I also exercise an hour per day, increased my water intake and suck on hard candies or chew gum when I felt irritable. I mean just the worse. You may be given corticosteroids to lessen inflammation in the lungs. Very Sad! I quit five days ago, cold turkey. now god forbid the dog prob thinks im going to eat her and its all i can do not to go to the store and buy juice for my vapor,but i know i wont, i just cant figure why i have the urges and appetite now after 1 and a half months. Did it stay lower or go back up after some time? Ive been extremely agitated for the last few days, but that is passing finally. These thoughts and temptations can catch you off-guard because you lost focus on quitting as hard as you were in the first few weeks. Did I mention Im irritated, I think I might have but I cant remember. Here are the signs and symptoms that could be indicative of a serious lung problem if you've used any vape products. Another reason for chest pain immediately after quitting smoking can be attributed to the fact that your blood vessels are still constricted. You can show it to a doctor and he'll say the same thing except that it'll give you peace of mind hearing it from a doc. I quit for 3 or 4 months 7 years ago and it took just one small stressful event as a trigger to go buy cigarettes to just smoke one to deal with the stress. Being winter I thought I had caught the flu since I have very stuffy nose. Or you might be put on a ventilator in severe cases. I have been nauseous, bad headache,dizzy,constipated, panic attacks you name it itve had it. Im trying to visualize myself as a non-smoker. Terrified of the next week, but I have some Nicotine gum on hand to get me through the worst days. Go back to your never smoked world. I am laso33 and have smoked just as long!!!! My question for you though is I notice you posted this 3 weeks ago, have you noticed any improvements since then? Hunger or appetite increases can begin within the first 24 hours of withdrawal. Its Oxygen. On day 3. Since nicotine is a stimulant and can help you stay awake, it might seem like the opposite would be true about the absence of nicotine when you are trying to quit. I dont want to go cold turkey, however if the taper down is a prolonged suffer than what to do. Your post has made me feel not so alone and i dont feel so crazy i thought i was reading about myself. I didnt imagine that nicotine withdrawal was even a thing. over a year ago, guest I stopped smoking 12 days ago i dont use vapes, patches and so on eth was ok but now I have breath problems and heartbreak problems. I am now trying to wean off those. Day seven. Hi Sheila! over the past several years and have kept it off. I was using disposables and altos for the duration. About 6 weeks ago I started working down from 12mg nicotine to 6, 3, and 0. They seemed like my very best friends when they were my most insidious enemies. I quit 2 days ago and I have terrible nightmares every night so far. When a craving hits, distract yourself for 10 mins, it will pass. ). Almost, like the toxins are trying to leave. However I start smoking again. Good Luck to All. it has been slacking off now! After 5 years, your risk of mouth, throat, esophageal, and bladder cancers will . Till now chest congestion and sleeplessness, Been smoking cigs for a long time26 years. Allen Carr is the way to go Easy Way to Stop Smoking. Week 3 less frequent anxiety and tightness and foggy head. I do feel better physically, but feel like I have had a lobotomy! for all of us that are doing this thing!!! Best of luck everyone.. Inside of mouth is ice cold. I stopped June 6/18 I have smoked for over 50 years stopped many times before and always found it hard. My advise to anyone is. If you understand that you are the master of your destiny and no fkn nicotine should have a say in how U chose to live your life. I started vaping 3 years ago after quitting cigs 25 years ago. Once you get through the first month, the road ahead becomes much rosier. Im 3 months into quitting and I feel like hell tired insomnia cortisol levels are high anxiety depression and I really dont want to smoke how long can this last? whatever that means but now my symptoms are a very sharp pain in my lower throat(possibly my lymph nodes) every once in a while this is very rare. Read more: 8 foods to avoid if you want to reduce your chances of cancer, diabetes, and early death. Im on day 5 of quitting. Decided that tonight I will stop off on way home for some healthy snacks & chewing gum (after eating constantly last few days!) One of these days. Worst habit I ever picked up, and I will succeed. Lets both hope that its gets easiermy blood pressure is now high.hope it goes down. Then, i started vaping about 4 years ago. I had quit analogs for three months and started smoking again after her funeral. over the course of the next week all i did was workout, take long walks and read up on all the benefits of not smoking. 95% of people who try to quit that way are unsuccessful. NOW IS MY TIME! Headaches and feeling lazy are also horrible but I refuse to go through this HELL again and I refuse to spend any more money buying them. Other people need us to quit. The scan will show hazy-looking spots (opacities) if you have EVALI. 