Smoking is that habit that we love and hate because it's our little personal friend and time killer when we are bored and lonely, but also is killing us and making us weaker.... Its such a bitch because I love being smoke free, but then there are times during the day where i feel like something personal is missing....Its such a devious addiction.
The Bible says that the Devil came to kill,steal and destroy . Seems like nicotine is his tool. On the flip side Jesus said he came to give abundant life. Praise God!!!
Three months after quitting and I do experience intense bouts of depression every day for an hour or two. I do practice meditation, breathwork and ice plunges, which makes a significant difference. Dopamine cycle needs time to go back to normal. After over a decade of smoking, my body deserves to not feel great at least for a couple hours a day. It is the least I can do. Don't give up ❤
Thankyou. I start over thinking and think about death and bad shit. Smoked for way too long. Had to leave my hotel and coming to see my family untill i get better. How do you feel now?
Still after 3 months? 😢 I'm at about 50 days but on patches. Am at about 5mg a day and still getting these sadness attacks and apathy. Hoped it would end soon.
I've been nicotine free for 6 weeks now and smoke free for four months. I'm doing a bit better. I still have anxiety attacks but once or twice a week instead of several every day like i had 2 months ago. Experiencing some backpains and cough now that i haven't had earlier. I put on alot of weight the first 3 months but it's receeding now since i've gotten a little more energy the last couple of weeks. Still can't get the exercise that i need to feel happy. I crash after 4-5 minutes of intensive workout.
Im surprised, I’ve been feeling quite good but now coming up for the three month mark I’m getting really black angry feeling moods. Hope it passes quickly
Chris, I am on day 14, and things have finally started getting easier, especially the depression. I have never commented or subscribed on RUclips, but I have watched your videos for over a week, and they have been a huge help to get through some of the most difficult periods. Thank you for what you do.
Really glad to hear things are getting easier for you, John :) Congratulations on making it to Day 14, here's wishing you every success with the rest of your journey!
Stand firm ✊Make your ground & march ahead🔥 It's been 8 and a 1/2 moths I have quit it & have shown mid fing to all of those withdrawals I'm sending my energy to you paw "You can every time you 'Do'" Like I said stand firm🔥🍻
hope ur still going... if yes you might be in the hot phase where you feel confident again but u are painfully aware that the triggers are still freakin dangerous... pull through !
Thank you so much for your content! I quit snusing 3-4 weeks ago. Today I feel so low I'm crying for no particular reason. I practice gratitute and I am so thankful for a lot of things in my life, but this sadness is next level right now. I went for a walk and for some reason it made me want to cry even more and let it all out.. This too shall pass, but damn this day isn't easy. I hope everyone reading this will feel better in no time🥰
Forth week and I still feel terrible and depressed. I don't want to smoke, but insomnia and anxiety are killing me. upd: nvm, two month later and for a month and a half I've been feeling great. quitting smoking was my greatest achievment of 22. i'm not depressed anymore and my sleep has improved drastically. i don't even think about smoking anymore and if someone reminds me of it, I feel a huge sense of relief, because I don't have the need to poison myself anymore. all cravings are completely gone. that was probably the best decision i've made in the last 10 years or smth. I have lots of energy, even started swimming again and I feel really good and healthy now. morning cough has gone, as well as chronic bronchitis. chest ache has gone too if you are struggling right now, let me assure you, it will 100% get better. pls upvote so that people can see it
Chris I finally quit three and a half months ago. I'm depressed about waiting too long. Shortness of breath and Caughing still. I've gained a lot of weight. I really appreciate your help and support. I feel like you're my friend and you're telling me what you went through. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights. Nothing is better than Experience to be able to help others. Thank you. It is a Life Changing thing!
I quite smoking 3 weeks ago,,,,and reading that after 3 months and ahalf and ur experiencing wieght gain , shortness of breath and caughing, depression,,,,makes me question everything , after I stoped somthing it seems that everything is getting worse not better , I haven't experienced any benefits so far ,,, nothing,,, even my relationships with my kid is its getting ruined,,,,idont crVe smoking at all at this stage ,,, but iam craving my life back
Day 5 of quitting. My emotions have been up and down, some days I’m positive but others I’m really down and short tempered. I’ve worked through depression a few times before and I feel like I can navigate it in a sense that it will never take a complete hold of me again. It’s unsettling to know that for next couple of weeks I’ll go through this push and pull process. The good thing about this feeling is it that it can reveal what you think is truly missing from your life. Lean Into it my friends and thank you Chris for these words of wisdom.
Chris Skoyles I really appreciate all the videos you've made! I'm currently 4 days smoke free! I have been dealing with depression and anxiety most of my life and I have noticed since I quit smoking it's gotten worse. A little more then I bargained for before I began this journey. It's actually comforting to know that others have experienced what I'm going through and that there's light at the end of this tunnel. Chris, you're saving lives and I want to thank you for that!
Thank you for this video, I can't tell you how much it's helped me. It's been just over four weeks since my last cigarette and the physical and psychological withdraw from nicotine has cut me down in ways I hadn't anticipated. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one, even though it sometimes feels like it is.
I’m on week 7 and I feel like my enthusiasm is waning more and more day by day I was so excited in the beginning and enjoyed all the new benefits but as the weeks drag on I’m still left with intermittent sleep depression and cravings coupled with anxiety and anger I don’t won’t to smoke but at the same time I don’t wanna feel like crap I worry sometimes that I feel like iv been lied to and it never fully goes away and I’m just suffering for nothing ready to feel normal again but I fear that will never come.
Its okay.. I suffered it for 2 month anxiety n depression.. Now 3 month and still dealing with mood swing.. Brain fog sometimes...im getting better now day by day..
I never realized how boring life is without a cigarette! When you're smoking you are always doing something well at least you think you are. When that cigarette is gone it's a horrible realization that your life is one big pile of boring crap. I don't even think I could do my job anymore. I had no idea how boring my job was until I quit smoking. What am I going to do? I'm 50 I can't change careers. I can't go back to smoking I promise Jesus Christ I won't I gave it up as a sacrifice. Now what? What do I do? I've smoked for 38 years doing everything while I smoked. 38 years almost two packs a day sometimes more if I drank. I'm bored but I don't want to do anything. Nothing satisfies me whatsoever. I feel like such a loser because cigarettes was the highlight of my life. Now they're gone and everything sucks. If somehow I can get to a gym that would be great but literally I stay in bed everyday I'm not walking which is 3 days in a row. This is sick! Your video is great by the way! But I don't know how to get past doing my boring work as an accountant anymore. So now what?
Hi there, sorry it took me a while to get back to you on this - responding to comments usually does! I'm sorry to hear you've been struggling with this. How are you doing a week on after your comment? Taking small baby steps usually helps me out of my "everything sucks and I just want to stay in bed" periods - like if there's just one small positive thing I can do for myself, it puts me on that path towards slowly but surely getting better. So rather than going to the gym -which can seem like an overwhelming thing when you're in that state- maybe start with "i'm just going to walk to the store and back" or, maybe I just get up and tidy one room of my house..or one part of that room. Or maybe this is a time to think "right, I'm finally free from smoking - this is a chance to start afresh, to do things that I've always wanted to do, to become a new me." It's never too late to do what you want to do in life :)
Do whatever makes you happy!Its never too late!Just keep going,feel good that you are healthier and dont take life for granted!Life is beautiful! P.S I am saying this while in a depression after quitting smoking only for five days now ...Watching this video and crying my eyes out but i am smiling coz we are strooong people!Our lifes will improve so much...We wont be like walking addicted zombies!Life is not about that...Life is about children,families,laughter,hobbies,achievements,traveling,love....We shouldnt waste our lives for an addiction!
My God, I feel I’m reading my own thoughts. I’m an accountant that gave up smoking almost 90 days ago for Jesus. I hate my job now and literally have no life.
@@andzhela4164 well said… I’m crying cuz I’m so frustrated and irritable… I don’t want to stink like cigarettes anymore… I do t want to be a slave to it anymore… spending couple hundred a month just for cigs… ohhh why does it have to be sooooo addicting !!! All I’m doing I. Sleeping and Eating more!! Snapping at my husband … crying for no reason… just look at me and I’ll snap at you … I hate being this way I hate this cig demon!!
