Ive been a basket case all day. It's difficult to do exercise and when I do I am in a lot of discomfort and loose my breath too much. About 6 weeks ago I started working down from 12mg nicotine to 6, 3, and 0. Today is 2 weeks quit for me. Do not use it!!! One study found e-cigarette users were inhaling the metals lead, nickel, chromium, and manganese in concentrations that either approached, met, or exceeded the limits defined as safe by the Environmental Protection Agency. When my sister was killed three years ago I experienced very similar issues. I have been a heavy pot smoker for bout 10 years,( I am 26 now) and been smoking cigs on top of that for bout 6 years. Saying its like losing a friend really resonated with me. I hope to see it through, on average I crave for a smoke for more then a dozen times a day. I was also anxious to go to the casino today but didnt. I lost 5 lbs. I am on Day Six of being smoke free. It was undoubtedly the worst 6 months I've gone through. The physical withdrawal has been hard though. It really worked for me and for the price of a packet of fags worth a go. However I am to week to do the same. In as little as 20 minutes, your heart rate returns to normal, your blood pressure drops, and your circulation starts to normalize, says Nikola Djordjevic, MD, project manager of Med Alert Help. 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. I took up vaping 2 years ago. Now its been nearly 72 hours ago since my last smoked cigarette, the nicotine withdrawal symptoms are still overwhelmingly present. I am a long time chain smoker. Called 911 and luckily cleared mucus from my airway and didnt need to go to the ER. It sounds like it has been a while since your last vape. I am confessing I AM NOT ACSMOKER. Depending on how long a person has been smoking and on how heavily they smoke or vape (some vapes, like Juul vape, for example, can contain up to 5mg/ml of nicotine), the effects of nicotine on the brain wears off anywhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours. Having scientific councils support, Im happy to contribute my thoughts, articles, and expertise. Without smoking, there is a time during the day that needs to be occupied, and it is difficult to find ways to divert attention or to find new ways to spend that time. *Equivalent to 2.5 packs of cigs per day. We had both smoked for 38 years. Will I adjust to lower intake if nicotine or will I fight these crazy symptoms for ever. Tired of nicotine, vaping, batteries, ejuice, ect. MY INNOCENTS, MY CHILDHOOD, MY FAMILY Cant change the past, but, I can change the future. Just hope I can really stop this time. I quit 2 days ago and I have terrible nightmares every night so far. Dont know if i am facing withdrawal symptoms or do i have something else going wrong and should go in for a test. Youll find that the people who love you want to help you get through this time because youll be so much healthier when you successfully quit smoking. has this happened to anyone else and should i be concerned? I am also finding that literally everything I used to find enjoyable is now less enjoyable, from working out, to taking self improvement courses, to feeling motivated to better myself, its almost as if all of it has been squashed behind this muffler of misery. Im on day 7, probably the worse day yet but still not as bad as I was expecting. Some people recommend. i have to admit it really wasnt that difficult,i was in aw. I am 56 years old and smoked over 40 years. Im on the same boat. I believe its more addictive than smoking in my experience. I cut coffee as well cold turkey to help with the blood pressure. I also started a 14 mg patch each day for a week then after a week I cut the patch in half and wore half a day and smoked my 0 nicotine vape when I had a urge. Hello I think they are putting new toxins in cigs. Try to get in at least 30 minutes a day. 3months back i quit all bad habits except smoking. I quit smoking and now Im smoking the Blue, now Im hooked on it, Now I want to quit smoking the blue cigarette, been on it for almost 2years..Help! I have my first grand baby and have a bite the bullet determination. Hi everyone, I am also a former cigarette smoker then became a vape smoker. WITH GODS HELP I AM! As these cravings begin to go away, the associated mood disturbances also fade. Study: Female Smokers Should Quit Smoking During Luteal Phase, Nicotine Addiction And Recovery: 5 Tips To Help You Quit Smoking, The Secret To Quitting Smoking Isn't Actually A Secret At All: How You Can Quit And Stay Quit. 7 years later I am trying again. All rights reserved. Its true that you cannot concentrate or think good during nicotine withdrawal. Now feeling little better- tightness in chest came to normal, being dull and anxious is going slowly. The mind and body is very powerful and with some will power you can get through anything. Wanted to know if it has gotten any better for you today. You wont have access to it whenever you get a craving, sure, but youll have easy access to cigarettes. But all of these things are sideffects of the nicotines powerful effect on our brains. Go to this site to see if your state offers smoking cessation products or counseling. During the first 4 days, I didnt do anything that I normally did that would have associated me having a smoke with that activity. I quit smoking on April 18th! See your doctor right away if you vape any kind of product and get any of the above symptoms. I would do serious research. I quit smoking 3 days ago, I know it isnt very long, but Im still going thru the hardest part and I feel like crying, especially when I work at the absolutely most stressful job. I started vaping 8 months ago. Now struggling to quit the vape. Your lungs can definitely heal after quitting vaping. ANYWAYS I dont need to worry about any cravings CAUSE I dont have any. Physical symptoms include headaches, sweating, tremors, insomnia, increased