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Bipolar + Quitting = happy but not
By kdclement
on July 27 2010 at 9:55 pm
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43, Female
WA, United States
Member Since: June 21 2010
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My quit date is June 28th 2010...congrats to me. If I really think about it this month has been the best thing to happen to me as far as quitting but on the down side I happen to be bipolar and I feel like I'm rapid cycling which makes it very hard on those that love me. Sometimes it's kinda depressing cuz I feel like how good is this if I'm harder to be around and no one can do or say anything right. I'm over reacting to anything anyone says or does and I cry over things that I wouldn't normally cry over. I'm feeling kinda like I'm spiraling out of control. Is there anyone else out there that's bipolar and having or had this much trouble while quitting? I could really use someone who can really understand and know's what I'm going through. I've started a regular excercise routine but I'm not sleeping cuz it's too darn hot out.
I do have some good new tho, my vacation to veiques, puerto rico was fabulous
pic's to come shortly
signed
confusion
Many of the things you think you get from smoking you will realise are illusions
quit date: June 28th, 2010
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Message by laughinglady
on July 27 2010 at 10:47 pm
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Hi Sweetie, I am not bi-polar but you would have thought so the first 3 months!!! My daughter is quitting and I was just explaining to her tonight that those first three months were the hardest emotionally..one of the things that keeps us quit I think is not wanting to have to do that again!! I cried so much my poor husband thought I was losing my mind..Please believe that this will pass..because I can promise it will..you know why??because everyone on here and in my support group that has been quit for awhile says so...and when I was freaking out the first few weeks everyone kept telling me."hang on we promise it gets better" and it did..Promise...
~Cami~
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Message by Missdaphne
on July 27 2010 at 11:03 pm
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also not bi-polar but my shrink wanted to put me on lithium, i was that emotional the first few months. i believe in talking cures, or in this case writing cures. come here, vent, muse, rant and inspire.
"Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon." Don't know who said it first but I like it.
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Message by LynnEEE
on July 27 2010 at 11:39 pm
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You will find you will stabilize emotionally soon. Keep up the good work and happy lunaversary!!!!
Your emotions will be a lot more in control very soon ... smoking has no doubt been a bad influence on our moods! I suffer from depression and I am much more in control since I have given up smokes. I know craziness is just within reach of a pack of cigarettes. No thank you ... I don't want that anymore...
I started to live like God intended...smokefree! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, and so can you!
‹(•¿•)› LynnEEE♥
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Message by Earlz
on July 27 2010 at 11:52 pm
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Talk to your medical doctor but your symptoms seem pretty normal for the early part of your quit, I can remember getting pretty emotional when I quit, Hang in your doing great, I am looking forward to seeing your pics
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Message by betsy
on July 28 2010 at 4:51 am
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betsy QD 11/10/03
Today is the best day to not smoke!
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Message by skipper8
on July 28 2010 at 9:49 am
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Happy One Month - that rocks - I would consult with your Dr he may be able to adjust your meds for the time being to help with your quit !
~~The time is always right , to do what is right ~~ KTQ ~~Kathy
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Message by ChinHi
on July 29 2010 at 4:56 am
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one month free is AWESOME 
and  yes WE ALL had times like this early on... I started cussing out loud in front of our young teens when I had NEVER done that in all their lives  like you, I cried... no one could be ok, do ok...
Keep up the exercise, it does wonders for our mental as well as physical health.  you will survive this honest you will and it will be ok.
KCL = Keep Choosin' LIFE
"Never leave another quitter behind" by BTBASSER
Namaste
Mahalo Karyn and lindy our SHEROs
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Message by Dewey
on July 29 2010 at 5:26 am
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Quitting smoking as well as going on holidays - you did very well. A lot of people fall by the wayside when they go on holidays. That's a major achievement in itself.
I think a lot of what you are experiencing is fairly normal for early on in your quit. Emotions seem to be all over the place, ie crying, moody, snap at anything and anyone, anxious and feeling like things are out of control. Your going through the withdrawals of an addiction. As well as the cravings there is the psychological aspect of quitting. It does get better, just hang in there. I'm sure your loved ones are pleased that you have given up smoking and realise that it takes some time for things to settle down. If not, just explain to them that what you are experiencing is all a fairly normal part of quitting.
Can't wait to see those photos.
Dewey
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Quit Date: 22.03.2010
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Message by chez
on July 29 2010 at 8:05 am
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Not bipolar but certainly been feeling it for the last 2-3 months. Even my clinical psychologist best friend has commented on it during those first 2 months of full on mania followed by full on acopia and vulnerability. The poor girl didn't know whether a whirlwind or a flat pancake were going to show up when i went to visit. She even said she thought i used to have such a calm, stable personality. So yep, it's definately the quit, and now I'm 12 weeks it's a little more even.
I didn't sleep for 5 weeks either which didn't help. Now I do a bit more.
It will get better! You can do it, you've come this far.
Good luck
chez
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Message by Charry Lou
on July 29 2010 at 8:12 am
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I'm not bipolar either, but what you are describing is just severe nicotine withdrawal -- and it doesn't have to defeat you. My classic memory, from past quits (Oh yeah, I am one of those who it has taken many tries to get a winner--) is going to dinner with my family on quit day. Sitting down at the table, bursting into hysterical tears, excusing myself from the table and walking around the block, coming back to the table, sitting down, second round of hysterical tears at which point the whole family got up and we left the restaurant.
But looking back at my whole quitting history, I realize the big difference now is that I am no longer fighting myself about this addiction AND I have this awesome place.
Keep on coming back here. You'll be fine.
Charry Lou
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Message by Katmac
on July 29 2010 at 11:23 am
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Read the early days of my journal - I was laughing, crying, celebrating, mourning, rejoicing, resenting, exhausted, frenetic, and just plain p*ssed off. It passes. I am back to my old self now - just no nicotine!
Congrats on one month! That first month was 3 parts misery to 1 part survival for me.....but listen to the veterans who tell you it will get better. I count on them every day for their support - and what they tell you is true. It does keep on getting better, even if sometimes it's 3 steps forward and 2 steps back.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Kate
Quitter since March 23, 2010
There is no trying. Only doing.
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Message by Quit Dates
on July 30 2010 at 5:00 pm
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You have been put on the quit dates list..we look forward to sharing your milestones..
Quit Dates Team
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