None of the good things have happened for me. I'm six months in. The reason you can't give yourself enough credit is because no one around you can necessarily give you credit or understand what your going through either.
I needed this. Can't hardly move. Affecting work, home. Smoked 44 years. Quit for 28 days. Have had depression issues since 17 years old. This is one of the worst I've been through. Your video is the only one I've found that deals with quitting smoking and depression. Thank you!!!
I am trying after 40 years. Idk anyone who smoked as long as me and trying to quit. My father did after 60 years bc he literally can’t breathe and smoke at the same time, he is last stage copd. My mother passed from lung cancer from smoking. I have just been told I have enlarged lungs, so the beginning of copd, so how is it going to day? I read if you stop at the very early age of copd, you can stop it. I hope so. Watching my father is very sad. His father died the same way
I am at that stage right now. The most incredible life, money, startup, beautiful family, yummy food, pretty house, pretty face, loving friends, nice weather...and its all one giant black void. I have 0 energy, I cannot get up, I feel like all of it is a waste of time, I feel like I am seconds away from my next cigarette... But I am not. Never ever again. Its just like being in a storm, I will wait patiently till its over, because I know it will be over soon. Good luck to all of us !
Hey Chris, I never really smoked cigarettes, but I have dipped tobacco for most of my time in college. I quit 36 days ago and am never looking back. However, since I’ve quit, I find myself feeling hopeless during random times of the day. Your video has really opened my eyes to the situation as a whole. I’m going to work on setting more goals that I can reach to help me feel better on the daily. Thanks again! Keep up the good work!
I’m 19 days without Extra Strong Snus which is like a small nicotine pouch that you put under your lip (sort of like dip) and it’s been weighing hard on my psyche, I’ve noticed my caffeine tolerance and alcohol tolerance have dipped harshly as well as the fatigue still messing with my plans. Your videos have helped tremendously in coping with the hardships of quitting and I thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
I quit 4 months ago after smoking for 35 years. The anxiety is terrible and upper right chest discomfort. The depression just came on. I had a chest x-ray, EKG, and blood work. They say I have severe anxiety. My doctor said my lungs are clear, but I get phlegm buildup in my right lung. I am taking every herb under the sun. The Xanax is helping somewhat. I did a deep tissue massage that helped and counseling since November. I should have never started those damn cigarettes!
I quitted for 20 hours and I felt like dieing, bad smell in my mouth and this immense fear that came over me. Just bought a pack again and chainsmoked 3 cigs right away, now I'm somewhat normal again. How the hell am I gonna do this? I'm 26, smoked for 10 years and worked my way up to 30 cigs a day. I feel so lost and trapped by the cigarette. It's gut wrenching honestly :(
Lucia Mendez agreed. I am just over 3 weeks it’s brutal. No going back now.If I take another puff they will kill me in the end. Not a chance... Keep going xx
Feeling the same way been little after a month and the depression and anxiety is crippling I suffer from health anxiety and I’m thinking it’s some kind of diseases on top of the itching is driving me nuts
@@ez8638 same bro i am on day 22 and i am going through hell!!I don t want to smoke again because this depresion and health anxiety is the most bad sensation i ever felt in my life...
Always gonna be an uphill battle sometimes were gonna have to lose ain't about how fast we get there ain't about what's waiting on the other side it's the climb
I am 8 days not smoking. Thank you so much for making this video! It made me feel better as I am feeling the depression. Much love to you and yours from Canada.
23 days smoke free. Your videos are helping so much. But, I’m so angry, reactive, low, but I will not smoke. I gave up for 8 years and stupidly started again 4 years ago. So angry that I’ve put my self through this again. Yes i need a new goal or hobby. I have recently moved to new area so I’m feeling a little isolated too. You keep me sane 😁
Hi Jacqueline, congratulations on 28 days, that's a lot of progress! Sorry to hear you've been feeling so lousy lately but I've no doubt this will pass for you! Hang on in there, I'll be rooting for you!
i also quit for 5 years already and started again some years ago. I know exactly how stupid u must feel, ur not alone. I'm on day 16 here, so lets keep going. And may we never start again :D Good luck ! 1 month Ahoi!
Chris I was so meant to have been brought to you educational video. I am experiencing exactly the ill effects of depression you speak about and no one really talks about the Depression aspect perhaps because a truly professional with the greatest knowledge base is one who has himself experienced this very same thing. Thank you and all the best to you ! You will do exceptionally well. As an RN, I can see a good one when I hear them speak 👏👍🌞
Thank you Veronica. Sorry to hear you've been struggling with the depression. Hope things have lifted for you since you posted this comment. Will be thinking good thoughts and wishing for you to emerge on the other side of that depression :)
Adding another comment to your video...my favorite place to mentally go to is the 🏋️♀️ GYM...CARDIO & MUSIC 🎶 in my earbuds. 100% great, i'm going to get off of my depression bed, get dressed and heading to the gym. Guaranteed i will feel better.
Dear Chris, I've been smoke free for almost 3 months and wondered why I've so suddenly have been dealing with low , sad moods... i just did an internet search on smoking cessation and depression and your video came up first ~ I was so relieved to hear your take on this, I have related to so many of your confrontations as a new non smoker. Thank you kindly for making this video!! You've given me tools to help me handle this dilemma and more importantly a positive sense of hope that I'm not alone. Looking forward to watching your other videos. ☀️
You are so right about this. I remember me quitting last time and previous times and it didnt feel like this, the positivity is just raging and setting multiple goals one after another along the way. It feels so good to hear this from someone
Totally identified with: "work project, smoke; work project, smoke; work project, smoke" throughout the day. Struggling on Day 7 to change that pattern. This video helped.
Day 77 and you hit all my symptoms on the head, I feel every single one. Still....been going on since I hit about one month. I forced myself to get out of bed, and I just wanna be happy to get up again.
Hi Sammie, just picked up your comment. Hope you're starting to feel better. Please hold on in there, things will pick up and there's so much good stuff waiting on the other side of this.
Thanks bud👍 Day 3 of quiting. Just watched several of your videos. I feel prepared for the days ahead. Wishing you continued success on your endeavours.
Sometimes we puffed problems away. It's like hiding behind the smoke of a cigarette. That's psychologically unhealthy. Smoking causes stress. That stress distracts from real stress and creates an illusional feeling of relief when smoking. But all it really does is pushing your heart rate up and stresses you. Depression after smoking often comes from fear to loose something. You've gotta adjust your mind and free it from addiction. Making oneself clear smoking gives you nothing and takes it all in the worst cases. After quitting you get stronger every day. Probably stronger than someone who never has been addicted to something in some way.
Thank you, I quit smoking weed regularly about 3 months ago, I've smoked 3 times since (I used to smoke multiple times daily) and honestly It's so difficult dealing with the day to day depression where I just want to smoke a bowl to feel better...
3rd day in...i have watched and enjoyed your video on 5 surprising benefits none tells us about quitting smoking... i can say that i'm in that honeymoon phase of quitting smoking although bouts of cravings kick in... i have watched this video to prepare myself for the bout of depression if/when it should come as i'm in this for a long term... hopefully the last time i quit smoking... and, as you say reframing the situation, reframing the life, re-orienting myself one breath at the time, one thought at a time... thanks for your sharing, connection, help and authenticity! :)
This has helped me. Been feeling sad today. Someone told me that quitting is like a death, and you can go through the stages of grief. I am almost finished day 4. My first bad/hard day. I was so close. Had tobacco and papers in my hands. I smelled the tobacco and went, nah i don't want it. The only people i have to talk to are my kids. I hope i can get there
This is why its good to drink plenty of water and start eating healthy so when you do quit you arent depressed. Smooking basically dulls ur body from nutrients and when you quiet you feel it but if you are giving your body nutrients and quiet its less of a pain when you quit.
Thanks so much Chris! What a compassionate and insightful recording. I am in week 3 of quitting smoking and it was the dreadful depression that caused me to smoke again after the last time I stopped. I woke up feeling dreadful this morning so I have decided to be proactive. Best wishes to you, this video helped enormously.
