It’s been 63 days since I quit using nicotine cold turkey. Although this post will probably fall into the abyss, I just want to write down my thoughts on what’s changed since I quit. Hopefully this reaches someone who needs it — but even if you don’t need it, hopefully you enjoy the read anyway. 🧵 - ThreadSky

bahkah.bsky.social • 11 days ago

It’s been 63 days since I quit using nicotine cold turkey. Although this post will probably fall into the abyss, I just want to write down my thoughts on what’s changed since I quit. Hopefully this reaches someone who needs it — but even if you don’t need it, hopefully you enjoy the read anyway. 🧵

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skythehusky2024.bsky.social•11 days ago

Ayyy congrats!!

bahkah.bsky.social•11 days ago

But first, some background. I used nicotine in some capacity (vape, Zyn, and occasionally cigarettes) from early 2018 until December 21, 2024. I had just gotten to my parents’ house after a long day of travel, and had brought with me 3 cans of Zyn which I intended to be my last.

bahkah.bsky.social•11 days ago

Before bed, I put a Zyn in my lip as usual, and that night I had a dream that I was going through withdrawals and it was unbearable. That dream made me so angry that when I woke up the next morning, I threw away the Zyn cans I had brought with me. Fuck it, let’s rip the band aid off.

bahkah.bsky.social•11 days ago

The first few weeks sucked frankly. You know the feeling of a mild hangover? Imagine that, but it lasts for two weeks, and you know you can make it just go away by using nicotine. That’s why quitting is so hard.

bahkah.bsky.social•11 days ago

Weeks 3-4 were tough in a different way — the depression kicked in hard. I felt tired, worthless, low, and my self esteem was in the shitter. But after the first month, things started to turn around.

bahkah.bsky.social•11 days ago

My anxiety fell precipitously, for one. It’s not gone, but much better than it was before I quit; ironic, considering anxiety was one of the main reasons I was scared of quitting. Now, my anxious episodes are fewer and further between, and I actually feel mentally sharper too.

bahkah.bsky.social•11 days ago

Additionally, I have more energy now. Looking back, I was constantly tired while I was using nicotine. Of course I still get tired sometimes, everyone does, but I just feel more awake and alert now. My focus is better. My mood is better. Life is just better now than it was before I quit.

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