordpress.com/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/

Anyone can quit if they want to bad enough!!! But, I’ve had severe depression and I’ve not smoked for 3 months. It is because of the lack of dopamine being released from hitting a cigarette. So, yes it can take months to not have withdrawal symptoms. I really don’t want to have a Dr give me a “pill” fix cuz then I’d have to get off of that. Depression sucks!!!! But, I’m proud of quitting for 3 months.

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Check out the following resources Stormy Girl. They discuss the difference between "withdrawal" issues and the processes of going back to "normal" after quitting. whyquit.com/joels-videos/using-cigarettes-to-self-medicate-pre-existing-conditions/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-mental-health-issues/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/

Dear Joel, My heartfelt respect is for you. I cannot express in words how much I admire your thoughtful advise and constant effort to help people to get rid of a horrible addiction. Thank you so much. 3 Weeks completed today. NTAP for life.

I say this from personal experience, but if you are feeling withdrawal symptoms past several weeks (physically, they peak in 1 - 3 days, but not uncommon to still feel "out of sorts" for a few weeks as your mind and body adjust and normalize) then there is something else going on and smoking just masked it or put a band-aide on it; maybe it's boredom in life, lack of purpose, lack of direction, anxiety, etc. We all feel these things from time to time, but the difference for an ex-smoker is that we attribute it to quitting smoking. From my perspective, those aren't withdrawal symptoms past a few weeks; those are other issues that need addressed. Sometimes addressing those issues can be as simple as finding a hobby that lights you up, sometimes finding tools to calm and ground yourself like QiGong, deep breathing, prayer, or meditation, and sometimes a licensed therapist might be what you need. Point being that as somebody who knows this struggle, I am pretty confident that if you are having "withdrawal symptoms" that are lasting months or years,... it's not the cigarettes/nicotine and there is help out there in all kinds of forms.

It took over 5 years after I quit smoking for me to stop dreaming about smoking. Now I don't think about it at all.

44yr smoker who quit 4yrs ago, cold turkey. I promise you, you will be glad you did. All of us were born non-smokers, so ask yourself, what did you do to occupy your time before cigarettes? Do it. You'll feel better, you'll look better, and you'll save a TON of money. I have ZERO desire to ever smoke again, ZERO.

I wanted to thank you Joel, for all the time and effort you have put into these videos. Your videos have helped me quit and stay strong.

9 months smoke free. I've watched each of your videos at least twice lol. Yours has been the absolute best information I've received regarding a smoke free life , I really want to say thank you so much. My life has been fabulous since I've quit. and thank you for posting up a new video. something about listen to your passion about quitting is what helped me through my first 3 days. and I've never looked back.

You are right Joe, I quitted 8 days ago and the 3th and 4th were the breaking point for me. The 4th day around noon I actually decided to go buy tobaco cos I couldn't take it anymore, but somehow I got distracted with other things and went to bed without smoking. Next day the 5th I felt like a demon had just left my body. I woke up to a completely different reality, a sweet reality pretty much like the one I had when I was a kid and my body wasn't a slave to any substance. Yes I do get the cravings for a couple of minutes now and then, but having been through hell these cravings feel like a walk in the park. And you know what Joe? I think determination is the key word here. If you are determined to go through hell, to go to war against your biology and your habits you will definately win this battle. Cheers man.

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on eight days Enzo Maidana. Yes once you got past the peak withdrawal period symptoms ease up dramatically. The two pages that really illustrate this point are whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-importance-of-the-first-three-days-of-your-quit/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/difference-between-physical-and-psychological-urges/. While that time period can be hard it is worth the effort that was put into it. Also the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/quitting-smoking-a-fate-worse-than-death/ is relevant. Also, while it was hard for you, in the long run that can be to your great advantage. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-advantage-of-having-a-difficult-time-when-quitting-smoking/ explains why this is the case. You want to do all you can now to avoid having to go through quitting ever again. The pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ can help with this goal. Again, congratulations and just know that all you need to insure that this is the last quit you will ever have to endure is now to simply stick to a personal commitment to never take another puff. Joel

My last smoke was on 5/8/2017 and your video clip played a huge role in the beginning for me to stay quit. I’ve watched this video over 100 times among a few other ones. Thank you!

Thank you Joel for all you do. 2 years for me! :)

Joel it's because of your help through your website and videos I have successfully quit 20 years of smoking! I am smoke free since over two years now!! Thanks to you and what you have been doing for humanity Can't express through words how life is as a non smoker, life is so good now and I love myself!! Smoking is an itch which never gets satisfied, I got tired of trying to fulfill that crave which never gets satisfied.. That's how one successfully quits any vice but to understand this simple philosophy of quitting, one needs a Guru like you who constantly finds out different ways to make realize this simple fact I wish may God grant You Joel Spitzer a good life!

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on two plus years Sanjay. Glad to have been able to help. I do want to point out though that not everyone needs a Guru or any other kind of external help in order to quit smoking. I never want to leave people with the impression that quitting is impossible unless someone is to get some kind of professional help. The following resources all address this concept: whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-couldnt-have-done-it-without-you/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/are-people-doomed-to-fail-if-they-dont-get-professional-help-to-quit-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/breaking-free-from-nicotines-grip-is-more-doable-than-most-people-think/ I also want to make sure that I have recently assembled two pages designed to help people who have quit to sustain their resolve over the long term. The pages are: whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ Checking out one or two of the links a month on the pages can help keep any longer term quitter's resolve reinforced for years. A little extra reinforcement can be beneficial for any former smoker. Once again, I am glad that you did find my resources helpful and if you ever have any other questions or concerns please don't hesitate to get in touch. Joel

No smoking nor nicotine for over 4 years for me. I smoked for over 40 years. Can not imagine going back. I see people smoking and feel sorry for them and have, on occasion, told them how I quit with the help of Joel recordings. I down loaded the 11 hours of MP3 recordings and listened to them, over and over, several times. It worked for me.

My first time to see your video on YT. I found your website a few days ago. I'm Day 16 of the Quit and your videos helped get me through a few tough moments. So, thank you very much for that. I have no power over nicotine. I had a heart to heart with the Lord, about 23 days ago, regarding my nicotine habit. For a few days, I cut from 10 a day to 3 per day. My Quit Day was 9/17/2022. Hardest thing EVER. Man, I loved my nicotine fixes. Feels good to be smokefree. I'm scared to say "I'm a non-smoker". I'm even more scared to throw my cigs away, yet. I should have done it already, I know, but at this point I'm afraid to even touch a pack. It's a struggle, but something I asked for. I just want the mental urges to go away. I've been throught the Sads and more recently, the Mads. I'm trying to change my attitude. Just glad you are here.

I smoked for about 42 years and just stopped smoking one morning. I initially missed the "habit" of lighting a cigarette, but had no cigarettes or lighters/matches. I did not experience any excessive withdrawal symptoms as such and I also did not eat more or replaced it with another habit. You are 100% correct that there is not a "norm" and people withdraw differently. I still don't smoke!

I'm going into hour 48 as I watch this video. I made it three weeks last year, and I know it keeps getting a little easier every day. Thanks for the videos Joel!