For me, the hardest part about depression is knowing exactly how to get out of it, but not doing it. I quit drinking, smoking, and my job three months ago. It has been an encredably difficult period. I keep wondering when it will start to pass, but am realizing that that is up to me. I need gainful employment, but have to give myself a pep-talk to take a shower. My stubbornness seemed a fault before. But in the case of quitting bad habits, the stubbornness has been my only power. I like your idea about taking small steps, to keep the tasks attainable. I think this is the way. I realize it's been four years since you put this video into the world, but know it is still positively effecting people. Thank you.
thank you for sharing ur story I quit smoking 15 days ago and it was painful withdrawal symptoms, heart attacks, anxiety, chest pain, and death feeling, and for the last three days I felt a little bit sad is it normal ?
Not sure that anyone's experience is 'normal'. Everyone will have a different journey. I myself experienced panic attack-like symptoms. Keep the strength! @@ai7462
These videos are helping me! I've been 12 days off the cigs. Fighting and I am going to win this battle! I deserve to be happy and finally live a healthy life!! quitting smoking is a complete life changer !! it truly is !!!
I actually felt great the first 2 weeks, now over 3 months in and I’m extremely depressed on the day to day life. Trying to lift but I work 11-12 hours a day, lifting sucks my time away. Maybe it’s the way I view time, that lifting is actually me being productive with my time, and creating a little routine
@@mrvetiver5587 Much better, I’ve been lifting for the past year straight during my breaks at work, we have a gym there, so I get paid to lift on the company’s dollar. I haven’t touched nicotine in over a year, maybe pushing a year and a half in December. Life is still life with its ups and downs, but I’m not going to go back, I hate nicotine, it’s not worth it, the way it makes you feel, shortness of breath, bad gums, acid reflux, a general look of unhealthy ness and a lack of motivation, all very bad things that keep you from moving forward in life. I felt worse using nicotine day to day than I ever would have, but life doesn’t just get solved when you quit, then you move on to something else, like getting your rest each night, I tended to use nicotine and caffeine to make up for shitty sleeping habits. Finding something to replace that dopamine kick from nicotine is kinda hard, weather it be bullshitting, maybe a mid day snack or 2, lifting and caffeine helps me lol.
@@Jdesroyer wow that’s awesome man. I’m about 6 weeks no nicotine. Smoke for over 20 years. Chewed the nicotine gum for 9 months and then quit that. I’ve been so depressed lately. Thanks for the response. Your response gives me hope that this depression will end
Coming up on two years since I quit smoking March 15th . I don't want to smoke but I sure do miss the good feeling that came with it. I do not miss the bad feelings that come with it. I am looking to get motivated to move on. It's time to move on now and live the life I quit smoking to have but it is easier said than done.
I tried to quit, the first few days was great, but after 2 weeks I got depressed, anxious and started again, but I started to feel sick after just 1 cigarette, but I continued until I didn’t feel sick... now watching you I feel motivated to quit... thank you
help me.. i've stop smoking for 47 days.. but almost this 2 weeks i feeling sad, stress, and scared... feeling low, lost spirit, and decreased appetite.. and like to daydream... whaaaat the heck with this nic withdrawal
Hi Chris, i was depressed and was under suffocation every single day since i left smoking completely, it's been 3 weeks since i left smoking and struggling every single day wondering what is the reason behind my depression until i saw your video. Thank you for making my life easier, now i have the reason for my depression and i am working on it. You really helped me on this. May God bless you.. Thanks once again..
How are you doing now after 2 months? Please tell me did you have simptoms like brain fog heavy Eyes very sleepy all Day. I acomplish 2 months without cigarettes (cold turkey) but i cant get away from these things. Any sugestion will be very helpfull. Thank you
@@Mustangladyme How long til you felt better? My metabolism stopped and I gained 11 lbs without changing intake. Depression and I’ll tempered at a month. Don’t want a smoke but I’m miserable and so is the family
@wildatheart3182 I used the inhaled. A couple puffs. Until I felt like I was nipping it in thr bud a little. It ain't easy. I gain a lot of weight. Lol Now I lift weights and it's coming off. If you just use the inhaled to take the edge off that's good. I not use it alot because remember that's nicotine! Just enough to calm you.
This may be old but really what I need right now as I'm finding myself in a bit of an existential crisis. now I have stopped for 3 weeks I feel reborn. however I feel like I'm in a strange new world, I don't quite know who I am anymore or what to do. I feel like I want to run and not stop but with no destination just keep running. one min I feel amazing and the next I feel sluggish and depressed. I wake up early in the morning and get up straight away ready to boss the day but by mid day I'm tired with sleep deprivation and start tripping out and need sleep.
Hi James, Its been roughly 3weeks since I quit nicotine, I am having very similar feeling. Its like I feel Bipolar, a chemical imbalance in my brain and a creeping depression of feeling worthless. I have been working-out almost everyday but still am depressed. Someone Please Help me.
@@aymanmoujtahed707.. Its okay.. It will past.. Im geting better now dude.. Things gonna be okay soon.. Stay connected to people.. Im 3 month and a half now..
Chris you are comfortable to listen to and you communicate your information very clearly. I think your videos are going to help me succeed at stopping smoking. Thank you for taking time to make your videos!
Hey Chris ! Im so happy i have watched this. It made me feel like this will get better, today is the first day i am feeling a little hope. You really have made a difference. Thank you.
Thank you for this video. You make so much sense. I was scared to quit before because I have suffered from depression in the past but your video has inspired me and has given me useful tools on how to fight the good fight. Again, thank you.
Thank you so much chris. Im onmy on day 2 and i am feeling so depressed. I have bi polar and i was scared i was ainking into a depressive episode but now i understand its the withdrawals and losing regualr dopamine hits. Thanks so much for explaining.
You are so awesome! Really! I love your tone and all! I want to be around you! All your videos are helping me! I am on hour 27 now smoke free! Been watching you since the first hour. This is insanely hard but pushing! 😊 thank you !!!!! You are powerful!
Thanks Chris, day 33 here, and it's dark as hell itself at times. Walking helps, even in the rain. No matter how bad a day is: once it's time to call it a night you can add 1 more day not smoking to your achievements.. And that's great. Thanks a bunch Chris, for being so honest. Your advice is great. Btw ppl: i've read somewhere that banana's & strawberries r great when u r down. Fruit can't hurt, right? 😃😃 good luck everyone.. 🚭🚭
The good thing about walking through the darkness is that eventually there's light on the other side :) That fresh air will be doing you some good getting out there. Congrats on making it to Day 33, this will start getting easier!
I have to say, I only made 10 days. But around the time before I relapsed I had a thought about what I had been eating during the easy days. And I thought BANANAS!!!!! And I wished I had tried some more bananas before I picked up a cigs. I’m working on getting back on track, and bananas are part of my food plan. 👍
I shaved my beard today to have a special thing to do because I hit the 2 week mark today literally inscribing this change onto my body def. had an effect on my mind
Thank you for this helpful video. I quit smoking last year and have been down and stressed since. I never want to smoke again. I smoked as a stress reliever. It took 5 minutes to smoke a cigarette. Even though I was breathing in toxins, I WAS breathing in and out slowly for 5 minutes. So it was an effective stress reducer. The deep rhythmic breathing helped regulate my moods. I have been having a rough time of it. No energy. Want to sleep too much. Just down in the dumps. I appreciate this information very much 🙂
Wowza, you are speaking my story. The reason for quitting smoking i was on a high in mental health. i too suffer Depression and anxiety disorder for years and years. this is 2 days 12 hours of quitting smoking. i am using a 14mg nicotine patch, praise God for the help. Right now i feel like going to buy a pack of cigarettes. My LOW and lack of energy is really bla right now. i'm watching your video as i text. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and story. i take antidepressants/ so my dopamine but the desires to smoke cigarettes is daunting. Cheers to everyone who has quit and succeeded. Crying and sleep have been my day thus far. i can't stand the thought of coughing, wheezing and dizziness again. i have always smoked cigarettes outside, if for any reason that i would be with a friend inside of their house, i Hate the smell of cigarettes on me in my hair ect...i Always shower when i get home and my clothes go into the hamper. Low, empty and depression is not fun As your video says " we are Not Alone" Life changing period. My best to everyone who is struggling. injesusnameamen 🍇
Hi Chris, WOW! Another great video. I'd been thinking lately how I seem to be on a pink cloud with my quit journey. I've been laughing more & feeling very energetic. I hope it lasts but it's early days still, at day 28. Love the caterpillar analogy! So generous of you to give your time to make these videos. Thank you 🤗
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Pink clouds are good too, like I said in the video, not everyone goes through the depression stuff, so please don't go looking over your shoulder waiting for it! :) Enjoy being happy and smoke-free and having all that awesome energy! Keep up the great work with your quit journey :)
I had 8 days of severe anxiety and on the 9th day I started having mild depression. I'm on day 13 and it is slowly getting better. Anxiety is completely gone and only mild depression is present.