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. Im giving it my best shot! It may not display this or other websites correctly. Smoked my last one at the Urgent Care parking lot. I just enjoy the fruity flavours and wild berries etc here in NZ. Whatever it is, i know vape is the cause and I must quit before it gets worse. YOU HATE SMELLING LIKE SMOKE!!! . In this time I also earned my medical degree with a specialization in addiction treatment and counseling. Today marks my 1 month nicotine free and i can still feel the tiredeness, a bit of anxiety, sleepy at work and i know i can pass this. My stomach hurts like a mofo. The nicotine in an e-cigarette may be just as harmful. I KNOW that they are for me! If I didnt take that, I would definitely get on an antidepressant, and that would help me to quit. I am still experiencing withdrawal symptoms. After one month, your lung capacity improves; theres noticeably less shortness of breath and coughing, Dr. Djordjevic says. I had lost 75 lbs. I guess try to be as honest as you feel you can be. Reading other quit stories when youre exhausted is pure gold. When does this end? However, to be fair on the article (and others I have read) it is stating that nicotine is as addictive as heroin but it doesnt compare the withdrawal symptoms. Vaping, like cigarette smoking, can blunt your senses, reducing your ability to smell and taste. Anyone else? Your body is gearing up to throw off the toxins that you were inhaling every day. Quit smoking: are you sure you want to quit smoking? I wish everyone all the best of luck quitting. Developed Afib. I have my first grand baby and have a bite the bullet determination. There are many kinds available from patches to gum, even nasal sprays. So, first purify your body my taking more fruits and vegetables. Chest pain from vaping There could be various reasons for chest pain from vaping. I then vaped for 16 months the last three months on zero nicotine juice. Best Wishes to you all. Think of your loved ones and your health that will benefit from it. I am confessing I AM NOT ACSMOKER. But this is not my first time I have stopped It just keep repeating, stop, begin,stop begin. I prayed about it-and then started Chantix . It worked!!! I smoked since the age of 13. I started work outs 2 hours daily and drinking 8-10 glasses of water. I quit cigs four years ago and replaced with a vape. My co- workers smoke and it does not bother to me to much even so I smoked for 43 years 1-2 packs a day. I tried quitting multiple times but the withdrawal symptoms were horrible. Following on from Brandons comment above; I have just realised that this might be due to the deep breathing giving an oxygen hit. As a general rule you will find that in 2 or 3 days your sense of smell and taste returns. When you want to give up the habit, know that you have a lot of very good company. Fewer cravings are experienced, and they do not last as long as before. I started smoking when I was 16, then switch to a Juul so I could hit in class without Ms. Leri noticing. Thanks to the Alan Carr book I stopped my 40 a day habit on 4th February. Been a smoker since age 15 just turned 44. Im not telling you this to put you down, Im honestly telling you this to give you strength. The important thing is to not give up on quitting. When you do experience those symptoms really focus on your breathing as you will have a tendency to start taking shorter and rapid breaths. How long does this usually last? For chronic pain, heat might be better for pain relief and rehabilitation. Starting week number 5 cold Turkey . We can do this , I knew someone who had smoked for 40+ yrs. I quit three days ago and struggling, 1st day without cig,smoked for 50.quit for 2 yrs with chantix, cant take again not allowed to mix with antidepressants.have to do it this time cold turkey, have to have faith. Im reminding myself of that This is probably not good for everyone though. If yours is minor like it sounds do some google searches on it. Let us know how the breathing thing works. I healed myself thru prayers, reading how to remove anxiety, yoga, breathing, tapping, getting preoccupied by other things, controlling temper and many more. Every night I would go to the casino I could smoke 2 boxes within 3 hours. Thanks for all of your posts. Acupuncture finally did the trick for me. Fainting. I smoked for about 5/6 years. I vape all day as needed 0 nicotine. That was it for me. I think of all the damage I have done over the years and feel angry at myself. I feel I cant go back to smoking but cant face this anymore! This time I decided to try quitting cold turkey (Best thing I ever did). Reward yourself with little treats for resisting the urge to smoke. Stay strong and dont ever relapse . Freezing cold, tingling head, foggy, week. I say ride it out and you'll feel better soon. If youre ready to kick the habit, ex-smokers offer their best advice for quitting cigarettes. My vaping was equivalent to the nicotine of 2.5 packs of cigarettes. Improved circulation, lower blood pressure and heart rate, and better oxygen levels and lung function all reduce your risk. Were still not exactly sure the exact cause of it, but there is an inflammatory response that occurs in the lung presumed due to something in the aerosol from vaping, says Joanna Tsai, MD, a pulmonologist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. It's possible that some of these ingredients don't completely vaporize so when users inhale them, fluid enters the lungs and builds up, causing rare forms of pneumonia reported in many of the recent vape-related hospitalizations. I am 11 days in from quitting vaping and I agree 100%. Following this rule 2-3 days, youll start feeling less stressed. Almost all the symptoms are gone and blood pressure is down to 120/70. I started feeling dizzy, nausea, headaches, scalp tenderness, hands and feet cold, irritability name it. 38 yo, I havent smoked a cigarette in 12 days after 18 years of a pack a day. Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical that affects neurotransmitters in the brain. I got 5 days today off. Consider beginning some positive new habits like snacking on healthier foods, like fruits and vegetables, and getting regular exercise like taking a walk. first of all I'd like to apologize for my English and I don't know if this is the right section to post this. Pray to God to guide and help you. I am 2 years quit cigarettes & 9 days quit vaping. I just sit and cry and cry. I believe its more addictive than smoking in my experience. My mood is more stabilized so I dont feel like a crazed lunatic. But now its not the best option due to some world tendencies. 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. I was using disposables and altos for the duration. 1. Okay, this post took a wrong turn. Mindset determines a lot when it comes to success in quitting smoking. Here's an overview of why you're feeling tightness in your chest and what you can do to cope: Withdrawal sign or symptom. Hi everyone, I am also a former cigarette smoker then became a vape smoker. It sounds like it has been a while since your last vape. Thankfully my dose of Covid was relatively mild. Anyway, been around 1 month since I cu offt juice and started using Nicorette. 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. How long did your withdraw symptoms last ? Hopefully the memories will fade but i feel like keeping a cig around is a symbol of my perserverance despite temptation since I havent lit it yet. You may have thought that smoking improves your concentration: it probably actually did, although the effects were mild. I smoked all the nicotine vape juices I had and then bought 2 big bottles of 0 nicotine. Just hope I can really stop this time. they did an EKG and a chest xray and said everything was fine i just needed to exercise. My name is Diane and Im trying to quit smoking too. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Formaldehyde is another common vape juice chemical, pulmonologistDr. Ravi Kalhan, a professor at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine, previously told Insider. The zero nicotine vape does seem to help me get by cravings, just by the motions. Sounds the exact same as every post here actually. The long-term effects of better heart health and lower blood pressure grants you another significant benefit: lower stroke risk. Ive Always been a vivid dreamer but its been crazy the last 2 nights. Its not an easy road and if you dont succeed, then try and try again. That is nearly 7 months after smoking for 60 years (I am 74). Many people experience headaches when they are withdrawing from nicotine. Had anxiety , weight loss , panic attacks, lack of concentrations, feeling down from time to time and etc etc. Over the next weeks, however, cravings begin to taper off. I have a terrible head cold (no its not withdrawal, definitely a bug), Ive also got a tight chest, this morning its quite sore, and Ive started coughing, Im going to loosen up my chest with lots of hot herbal tea. Good luck to everyone trying 95% psychological and 5% physical on the withdrawal symptoms remember they soon subside. I just want to love things in my life again, I dont want to only kind of love them like I do now. Still have tightness in chest, anxiety, stomach issues but not as severe as couple weeks ago. Also, withdrawal often causes cravings for carbohydrates and sweets, and many smokers eat simply to replace the act of smoking. You might feel like you are coming down with a cold or even the flu and have symptoms like a cough, sinus pressure, and congestion, a sore or dry throat, tightness in the chest, and sweating. Called 911 and luckily cleared mucus from my airway and didnt need to go to the ER. I cant say I feel a whole lot better yet because I have asthma and its been cold so my chest hasnt been great anyways, lol, BUT my heart rate has decreased DRASTICALLY which is a huge thing for me. You will work through this. To top everything .. i still able to go to work monday to friday 8-5. