Withdrawal... Possibly
I kind of laugh about this, because I couldn't imagine what a true drug addict would experience when going cold turkey from their chosen drug.
With the removal of my drug of choice (sleeping pills) again, I actually do have some withdrawal symptoms that I have to deal with. I have the headaches, which tend to start in the late afternoon/early evening. I think these will probably last for about a week or so and then I'll just notice one day that I'm no longer having them. There is the obvious return to my strange sleeping behaviour as well. But the most interesting thing is the fact that I'm uncomfortable in my skin right now. I am normally a little restless whenever I'm just sitting around, however this is something completely different. My whole body actually feels like one big itch right now. I experienced this last night as well, and it was a little difficult to deal with but it's just another thing that I have to accept while doing this whole thing. However, it's driving me crazy right now. I'm really glad I'm not dealing with something that is far more addictive.
I'll just note this in my book, and hope I can remember the next time I have a friend who is trying to quit smoking. Maybe I'll be a little more sympathetic towards their "nic fits". Or... maybe not.
With the removal of my drug of choice (sleeping pills) again, I actually do have some withdrawal symptoms that I have to deal with. I have the headaches, which tend to start in the late afternoon/early evening. I think these will probably last for about a week or so and then I'll just notice one day that I'm no longer having them. There is the obvious return to my strange sleeping behaviour as well. But the most interesting thing is the fact that I'm uncomfortable in my skin right now. I am normally a little restless whenever I'm just sitting around, however this is something completely different. My whole body actually feels like one big itch right now. I experienced this last night as well, and it was a little difficult to deal with but it's just another thing that I have to accept while doing this whole thing. However, it's driving me crazy right now. I'm really glad I'm not dealing with something that is far more addictive.
I'll just note this in my book, and hope I can remember the next time I have a friend who is trying to quit smoking. Maybe I'll be a little more sympathetic towards their "nic fits". Or... maybe not.
posted by Kelly at 1:19 AM
3 Comments:
* Scratches your back for you *.
It will be OK, Kelly, just keep doing what you think is right.
Hugs,
Ange
I know exactly what you mean, as I have spent the last 2 days trapped in my house during the nicest weather of the year. Okay, so it's nowhere near the same thing, but you'll be okay, I'm sure.
p.s. you should be sympathetic toward the "nic fits" of anyone who's quitting smoking...especially if you want them to be successful...I know snide commentary would certainly push me over the edge...
p.p.s I need to get out of the house for a little while today, seriously.
p.p.s. SHART
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