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Ross. Try to watch some of the relapse prevention videos kzread.info/head/PL4F05C03D0F9B86DB in the coming weeks. They can help to make this year's quit the last quit you will ever have to do.

almost 2 month after quitting still feeling withdrawals, went to doctor, everything is fine, and yet feel like crap still.

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Alex: Be sure to check out all of the resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/does-nicotine-withdrawal-really-last-for-months-or-years/. You said you went to the doctor and everything is fine. Make sure that the doctor actually checked for the things covered on that page, especially the materials covered on the pages: Life goes on without smoking Will this get better? “I feel 100% better since I quit smoking!” Resources regarding mental health issues Medication adjustments that may be necessary after quitting smoking Using cigarettes to self medicate pre-existing conditions “Is this a symptom of quitting smoking?” (part 2)

Mine went for about 3 days but really about a week of depression and extreme irritability. I'm over it now. This is the second time I've been through this. The real danger of relapse is just how easy it is to get the tolerance and cravings under control. It just seems surreal like you could have done it at any time you want and that you're no longer susceptible to the addictive nature of nicotine. Then, after you start again, the addiction is right back to where it was before.

Joel is correct. I thought it was going to be so much harder. Sure I had some anguish but half way in half way out. Episodes ended fast. watched another video of benefits. 46 years and i am on day 5. Getting better. I am a non smoker. period

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on five days Terry. Another video related to this topic is What is nicotine withdrawal really like? kzread.info/dash/bejne/iZZ50a9-oNCziJc.html Also check out the video "What should I call myself." kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooyprKWuhKSzXaQ.html

On my 4th day cold turkey. Glad I found this video. Straight to the point and useful information. I was so confused and paranoid about not fully recovered for more than a year and stuff. Thank you again Love from india

Really like your approach and honesty. Great info for anyone who wants to quit.

One week out,cold turkey.No withdrawal symptoms.I just keep reminding myself how much my body appreciates what I’ve done,and the benefits quitting smoking has in store.To all of you out there who have recently quit,enjoy your new found freedom.It will only get better!Thank you Joel,for your inspiring message!

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Brian. I am glad that you are finding the resources helpful. If you ever have any specific questions or concerns regarding smoking or quitting issues please don't hesitate to get back in touch. Joel

@travelinben1966

4 жыл бұрын

Joel Spitzer I will.Many thanks again!

Hello Joel I know this video was uploaded 4 years ago but know that you still making a difference to date... Today is my 5th day, when I saw title of video, I was like oh no should I give up now! I'm so happy I did open video just what I needed and grateful to have someone who worked one on one with smokers. Much appreciated from💐 South Africa

@joelspitz

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your five day quit whenlee mahomed. I am glad that you clicked on and found the actual message of the video helpful. As far as for the video being four years old, don't let the production dates throw you. I have videos that I put up 14 years ago that are as relevant today as the day when I shot them. I also have articles up that I wrote 40 years ago that pretty much hold true today. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any smoking or quitting concerns get back in touch and I will point you to applicable resources. Once again, congratulations on your quit. Joel

@Teacher_Lee

3 жыл бұрын

@@joelspitz 🙏

Thank you Joel! Man as a quitter I would see in forums of those who are more than 6 months and even a year that still complain about withdrawal/craves. It did give me a bad image of staying quit and still have those experiences after a month or months after. I'm glad that you are saying that this shouldn't be the case and that negative feelings after a long period of time after using tobacco may be caused by something else and not the actual quit. Thank you!!!

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

I too believe that many forums give a false portrayal to what it truly is like to be free from nicotine. The video "Reading at other quit sites" kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYtmq6yCp93QhKQ.html addresses this issue. They also often give the impression that quitting is close to impossible. The video "Quitting is more doable than most people think" kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZuouqmwpZbbc5c.html addresses this concern.

Good info mate, I am on day 5 smoke free and I only really felt withdrawals for the first 2 days. There were a few on the 3rd day but it was more just thoughts of having a smoke rather than a physical craving. Sleep and appetite are still out of whack but I know it will sort itself out soon. I encourage anyone who wants to quit to listen to this man and know he is telling the truth. I was dreading the withdrawals but it was a false fear. Also your attitude towards the habit plays a huge part. When you are fed up with the weight of the smoking addiction, you can actually feel mad enuogh at nicotine that you will never touch it again come hell or high water. Take that step towards a better life as soon as you can and stop drugging yourself with nicotine and all the other associated rubbish in modern cigarettes, you will never look back.

Not even 30 seconds in and I absolutely love listening to this man speak

@joelspitz

3 жыл бұрын

Well, I have lots and lots of more seconds for you to hear. I hope you find each of them helpful. If you have any specific questions or concerns regarding smoking or quitting issues feel free to get in touch. I will point you to plenty of seconds, minutes or even hours of information that can help you to quit or stay quit.

Thank you for the help, Mr. Spitzer. I've been on the quitting journey for three weeks, starting on week four as of today. I've noticed the anxiety, depression, and all other symptoms have persisted, so I think it's time for a little Mental Help from a local professional. I also thankfully have my father to talk to before that time arrives, and these videos have definitely been a great help. You don't make any of this out to be a dire, horrible thing that's going to take a miracle to get over. You tell it straight, and that alone has been helping me manage this even better. Thank you again Mr. Spitzer, I'll keep researching your articles and get myself some help asap.

@joelspitz

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your three week quit Free HD McGee. Glad that you are going to check in with your doctor. Here are a few pages addressing this issue: whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-mental-health-issues/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/smoking-and-cabin-fever/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/life-goes-on-without-smoking/ I included the last couple of pages because depending on where you are in the world at this point in time, there is a lot of extra stress, anxiety and depression happening because of the situation many people are in because of the current pandemic. Meaning many current smokers, former smokers and never smokers are having more mental health issues. It can be hard to determine the true underlying cause of a specific episode which is why it is so advantageous to get an assessment from a professional who can work with you who has access to all of the pertinent information to what is going on in your specific circumstances. Hopefully you will get a handle on the current issues that may be at play. Know also that quitting smoking has the full potential of minimizing even mental health issues that could happen over your lifetime. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/quitting-smoking-can-make-you-calmer-happier-and-healthier/ addresses this issue. If there is ever any other specific questions or concerns you have regarding smoking or quitting issues please feel free to get back in touch. Once again, congratulations on your three weeks. Joel

I’m on my 3rd day of no cigarettes. Thanks for the video. I’m trying to stay away from them for good.

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Matthew: Getting through the third day is key. As long as you get 72 hours under your belt with no nicotine being administered from any source at all, physical withdrawal will ease up. That is if it has not eased up already. Some people quit with minimal withdrawal. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/every-quit-is-different/ addresses that issue. To help solidify this quit, consider going through the resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ Then, over time go through the resources on the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ They can help you to secure this quit over the long-term. If you have any specific questions or concerns please don't hesitate to get in touch. Joel

This is my 8th day smoke free. The cravings are still pretty tough but I try to drink lots of water when I have a craving and try my best to think about something else. I need to retrain my brain.

