Stories and experiences by: Mwest527

Wow, I had almost forgotten about nicotine all together until I reached my one year mark. To be honest life has been great without smoking! I run 4 miles daily and feel to be in the best shape of my life! Work has been extremely stressful lately but I have learned coping techniques over the months to help me control my stress, and stay productive without nicotine or medication. My advice? STAY AC...

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...