past 4 weeks
so i quit cold turkey just over 4 weeks ago, im 43 and been smoking for over 25 years- with everything going on in the world right now i thounght it be a good time with not much going on being in lockdown i didnt have any of the old excusses too busy, i will next week etc etc! the first week wasnt that bad just kept waking up in the night panicing and trouble getting my breath horrible! week 2 head aches and migranes then very very grump with the family in the house, now im coming into week five and having wierd breathing anxiety now i dont have a tight chest that seems to have gone but feel like i forgoten how to breath really wierd wonder if anyone else has had anything similar.
In the first couple of days I had the waking up in the middle of the night bit, and it was really hard to get back to sleep. But this is to be expected if you are going cold turkey. After week 1 this stopped. Around day 10, I experienced nausea. I had a lot of headaches before I quit and they got better after the quit. I can’t comment about after 2 weeks :) Congrats on week 4.
thanks! i have to say i have had so many wierd symptoms but never bad cravings only lasted a very short time!
My symptoms
- anxiety increased
- Headaches - stopped week 2-3
- upset tummy - still happening
- Sleep problems - Week 1 - 3 now ok
- tight chest - Week 2-4
- shortness of breath - ongoing
- Unable to concetrate - ongoing still!
- lack of motivation - ongoign still
- Weird breathing issues - ongoing
hope over the next week my mood will lift and i be able to concetrate a bit more.
thanks! i have to say i have had so many wierd symptoms but never bad cravings only lasted a very short time!
My symptoms
- anxiety increased
- Headaches - stopped week 2-3
- upset tummy - still happening
- Sleep problems - Week 1 - 3 now ok
- tight chest - Week 2-4
- shortness of breath - ongoing
- Unable to concetrate - ongoing still!
- lack of motivation - ongoign still
- Weird breathing issues - ongoing
hope over the next week my mood will lift and i be able to concetrate a bit more.
Don't give up i went cold turkey i am just about beginning to feel normal, but panic and anxiety is worse, being here i feel like there is people around me who understand. Keep strong xxx
A peaceful bit of music to listen to, a nice easy chair, and practice closing your eyes, deep breath in slow breath out. . around 10 times every day. It will pass
I experience all of this symptoms..and acid in my stomach for 2weeks, constipated 3weeks. anxiety still goin.stress, sadness, post nasal drip, coughing sneezing,tightening in my chest for 5weeks.tingling and numbnes in arms and legs.
I feel like I'm so tired.back and chest pain. new symptoms everyday and it's horrible!
Now I'm 47 days free I'm still tired. junkie thingking, feels like I'm goin crazy.. at 47days I can breath easily..
Hey again AC_AC. This is in reply to the “lack of motivation” in your list. I use an app to track my progress and one of the best things about these apps is that you can see the number of cigarettes you have not smoked. This really is my utmost motivation. Seeing that number makes me think of the cigarettes I smoked last 12 years which stress me out and remind me that I cannot afford to go back. Just focus on the health and try to notice whats getting better instead of whats worse. Keep on and congrats on the progress again.
Hey Ac, same issue here... try to get some lavender tea ... it helped ground me when I have panic attacks!
AC, my symptoms started about week 4-6. Symptoms were of different degrees. Lately it has been post nasal drip, which has dried my throat and made it tough to swallow. I went to my doctor and for nose spray. Now my mouth is salivating and am consciously thinking about swallowing my saliva, where as we do that without thinking. This is what an ear nose and throat specialist told me today. Our worst enemy is our mind. It is quite difficult at times but try to do something to get your mind distracted. I have trouble with this too.
I also want to let you know that you are not I. This alone. Others have had similar experiences. You can overcome this. Take care my smoke free being.
You are doing great. Things can be easier once you accept the journey and being a non-smoker. Are you still missing it as a friend? Are you still thinking it relieves stress and gives you courage? Once you understand all the lies and why we told them and believed them for all these years you will be happy to make them a thing of the past. Life is much better as a non-smoker. None of us would willingly go back. Freedom is great!
I've been there with the symptoms mentioned on this thread. It's almost my 3rd month of smoking free and would like to ask if are you guys still experiencing headaches, itchy throat, and my worst one is that I could not sleep starting at 10pm til the next morning. I only have 4-7 hours of sleep for the day and awake for the rest of the day. Is it normal that those symptoms would definitely coming back even though I'm already in my 3rd month? :(
Hi Banjo. Today is day 56. Most of my symptoms have subsided. I am still having a little bit of sore throat because I am swallowing a fair bit yet. ( But less than 3 days ago!!) Towards the end of the day my voice gets a bit hoarse but recently hasn’t been happening for as long as it previously was. Everyday seems to be getting better. It is important to remember that everyone heals at different rates, and biggest factor is our mindset. We have to put it behind us. This is not always easy as mind goes back to aches and pains and struggles. Maintain your course. We are in this together. Take care.
Hi Sadm3, I'm also facing the same problem that you are facing. And one more thing i have the pain in left hand and neck and back my total left side of body was paining for last 20 days. Is it happening for any body ? can you suggest me any remedies ?