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on what must be nine days now. Sorry I was tied up yesterday and couldn't get to my messages here. Here are a couple of pages addressing issues you raised here. Joel whyquit.com/joels-videos/just-think-of-something-else/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-quitting-smoking-is-like-learning-to-ride-a-bicycle/

hey . I've been a smoker since I was 17 yrs .. I'm 35 now and just recently I quit smoking . It's been 9 days so far and I'm scared . The withdrawal , the symptoms I'm getting are really bad , my head for example . its like my mind is in a "vice grip " . the pain , nausea , mild headaches , and trying to focus on certain tasks have been a problem for me since then . my question is ....is this normal , for me to feel this way after I quit ? , cause it hurts .

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

Hello Michael. Once past the 72 hour mark of a cold turkey quit it is no longer safe or prudent to write off these kind of symptoms to simple withdrawal. Check out the resources on the page ntapblog.wordpress.com/will-this-get-better/ Check in with your doctor to get to the bottom line of why these symptoms are now happening.

Joel, You have helped me so much! I Thank you!

being told that I would have symptoms for months and years is the reason I caved in last time because it gave me the impression that I would be experiencing peak withdrawal for years. Anyways On my 3rd day of a new quit and won't be discouraged this time though, anyways thank you for making this video.

I smoked for 21 years, I’ve quit for 22 years, I always said that quitting was with out a doubt the best thing I’ve ever done for myself, I believe that in order to quit , you have to want to, you have to hate those cigarettes, you also must take an honest self appraisal, and figure out what events or circumstances might make you start again, a fight with your wife , or drinking, etc, you have to prepare your self b fore you quit, so when these urges occurs, these bad breaks happen , you don’t just say screw it, and start again,, I always told myself never ever smoke even one... as time went on my, urges and withdrawals got manageable, and things steadily got easier, I had become a non smoker, one thing that cigarettes do to a person is convince them that they can’t live without them, that’s the sick psychological trick it plays on people, once you reach the point in your quitting cycle where you realize that you can easily live without cigarettes, it’s a great personal achievement, now you have learned the truth, at that point you perceive yourself as a person who does not smoke, , never psych yourself into smoking one cigarette, and you’ll reach the goal

I'm on my 3rd week and I haven't experienced any withrawal syndrome. I smoked for 15 years. Never felt this good in my life.

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on three weeks Levin. Check out the video What is nicotine withdrawal really like? kzread.info/dash/bejne/iZZ50a9-oNCziJc.html Also good to watch for people who have no withdrawals are the videos Were you addicted? kzread.info/dash/bejne/oouXts2NnbXUZpM.html and Every quit is different kzread.info/dash/bejne/mI18zcOApJC_mKg.html

Jim Dimitrov,exactly what symptoms did you go through and for how long? I am in month 9 and I am still feeling weakness,tingling in my hands and feet,tighness in my chest mostly at night and all these symptoms last for about 3 days then ease off for a day or 2 then back on again.The weakness is mostly in my legs and feet.I walk for about 15 feet and have to sit down for a few minutes.My legs get very sore and stiff and my leg and feet skin hurts when i put any pressure on from bathing or shower.I was not feeling any of these symptoms before I quit smoking.I also have COPD,but I was actually able to walk for 5-10 minutes or more before I quit smoking.There are days I start to feel a little better and more energy,then it all starts again for a few days.Did you go through any of this?

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Darrell, whether or not Jim or anyone else experienced these symptoms is not important. What is important is that you are experiencing ongoing symptoms and thinking that it is somehow a normal effect of your having quit smoking 9 months ago. Check out these resources: whyquit.com/wordpress/is-anyone-else-experiencing-the-symptom-of/

I am on the 6th day of my quit. You are right, the first 2-3 days are the worst. During that period the peak withdrawal symptoms literally leave your entire physical and psychological being throbbing with a desire for a cigarette. But things do fade away pretty rapidly after that. Additionally, I was helped by starting my quit with pneumonia and an infected lung. Staying off the cigarettes has undoubtedly helped clear that condition up more quickly.

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry its taken me so long to reply to you. I had a problem with comments on my channel not showing up for the past month. They all just appeared today. Here is a page explaining the problem that occurred: www.whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-am-seeing-comments-again Again, sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you.

I'm worried it's been 24 days and I still feel pain all over the left side of my body .. and a small swollen near my neck, I have no energy at all I'm so tired ... this is normal?

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Hello beast c89: The symptoms you are describing are not in any way normal and not ones associated with quitting, especially 24 days into a quit. You need to go to your doctor. Related pages: whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/life-goes-on-without-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/will-this-get-better/

I packed up smoking over 25 years ago, but when I smell smoke I get mild cravings, but they quickly pass and I am not tempted to light up

@joelspitz

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 25 years Keith. Here are a few pages related to what you are saying here: whyquit.com/joels-videos/will-i-eventually-not-like-the-smell-of-cigarette-smoke/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/tell-a-newbie-how-many-seconds-a-day-you-want-a-cigarette/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/ill-have-to-use-willpower-for-the-rest-of-my-life-not-to-smoke/

Been a while Joel. Hope you are very well!

@joelspitz

8 жыл бұрын

+Lee Vuitton (IRCXDS) Yes I have been fine. Just after well over 300 videos it is hard to come up with topics that I have not covered before.

Went from 20 to 30 a day to cold turkey. I tried everything else in the past I felt nicotine replacement made it harder and longer and never sucessful. At 3 days now and starting to get easier looking forward to a couple of weeks and hopefully the cravings will fully or mostly stop.

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on getting to your third day Sam. Getting past the three day mark is really significant. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-importance-of-the-first-three-days-of-your-quit/ addresses the reason why. As far as for the cravings fully stopping, check out the resources below. Hope you find them helpful. Joel whyquit.com/joels-videos/will-i-ever-stop-thinking-of-cigarettes/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/difference-between-physical-and-psychological-urges/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/does-it-take-21-days-to-break-the-smoking-habit/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-long-before-i-dont-want-a-cigarette/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/

I’m just over a month clean now and it’s something I never thought I’d be able to do. I appreciate your videos greatly, they’ve contributed a ton to helping through this!!

@joelspitz

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your just over a month quit Spencer Noseworthy. I am very glad that you have found the videos helpful. If you ever have any questions or concerns that you cannot find specific videos for let me know and I can point you to relevant resources. Again, congratulations on your quit. Joel

I'm at the 2 month mark of quitting and still have strong cravings but they are gradually getting less intense. I feel it's more mental than physical. I was a 40+ year smoker at 2 packs a day at the end.

I had my last cigarette Dec 17th 2017 I picked up again on mothers day 2018 now I am on my way again to be smoke free I am on my day 2. I sure miss being a smoke free person. I will not give up. thanks for this video.