appetite, abdominal cramps, and constipation, Dr. Djordjevic says. After quitting smoking, coughing up mucus is very common. Hang in there. Trying so hard to be strong .How can I overcome this anxious feeling that just wont go? Have tried to quite many times but very hard. I read all the above info and yes most makes SENCE. This time I decided to try quitting cold turkey (Best thing I ever did). Today I didnt smoke and I will let my Higher Power help me again tomorrow. Not sure if this will be my time to really kick it. Potential for Heart Attack or Cardiac Incidents . However, I still get that hangover feeling, first thing in the morning. The symptoms of quitter's flu are caused by the body withdrawing from nicotine. I quit in 2018, I have tried it before but this time it was abrupt! Like cold sweats? The long-term effects of better heart health and lower blood pressure grants you another significant benefit: lower stroke risk. I find if I make room for the bad feeling, accept that its OK to feel it, it moves through me quickly. The first week usually brings the majority of withdrawal symptoms. Its far too convenient! You smoke you die simple as that and so the feeling of breathing keeps me going. quit vaping recently, the psychological pain was nothing like ive ever experienced before, lasted for a full 9 days before i caved and bought nicotine gum. Especially when I realized that my kids have never known me as a non smoker! 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. Hi everyone, Ive smoked for 36 years and in week 3 of quitting, I take 1mg of champix per day and vape without nicotine just menthol flavour and Im doing surprisingly well. Get a life. Wont make you drowsy and can wake up at any time necessary feeling rested. I wasted monies on the disposable as I did not want to invest snd this did not lessen the nicotine which may have been an easier route Nicotine is a hard drug to kick and entirely possible! I didnt slept well last night. The uptake of serotonin and dopamine acts as an appetite suppressant, and when nicotine levels lower, appetite increases. You may be given corticosteroids to lessen inflammation in the lungs. Addiction Treatment: How Can Nicotine Patches Help You Become Free From Smoking? Wondering if tapering down is a good idea. 1. Smoke for 15 years and im on my 3rd months free from nicotine 100%. I just have to get through it, not really another choice. I am 28, and have stopped a few times. Quitting smoking after finding out you are pregnant. One of the first effects of quitting vaping may be a reduction in inflammation levels, according to experts. .with heart healthy diet, while quitting. Im starting to think quitting was the worst decision I could have ever made. I'm so discouraged, frustrated and guess just mad that my breathing has seemed to get worse the longer I'm not smoking! It is common when you are experiencing nicotine withdrawal symptoms to feel like you have a much shorter fuse than normal. over a year ago, samo Quitting can lower that risk almost immediately, but the risks continue to fall with each passing calendar month. Recent diagnoses of chronic, late-stage Lyme disease, chronic Epstein-Barr, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome meant I had to give up all alcohol, all sugar, all preservatives The anti-inflammatory diet is almost impossible for me as I was vegan for 30 of those 35 years. 2005 - 2023 WebMD LLC. "If someone is vaping and . Even makes the house smell good. I know it is "normal" to go through some kind of withdraws and I know that this is only temporary - hopefully so is the damage I did to my body during that time. Sorry one more thing to add. I did 45 years of smoking with only a couple of little breaks due to surgery. Anyway, during the first 3-4 days, change the thing you keep reaching for(a smoke) to unsalted sunflower seeds or peanutssomething like that and NOT carrot sticksit has to be orally gratifying..itll be a LOT easier to quit. Make up your mind. Smoked for 20 years- quit cold turkey 2 days agothis SUCKS and I never, ever want an addiction to have this hold on me- ever again! Thoughts welcomePlease! Your post has made me feel not so alone and i dont feel so crazy i thought i was reading about myself. Home Addiction and Substance Abuse Smoking and Vaping. Again Good luck to all. I am getting to the stage i am not wanting to leave the house in case i have a panic attack. I stop on my own like 3 weeks ago and I start feeling funny for no reason ! And am glad. Did it cold turkey back then and again this time. Week 3 less frequent anxiety and tightness and foggy head. Steam also adds moisture and warmth to the air and improves breathing as it loosens the mucus in the lungs and airways. I really dont have a choice, I have COPD and got it when I worked with pesticides at my former job, before that I did not have a problem , seriously till the chemicals and breathing them in and being in closed spaces and not using proper equipment to keep me from breathing it in. So does taking a deep breath of oxygen. My very LIFE depends on it! If you need to talk to someone you can always send me a PM. My joints are always sore. Chest pain or discomfort is listed as one of the withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking. for some time I puffed only 3 to 4 pipes a day. This is true regardless of their age or how long they have been smoking. You will have to remain vigilant for the rest of your life because relapse can happen even after years without a cigarette. I hope you feel better soon! Hope you could get through that first day. Im Glad u posted this! Good luck to you all if you need someone to chat with feel free to write me. Create some healthy new habits.If you have to give up your old habits, its a great time to replace them with new ones. The best advise I ever got was, its okay to crave a cig but just wait 15 minutes to decide if you still want one. My teeth and gums were so sensitive I could hardly brush them for 4 weeks. been wondering why I was getting that .glad to know it might be part of the process .quit 2 mo.ago have copd and have a hard time breathing.been wondering how long the anxiety attacks last .havnt slept good for the last month, Good article! 