Seems a bit strange, like I was always a non smoker, been easier than I thought but experiencing some mild headache and insomnia. Have tried to quite many times but very hard. So does taking a deep breath of oxygen. Every week am improving but dizzy from more than a month and chest discomfort raised suddenly low concentration and short term memory hard to wake up. Thank you, I needed to read this tonight! After over 30 years of smoking (I did quit for a year and a half back in 2000), I am free! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. That is nearly 7 months after smoking for 60 years (I am 74). Acute nicotine withdrawal symptoms can be psychological and physical, says Dr. Djordjevic. They may even need intensive care and support with a ventilator, a machine that helps you breathe. The important thing is to not give up on quitting. I had bronchitis the 1st 3 days & was on antibiotics so I had no desire to smoke. Jason, to get rid of your yeast and fungal stuff you have to go gluten free too. (Heres what you need to do in order to breathe better.). Survived the urges so far. Giving up smoking has many benefits for your health, but that does not mean that quitting is its only reward. Worst habit I ever picked up, and I will succeed. I smoke about 4 a day. The wife and I are both on the same track and she is vaping with me. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Hi everyone, Ive smoked for 36 years and in week 3 of quitting, I take 1mg of champix per day and vape without nicotine just menthol flavour and Im doing surprisingly well. This time June 14/18 no withdrawal systems gofigure!! I have been eating more but not excessively and I know that Im now committed and wont be going back. Electronic cigarettes were originally designed as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. After many years of smoking cigs, I was able to quit by picking up the new habit of vaping for the last 5 years. i didnt even think of google! Stupid! Loser. Sorry lizzie again im 48 started at 16 so 32 years smoke but 4 years was chain vaping. I am 2 years quit cigarettes & 9 days quit vaping. Day 3 I dont miss it, I remind myself I can be in control, my anxiety has greatly reduced, the withdraweral is feeling very sick and painful stomach cramps. Once you read it and understand it (sometimes it takes reading it twice to sink in) then quitting becomes MUCH easier. Hope this helps. Im stating the course tho. Don't share smoking or vaping products. God bless! After the 10th day I am going to detox my whole body to get rid of any lingering withdrawal symptom. Good luck to all you! Now that your blood vessels are returning to normal size, your heart rate is back to a safe pace, and your blood pressure is lowered, your risk for a heart attack is lower than while you were still vaping. I believe in you all. I just refuse to light a cigarette and when I had a craving I told myself NO, I prefer NOT to smoke! Mindset determines a lot when it comes to success in quitting smoking. Vaping, like cigarette smoking, can blunt your senses, reducing your ability to smell and taste. If things continue to feel off I would go into the doctor or naturopath. DaeDee thumps up for you!! Im sure the 3 degree weather is not helping. I quit vaping 3 weeks ago I smoked on and off for 15 years then started to vape heavy for 4 years. Help Passed all the major and intense withdrawals except these. Had a couple of cravings last week, but they were very weak and after all I went through, it is just not worth it to start smoking again. Hi Colly, your comment will be the last one I read today. As vaping-related lung illnesses continue to lead to hospitalizations, medically induced comas, and even deaths across the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people about the risks of using e-cigarette devices, both with tobacco and cannabis products. Thanks tcgenius! Im into my second week of not smoking. You may be given corticosteroids to lessen inflammation in the lungs. Week 2 anxiety tightness in the chest mucus and foggy in the head. Im not even craving so i didnt think Id be so anxious ? I think God so very very much I am still here today and can continue my life I will make it a supreme effort To discourage others from smoking cigarets. I also hear voices in these dreams. I feel as though I never smoked after 44 yrs. Any advice on coping with the agony of withdrawl. But the challenges still lie ahead..hoping that the prior quit experience will get me through this..this time it appears to be harder.just need to keep finding distractions and not think about the life issues. I am 60 years old and have The body of a 35 or 40 year old man. It's continued for a month now. If I sit for too long, its tough to get moving again. I have no plans of getting back to nicotine back. The depression, anxiety and sleeplessness is horrible. The illness is now called e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI). Hey I quit smoking 3 weeks ago and am going through uncomfortable heart pain now. .with heart healthy diet, while quitting. These cravings cause extreme anxiety and agitation. "Most. I felt so sick in so many ways for about 2 days but it subsided and I have no cravings just like moments of forgetfulness that I quit. you are also young and struggling! Good luck! Hangin there people. I have been vaping for several months now, winding the nicotine % from 6 to 4.5. to 3 and have been on a 0% nicotine for a week. I have not sleept an complete night sins than. Inside of mouth is ice cold. Last night I felt like someone was jumping on my chest. Did it stay lower or go back up after some time? I dont want to go cold turkey, however if the taper down is a prolonged suffer than what to do. But Im quitting for good. I think nicotine helps bring us into the present moment. I think that has HELPED. Good luck. Ill post again once Ive reached the two week mark. If youre worried that giving up the habit will cause weight gain, a common concern, you