I gave up for two years But had a divorce and restarted Your vids did help I now have a new partner And have been off the cigarettes for three days After smoking 40 a day for 48 years I have had a few bad craving but got through them Best of luck to all who want to give up
I never leave comments, but I want you to know what an impact your videos have had in motivating me for a while now I’ve made countless quit attempts and gone through the cycles of anxiety/depression> relapse. Currently I am on day 3 smoke free (for good this time) and this is exactly what I am feeling. This helped tremendously. Thank you for the content you make. It’s informative, relatable and practical advice and you do a great job presenting the info. You are an inspiration!
Hi Katie, thank you so much for your kind words. It really does mean a lot to me and I'm so glad you find something valuable from the videos. I'm wishing you every success on your journey and hope you start to feel much better very soon :)
Mine is worse feeling one can have, every second of my life is terrible not due to desire of cigarette, but with anxiety, cannot sleep, don’t like any thing, yes eating little extra and hoping for those happy days comeback, I quit due to my heart condition, definitely will never go back again, but never thought it that tuff to quit, all the suggestions will be appreciated and will be tried to help next quiters
Bilal BALOOCH I am struggling, with severe anxiety after quitting. I’m afraid it is because of my historic anxiety issues. Please tell me this goes away!
@@Norz244 anxiety is 100% treat able, get some antidepressants medicine you will be back in your life in 7 or 8 days, which country you live? Ask your doctor for medicine
I quit vaping in November, but I’ve had a short attention span ever since. I can be in a conversation and be listening attentively for like 5 minutes, and then all of a sudden not be able to retain anything the person is saying. Has anyone else experienced this?
Oh no!! I just quit vaping almost 3 weeks ago. I feel foggy and very slow. Been dealing with a lot of sleep issues and just feel bored. Hope you are doing better now. I'm scared that I will never feel normal again...those vapes are evil!!
try vitamine b12 and b6 and omega 3 i have it sometimes too u just feel like your mind is tired and can't concentrate but u ll recover with time don't worry
I recently quit marijuana after 10 years of daily use. I've decided that today I'm going to start my journey to quit cigarettes. I am nervous, doubtful and to be honest terrified of the withdrawal symptoms...People may laugh at me but quitting weed has led me to terrible nightmares and almost a fear of falling asleep..I really want to stop smoking cigarettes and I hope there is a light at the end of the tunnel for me. Thank you for your videos.
Day 8, i have been going mental these past days. Crying constantly, ruminating, sleeping a lot, being very anxious and short tempered around other people... I think quitting smoking when i was already feeling low from a breakup was a surefire way to hit rock bottom, lol. Oh well, i'm already doing it, helps to know i might not be going insane. By the way... Is anyone else having ridiculously vivid nightmares?
@@SkillslliK Haha, those were fun times.. If it's any reassurance i was completely over it a month into quitting. Your dopamine wiring is completely messed up when you quit smoking. Keep quitting if you quit quitting ;)
The depression from quitting is no joke. I have to push myself to even get out of bed. I can't believe i stupidly started smoking again after recovering from a previous episode of depression bought on from quitting last time! Now 1.5 months after quitting again i'm going through another severe episode! Talk about having a short memory! It's bloody hard going through it!
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Smoking is that habit that we love and hate because it's our little personal friend and time killer when we are bored and lonely, but also is killing us and making us weaker....
Its such a bitch because I love being smoke free, but then there are times during the day where i feel like something personal is missing....Its such a devious addiction.
Nicotine is not a friend. A friend wouldn't steal your money and then try to kill you.
The Bible says that the Devil came to kill,steal and destroy . Seems like nicotine is his tool. On the flip side Jesus said he came to give abundant life. Praise God!!!
Three months after quitting and I do experience intense bouts of depression every day for an hour or two. I do practice meditation, breathwork and ice plunges, which makes a significant difference. Dopamine cycle needs time to go back to normal. After over a decade of smoking, my body deserves to not feel great at least for a couple hours a day. It is the least I can do. Don't give up ❤
Thankyou. I start over thinking and think about death and bad shit. Smoked for way too long. Had to leave my hotel and coming to see my family untill i get better. How do you feel now?
Still after 3 months? 😢 I'm at about 50 days but on patches. Am at about 5mg a day and still getting these sadness attacks and apathy. Hoped it would end soon.
I've been nicotine free for 6 weeks now and smoke free for four months. I'm doing a bit better. I still have anxiety attacks but once or twice a week instead of several every day like i had 2 months ago. Experiencing some backpains and cough now that i haven't had earlier.
I put on alot of weight the first 3 months but it's receeding now since i've gotten a little more energy the last couple of weeks.
Still can't get the exercise that i need to feel happy. I crash after 4-5 minutes of intensive workout.
Im surprised, I’ve been feeling quite good but now coming up for the three month mark I’m getting really black angry feeling moods. Hope it passes quickly
Did your depression ever get better? And if so when? Im.6 months in and still feel empty and sad and depression.
Chris, I am on day 14, and things have finally started getting easier, especially the depression. I have never commented or subscribed on RUclips, but I have watched your videos for over a week, and they have been a huge help to get through some of the most difficult periods. Thank you for what you do.
Really glad to hear things are getting easier for you, John :) Congratulations on making it to Day 14, here's wishing you every success with the rest of your journey!
Stand firm ✊Make your ground & march ahead🔥
It's been 8 and a 1/2 moths I have quit it & have shown mid fing to all of those withdrawals
I'm sending my energy to you paw "You can every time you 'Do'"
Like I said stand firm🔥🍻
John wtg and congrats! Glad to hear u r climbing out of the hole. 👍👍👍👍
hope ur still going... if yes you might be in the hot phase where you feel confident again but u are painfully aware that the triggers are still freakin dangerous... pull through !
hi john. are you avalible for a quick chat? even if its through here?
Thank you so much for your content!
I quit snusing 3-4 weeks ago. Today I feel so low I'm crying for no particular reason.
I practice gratitute and I am so thankful for a lot of things in my life, but this sadness is next level right now.
I went for a walk and for some reason it made me want to cry even more and let it all out..
This too shall pass, but damn this day isn't easy.
I hope everyone reading this will feel better in no time🥰
Sorry to hear you were feeling so low, I hope you're starting to feel well again since you posted!
Forth week and I still feel terrible and depressed. I don't want to smoke, but insomnia and anxiety are killing me.
upd: nvm, two month later and for a month and a half I've been feeling great. quitting smoking was my greatest achievment of 22. i'm not depressed anymore and my sleep has improved drastically. i don't even think about smoking anymore and if someone reminds me of it, I feel a huge sense of relief, because I don't have the need to poison myself anymore. all cravings are completely gone. that was probably the best decision i've made in the last 10 years or smth. I have lots of energy, even started swimming again and I feel really good and healthy now. morning cough has gone, as well as chronic bronchitis. chest ache has gone too
if you are struggling right now, let me assure you, it will 100% get better.
pls upvote so that people can see it
Hang in there, the rewards will be worth it in the long run. I too can't sleep + generally feel like crap
Thank you so much for the update! Proud of you!
