this normal?

Question

I quit smoking 2 1/2 months ago cold turkey after being smoker for 27yrs . sisnce them I had the worst withdrawals, my sleep was very disturb now is better , I still feel bit anxious ,nervous, tired and some bad headache . when to doctor and he told me - nothing wrong with me is only the withdrawals - he told me 27yrs smoking cant be erase in 2 months - this is normal? anyone same stuation?

Answer 1

That's completely normal. Recovery is ongoing.

Within 20 minutes of smoking that last cigarette, the body begins a series of changes that continues for years.

20 MINUTES

* Blood pressure drops to normal.
* Pulse rate drops to normal.
* Body temperature of hands and feet increases to normal.

8 HOURS

* Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal.
* Oxygen level in blood increases to normal.

24 HOURS

* Chance of heart attack decreases.

48 HOURS

* Nerve endings start regrowing.
* Ability to smell and taste is enhanced.

2 WEEKS TO 3 MONTHS

* Circulation improves.
* Walking becomes easier.
* Lung function increases up to 30%.

1 TO 9 MONTHS

* Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease.
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* Cilia regrow in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce infection.
Body's overall energy increases.

1 YEAR

* Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker.

5 YEARS

* Lung cancer death rate for average smoker (one pack a day) decreases by almost half.
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* Stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker 5-15 years after quitting.
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus is half that of a smoker's.

10 YEARS

* Lung cancer death rate similar to that of nonsmokers.
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* Precancerous cells are replaced.
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas decreases.

15 YEARS

* Risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker.

Answer 2

Actually,everything you've described sounds quite common for someone who has been smoking for 27yrs. and quit cold turkey. Keep in mind that it's going to take some time for all that nicotine to get out of your system. Right now your body is not happy with you, so in retaliation, it's going to try and make you so miserable that you give in to it's desires and put some more nicotine back in. You can treat your with-drawl symptoms with over the counter meds and plenty of rest. By the way - congratulations and good for you for kicking the habit! I hope you can stick with it & good luck!

Answer 3

First, the good news: You are no longer physically addicted to nicotine. Congratulations! That part was over in a couple of weeks.

Now the bad news: You are still psychologically addicted to cigarettes. That can take a really long time to get over, but most people do get over it if they stick with it. What you're currently experiencing is what sends a lot of people back to the cancer sticks. Please note: You are still addicted to the CIGS, not the nicotine. This is important to understand, because that helps you figure out what to do to help yourself at this point. It's largely a behavioral thing - you're used to certain flavors and now they're changed, you're used to grabbing a cig in the morning or after dinner or whatnot. Smoking is associated with many of your daily activities, so you've changed your whole life around. Good for you! But it is hard to adjust.

I don't know what state you're in, but mine (Ohio) has a number of smoking cessation programs that focus on helping people get through the stuff you're going through right now. I've attached a few links for you to look at; some of them have suggestions for how to handle your current symptoms. I encourage you to find a similar program where you live; many of them are free, and they're fantastic at improving the long-term quit rate. Look for one near you here: http://www.quitnet.com/library/programs/

Answer 4

My Dad smoked from the age of 12 up to the age of 64 and let me tell you it took him almost a year before he stopped having all the withdrawls and cravings. Some people take longer. It all depends on how long you have been smoking and some people just have an easier time of it. Hopefully you will be feeling better soon.

Answer 5

normal

Answer 6

im no smoker but all of my uncles who smoked when they were young, for about 20 yrs each of smoking, they suffered heavy withdrawals....also what you described is exactly what i have learned in school that would happen...im a biochem major and going for a doctors in medicine....

Answer 7

Have a scan made if it doesn't stop, it might be ( Don't get scared its a small might) showering to the lungs. Smoking , especially Light ciggies, which have glass fibre in them, can pierce your lungs. If that's not it them I suppose it is with drawl. But check it out. Cudo's to you for stopping.

Answer 8

I'm not exactly sure on the mark but my mom quit smoking years ago and nothing bad happened

Answer 9

Yes, it’s normal. Our bodies are biochemical factories and find a use for everything we put in it. Once you cutoff a substance, it’s used to the body has to reprogram itself to go without it. This process takes time.

Answer 10

You'll start making serotonin again soon. Then after you get fat they'll give you hypertension pills for life.