Hi Janna,
Do NOT be alarmed, my dear. As Sparky said, this in normal. When we smoke, it fills our blood with carbon monoxide (you know, the poison gas from car fumes). So, when our blood circulates to the different parts of our bodies, it delivers not only the life giving oxygen, but also the poisonous carbon monoxide. Now, that you do not smoke, your brain is getting much MORE oxygen, causing you to be spacey, unable to concentrate. Your brain has to get used to all that good oxygen. And, as far as depression, yikes, there are alot of threads discussing depression on this site. I suffer from it at times. That is normal also. Just DO NOT let it turn into an excuse to smoke again. Smoking numbs our emotions, so we have to learn to FEEL our emotions now, instead of numbing them witn nicotine (ie, get mad, smoke, get glad, smoke, get stressed, smoke). And we also have to learn how to express ourselves instead of just clamming up with a cigarette. Oh, this is a journey allright. But, in the long run, a wonderful journey to freedom from addiction. Be soooo thankful that you are quitting in your 30's. Good for you. It will get easier.
Just hang tough and be positive.
new me
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 24
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 576
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $120.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