I pray that happens for me. It’s been 4 months without a ciggie.
Happy to hear your update . I quit at 22 also . Now I’m 28 and have been dipping for a month. Plan on quitting tommorow
Great BRAVO!!! 🥳🥳🥳♥️👏🏼👏🏼
Chris I finally quit three and a half months ago. I'm depressed about waiting too long. Shortness of breath and Caughing still. I've gained a lot of weight. I really appreciate your help and support. I feel like you're my friend and you're telling me what you went through. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights. Nothing is better than Experience to be able to help others. Thank you. It is a Life Changing thing!
I quite smoking 3 weeks ago,,,,and reading that after 3 months and ahalf and ur experiencing wieght gain , shortness of breath and caughing, depression,,,,makes me question everything , after I stoped somthing it seems that everything is getting worse not better , I haven't experienced any benefits so far ,,, nothing,,, even my relationships with my kid is its getting ruined,,,,idont crVe smoking at all at this stage ,,, but iam craving my life back
I'm on day 6 and totally miserable. I want to smoke, I can't smoke, I'm angry and depressed. Laying in bed all day. Sucks big time.
Still quitted?
Can you give an update? I’m on day one and I’m scared
@@veronicaa870 you got this, I quitted 1+ month but still mad as hell but I stay clean haha.
Day 5 of quitting. My emotions have been up and down, some days I’m positive but others I’m really down and short tempered. I’ve worked through depression a few times before and I feel like I can navigate it in a sense that it will never take a complete hold of me again. It’s unsettling to know that for next couple of weeks I’ll go through this push and pull process. The good thing about this feeling is it that it can reveal what you think is truly missing from your life. Lean Into it my friends and thank you Chris for these words of wisdom.
Omg you are the best person who gets how I feel 7 weeks after quitting
Told my dr your amazing videos made me stop understanding inciting exhaustion and depression that’s away now thank you millions Debbie Scotland age 51
Hi since 90 days myself smoke free listening to you
Chris Skoyles I really appreciate all the videos you've made! I'm currently 4 days smoke free! I have been dealing with depression and anxiety most of my life and I have noticed since I quit smoking it's gotten worse. A little more then I bargained for before I began this journey. It's actually comforting to know that others have experienced what I'm going through and that there's light at the end of this tunnel. Chris, you're saving lives and I want to thank you for that!
How are you getting on?
??. Im taking hemp oil with all the omega fatty acids and rodeola herbs. They helping with calmness and energy
Same here. I'm drinking tea and write a lot in my journal
First it will get worse but after you will feel less depressed and better. De toxic stuff in cigsrettes affects mental health in a negative way. 🍥
I’m my 6 of no smoking and I still feel depressed and the anxiety
Thank you for this video, I can't tell you how much it's helped me. It's been just over four weeks since my last cigarette and the physical and psychological withdraw from nicotine has cut me down in ways I hadn't anticipated. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one, even though it sometimes feels like it is.
I’m on week 7 and I feel like my enthusiasm is waning more and more day by day I was so excited in the beginning and enjoyed all the new benefits but as the weeks drag on I’m still left with intermittent sleep depression and cravings coupled with anxiety and anger I don’t won’t to smoke but at the same time I don’t wanna feel like crap I worry sometimes that I feel like iv been lied to and it never fully goes away and I’m just suffering for nothing ready to feel normal again but I fear that will never come.
Its okay.. I suffered it for 2 month anxiety n depression.. Now 3 month and still dealing with mood swing.. Brain fog sometimes...im getting better now day by day..
How are you now?
Hello. How did it go? It's been few years now. Did you get better or relapse?
I never realized how boring life is without a cigarette! When you're smoking you are always doing something well at least you think you are. When that cigarette is gone it's a horrible realization that your life is one big pile of boring crap. I don't even think I could do my job anymore. I had no idea how boring my job was until I quit smoking. What am I going to do? I'm 50 I can't change careers. I can't go back to smoking I promise Jesus Christ I won't I gave it up as a sacrifice. Now what? What do I do? I've smoked for 38 years doing everything while I smoked. 38 years almost two packs a day sometimes more if I drank. I'm bored but I don't want to do anything. Nothing satisfies me whatsoever. I feel like such a loser because cigarettes was the highlight of my life. Now they're gone and everything sucks. If somehow I can get to a gym that would be great but literally I stay in bed everyday I'm not walking which is 3 days in a row. This is sick! Your video is great by the way! But I don't know how to get past doing my boring work as an accountant anymore. So now what?
Hi there, sorry it took me a while to get back to you on this - responding to comments usually does! I'm sorry to hear you've been struggling with this. How are you doing a week on after your comment? Taking small baby steps usually helps me out of my "everything sucks and I just want to stay in bed" periods - like if there's just one small positive thing I can do for myself, it puts me on that path towards slowly but surely getting better. So rather than going to the gym -which can seem like an overwhelming thing when you're in that state- maybe start with "i'm just going to walk to the store and back" or, maybe I just get up and tidy one room of my house..or one part of that room. Or maybe this is a time to think "right, I'm finally free from smoking - this is a chance to start afresh, to do things that I've always wanted to do, to become a new me." It's never too late to do what you want to do in life :)
Dont QUIT!!! KEEP FIGHTING !
Do whatever makes you happy!Its never too late!Just keep going,feel good that you are healthier and dont take life for granted!Life is beautiful!
P.S I am saying this while in a depression after quitting smoking only for five days now ...Watching this video and crying my eyes out but i am smiling coz we are strooong people!Our lifes will improve so much...We wont be like walking addicted zombies!Life is not about that...Life is about children,families,laughter,hobbies,achievements,traveling,love....We shouldnt waste our lives for an addiction!
My God, I feel I’m reading my own thoughts. I’m an accountant that gave up smoking almost 90 days ago for Jesus. I hate my job now and literally have no life.
@@andzhela4164 well said… I’m crying cuz I’m so frustrated and irritable… I don’t want to stink like cigarettes anymore… I do t want to be a slave to it anymore… spending couple hundred a month just for cigs… ohhh why does it have to be sooooo addicting !!! All I’m doing I. Sleeping and Eating more!! Snapping at my husband … crying for no reason… just look at me and I’ll snap at you … I hate being this way I hate this cig demon!!
Day 11. You're keeping me sane Chris. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to help us all.
You're a gift. 😊
Thank you for your kind words, Jenny :) Congratulations on Day 11, here's to many more days ahead
None of the good things have happened for me. I'm six months in. The reason you can't give yourself enough credit is because no one around you can necessarily give you credit or understand what your going through either.
Please come back and do some more videos man! ❤️
I needed this. Can't hardly move. Affecting work, home. Smoked 44 years. Quit for 28 days. Have had depression issues since 17 years old. This is one of the worst I've been through. Your video is the only one I've found that deals with quitting smoking and depression. Thank you!!!
I am trying after 40 years. Idk anyone who smoked as long as me and trying to quit. My father did after 60 years bc he literally can’t breathe and smoke at the same time, he is last stage copd. My mother passed from lung cancer from smoking. I have just been told I have enlarged lungs, so the beginning of copd, so how is it going to day? I read if you stop at the very early age of copd, you can stop it. I hope so. Watching my father is very sad. His father died the same way
I am at that stage right now. The most incredible life, money, startup, beautiful family, yummy food, pretty house, pretty face, loving friends, nice weather...and its all one giant black void. I have 0 energy, I cannot get up, I feel like all of it is a waste of time, I feel like I am seconds away from my next cigarette...
But I am not. Never ever again. Its just like being in a storm, I will wait patiently till its over, because I know it will be over soon.
Good luck to all of us !
You forgot the most important one of all… God. Good luck on your journey… I’m struggling too and I hate this
Wishing your aspiration to be smoke free came true 🙌🪷🙏
How are you doing?
Hey Chris, I never really smoked cigarettes, but I have dipped tobacco for most of my time in college. I quit 36 days ago and am never looking back. However, since I’ve quit, I find myself feeling hopeless during random times of the day. Your video has really opened my eyes to the situation as a whole. I’m going to work on setting more goals that I can reach to help me feel better on the daily. Thanks again! Keep up the good work!
