r/stopsmoking • u/myfarmno • 2d ago

Need suggestions

Its been 4 weeks since I stopped smoking and it was cold turkey. Since day 1 haven't had any craving at all. It's just happened like a miracle to me. However, since I stopped, everything looks boring, and I can't focus, can't read as my important exam is coming at the end of next month. I feel sad sometimes but my inner self already understands the process I think.

The only thing I'm here to ask is if any experts are here and would give me a suggestion on this. First day of the second month and I really want to study but somehow I got distracted all the time? What should I do to gain more focus? I mean I know this exam is super important for me and I knew that I need to study hard but this quitting smoking process is slightly in my way. So if anyone has any suggestions for me, I would appreciate your thoughts on it. Thanks #Stayhealthy,

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u/Angie_008 2d ago

Have you tried a walk in nature?
Whenever I feel distracted or really busy in my head, I go out for a walk in nature. It doesn't have to be a forest or a huge park, just some trees, bushes and almost no people at all will do. If there's water, like a little lake, it's even more perfect. I just sit down by the water and stare. Clearing my head.

Oh, great job btw! Congrats! :-D

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u/myfarmno 1d ago

Thanks, I appreciate it.

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u/myfarmno 1d ago

I believe sitting/walking around a water body would be effective.

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u/Strong_Delay5402 19h ago

You need to do something. Doesn’t matter what but stay busy. Go for a short walk, breathe in the (hopefully) clean air. I recognize those feelings but I can guarantee you it gets better. I’m almost in week 6 and it’s getting better. Experts say that this will only be in the first two or three months.

Hope you pass your exams!!!!