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Mary: Here are a few resource pages more related to your comment here than this particular video: whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/neither-side-is-perfect/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/boy-do-i-miss-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/youve-relapsed-now-what/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/

1 week then it's gone, the2 first days are awfull but after the first week, and the 21th day you really beggin to feel "free"

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

It is important to note that some people never have a hard time quitting, even in the first days of their quit. Check out the video Every quit is different kzread.info/dash/bejne/mI18zcOApJC_mKg.html. Also touching on the topic is the video What is nicotine withdrawal really like? kzread.info/dash/bejne/iZZ50a9-oNCziJc.html

Here is the thing, at 2 months, you get cravings that will drive you crazy. But they happen seldomly, and only last for 5 minutes. And once you make it past the craving, they are gone. Not like the first few weeks when all you did was think about smoking every second of the day. Sometimes the cravings can be a little more than seldom, maybe twice a day. But again after 5 - 10 minutes they go away. It sucks, really really bad. But it's bearable. It never feels like the first couple of weeks. So relax, if you make it past a month, your going to be ok.

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike: I am going to highlight a few points you raised here for the benefit of others reading your response.It may have been your experience that you were experiencing craves for a couple of months that were at the time driving you crazy. There were likely things that you could have done at the time to minimize if not even have eradicates those reactions but that is a moot point now. You got through them and as long as you never return to smoking you will never have to face them again. I need to point out though that most people who quit don’t go through this kind of extended craving period if they take a few steps to deal with the thoughts that they have when first quitting. Check out these resources on this issue: whyquit.com/joels-videos/every-quit-is-different/ What is nicotine withdrawal really like? kzread.info/dash/bejne/iZZ50a9-oNCziJc.html whyquit.com/joels-videos/fixating-on-a-cigarette/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-advantage-of-having-a-difficult-time-when-quitting-smoking/ Difference between physical and psychological urges: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXVs1ZmJp5rQcZM.html As far as for simply stating that get trough the first month and you will be okay, check out these resources: Complacency: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f46Hzdabp9LaeZc.html "I got through a month without smoking--Boy do I deserve a cigarette for that!”: whyquit.com/joels-videos/boy-do-i-deserve-a-cigarette-for-that/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-know-too-much-about-smoking-to-ever-be-able-to-relapse/ Again, what you experienced last time was worth the effort--no matter how hard that effort was. See whyquit.com/joels-videos/treat-quitting-smoking-as-if-you-are-fighting-for-your-life/. Again though, you will never have to experience quitting again as long as you continue to stick to a personal commitment to never take another puff. Joel

@mikecesena4839

6 жыл бұрын

It has been my experience Joel, I can only talk about my experience. I'm not trying to take away anything you teach or educate your followers. But sometimes former smokers can offer valuable insight for those who plan on quitting. Quitting is not easy. But it can be done, and people have done it. And as a non-smoker I can look back and say that it is tough to quit but rewarding at the same time, and it can be done. For me the cravings haven't totally gone away, but for me they are manageable, and I'm sure for most non smokers they are too. The most important thing you mention though is the commitment to never take another puff. That is without a doubt crucial. I have quite 2 times before, and both times I went back to smoking, thinking I can smoke just one cigarette here and there. NO NO NO NO. I can't. I must never ever smoke ever ever again. PERIOD.

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

You wrote, "Quitting is not easy. But it can be done, and people have done it." Again, for many if not most people the statement "Quitting is not easy" can be true. But there are people who do find it easy. Check out these additional resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/what-is-nicotine-withdrawal-really-like/ Easy or hard though, quitting is worth the effort: whyquit.com/joels-videos/treat-quitting-smoking-as-if-you-are-fighting-for-your-life/

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

One other good page worth reading on the topic of quitting not being easy: whyquit.com/joels-videos/for-people-who-think-quitting-smoking-is-the-hardest-thing-they-have-ever-done/

Even after quitting for a 2 or 3 months, the smell of smoke from people walking by is still nice. Will this ever go away, and when? Although the "urge" to smoke gets smaller everyday after quitting, smelling cigarette smoke is still annoyingly attractive. I need this to go away and to know it will disappear one day.

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

Some people like the smell forever but most don't. I have seen people who liked the smell for months and sometimes longer, then to one day get a whiff of smoke, get almost nauseous and then hate it forever after that. Regarding smells though, check out the video Does everything smell and taste better after you quit smoking?kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpllo7yMaMzfmLw.html

Day 10 for me. Thank you! This watch was refreshing :)

i have 26 days today and watch your videos every now and then to keep me inspired, thank you

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Stick and Stones. I am glad that you are taking steps to keep your resolve reinforced. Here are a few pages addressing the benefit of doing this: whyquit.com/joels-videos/ill-come-for-reinforcement-when-i-need-it/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/come-share-your-strength-come-recognize-your-vulnerabilities/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-only-time-i-think-of-smoking-is-when-i-get-one-of-your-stupid-letters/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/complacency/

i’m a teenager and i was in a bad juul addiction, i juuled for around 7 months non stop. However, i haven’t hit a juul in 2 months and i developed this anxiety/depression after quiting. Will this go on? keep in mind i’m a teenager so i feel like i just jacked my brain up from all the juuling.

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Hello bisexual bunny: Check out these resource pages: whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-mental-health-issues/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/using-cigarettes-to-self-medicate-pre-existing-conditions/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ While they may to be seemed focus on cigarette smoking they are really addressing nicotine addiction issues so would be applicable to Juul or any other nicotine deliver system. Whether your Juuling caused the problems you are experiencing or not, you want to get the ongoing problem you are having professionally assessed. At two months post use it is no longer prudent to write any ongoing symptoms off to withdrawal. Hope you find these resources helpful. Joel

I quit 8 months ago, and sometimes I still have the urge, but it's easy to forget about and carry on.

It's been 7 weeks and no end in sight, I am crippled and disabled and have never felt so sick in my life. I feel like I have the flu, in poor health, had to quit. When will the anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, headache and nausea stop?

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Janice: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you here. I had a technical problem with KZread where I did not see your comment here until last night. Here is a page I set up explaining the issue I was having: whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-am-seeing-comments-again/ The information on this videos reference page whyquit.com/joels-videos/does-nicotine-withdrawal-really-last-for-months-or-years/ addresses some of the issues you are raising here. Hope you saw that page when first looking at the video three weeks ago. Also, check out these two pages for they directly apply to your question here: whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-mental-health-issues/ Hope you find this information helpful. Joel

Hey just wondering is it normal for me to still be feeling sick, I've been off both weed/tobacco for about 2 weeks now 13 days to be exact, and I'm having a blocked nose sore throats coughing up heaps of phlegm with blood in it, I'm only 19 and been smoking for about 4 years maybe 5, would like to hear what you think

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

You should get checked out by your doctor to find out why you are coughing up phlegm with blood. The following pages address general ongoing symptom issues and even touch on coughing issues but since you are coughing up phlegm with blood it should be checked out by your doctor. whyquit.com/joels-videos/will-this-get-better/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/is-this-a-symptom-of-quitting-smoking-part-2/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/why-many-people-cough-more-after-quitting/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/general-warning-about-getting-colds-or-flu-after-quitting/

Hi Joel, I've quit nicotine 3 weeks ago and all synptoms of withdrawals are gone, except for DAY TIME SLEEPINESS. I have like 8-9 hours of sleep at night (no problems with insomnia). Although I wake up feeling alright in the morning (usually 6.30am), i could easily fall asleep again at 11am. Is this a normal part of nicotine withdrawal? Will i ever feel awake again?