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Im on day 12, no nicotine at all. No cravings to speak of but I am experiencing high levels of anxiety, panic attacks, and getting very emotional. After 20 years, your risk factors will be similar to those who have never smoked or vaped, says Dr. Djordjevic. You can also call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 if you're concerned about your health after using an e-cigarette product. Anyone else experiencing this?? Got through the foggy head, lack of concentration, hideous constipation and irritability though still fighting weight gain and insomnia. I am the smallest in the family but my boys are six one and two. Wanted to know if it has gotten any better for you today. Hi Wendy, thanks for writing in, glad to hear that youre doing better, lets try to stay positive together. Also anyone planning on using a vape as a nicotine replacement. YAY! I am on day 4 , one day at a time. Honestly to get me through the first week. Allan Carrs Easy way to stop smoking Will set you free .. well we bought fake ciggy They are absolutely horrible but have to take a couple drags after my coffee in the morning I do seem to be getting some headaches and its only been a couple days but we are trying so hard my husband and I together we put them down his mother recently had a spot on her long and I lost a best friend deal to London they are absolutely horrible but have to take a couple drinks after my coffee in the morning I do seem to be getting some headaches its only been a couple days but we are trying so hard my husband and I together we put them down his mother recently had a spot on her l lung and told us it was cancer ,, we are sick over it ,,We both have children and we would like to put them down and stay positive for ever, I started smoking when I was 10. That's the main reason I quit smoking and started. There is a sphincter muscle at the top of your stomach and if that has become irritated by exposure to nicotine it can cause a very localized pain in the breastbone area that you can feel when you inhale and exhale. I am not going to say I hope this quit sticks because the word hope seems to leave the door open for relapse. Just make sure they are not hard pills. Lets move onto the mental side here. My smoking habits started to get worst on 2016 (age 24). I was not able to walk more that 25 feet without gasping, and now can see a small improvement with that. I used Jason Vales app to help me along the lines of Allen Carrs books and it really helped. It's a little bit of both. I am truly blessed. Took up again (multiple life stressors all at the same time) Some of the life-stressors are still there, but finally decided to call it quits yesterday cold turkey. Situations like this are a shock to the system. Quitting cold turkey is not the way to go for a lot of people. The quit smoking apps are great tools! I am 2 months in on quiting smoking, it was so hard to do but I did it, I feel amazing, I can breathe again,when I walk from my car to work i cant wait to take a big breath of fresh air.my skin tone looks healthier I dont feel run down and I enjoy my job so much morel, Wow.congrats. Havent smoked for 2 and a half months now. The first week seems like about a year and Im a month in and still feeling it. Quitting is very much like losing a frienda best friend. I actually have had screaming crying fits, lasting anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes. I agree dont put off the things that may trigger a return to the demon..deal with it..iif its a coffee have it if its a wine have it..but do not smoke..dig deep..very deep..find a place that is there but you have not found before that say no morenot ever ..never..and thenjust dont..NO MATTER WHAT..good luck..we can all do this..we can. The emotional, mental, and behavioral symptoms tend to persist much longer and produce many more problems but can be managed and overcome. Some people find it easy and some find it hard. Help Passed all the major and intense withdrawals except these. Why not try vaping again and see if the symptoms go away.what can it hurt? But hey its hard but its not impossible, we did this to our selves we need to get ourselves out of this hole that holds us back in life to be the best we can be, good luck Im sure youll be fine Abby . SICK. You dont have to be older or already sick. Im on day two of Nicotine Replacement Patch Im craving cigs more today than yesterday The headache is the worst. There are herbal non addictive anti depression alternatives. I have to quit! I feel the same as you have described. I dont think Id ever gone this long had it not been for his books and definetly prayer. Was told nothing was wrong with me. I am absolutely miserable. I. Started at 6mg to 3mg to 1.5mg and finally .75mg. The first five days of quitting cold turkey totally SUCKED! Day 12 here. But go see Dr. Never can be to carefull. I didnt feel like committing myself to a psyche ward. Tried smoke away before this and quit in three days. Carbon monoxide gradually leaves the bloodstream, which helps to alleviate symptoms like shortness of breath. Chugging water, exercising, eating healthily oranges etc. For me, eating junk food seems to kill the craving and eventually improve concentration. So the longer you avoid e-cigarettes, the healthier your body will be. Seeing an accuputurist who told me, you can NEVER have even one again because your addiction will get worse every time you try to quit. You all got this! You may already be thinking about quitting. Really tough. Wet lung is an immune system disorder that affects the lung, and occurs in some people after breathing in certain substances they're sensitive to.

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