I’m 19 days without Extra Strong Snus which is like a small nicotine pouch that you put under your lip (sort of like dip) and it’s been weighing hard on my psyche, I’ve noticed my caffeine tolerance and alcohol tolerance have dipped harshly as well as the fatigue still messing with my plans. Your videos have helped tremendously in coping with the hardships of quitting and I thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
I'd love another video like this sometime! Anxiety and depression after quitting smoking and how to deal. Thanks for these videos!
Very welcome :) I'd love to do another video like this too, I think we start getting to the root cause of a lot of stuff when we tackle these issues.
I quit 4 months ago after smoking for 35 years. The anxiety is terrible and upper right chest discomfort. The depression just came on. I had a chest x-ray, EKG, and blood work. They say I have severe anxiety. My doctor said my lungs are clear, but I get phlegm buildup in my right lung. I am taking every herb under the sun. The Xanax is helping somewhat. I did a deep tissue massage that helped and counseling since November. I should have never started those damn cigarettes!
Try ashwagandha 😊
did you survive xanax? benzos screw me up more than tobacco
How you feeling now, Tom?
Withdrawals are so painful, the agonizing and crippling depression
I quitted for 20 hours and I felt like dieing, bad smell in my mouth and this immense fear that came over me. Just bought a pack again and chainsmoked 3 cigs right away, now I'm somewhat normal again. How the hell am I gonna do this? I'm 26, smoked for 10 years and worked my way up to 30 cigs a day. I feel so lost and trapped by the cigarette. It's gut wrenching honestly :(
Lucia Mendez agreed.
I am just over 3 weeks it’s brutal.
No going back now.If I take another puff they will kill me in the end.
Not a chance...
Keep going xx
Feeling the same way been little after a month and the depression and anxiety is crippling I suffer from health anxiety and I’m thinking it’s some kind of diseases on top of the itching is driving me nuts
@@ez8638 same bro i am on day 22 and i am going through hell!!I don t want to smoke again because this depresion and health anxiety is the most bad sensation i ever felt in my life...
@@llameshorts9645 it’s to the point where I don’t want to get out of bed and everything is freaking me out this is a crazy feeling bro
Always gonna be an uphill battle sometimes were gonna have to lose ain't about how fast we get there ain't about what's waiting on the other side it's the climb
I am 8 days not smoking. Thank you so much for making this video! It made me feel better as I am feeling the depression. Much love to you and yours from Canada.
Very welcome Michelle. Congratulations on 8 days, here's wishing you many more days of freedom ahead and hope the depression lifts very soon.
23 days smoke free. Your videos are helping so much. But, I’m so angry, reactive, low, but I will not smoke. I gave up for 8 years and stupidly started again 4 years ago. So angry that I’ve put my self through this again. Yes i need a new goal or hobby.
I have recently moved to new area so I’m feeling a little isolated too. You keep me sane 😁
Hi Jacqueline, congratulations on 28 days, that's a lot of progress! Sorry to hear you've been feeling so lousy lately but I've no doubt this will pass for you! Hang on in there, I'll be rooting for you!
i also quit for 5 years already and started again some years ago. I know exactly how stupid u must feel, ur not alone. I'm on day 16 here, so lets keep going. And may we never start again :D Good luck ! 1 month Ahoi!
Chris I was so meant to have been brought to you educational video. I am experiencing exactly the ill effects of depression you speak about and no one really talks about the Depression aspect perhaps because a truly professional with the greatest knowledge base is one who has himself experienced this very same thing. Thank you and all the best to you ! You will do exceptionally well. As an RN, I can see a good one when I hear them speak 👏👍🌞
Thank you Veronica. Sorry to hear you've been struggling with the depression. Hope things have lifted for you since you posted this comment. Will be thinking good thoughts and wishing for you to emerge on the other side of that depression :)
Adding another comment to your video...my favorite place to mentally go to is the 🏋️♀️ GYM...CARDIO & MUSIC 🎶 in my earbuds.
100% great, i'm going to get off of my depression bed, get dressed and heading to the gym.
Guaranteed i will feel better.
Thank you have no idea how much I’m thankful that I see this video I was about to go back to smoking 😢after 26 days of struggling
You still smoke free? 🙏🪷🙏💜🙏
Thank you for this video. Going on three weeks without cigarettes and the emotional roller coaster is something I never expected.
I almost gave up because of the anger and depression but even though I feel like I know I’m worthless I’m going to try to keep going Day 3 🤷🏽♀️
Dear Chris, I've been smoke free for almost 3 months and wondered why I've so suddenly have been dealing with low , sad moods... i just did an internet search on smoking cessation and depression and your video came up first ~ I was so relieved to hear your take on this, I have related to so many of your confrontations as a new non smoker. Thank you kindly for making this video!! You've given me tools to help me handle this dilemma and more importantly a positive sense of hope that I'm not alone. Looking forward to watching your other videos. ☀️
You are so right about this. I remember me quitting last time and previous times and it didnt feel like this, the positivity is just raging and setting multiple goals one after another along the way. It feels so good to hear this from someone
Totally identified with: "work project, smoke; work project, smoke; work project, smoke" throughout the day. Struggling on Day 7 to change that pattern. This video helped.
how are you doing now? i feel so sad and awful, and just surprised at how much longer my work day is without that pleasant little cigarette break.. :(
Thank you for making this. I now understand why I feel so depressed day 5 of not smoking
Thank u Chris's I quit 2 hours ago I'm feel in low and lazy I'm gonna push myself to go for a walk like u said read books get a hobby
Day 77 and you hit all my symptoms on the head, I feel every single one. Still....been going on since I hit about one month. I forced myself to get out of bed, and I just wanna be happy to get up again.
Hi Sammie, just picked up your comment. Hope you're starting to feel better. Please hold on in there, things will pick up and there's so much good stuff waiting on the other side of this.
Good work.
How are you feeling now ?
@@ChrisSkoyles I feel amazing now, makes
me happy to see this comment now. I stayed quit. over two years now :D
@@mzzznadznadz3528 Alot better :D
Thanks bud👍 Day 3 of quiting. Just watched several of your videos. I feel prepared for the days ahead. Wishing you continued success on your endeavours.
Thanks, quit smoking 5 days ago, and not feeling great at all. But this vid helps, appreciated. It's nice to know that we're not alone.
Sometimes we puffed problems away. It's like hiding behind the smoke of a cigarette. That's psychologically unhealthy. Smoking causes stress. That stress distracts from real stress and creates an illusional feeling of relief when smoking. But all it really does is pushing your heart rate up and stresses you. Depression after smoking often comes from fear to loose something. You've gotta adjust your mind and free it from addiction. Making oneself clear smoking gives you nothing and takes it all in the worst cases. After quitting you get stronger every day. Probably stronger than someone who never has been addicted to something in some way.
Thank you, I quit smoking weed regularly about 3 months ago, I've smoked 3 times since (I used to smoke multiple times daily) and honestly It's so difficult dealing with the day to day depression where I just want to smoke a bowl to feel better...
Awesome frugalvegan Im having the same problem
Yes you are right to be very careful with this. it affected me quite a lot I think. and I didn’t really understand
3rd day in...i have watched and enjoyed your video on 5 surprising benefits none tells us about quitting smoking... i can say that i'm in that honeymoon phase of quitting smoking although bouts of cravings kick in... i have watched this video to prepare myself for the bout of depression if/when it should come as i'm in this for a long term... hopefully the last time i quit smoking... and, as you say reframing the situation, reframing the life, re-orienting myself one breath at the time, one thought at a time... thanks for your sharing, connection, help and authenticity! :)
This has helped me. Been feeling sad today. Someone told me that quitting is like a death, and you can go through the stages of grief. I am almost finished day 4. My first bad/hard day. I was so close. Had tobacco and papers in my hands. I smelled the tobacco and went, nah i don't want it. The only people i have to talk to are my kids. I hope i can get there
This is why its good to drink plenty of water and start eating healthy so when you do quit you arent depressed. Smooking basically dulls ur body from nutrients and when you quiet you feel it but if you are giving your body nutrients and quiet its less of a pain when you quit.
