Day 7 getting better

[ashamed0913]

Even though I am really sick on the verge of pneumonia I am told..not sure what on the verge means but whatever,

I have noticed that I am able to wake up a lot easier than I used to, not so icky feeling and going for that pill first thing..I am struggling mentally but I am hoping that as I continue to see the physical changes that mentally I will be able to get stronger.  Posting and reading posts on this site have been invaluable during this time thank you everyone and I will keep posting because thsi is helping me through the difficult times

[kyle505]

Although I'm not a smoker, I do think that quitting the pills, then the cigs is the best approach. But, if you feel strong enough, then there's no harm in trying; you'll only come out healthier on the other end.
I'm approaching 120 days clean, and lived on this site for the first 7. Reading, posting, keeping my mind off the detox - the advice and support on this forum was what kept me going sometimes. Keep posting; if the going gets really rough, post your feelings, concerns, worries. The odds are we've experienced the same and may be able to help.

[ashamed0913]

Thanks so much..I think this site will only improve my odds of beating this thing..and to top things off since I have been so sick because of the cold/flu and now pneumonia..I am about to kick the cigarette habit to..if i can, I cannot smoke but a couple hits right now without coughing and it hurts too much..might as well roll with it because I do not think I have smoked more than 5 -7 a day since withdrawals began..

I just do not want do too much at one time because definitely the pills have to go first..if the cigs go to right now even better!!

[kyle505]

Congratulations...Day 7 is monumental. You will start feeling better and better as each day passes. And yes, although the mental part of recovery lasts a while, you can deal with it easier as you heal physically.
Keep posting - on to day 14, etc.