95% of people who try to quit that way are unsuccessful. Turns out im now chain smoking the menthol flavor pod, the equilvant of a pack a day. Last time I tried to quit I went through the same thing. There are herbal non addictive anti depression alternatives. You have chest pain or shortness of breath. I smoked between a 12-20 cigarettes a day for about 20 yrs. These things do help me with getting through the cravings. Smoked for 48 years and most of those years were 2 to 2 and 1/2 packs a day. If not, my experience is Ive been 2 days off the cig and, even though I had a terrible evening yesterday and woke up at 4 am its no alarm clock, my body feels cleaner and relaxed. Your lungs are clearing out all the mucus and tar locked up. 4 - Less inflammation. Many of the symptoms that manifest in week one continue throughout the entire withdrawal process and can even linger after withdrawal is over. Those affected seem to have serious lung damage. Sarah, after reading your post, I am quitting the same way. i thought i was sick and something is wrong with me. Oh well. Is there any tips and advice for me? Good luck to you! Drink a lot of green tea or water. Like Brian quoted Mark Twain-Quitting smoking is the easiest thing in the world Ive done it a thousand times. Im trying to visualize myself as a non-smoker. Today is the first day the cravings (that buzzing on the end of my tongue), has eased off, so Im not as anxious today. 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. Barkey! Generally, nicotine withdrawal symptoms last 2 to 4 weeks. Good luck, you got this, and the cravings cant be as bad as what its doing to your body. You inspire me. But Im quitting for good. Im so proud of myself! Due to heart problems now. My mannerisms were happy. When I had a week moment, I would always go to a website and lookup the benefits of quitting and I told myself, I am a NON SMOKER and I am PROUD of that. Now that I read so many say vape makes you sick quitting too Im not touching that again either. Though the agency later decided to temporarily suspend the order to conduct more research, there is still a federal push to regulate vaping and encourage the public to stop using e-cigarettes. Ive been smoke free now for almost 8 weeks and its wonderful . Felt like bronchitis, felt like the flu, felt like death was upon me. I really do appreciate hearing everyones stories so I know that I am not alone in feeling these things, and also I have loved to hear how even the depression gets better, it just takes time!! I have been nauseous, bad headache,dizzy,constipated, panic attacks you name it itve had it. After my first week of quitting, I had a problem and couldnt breathe. If you think tapering off is the way to go, you should talk to your doctor about nicotine replacement therapy. Its done never again goodluck to those who wants to stop if you quit quit dont look backward and lessen then stick its all desame one stick or more but its big help to,breath have a nice breathing to all sorry for my english . I am now 33 and looking at seriously giving it up but Im scared as hell. i started all bad habits 2 years back and been continuing for the last 2years . Ive been walking 3-4 times a day for 30-40 minutes. Its all in the head??? Please say a prayer for me. People, consider yourself lucky that you are going through nicotine withdrawal and not heroin withdrawal. Now it has been 5 days without my vape. its hard to get rid of it , ive been started vaping 3 years ago . It goes away fast. I cant stop the small coughs, headaches, my hands and feet sweating uncontrollably. We can do this!!!! If you get to the zero nicotine in the vape is it really that bad for you? My mother smoked in the shower! Perform deep breathing exercises to ease chest tightness. Someone in my Myspace group shared this website with us so I came to take a look. Glad you arent running an addiction clinic! I went Cold Turkey and quit for 9mths. Waking with diziness and headache beddragging feel disorientation feels like total shit state. I have to believe that lol!! I hope to drop it completely relatively soon! Will post again on day 30. And I exercise regularly to keep my mind occupied mostly good luck! why i didnt google it in the first place? Yes I am on 0 % nicotine but Im getting the head aches and feeling sick, especially in the morning.. Causes of Smoker's Flu. Constantly remind yourself that things like taking a smoke break with other smokers or having a cigarette on the first day of spring are not worth going through the trouble of going through the quitting process again. You honestly shouldnt have thrown your Juul away. The average age of people with EVALI is 24, and almost 4 out of 5 are younger than 35. Smoked my last one at the Urgent Care parking lot. Since nicotine is a stimulant, the body has learned to function with increased levels of chemicals like acetylcholine and vasopressin in the brain, which work to improve memory and enhance cognitive function. been vaping for 4. i bought nicotine gum because I did not want to go through all the BS. Now Im on my day3 nicotine free. Sorry. Hangin there people. The urge comes and I am laughing because it is stupid. i have quit for 5 weeks and so depressed, that is so beautiful and I agree with you, I have smoked for 35 years and the Lord has gave me strength to put them down one day at a time. Vaping was never an option for me. I wont buy illicit cigarettes! But that was one more case of me trying to place the responsibility to quit (and to WANT to quit) on others when Im the only one that can want it enough to make it happen.