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Hello i.Realised: As this video talks about anything happening three weeks into your quit is not going to be from some kind of nicotine withdrawal. However it is possible that the reaction you are having is in someway tied to you having quit smoking. See the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/ that explains a few variables that might be at play. Pay special attention to the eating pattern issues that may need adjusting. Also, in the event that you are on some kind of maintenance medication like for blood pressure, thyroid problems, blood sugar issues, etc., see the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/medication-adjustments-that-may-be-necessary-after-quitting-smoking/. Also at three weeks it is important to note that other factors may be at play and the particular problem you are having is being caused by another issue and not having recently quit smoking. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/life-goes-on-without-smoking/ talks about this concern. Bottom line though is that if you are experiencing any symptoms that are of concern, it is always best to talk to your doctor to make sure that there is nothing else going on that needs to be addressed. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ discusses this issue. Joel

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

One other page worth viewing would be whyquit.com/joels-videos/sleep-disruptions-and-adjustments-after-quitting-smoking/.

Many people, myself included, started smoking because we were feeling bad to begin with. When we stop smoking, we are no longer numb to our old problems. Chalking these issues up to withdrawal is destructive. Instead, we need to see quitting as a chance to finally address our underlying issues by seeing them clearly for once.

+Joel Spitzer Thanks a lot, I quit smoking watching ur videos.

I've felt some mild cravings on some odd occasions - and that is almost 28 years after I quit 😅- they rapidly go though- within a minute or 2

I started quit 2 months back it's going on , some problem arise in tension and fear , I am thankful for the book never take another puff 🙏

50 days smoke free withdrawal symptoms getting less everyday. Thank God ! I Will Never Smoke Again.

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 50 days Ahkeeia. At this point in time withdrawal symptoms are likely long gone. What you may still be getting better though are many normal body functions are getting back to normal and you have likely broken most of the normal trigger circumstances that happen on most typical days. There are still new circumstances that you may encounter creating a few smoking thoughts, but these thoughts are a whole lot different than what you experienced in the early days of your quit. The following pages all address these different issues: whyquit.com/joels-videos/difference-between-physical-and-psychological-urges/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/will-i-ever-stop-thinking-of-cigarettes/ Also, over time go through the resources on these two pages: whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ They can help to keep your motivation reinforced at those times when new thoughts or triggers do arise.

I accidentally erased a comment and my reply on this string. Don't have a way to contact the individual who wrote it. The person had written something to the effect of "Yes it does, for even after being off for some time period she still had occasional cravings for cigarettes. I had responded with something to the effect that having "cravings" after extending time periods after quitting does not equate to having physical withdrawals from nicotine, and then referring her to my resource page ntapblog.wordpress.com/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/. I explained why this was an important difference for I don't want people who are experiencing true physical symptoms that may be indicative a problems that may need medical attention to be writing them off to some form of extended or delayed nicotine withdrawal effect. She had written back a thank you and said that she now understood the point the video was making. When she had written the original comment and then the reply there were duplicate entries and so I tried to delete the duplicate. In doing so though I actually took out the original too. In the event that she comes back to the video I didn't want her to think that I had deleted her comment on purpose.

yeah, the most discouraging thing i have seen since working up to quitting is this exact thing. i've been terrified of withdrawals, don't wanna be more depressed after quitting. i'm already underweight and can't handle getting anxiety or feeling nauseous or missing meals, afriad the sheer withdrawals themselves might cause a ton of other issues. idk i wanna quit so bad...but terrified of the drop in dopamine and physical withdrawals. i just cut caffeine out after abusing it most of my life and the withdrawals from that cold turkey had me feeling i needed to go to the ER...after seeing what getting off caffeine did..i'm scared to quit nicotine.

I'm at day 3 I was smoking American spirit with no filters for about out 4 years, after quitting for 6 years the first time, it's not too bad I get about 3-5 urges a day but it's getting easier, the longer time goes, stay strong people work out I get up every morning and go walk.

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on getting here to day three Imu. It is a very important and pivotal day in the quitting process. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-importance-of-the-first-three-days-of-your-quit/ explains why. Here are a few other pages relating to issues you raised here in your post: whyquit.com/joels-videos/additive-free-cigarettes/ (discusses American Spirit) whyquit.com/joels-videos/lost-long-term-quits/ (considering you had once quit for six years) whyquit.com/joels-videos/will-i-ever-stop-thinking-of-cigarettes/ (addresses how the urges do become easier to deal with over time) whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-related-to-the-importance-of-being-smarter-than-nicotine-as-opposed-to-having-to-be-stronger/ (addresses the importance of staying smarter than nicotine as opposed to having to stay stronger) whyquit.com/joels-videos/incorporating-exercise-after-quitting/ Once again, congratulations on getting to your third day Imu. To make this quit the last one you will ever have to go through again is as simple now as continuing to stick to a personal commitment to never take another puff. Joel

I gave up smoking 2 years ago and still suffer a bit. No cravings but physical things like sensitive teeth, funny sensations at the top of the chest/bottom of throat and a sudden need to breath in deep every so often. Now it isn't like this 24/7 just every so often but still enough to be noticed. Should go to the doctors really.

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Yes if you are having any kind of symptoms that concern you its long past the time that you should be writing them off to having quit smoking two years ago, The following pages address this issue: whyquit.com/joels-videos/life-goes-on-without-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/

okay. withdrawal only lasts a week or two. why are there so many people that are 2, 3 or 4 years smoke-free commenting this ?

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

The videos Come share your strength, come recognize your vulnerabilities kzread.info/dash/bejne/eX2g0a2OgqyvmcY.html, "I'll come for reinforcement when I need it" kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ19sdidfb2dpdY.html and "I know too much about smoking to ever be able to relapse" kzread.info/dash/bejne/eoGJmrGHYKqad5M.html explain some of the reasons people come back, or benefit greatly from coming back periodically to reinforce their quits.

Quit 3weeks ago, having huge withdrawal symptoms, help

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Rui Filipe: At three weeks you should not be writing off any reactions as "huge withdrawal" symptoms. If you are off all nicotine products for three weeks and having some sort of problematic symptoms you need to be talking to your doctor to come up with the actual underlying cause of symptoms you are having. Here are a few reference pages addressing this issue: whyquit.com/joels-videos/is-this-a-symptom-of-quitting-smoking-part-2/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/will-this-get-better/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/

Tragically, the emphasis on Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (or PAWS) is a big part of many boards dealing with drug withdrawal these days, especially from alcohol. It can happen of course, as different drugs present different recovery problems, especially for people with coexisting issues, like anxiety or depression for example. But as Joel rightly points out, for the majority of nicotine addicts, once the initial withdrawal starts to ease off by day three or four, things improve pretty rapidly. So, a few days of feeling "blah" and maybe two weeks of getting the bulk of relearning out of the way. And then you feel oh so much better. It may take a few months to experience all those odd situations which might trigger a thought of smoking (like a funeral, for some weird reason) but no way does life drag on with constant nicotine related angst, or a brain that still so out of whack to the point of being noticeable, that's just ridiculous. No, you feel great. It took me a few goes to finally kick the habit (tobacco in joints was always my downfall all those years ago) so I've had a few of those horrible three days off the smokes to get through. Not once did I or anyone I know have PAWS issues weeks later, let alone months or years. Must add that the whole PAWS scare also falls into that helpless victim trap that is especially common with alcoholics and the twelve step program's mindset..."I'm powerless to stop drinking" or "I need a higher power to help me". Rubbish. You need knowledge, understanding and a bit of backbone. YOU can do it; you don't need an invisible friend to hand your responsibilities onto; you certainly don't need to be told you are helpless, only babies fill that role and even they learn pretty darn quick how to get you to do what they want.

