Is stopping smoking dangerous.?

Question

I stopped smoking 3 weeks ago and since then I have broken my arm, crashed my car and put on 8lbs. in weight.

Answer 1

LMAO!! Sucks to be you doesn't it? Hmm come to think of it since I quit smoking I broke my leg, had four surgeries, had an 8 year relationship end, gained 30 lbs, maybe you're onto something!!

Seriously though.....July 31st is my two year anniversary for quitting and I'm really glad I did...with cigarettes costing $75 a carton and smoking a carton a week when I quit I sure love the "extras" I have now including a nice vacation I never could have afforded while I was smoking not to mention that my health overall is a lot better.

Hang in there hon....it does get better...and **** happens whether you smoke or not, that's life!!

Answer 2

Normally, quitting smoking actually gives you more life, it doesn't take it away. The 8 extra pounds is because you've been replacing food for the cigarettes 'cause you miss putting that cancer stick in your mouth every 20 minutes. Get some sugar free candy and suck on that when you get the urge. Or sugar free gum. Or get a fake cigarette. As for being so clutzy during this time, it might be that you're just too distracted by your nicotine fits, and losing concentration. I quit over nine years ago and I never did any of those things. You just have to keep the reason why you quit foremost in your mind and make it more important than life itself ('cause it is). It's been three weeks. You've gotten over the major part of it. Now, all you gotta fight against, is the addiction to the action, which will be harder some days than others. I still get a stray urging to light up, especially when I get in the car to drive. You just have to replace it with something else. And try to remember what you did before you started smoking. After all, you weren't born with a cigarette in your mouth, right? Stand firm. Remember, this too shall pass. Everything is temporary. <*)))><

Answer 3

Answer # 1. Yes, and you may not even live longer. You may still develop throat or lung cancer, emphesema or get shot.

Answer #2. You would not have those problems if you did not double your drinking.

Answer #3. Okay, Murphy moved in. Anytime someone tries to do something right or healthy, a few problems come along to dissuade you from continuing.

Answer #4. Stopping smoking may be dangerous. It is a conspiracy. There is a hit out on you, yes you are marked. Hey, the tobacco industry is not going to allow you to just walk away. They had you dumb enough to buy one pack of cigarettes for anywhere from $6-$12.00 per pack depending where you are.

You should get into the witness protection program, naw you'll be smoked there too.

Answer 4

WOW, you've had a nasty time of it haven't you?
I don't think the quitting had anything to do with the crash or the broken arm. The weight gain is common though, I ate LOADS when I quit last year, but I got it under control and didn't gain too much weight, and I lost it all again.
Whatever you do don't give up on giving up, you'll feel better for it in the long run.

Answer 5

I don't know about the breaking your arm and crashing part that's just your bad luck but when people stop smoking they often find they put on weight because they eat more to get rid of their cravings the best thing to do is start exercising for about 10Min's a day then work your way up week by week example :12,14,16 you will feel loads better xXx

Answer 6

It sounds like it is more dangerous for you than others. I don't know the cuase of the car crash and broken arm, but some weight gain can be seen when quitting smoking. It is a temporary gain.

Answer 7

Well done! On stopping smoking, I love the terminology, most people say I gave up smoking which sounds as if you are deprived, stopping indicates a positive attitude, as for dangerous........continuing to smoke would be far worse. Keep up the good work.

Answer 8

Gee, looks like the ghost of the Marlboro man ( who died of cancer) is after you. Seriously, continuing to smoke will kill you in a very nasty way. Get some help if you need to, but don't pick up the cigs.again. By the way, did you take up drinking after you quit smoking? That could account for ALL your mishaps!

Answer 9

Stoping cold turcky is not the smartis thing but its still better that anyting. The only one of your proumbles that have to do with smoking might be the weight gain....or mabey that because your arent as active with a broken arm...but do not start smoking, its a wast of money and it kills you.

Answer 10

Its just bad luck that all these things are happening to you. Stop smoking was a good thing to do. Don't blame the bad luck on it. It will make you nervous. I have seen others that quit and gained weight. I quit 2.5 yrs. ago, got nervous but have not gained 1 oz. Please don't start back. It will cause cancer. I had to have part of my tongue removed because of smoking, Cancer.