Thank you very much for this video. At first I was sceptical but i had to grab a pen and my diary because you spoke gold. ❤❤❤
This is one of your very helpfull videos Chris. Bless you.
Thanks so much Chris! What a compassionate and insightful recording. I am in week 3 of quitting smoking and it was the dreadful depression that caused me to smoke again after the last time I stopped. I woke up feeling dreadful this morning so I have decided to be proactive. Best wishes to you, this video helped enormously.
For me, the hardest part about depression is knowing exactly how to get out of it, but not doing it. I quit drinking, smoking, and my job three months ago. It has been an encredably difficult period. I keep wondering when it will start to pass, but am realizing that that is up to me. I need gainful employment, but have to give myself a pep-talk to take a shower. My stubbornness seemed a fault before. But in the case of quitting bad habits, the stubbornness has been my only power. I like your idea about taking small steps, to keep the tasks attainable. I think this is the way. I realize it's been four years since you put this video into the world, but know it is still positively effecting people. Thank you.
thank you for sharing ur story I quit smoking 15 days ago and it was painful withdrawal symptoms, heart attacks, anxiety, chest pain, and death feeling, and for the last three days I felt a little bit sad is it normal ?
Not sure that anyone's experience is 'normal'. Everyone will have a different journey. I myself experienced panic attack-like symptoms. Keep the strength! @@ai7462
These videos are helping me! I've been 12 days off the cigs. Fighting and I am going to win this battle! I deserve to be happy and finally live a healthy life!! quitting smoking is a complete life changer !! it truly is !!!
I'm happy to know that's I'm not alone from now on I'll do my best to overcome this situation
I actually felt great the first 2 weeks, now over 3 months in and I’m extremely depressed on the day to day life. Trying to lift but I work 11-12 hours a day, lifting sucks my time away. Maybe it’s the way I view time, that lifting is actually me being productive with my time, and creating a little routine
How are you now ?
And how are you feeling now ?
@@mrvetiver5587 Much better, I’ve been lifting for the past year straight during my breaks at work, we have a gym there, so I get paid to lift on the company’s dollar. I haven’t touched nicotine in over a year, maybe pushing a year and a half in December. Life is still life with its ups and downs, but I’m not going to go back, I hate nicotine, it’s not worth it, the way it makes you feel, shortness of breath, bad gums, acid reflux, a general look of unhealthy ness and a lack of motivation, all very bad things that keep you from moving forward in life. I felt worse using nicotine day to day than I ever would have, but life doesn’t just get solved when you quit, then you move on to something else, like getting your rest each night, I tended to use nicotine and caffeine to make up for shitty sleeping habits. Finding something to replace that dopamine kick from nicotine is kinda hard, weather it be bullshitting, maybe a mid day snack or 2, lifting and caffeine helps me lol.
@@Jdesroyer wow that’s awesome man. I’m about 6 weeks no nicotine. Smoke for over 20 years. Chewed the nicotine gum for 9 months and then quit that. I’ve been so depressed lately. Thanks for the response. Your response gives me hope that this depression will end
@@mrvetiver5587 It will, keep sticking it out dude🙏👍
Coming up on two years since I quit smoking March 15th . I don't want to smoke but I sure do miss the good feeling that came with it. I do not miss the bad feelings that come with it. I am looking to get motivated to move on. It's time to move on now and live the life I quit smoking to have but it is easier said than done.
I tried to quit, the first few days was great, but after 2 weeks I got depressed, anxious and started again, but I started to feel sick after just 1 cigarette, but I continued until I didn’t feel sick... now watching you I feel motivated to quit... thank you
🤣🤣
help me.. i've stop smoking for 47 days.. but almost this 2 weeks i feeling sad, stress, and scared... feeling low, lost spirit, and decreased appetite.. and like to daydream... whaaaat the heck with this nic withdrawal
How are you feeling now ? I am at the same stage as you and feel the same
You’re amazing. You gave me proper belly laughs. Thank you 🙂👍❤️
Hi Chris, i was depressed and was under suffocation every single day since i left smoking completely, it's been 3 weeks since i left smoking and struggling every single day wondering what is the reason behind my depression until i saw your video. Thank you for making my life easier, now i have the reason for my depression and i am working on it. You really helped me on this. May God bless you.. Thanks once again..
How are you doing now after 2 months? Please tell me did you have simptoms like brain fog heavy Eyes very sleepy all Day. I acomplish 2 months without cigarettes (cold turkey) but i cant get away from these things. Any sugestion will be very helpfull. Thank you
@@miroslavppecarski2403 how about you? I'm 2 months and depressed.
@@Mustangladyme How long til you felt better? My metabolism stopped and I gained 11 lbs without changing intake. Depression and I’ll tempered at a month. Don’t want a smoke but I’m miserable and so is the family
@wildatheart3182 I used the inhaled. A couple puffs. Until I felt like I was nipping it in thr bud a little. It ain't easy. I gain a lot of weight. Lol Now I lift weights and it's coming off. If you just use the inhaled to take the edge off that's good. I not use it alot because remember that's nicotine! Just enough to calm you.
@@Mustangladyme it definitely isn’t easy. The more I read about the MAOA,s he talks about, it makes sense. Best wishes and thanks for the reply 😀
This may be old but really what I need right now as I'm finding myself in a bit of an existential crisis. now I have stopped for 3 weeks I feel reborn. however I feel like I'm in a strange new world, I don't quite know who I am anymore or what to do. I feel like I want to run and not stop but with no destination just keep running. one min I feel amazing and the next I feel sluggish and depressed. I wake up early in the morning and get up straight away ready to boss the day but by mid day I'm tired with sleep deprivation and start tripping out and need sleep.
3 month and a half now without smoke.. I hve been trough all the symptoms.. Life will get better.. Now im dealing with mood swing and lousy.
Hi James,
Its been roughly 3weeks since I quit nicotine, I am having very similar feeling. Its like I feel Bipolar, a chemical imbalance in my brain and a creeping depression of feeling worthless. I have been working-out almost everyday but still am depressed. Someone Please Help me.
@@aymanmoujtahed707.. Its okay.. It will past.. Im geting better now dude.. Things gonna be okay soon.. Stay connected to people.. Im 3 month and a half now..
me too
Chris you are comfortable to listen to and you communicate your information very clearly. I think your videos are going to help me succeed at stopping smoking. Thank you for taking time to make your videos!
Hey Chris ! Im so happy i have watched this. It made me feel like this will get better, today is the first day i am feeling a little hope. You really have made a difference. Thank you.
Thank you for this video. You make so much sense. I was scared to quit before because I have suffered from depression in the past but your video has inspired me and has given me useful tools on how to fight the good fight. Again, thank you.
Thank you for sharing.
This video is really helping me get through this moment. Thank you!! 🦋
Thank you so much chris. Im onmy on day 2 and i am feeling so depressed. I have bi polar and i was scared i was ainking into a depressive episode but now i understand its the withdrawals and losing regualr dopamine hits. Thanks so much for explaining.
Thanks a million for all your inspiring videos! It has helped me immensely since I quit 2 weeks ago.
You are so awesome! Really! I love your tone and all! I want to be around you! All your videos are helping me! I am on hour 27 now smoke free! Been watching you since the first hour. This is insanely hard but pushing! 😊 thank you !!!!! You are powerful!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Josh and congratulations on making it to 27 hours. Here's to many more hours of freedom ahead of you. :)
Thanks Chris, day 33 here, and it's dark as hell itself at times. Walking helps, even in the rain. No matter how bad a day is: once it's time to call it a night you can add 1 more day not smoking to your achievements.. And that's great. Thanks a bunch Chris, for being so honest. Your advice is great. Btw ppl: i've read somewhere that banana's & strawberries r great when u r down. Fruit can't hurt, right? 😃😃 good luck everyone.. 🚭🚭
The good thing about walking through the darkness is that eventually there's light on the other side :) That fresh air will be doing you some good getting out there. Congrats on making it to Day 33, this will start getting easier!