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry its taken me so long to reply to you. I had a problem with comments on my channel not showing up for the past month. They all just appeared today. Here is a page explaining the problem that occurred: www.whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-am-seeing-comments-again Again, sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you.

I love this guy

Cravings are personal. Everyone is different... When you are ready and really "WANT" to quit, you will quit.... I tried to quit smoking several times and after careful consideration and reflection I discovered I didn't really want to quit. I was just looking for some type of miracle which does not happen... Keep Trying! When you get to that point of WANTING TO REALLY QUIT, you will without fear, excuses, and even cravings will be easier!

It’s true It’s really hard for 3/4 hard and then after that it’s easy I think people enjoy the self pity and drama and pretend it lasts longer

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Some people don't even find it hard for those first few days--at least not as hard as they anticipated it was going to be. Pages related to this are: whyquit.com/joels-videos/every-quit-is-different/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/what-is-nicotine-withdrawal-really-like/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/for-people-who-think-quitting-smoking-is-the-hardest-thing-they-have-ever-done/ Also, it is important to note that people who are using nicotine replacement therapies often do experience extended withdrawals. Resources related to this are: whyquit.com/joels-videos/prolonging-nicotine-withdrawal/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/comparing-quitting-smoking-experiences-with-others-on-youtube-blogs/

As the first two weeks progressed the cravings became less frequent and less severe.

I think some of it can be psychosomatic. You have to overcome nicotine addiction in different situations and, of course, it causes anxiety or maybe even other physical symptoms. It is not like it is effortless, but it is totally manageable.

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Ilza: Here are a few pages addressing issues you raised here: 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/

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, that should have been "Hello Ilze"

Quit cold turkey 4 weeks ago today but still get waves of cravings. I am eating a bit more to compensate for it. Is this normal for this timeframe? Thank you.

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Here are pages addressing these issues: whyquit.com/joels-videos/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/do-whatever-it-takes-to-quit-smoking/

@thelightrevealstheplace6361

6 жыл бұрын

Joel Spitzer How very kind of you, Joel. I will check it out. I am also very glad I found your channel. SUBSCRIBED! ☺

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

I am glad that you have found the channel too. I don't know what resources you have gone through already, but if you have not done many consider going through the materials at whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ They will give you good background understanding of the importance of what you have done that can serve as strong ammunition to help secure this quit. Also, slowly over time go through the resources on the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/. They can help to keep your motivation up over the longterm. If you have any specific questions or concerns not covered in these resources feel free to get in touch. Joel

This is all very useful, thank you Joel

@joelspitz

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad that you have found my resources useful dean spencer. If you want a generally good overview of smoking and quitting issues consider going through the videos on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ They will give you a solid foundation of understanding about why people smoke, why they should stop, how to quit and how to stay off. If you ever have any specific questions or concerns regarding smoking or quitting issues feel free to get back in touch. Joel

@sourcecode6467

3 жыл бұрын

@@joelspitz I will take a look, thanks again sir 👍

@joelspitz

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome dean.

You may still think about smoking after a year or so....but it is totally ok. You think about it and you shake it off. I don't fight those thoughts anymore. July will be one full year I am nicotine free (cigarette free- 3 plus years). I am just having thoughts now, not cravings. I may feel some stress and I think, oh a cigarette would be nice about now.....then I remind myself how terrible I felt when I smoked, and even though I think about smoking, I know I will never do it. I can handle the fleeting daily thoughts. They do pass quickly and I forget about them. I am so happy I am not hooked on nicotine any longer!

Two weeks I feel terrible i don’t crave nicotine but I’m fatigued sometimes it feels hard to breath I have a foggy mind I’m easily irritated but my doctors say there is nothing wrong with me. I’m so scared that I will never feel normal.

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Benito. Before I address your question here, can you specify two things. First, are you totally off of all forms of nicotine for two weeks now? I ask this because people often write me saying that they have quit smoking, but at time it turns out that these people are still using nicotine replacement products or quit smoking medications that often can be responsible for ongoing symptoms. The other question is are you on any other medications for any other conditions, medications you were using regularly while you were still actively smoking?

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Also, do you have any history of vaping and if so are you totally off of all vaping products--nicotine based or not?

I quit chewing 5 days ago. I'm through the fog. I'm not having cravings. Everything is going great, even the irritability. What isnt going great is my insomnia. I CANT sleep. I hate this. Why cant I sleep?

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on five days Thrash McNash. Here is a page that discusses sleep disruption issues: whyquit.com/joels-videos/sleep-disruptions-and-adjustments-after-quitting-smoking/. Also check out the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/ that discusses this issue. The fog that you referred to as getting better is explained here: whyquit.com/joels-videos/disorientation-that-may-occur-when-first-quitting-smoking/ Since you also mentioned the initial irritability and no longer having cravings--check out these pages: whyquit.com/joels-videos/understanding-the-emotional-loss-experienced-when-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/new-reactions-to-anger-after-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/difference-between-physical-and-psychological-urges/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/smoking-triggers/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/

Yes it does (is) last(ing) longer than a month, I'm on month 2, and my anxiety is out of control, it's the absolute worse, it's crippling and debilitating and paralyzing. My anxiety started day 3 and has lasted every week 3-7 days a week. No one told me this was possible, no one ever said that it would completely change me, my personality, my life etc.

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on two months Tizzy Izzy. Even though the problems you are feeling started shortly after you had quit smoking they are not from nicotine withdrawal. There is some other underlying factor at play. Check out the following resources. They discuss the difference between "withdrawal" issues and the processes of going back to "normal" after quitting. whyquit.com/joels-videos/using-cigarettes-to-self-medicate-pre-existing-conditions/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-mental-health-issues/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/will-this-get-better/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ There is one other variable that may be at play that may not be from an physiological basis but more now because of situational circumstances that we are currently going through--the global pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns that many people are experiencing. See the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-interaction-between-nicotine-and-stress/. The first article on that page explains how times like this can often result in the kind of anxiety you are referring to happening in recent quitters, as well as current smokers and people who had never smoked a day in their life. The only difference is that the recent quitters often blame the reactions on having quit smoking as opposed to the actual cause. Again though, if the anxiety is causing you such a major disruption you should be talking to your doctor about possible help that he or she may give you. Joel

Hi joel I need your help. I have crossed three months mark. 2 pack a day smoker from 14 years. But due to personal and business reasons im in extreme stress and im getting more urges from last couple if days. Is there anything I can do..

