I didnt think it would be this bad, but i have been smoking for about 11 yrs and almost a pack a day. I quit 7 days ago , cold turkey and im still having pains, is this normal? its like tight pains in the lungs and gut. Almost like butterflies gone nuts! also im tired all the time and have been drinking tons of water. feels Iike i lost my best friend...I have been looking around the net for info, but id like to hear some advice from real people who quit. thank you
One week, 2 hours, 9 minutes and 38 seconds. 127 cigarettes not smoked, saving $56.15. Life saved: 10 hours, 35 minutes.
2007-03-13 16:40:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Don't give up. Congratulations, it does get better. Keep up with the deep breathing & trying to cough. Your lungs are coming back to life & they have to clear out all that tar & nicotine that has built up in your lungs over the years. If you start to run fevers or get SOB, see a doctor. Sometimes people get pneumonia after quiting smoking. Remain calm & breathe your way though the anxiety. You will be thankful that you did this one day soon.
2007-03-13 16:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by lkrn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just tell yourself "I've done it for 7 days, I can do it for 8" Then tomorrow, "I've done it for 8 days, I can do it for 9!!" When you get to 30 days you can stop counting. You are almost a third of the way through....what a waste of effort if you didn't keep going. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you. A very brave decision. The money may keep piling up but the health benefits do too. Drink lots of pure, clean water and eat fresh juicy fruit and vegetables. Go easy on red meat. Welcome to the world.
2007-03-13 17:37:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good for you to quit smoking.
my support for you to keep away from the cigarettes.
what you feel so far is called the impact of being addicted.
you have to survive this feeling. unless you want to be a looser.
don't get lost by a cigarette.
the father in-law of my sister, doesn't suffer any disease, but he finally get heart attacked because of smoking.
You are winner :)
2007-03-13 19:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by ooowen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good choice you made my uncle went through this and i was there the whole time since he stopped smoking he could not handle it - drink a lot of water and yes it is normal for the pain, exercise alot, and eat healthy food for a while until the pain is revived
2007-03-13 16:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't loose your best friend, you kicked your constant, most reliable companion to the curb because you saw the relationship was dis functional. Did you try the decongestant syrup?
2007-03-14 05:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by canadaguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take very deep breaths OFTEN. Keep it up, it's so worth it. One more week and you should be feeling tons better. I think you are experiencing anxiety.
2007-03-13 16:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
withdraw sucks you'll get through it!
2007-03-13 16:56:40 · answer #7 · answered by afqt4816 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