smoking a couple of weeks back - I just have no cravings at all! Its great!! But my mum's a nurse. I'm a total hypochondriac!! I'm 19. And i'm petrified I have throat or mouth cancer....I was smoking for four years or just over...I had a kind of sore throat the other day, kind of felt like something was in my throat after I had dinner then it went after my friend prayed for me!!!! Anyway, how do i stop being so worried?? I had an aunt-in-law who died from bowl cancer a couple of months ago, she was 44 and I guess its just freaked me out SO much...its driving me mad!
2006-08-16 02:37:08 · 13 answers · asked by Bridezilla 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Congratulations in giving up smoking. This can only be good for you.
You did the right thing and don't ever doubt it.
If you believed what your friend has prayed for you, then it will happen. You need to have faith as small a mustard seed.
Keep on thinking positive and know that your body has been healed. I am a nurse aswell, so just do as your mum told you.
Bless you
2006-08-16 02:50:19 · answer #1 · answered by cry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry so much, you usually get sore throat and a cough a few weeks after you smoke coz all the gunk from your lungs is coming out. Its ok to get worried about stuff just don't let it take over. If you still have worries go and see a doctor..
2006-08-16 03:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the best thing i found for worry is make sure theres nothing about. If you have a sore throat that lasts more than 2/3 weeks, a strange taste in your mouth, strange sensations in ur nose - its always best to get it checked out. Go to the doctor and ask! it may just be a saliva gland. or ur tonsils or something. No harm in getting it looked at.
you're young and healthy so no need to stress!
2006-08-16 02:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by Tillie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've done the best thing though= I need to give up
Your sore throat was what always happens when you give up- its your bodies way of cleansing itself- and you might cough up loads of stuff but its a good sign- you may even get a bit of a cold or feel a bit rough- you have totally done the right thing!!!
Don't worry about anything- you'll forget and feel amazing very soon.
2006-08-16 02:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see your doctor. Get a good check-up and get some hobbies to get your mind off worrying so much. Exercise, and enjoy life kid. Check out with your doctor if you do not have an anxiety disorder like OCD, GAD. Oh and as mentioned, keep away from moms nursing books.
2006-08-16 03:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by Charles B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four years isn't long enough to give you cancer from smoking alone. And when you quite your throat will feel weird for a while. Soon you won't even notice it.
2006-08-16 02:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by murph_ltt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. Everybody gets sore throats
2006-08-16 02:43:04 · answer #7 · answered by Rudebox77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you feel like that, call a friend. Do not talk about your fears. Just go to a movie or shopping or anything to take your mind off of it. When I started nursing school, I did the samething.
2006-08-16 03:36:53 · answer #8 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop been daft!! it good that you gave up smoking and am sure you are worry about nothing the way i look at it is if ya gonna get the illness then you will get it anyway smoking or not! if u are really are that worried get checked out @dr's!
but keep up the good work
take care and stop worring!
2006-08-16 02:44:30 · answer #9 · answered by lillypops 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's great that you quit! I'm proud of you. If you're worried about cancer, eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Also exercise is good.
2006-08-16 03:07:16 · answer #10 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