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay in responding to you. Normally I get an email every time someone leaves a comment on one of my videos. The last couple of weeks I had not received any email alerts and just thought no one was responding. Just happen to check my channel and saw a number of comments that were posted over the past two weeks. Going to try to catch up with them now. As far as for stress issues related to quitting and being smoke free, check out the resources on this page: ntapblog.wordpress.com/resources-regarding-interaction-between-nicotine-and-stress/

@fasi76206

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro. Your resource is really helpful. Knowledge is power

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Faisal.

If you take nicotine replacement therapy what happens?Will the withdrawals last longer?

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Yes that is exactly what will happen. Check out the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/prolonging-nicotine-withdrawal/ that explains this particular issue.

Heart pain and palpitations, chest tightness, depression and anxiety, left toe sudden pain yesterday, it's been 3weeks for me that I have given up smoking and weed consumption. Really scared. I hope it's not corona too.

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Durin Das and congratulations on having gotten off nicotine for three weeks now. While I cannot say with any real confidence what the cause of your varied symptoms may be at this moment I can say that it is not from some kind of ongoing nicotine withdrawal syndrome. See the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/life-goes-on-without-smoking/ that explains the importance of not writing off any or all symptoms that you may experience after quitting smoking and the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ as to what you should be doing now to get to the bottom of what the causes of the problems you are experiencing at this point in time.

Well said Sir.

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deborah.

Would you mind zooming out a bit?

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Hello YXBA. I do think that my more recent videos are zoomed out a bit more than the ones I shot during this time period. I guess that all I can suggest when looking at the old videos is to stand further away from the screen. :) In all seriousness though, listening to the video is really much more important than "watching" the video. Some of my earlier videos really had some poor video quality but the messages are important. Please try not to let the video or even the audio quality ever distract you from the underlying messages in the videos.

On my 4th day cold turkey and I can say today's been alot better than the first 3 days onwards and upwards thanks Joel

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the difference between the fourth day and what may have occurred during the first three days can at times be quite dramatic. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-importance-of-the-first-three-days-of-your-quit/ addresses the reason that this is often the case. Congratulations on four days Gary.

@feelinsupersonic1606

5 жыл бұрын

@@joelspitz would just like to thank you your video's have helped me so much .... I will pass them on to smokers that say they want to quit . Starting Day 7 off my cold turkey and feeling positive and really proud this time last Saturday I didn't even know I was going to quit .

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Gary and I am glad that you have found our resources helpful. Here are a few pages addressing comments you raised here: whyquit.com/joels-videos/showing-others-that-there-is-life-without-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-the-advantage-of-quitting-with-a-positive-attitude/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/be-proud-that-you-quit-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/setting-quit-dates/

6 days nicotine free, physical withdrawals seems to be gone, mentally I seem a little more irritable than normal. Cravings are only really heavy after I eat meals

@joelspitz

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on six days Zachary. Here are a couple of pages addressing your irritability and and one page with lots of resources that explain why it is quite typical to still get occasional thoughts or cravings over time: whyquit.com/joels-videos/new-reactions-to-anger-after-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/understanding-the-emotional-loss-experienced-when-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/ I hope you find these resources helpful. Joel

@zacharywhite3570

3 жыл бұрын

Going on 13 days now!!!

@joelspitz

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 13 days Zachary. Here is a page with a message I used to share with my clinic graduates on their 13th day of their quit. (Clinic started on a Tuesday and graduation was the second Monday) whyquit.com/joels-videos/getting-on-with-your-life-after-you-quit-smoking/

i only felt , little severe only on 4th day 6th day. only for an hour. and in that hour i feel panicking alot and crying for the fear as death is near. and then i feel like how stupid i was . it was just an withdrawal symptom lol. but on the 12th day my cousin manipulated me and now i am smoking again :( but i will quit in after 3 weeks. i smoke half a pack everyday from 3 years. and before 3 years i almost smoke 6 cigs a day from 6 years total 9 years smoker

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Syed: Here are a few resource pages addressing you comment above. Regarding your cousin's manipulation to get you to smoke: whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-to-deal-with-people-offering-you-cigarettes-after-you-have-quit/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/dealing-with-people-who-try-to-undercut-your-quit/ Regarding the panicky feeling you get early in your quit: whyquit.com/joels-videos/quitting-smoking-a-fate-worse-than-death/ Regarding quitting in three weeks: whyquit.com/joels-videos/setting-quit-dates/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-will-quit-when/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-will-quit-when-i-finish-this-pack/ Regarding your different amounts smoked over time: whyquit.com/joels-videos/amount-smoked/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/nicotine-tolerance/ You wrote me on another video that I am going to go respond to now. That response will tie in a little bit too to the panicky feeling you had referred to here.

A very good evening sir I want to know what's the worst symptoms of quiting smoking Cause it's been 4 months and like the 4 th month I started to feel some unusual stuff but just really don't know if they are symptoms 😔 . Plz give me suggestions on this

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Vikas: First of all, congratulations on four months of not smoking. At four months though it is no longer prudent to be writing off any ongoing symptoms to simply being caused from not smoking. Check out the resources on 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/. If you are having ongoing symptoms that are causing you concern talk to your doctor so as to find out what might be the actual causes of symptoms you are having.

@vikasbenett2640

4 жыл бұрын

@@joelspitz Sir what could be the worst that I could feel cause the first month I had no problems but the second month it started hitting me hard but just during the night like shortness of breath which now I don't face but something new has started 4 days ago like mouth become dry all of a sudden just the mouth but during the day I'm all fine .

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Again Vikas, its not safe to be writing off any or all symptom that's happening months into your quit. Again, check out the resources on 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/. If you are having ongoing symptoms that are causing you concern talk to your doctor so as to find out what might be the actual causes of symptoms you are having.

day 3 was awfull , day 7 i have no withdrawal symptoms whatsoever , seeing a cig or seeing people smoke doesn't do anything to me either , if anything i feel bad for them still smoking

I tried to quite once while I was sick thought it was perfect opportunity due to not holding food down for long so made it bout a week got better yet at same time my sense of smell was getting better yet made me wanna puke more so unfortunately went back to smoking :-(

@joelspitz

6 жыл бұрын

Many people actually do quit smoking by getting sick. The resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-did-the-people-you-know-quit-smoking/ address this. The problem is though that if you use feeling sick as your primary reason for quitting, it can pose a problem when you start to get better. I think I cover this issue in the video on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/because-now-it-really-hurts/. I also touch on the issue in the resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/general-warning-about-getting-colds-or-flu-after-quitting/. On the sense of smell change, check out the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpllo7yMaMzfmLw.html

I quit almost seven months ago and I still have dreams of smoking cigarettes and cigarette cravings. It's awful, but once I overcome them, I realize how bad it would be go back.