I have to say, I only made 10 days. But around the time before I relapsed I had a thought about what I had been eating during the easy days. And I thought BANANAS!!!!! And I wished I had tried some more bananas before I picked up a cigs. I’m working on getting back on track, and bananas are part of my food plan. 👍
This is the most relateable video ive come across on the matter, thanks man, you are giving all the right advice
Another great video Chris! Beautiful scenery!
Great video. You really covered all the bases
you're helping a lot right now! Love the lighting of the place and the vibe of the scene, bless!
I shaved my beard today to have a special thing to do because I hit the 2 week mark today
literally inscribing this change onto my body def. had an effect on my mind
Thank you for this helpful video.
I quit smoking last year and have been down and stressed since. I never want to smoke again.
I smoked as a stress reliever. It took 5 minutes to smoke a cigarette. Even though I was breathing in toxins, I WAS breathing in and out slowly for 5 minutes. So it was an effective stress reducer. The deep rhythmic breathing helped regulate my moods.
I have been having a rough time of it. No energy. Want to sleep too much. Just down in the dumps.
I appreciate this information very much 🙂
Chris, you truly are a gift to this world.
Wowza, you are speaking my story.
The reason for quitting smoking i was on a high in mental health.
i too suffer Depression and anxiety disorder for years and years.
this is 2 days 12 hours of quitting smoking.
i am using a 14mg nicotine patch, praise God for the help.
Right now i feel like going to buy a pack of cigarettes.
My LOW and lack of energy is really bla right now.
i'm watching your video as i text.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and story.
i take antidepressants/ so my dopamine but the desires to smoke cigarettes is daunting.
Cheers to everyone who has quit and succeeded.
Crying and sleep have been my day thus far.
i can't stand the thought of coughing, wheezing and dizziness again.
i have always smoked cigarettes outside, if for any reason that i would be with a friend inside of their house, i Hate the smell of cigarettes on me in my hair ect...i Always shower when i get home and my clothes go into the hamper.
Low, empty and depression is not fun
As your video says " we are Not Alone"
Life changing period.
My best to everyone who is struggling. injesusnameamen 🍇
Thankyou so much for this video!!
Hi Chris, WOW! Another great video. I'd been thinking lately how I seem to be on a pink cloud with my quit journey. I've been laughing more & feeling very energetic. I hope it lasts but it's early days still, at day 28. Love the caterpillar analogy! So generous of you to give your time to make these videos. Thank you 🤗
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Pink clouds are good too, like I said in the video, not everyone goes through the depression stuff, so please don't go looking over your shoulder waiting for it! :) Enjoy being happy and smoke-free and having all that awesome energy! Keep up the great work with your quit journey :)
I had 8 days of severe anxiety and on the 9th day I started having mild depression. I'm on day 13 and it is slowly getting better. Anxiety is completely gone and only mild depression is present.
More people need to see this
Thank you :) Feel free to share if you think it could help others!
Chris, loved the caterpillar/butterfly analogy! loved the video. thank u!
Coincidentally, I just bought new tyres for my mountain bike and fitted them. Seems like we have begun to formulate a plan 👍...
Chris I put your videos on Bluetooth in my van and just ride and listen.. thanks for some good videos and info.. and Hello from the US
You are such a beautiful soul
alcohol is what makes me want to smoke, and when I drink it is insanely hard
I gave up for two years But had a divorce and restarted Your vids did help I now have a new partner And have been off the cigarettes for three days After smoking 40 a day for 48 years I have had a few bad craving but got through them Best of luck to all who want to give up
I never leave comments, but I want you to know what an impact your videos have had in motivating me for a while now I’ve made countless quit attempts and gone through the cycles of anxiety/depression> relapse. Currently I am on day 3 smoke free (for good this time) and this is exactly what I am feeling. This helped tremendously. Thank you for the content you make. It’s informative, relatable and practical advice and you do a great job presenting the info. You are an inspiration!
Hi Katie, thank you so much for your kind words. It really does mean a lot to me and I'm so glad you find something valuable from the videos. I'm wishing you every success on your journey and hope you start to feel much better very soon :)
The best gift someone can give himself is QUITTING, mine is day 59th, still very much depressed
Mine is worse feeling one can have, every second of my life is terrible not due to desire of cigarette, but with anxiety, cannot sleep, don’t like any thing, yes eating little extra and hoping for those happy days comeback, I quit due to my heart condition, definitely will never go back again, but never thought it that tuff to quit, all the suggestions will be appreciated and will be tried to help next quiters
Bilal BALOOCH I am struggling, with severe anxiety after quitting. I’m afraid it is because of my historic anxiety issues. Please tell me this goes away!
@@Norz244 anxiety is 100% treat able, get some antidepressants medicine you will be back in your life in 7 or 8 days, which country you live? Ask your doctor for medicine
@@Norz244 where you live , you can email your experience at eeeload@gmail.com or send me your contact info, thanks
@@ColBalooch hi how did you overcome this
I quit vaping in November, but I’ve had a short attention span ever since. I can be in a conversation and be listening attentively for like 5 minutes, and then all of a sudden not be able to retain anything the person is saying. Has anyone else experienced this?
Oh no!! I just quit vaping almost 3 weeks ago. I feel foggy and very slow. Been dealing with a lot of sleep issues and just feel bored. Hope you are doing better now. I'm scared that I will never feel normal again...those vapes are evil!!
try vitamine b12 and b6 and omega 3 i have it sometimes too u just feel like your mind is tired and can't concentrate but u ll recover with time don't worry
I will be quitting smoking tomorrow, so am preparing myself with your videos. Thanks :)
I'm quitting tomorrow too! Good luck to you.
@@knicole5685 good luck to you too!
@Wendy @K Nicole - wishing you both every success!
@@ChrisSkoyles thank you :)
how are today? after ur last post 1 years ago,
are you still smoking? or quit already?
I recently quit marijuana after 10 years of daily use. I've decided that today I'm going to start my journey to quit cigarettes. I am nervous, doubtful and to be honest terrified of the withdrawal symptoms...People may laugh at me but quitting weed has led me to terrible nightmares and almost a fear of falling asleep..I really want to stop smoking cigarettes and I hope there is a light at the end of the tunnel for me. Thank you for your videos.
This is such a great video! The best I’ve seen ever on quitting smoking. You are great man! Thank You so much!
Great advice 😊👍 thanks it helps to know its normal to feel like this & its not forever
Ohhh Chris, thank you so much, you really do make me laugh, your caterpillar analogy was great, thanks again your vids really do cheer me up. x
Ha, glad you enjoyed it! I was starting to think I might've been losing my mind with the caterpillar thing! Hope you're doing well, Nat :)
Great video with an important topic. Thank you.
Thank you, Elisabeth :) Hope you're doing well!
You have made a really great video, thank you.
Spot on! I quit 🚬 cigarettes 2 years ago & I just quit e-cigarrettes and NOW feeling the depression!!! 😐
Sorry to hear that, wishing you well and hoping it passes very quickly for you!
Day 8, i have been going mental these past days. Crying constantly, ruminating, sleeping a lot, being very anxious and short tempered around other people... I think quitting smoking when i was already feeling low from a breakup was a surefire way to hit rock bottom, lol. Oh well, i'm already doing it, helps to know i might not be going insane.
By the way... Is anyone else having ridiculously vivid nightmares?
Yes to all minus the gf brother!! Proud of us
I feel like I'm shit.
@@SkillslliK Haha, those were fun times..
If it's any reassurance i was completely over it a month into quitting. Your dopamine wiring is completely messed up when you quit smoking. Keep quitting if you quit quitting ;)
@@JustanamebroDK it's being 4 months
@@JustanamebroDK I don't feel anywhere near to confident.
The depression from quitting is no joke. I have to push myself to even get out of bed. I can't believe i stupidly started smoking again after recovering from a previous episode of depression bought on from quitting last time! Now 1.5 months after quitting again i'm going through another severe episode! Talk about having a short memory! It's bloody hard going through it!
You are such a nice guy, thank you for try to help people
Thanks chris, i really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us all, it really helps ❤🧡💛💚💙💜💟 to all