canquit smoking without gaining weight. (Not nice but too funny!) Cancer sores, sore throat, exhaustion, depression, feeling a lack of enjoyment in everything I used to enjoy, less motivation to do things that used to be a routine. The 0% makes it easier because you can still vape while losing the nicotine out of your system. When you stop smoking, the lungs begin to heal immediately. I smoked 1-2 packs a day for a couple years, in the last month cut down to half a pack, Thursday Sunday I smoked 5 a day, then cut out cold turkey. On day 6 now its soo hard.. went cold turkey urge anyone to read Allen Carrs Easy way to stop smoking.. a must read!! How long did everyone elses's last for? She immediately said that this is a well known side effect due to the accumulation of phlegm in the body. One less ciggy a day equals 365 less ciggies a year. Good luck!! Home Addiction and Substance Abuse Smoking and Vaping. Tired, cranky, no patience. I was crabby, irritable, angry, anxious, weepy, dizzy and had brain fog from hell. Thou its not yet affecting my daily life but I'm afraid it might. Then you can help others. Sorry one more thing to add. Are these common withdrawal symptoms? Chest pain; Shortness of breath; Vaping-Related Lipoid Pneumonia. But still a ways to go. I quit both times I was pregnant and I dont remember it being this bad. Of course, you have to give it time. Good luck to everyone, I understand you guys, and Thank you for sharing, it helps. I started smoking when I was 16, then switch to a Juul so I could hit in class without Ms. Leri noticing. Consider beginning some positive new habits like snacking on healthier foods, like fruits and vegetables, Reward yourself with little treats for resisting the urge to smoke. I had told him Id be irritated. Every time the craving hit I grab a carrot and dank on that till the craving went away . Im still young I can stop again? Ive got this, weve all got this. I HATE CARROTS. Since yesterday I started to feel anxiety. Wishing you the most amount of success, Im in my second week and have unexpectedly struggled for the last two days, but I am still determined. I have a gambling issue as well. I think of all the damage I have done over the years and feel angry at myself. Continuing to smoke can and will most likely kill you prematurely. Quitting these cigarettes arent easy either. We had both smoked for 38 years. I think the hardest part for me has been my inability to focus and concentrate. The first month was tough but I got through with nic patches and water. Hope you could get through that first day. I smoked for 47 years and quit.I used a box of old patches I was given.14 patches I stretched out to 21 days.I am on week 7 my appetite really has not changed,but my bowel movements are surprising me,3 cobras daily! I am often anxious, Heart Palpitations After Quitting Smoking. Thank you for sharing folks. Okay assuming that you were not experiencing consistent breathing problems when you were still smoking and this has only started to happen on your quit then yeah this can be a symptom when quitting. My blood pressure, when checked at the dentist this past year, has been running about 181/117. Stay with it WE can do it. I am 56 years old and smoked over 40 years. Has that happened to anyone here? The scan will show hazy-looking spots (opacities) if you have EVALI. I go on and off. I had quit two times in those years one tome because I was pregnant and it was a breeze and the second time just because, it didnt last long, I went back to smoking a month later and here I am today regretting ever placing a cigarette to my mouth. I did that and am happy with myself. This can include cleaning supplies, like bleach, or things such as refilling your car's gas tank. Healthy lungs are filled with air and appear dark. So, thanks for the sharing. My GP was suggesting diverticulitis or Chroens and I am waiting for investigations including colostomy! First of all, determine for what vaping has been used in your life and then find an alternative source of it. This time I am using Chantix. Like walking around in a dream. I also have had a bunch of cancer sores spring up that have made my mouth incredibly painful since quitting and a constant sore throat. But like any disease I have to put myself in a mindset that I will stay stopped. It also helps drain the lungs of mucus. Got an anxiety attack about 3 weeks back after my BP went haywire,spent a good amount not knowing what it was. Thanks AngieB! Good luck to everyone trying 95% psychological and 5% physical on the withdrawal symptoms remember they soon subside. The retired Navy veteran turned to vaping marijuana, hoping it would help him cope with his chronic, debilitating musculoskeletal pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have counted close to 3,000 cases of the new vaping related lung disease known as EVALI (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury). Now I am 77 and still active as a electronic engineer. If you feel like you need a nap, take one! Your Levels Of Inflammation Will Lower. I feel fine a little tired. It cant get it from a cigarette anymore. Thank God so.eone else says it is harder after the first month. It is very hard. Allen Carr can fuck himself. I am exhausted! You are not going crazy. A week ago I went off everything and I hear you it has been really tough. The only thing remaining is some small headaches in the morning, which go away quickly. I am gonna stay strong, and I believe in all of you as well!! WE choose what and how we let into our bodies and lives. And then theres the potential for the habit to aggravate the symptoms of Covid-19, potentially leading to severe cases and increasing the risk of death from the new coronavirus. Improved circulation, lower blood pressure and heart rate, and better oxygen levels and lung function all reduce your risk. Best to suffer for 3 days and endure a couple of weeks to be really free from all that cr**. These chemicals cause the cilia, or the natural filters in your lungs, to go dormant. I have been a smoker for nearly 30 years. Had anxiety , weight loss , panic attacks, lack of concentrations, feeling down from time to time and etc etc. I am a 64 year old female. As soon as I have 1 drink, Im itching for a cigg. Getting through one month without a cigarette is a big accomplishment, and you should reward yourself. Thoughts welcomePlease! 