@joelspitz

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Caleb: Dreaming about smoking after having quit is really very common. See the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/dreams-of-smoking/ that addresses this issue. As far as for craving still happening, check out these pages: whyquit.com/joels-videos/difference-between-physical-and-psychological-urges/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/ As far as for realizing how bad it would be to go back to smoking, check out the resources on these pages: whyquit.com/joels-videos/ive-relapsed-and-i-hate-it/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ Congratulations on your seven months. I hope you find these additional resources helpful. Joel

Yeah it can last for weeks. For me I quit 2 weeks ago but I still feel withdrawal symptoms. At night I feel urges to smoke and can’t sleep easily.

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Roy: Congratulations on your two week quit. If I am interpreting your comment here correctly, you are saying that your withdrawal symptoms at two weeks are urges at night and not sleeping easily. If these are indeed what you are thinking of as withdrawal, see the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/sleep-disruptions-and-adjustments-after-quitting-smoking/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/. Also, the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/possible-changes-in-caffeine-tolerance/ might be relevant here. As far as for urges to smoke at night, check out these resources: whyquit.com/joels-videos/difference-between-physical-and-psychological-urges/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-want-one/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/just-think-of-something-else/ If you are somehow referring to other physical symptoms that are ongoing--be careful to writing off everything you feel to having 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/ address other symptoms that people may have after quitting.

Anxiety and cravings have been bothering me for months now, people told me it would be over un a couple of weeks, lies!

@joelspitz

4 жыл бұрын

Juanjo, be careful writing off all anxiety that you may be experiencing now to simply being a result of you having stopped smoking. We are living in extraordinary times with the pandemic and the resulting change of lifestyle that many people are experiencing throughout the world. See that page whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-interaction-between-nicotine-and-stress/. The first article discusses how certain circumstances can cause former smokers to feel more anxious after quitting smoking. What is important to note from the first article on that page is how current smokers and never smokers may also be feeling much of the same way at the same time. Also see the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/life-goes-on-without-smoking/. As far as for craving a cigarette months after quitting, see the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/ One other thing that I need to point out. Some people contact me months after quitting complaining about ongoing craves or ongoing withdrawal symptoms. Some of the time though these are people who did quit smoking but may still be using other nicotine products like nicotine replacement products, vaping products or smokeless tobacco products. These people are indeed still experiencing withdrawal. These pages address this particular situation: whyquit.com/joels-videos/prolonging-nicotine-withdrawal/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/comparing-quitting-smoking-experiences-with-others-on-youtube-blogs/

I stopped a week ago. 2 days ago I stopped using patches. Felt so sick yesterday. Nausea anxiety irritability. Had to use a patch today. Really wish I could stop feeling sick

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

Carolyn, my personal belief is that by using the patch you are really prolonging the withdrawal process. Here is a link to numerous resources I have explaining my views on this topic. joelspitzer.org/limitations-of-the-use-of-nicotine-replacement-products/

@SuperCelliott

7 жыл бұрын

Joel Spitzer I completely agree with you. I was so desperate this morning and I just did not want to smoke. Wish I would have just muddled through. Maybe soon I can try it again without the patch. My husband used the same patch for like 5 days and then took it off. He said for him it was like a psychological thing I.e. He had the patch so in his head it was like there. He doesn't use anything now

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

Carolyn, check out the page ntapblog.wordpress.com/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ It will provide you resources to get you started into an actual quit. Or, you could do the day by day videos discussed here kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4ikwdStZbW0ncY.html

@SuperCelliott

7 жыл бұрын

Joel Spitzer thank you Mr. Spritzer. I am going to watch. I've never been more serious about staying stopped than I am now. First people in my family have died from illnesses related to smoking. It's bad. Another thing is I want a baby and I know it wouldn't be fair to my child to be smoking when I conceive. Thank you for your videos

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Carolyn. Some of the resources will help to build on what you have already noted, the importance of quitting smoking as you have begun to realize from the effects it has already had on some of your family. Quitting smoking is really an effort to preserve your health and saving your life. As far as for quitting in hopes of one day having a baby--it is very helpful to understand the risks posed by smoking when pregnant. Here is a link to a string from the Freedom from Nicotine support site addressed to the issue: ffn.yuku.com/topic/26649 Also semi-related though is the video The importance of quitting for yourself kzread.info/dash/bejne/dauNs5ifoZzAc6w.html. It is definitely to the benefit of your future family and others who care about you that you quit smoking--but you are going to be the real primary beneficiary of your quit. The video highlights the importance of understanding that concept. By the way, you can just call me Joel.

4 months without smokeing. still have urges now and then, however, it is very much worth it!

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

Check out the resources at ntapblog.wordpress.com/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/ They address this issue.

@superduper9812

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@joelspitz

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Sam.

thanks Sir for your helpful videos. you are truly a good man, helping people you dont know and probably will never meet... like me.... I am from norway, currently living and working in a country ( sOUTH Korea) where they ''loooove'' to smoke and vape nicotine.. I managed to quit easily and i know deep down in my heart or shall we say brain, that i will never ever take another puff

@joelspitz

8 жыл бұрын

+markalejandrox I made a new video addressing the issue of quitting while living in countries or cultures where smoking is still considered the norm. Quitting in a smoking friendly society: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIWj2MmlhLnPqtY.html

@markalejandrox

8 жыл бұрын

+Joel Spitzer Great! have a nice weekend.

Ok be honest this is my second time of quit period, one lasted for 7-8 years and now at the time I am writing this , I am on third month of quit marathon. Yes you heard it right I started smoking again and smoked for 2 years after 7-8 years of cold turkey.. Now when it comes to curving ( cigarettes) first few week is a real test and it can be handled well if you keep you mind busy, best practice are walk, some sports, outdoor activities and company of healthy group of people..curving would never go , as I experienced but you need to understand that it is same as a teen one wants to try his/her first cigarette and you know everyone has tried hard to delayed it ..in their youth..so even if it years after you quit ..you still want to try it ..just like a teenage kid ..good news is it’s not permanent curving you won’t have it every day ..may be once in a week , or month or year, all you need to be aware and prepare yourself to handle that moment..believe me as two time ex smoker I want you to know smoke free life is the best lifestyle...Best Of Luck ( I was stupid to break my quit smoking marathon, so it not the curving that caused me to , but my stupidity, my other advice for you to be self aware and spot it right ) Best of luck again for healthy life ..welcome to smoke free life ...it’s beautiful

On day 20 and still feel like a zombie. Don't have any motivation to get things done and treat everyone like crap. I used to be someone that would go to the gym 5 or 6 times a week plus a full time job. Smoked on occasion and vaped heavily. I'm worried about relapsing but even more worried about messing up my life due to lack of focus or low mood.

@joelspitz

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Jack: First, congratulations on 20 days. Now as far as for still feeling like a zombie. Be careful of writing off the symptoms you are having now to simply not having smoked. Check out these specific pages that all address potential issues that you may be experiencing: whyquit.com/joels-videos/life-goes-on-without-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-mental-health-issues/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/medication-adjustments-that-may-be-necessary-after-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/electronic-cigarette-users-having-a-harder-time-when-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/