Stories and experiences by: Mwest527

175 days and feeling great! I’ve learned to accept that I have bouts of anxiety and I have learned how to deal with it best for myself. I’m a better dad now than ever, and have baby #3 on the way. I’m so glad smoking is not apart of my/our life’s!!

123 days nicotine free! Most of my withdrawal issues have subsided now. No more panic attacks, heart palpitations, chest pains. Those were awful. A little anxiety comes and goes at times but I can deal with it. When it does I get the feeling I can’t catch a deep breath; but I realize it’s all in my head and it passes. My only issue now is neck pain that comes and goes. I believe it’s due to st...

This past week was rough, I’ve been feeling chest tightness at times with shortness of breath and got a x-ray for peace of mind. Doctor called and said I had an abnormal mass and ordered a CT scan for a closer look. 2 days on antibiotics and 7 days later I did the scan and they said my lungs were perfect it must have been an issue with the x-ray. 30 years old and I thought I had cancer... My ...

First of all, thank you to this community. You all have gotten me through tough times. I am 57 days nicotine free and having good and bad days. I am 30 years old and have smoked for 6 years and vaped for 6. My main symptoms are constant throat clearing (not coughing), desire to take deep breaths, and heart palpitations a couple times a week. (Feels like strong pulse and racing heart) then g...