3 stents and a catheter in my femoral artery motivated me. Ive been a smoker for 33 years now and have been smoke free for 53 days today Im proud to say. But now its not the best option due to some world tendencies. I realize that because of more addictive ingredients that are in cigarettes now that it may be harder but I am doing this cold turkey. I haven't seen this symptom online so I am scared and hope it doesn't last. Scan this QR code to download the app now. The are as follows: 1. Whatever it is, i know vape is the cause and I must quit before it gets worse. Pfffft. Only difference is I am not using the patches. and our Yall can do this. Stopped smoking 4 months ago. Quit that as of today. I quit recently, and discovered that ITS NOT AS BAD AS ID HEARD. Katie, good on you, and I relate to what you are saying. Is this really real or am I making up lies in my head that trying to give my self a reason to smoke. Support Will always help, but if there is no support lets be brave enough and strong enough to kick this in the balls. I gave up heroin in 2007 and that seemed like a walk in he park compare to cigarettes. I did it slowly but the right way this time. It dosnt hurt its just very uncomfortable, and Im always thinkingabout it becuase its always there. Keep it up! Like clock work. Its not an easy road and if you dont succeed, then try and try again. I tapered off the time before and this time using patches. Lets move onto the mental side here. Smoked for 48 years and most of those years were 2 to 2 and 1/2 packs a day. Its been a breeze. You will have to remain vigilant for the rest of your life because relapse can happen even after years without a cigarette. Ive just had my last cigarette and after it made me dizzy and feel like throwing up, its time. Drink water and remind yourself why you doing it. I dont sleep well and Im tired all the time. Quit 2 months ago and will not go back but I want to everyday. Its been 3 weeks no smoking and i started on the vaping. Gave up smoking of some 40 cigarettes a day because of a rusty voice. I have attached an extract from the web for info . Causes of Phlegm After Quitting Smoking. If you find that vaping relaxes you maybe try some 0 nicotine juice. I have to quit for sure, found out I have an intestinal yeast/fungal infection and in order to get rid of it I have to quit nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, I havent drink for a month, nor caffeine, nicotine was hardest to kick. Wheres the like button?!! You honestly shouldnt have thrown your Juul away. It could only work because I wanted it to and worked hard at it. So buyers dont always know what theyre getting. all u need to do is create a new positive hobby exp learn to play guitar or singing its called subtitude to replace ur bad habit as smoker or vapers . Like having headaches body aches finger locked up barkey can sleep etc I was wondering what can I do to get threw this withdrawals. Your breathing may improve, too: The two key ingredients in an e-cigarettepropylene glycol and vegetable glycerinproduce chemicals when heated that are detrimental to your respiratory tract, according to research published in 2018 in theInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Believe me, it was horrible first 5 days. I went for a long hike with my daughter yesterday and was able to do it without coughing! Good luck in 2018 to all of yall quitting cigarettes too,Im 3 days in myself . NOW IS MY TIME! After 20 years, your risk factors will be similar to those who have never smoked or vaped, says Dr. Djordjevic. My mother smoked in the shower! I am experiencing anxiety every now and then and high blood pressure (it goes up to 150-160/80-90), probably triggered by the anxiety. Anyone else experiencing this?? But reading these comments, and knowing I am not alone, helps alot! When you want to give up the habit, know that you have a lot of very good company. Your smoking habit is probably very predictable, and most likely, you smoke at the same time every day. It was bad, and it still will be for months to come. Count 10 slow deep inhales and slow exhales. I havent been able to sleep well, lucid dreaming nightmares. I keep telling myself that this will get better and better as well and am working hard to maintain a positive attitude. Read Allen Carrs book and try to find the webinar on YouTube. I agree with your appraisal. so tired! these comments are really helping I got the flue a for 3 days and couldnt smoke slept away most of the cravings so I figured ive ben through the worst already on day 5 this is a great tool for a support group good luck every one and god speed. Also, for this reason, people often eat sweets after quitting. Does anyone know how i could get rid of this. Love to hear it all worked out for you. If you are at this point, then give yourself a huge pat on the back! The only things my lungs need is fresh air. 38 yo, I havent smoked a cigarette in 12 days after 18 years of a pack a day. When you decide you WANT to be a non-smoker throw the damn things away and call y ourself a non smoker, not a smoker that has gone 3, 23, 56,78,123,453, etc days without a cigarette. But breathing much better now and blood pressure way down. Lol. I am reminding myself WHY I am quitting and going on from here. I guess try to be as honest as you feel you can be. People save about them. I have been walking every day and I do yoga but if I dont move constantly, its tough. I quit smoking on 3-11-18 after smoking for 40 yrs. (proof that I really suck at medical stuff) Anyway thanks for clearing that up.