Went to see a close friend of 40 years who died the following day. I experienced the samehow do you feel now? I feel I cant go back to smoking but cant face this anymore! The need for another cigarette will quickly kick. Risk Of Developing Lung Cancer After Quitting Smoking. 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. Im supposed to take 2mg of champix a day but I couldnt deal with the horrific nightmares I was getting and insomnia so I reduced the dose, it really is a miracle drug. After talking to my brother, who also smoked, he told me the same thing happened to him years ao when he quit smoking. Now that your blood vessels are returning to normal size, your heart rate is back to a safe pace, and your blood pressure is lowered, your risk for a heart attack is lower than while you were still vaping. Day 11 and Im doing great! Although the exact cause of these digestive system reactions is unknown, the sheer number of chemicals in vapes are likely linked to the nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that some people experience after vaping too much. Now feeling little better- tightness in chest came to normal, being dull and anxious is going slowly. Good luck to everyone quitting, you can do it. 24 hours later BP reading leveled to 125/92; 29 further hours later it is 118/66. I have been vaping with CBD oil and it has helped me with the withdrawl symptoms. Chest pain or discomfort is listed as one of the withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking. I have been nauseous, bad headache,dizzy,constipated, panic attacks you name it itve had it. Fruit flavors, like strawberry banana and watermelon, are much lighter on the palate, while menthol flavors are even better. Not to mention I slept most of the day today bc of a terrible migraines. Bought a pk!!! 20 years later and I was pumping them in to my mouth and totally overdosing on Nicotine. When the thought of smoking enters my mind, the craving is very intense. Will I adjust to lower intake if nicotine or will I fight these crazy symptoms for ever. Were you on any BP meds at the time? It is hard to believe this is better for me when I have been well and not sick for years until I finally quit then all of the sudden I am not just a little sick but SICK and in pain. I cut way back on coffee, salt, sweets and fats. Someone with EVALI may have breathing and digestive problems, along with other symptoms, including: Some people say their symptoms formed over a few days, while others say it took several weeks. However, I still get that hangover feeling, first thing in the morning. For chest pains, practice breathing deeply. Thanks PY. i have decided to give the vaping away as well as i keep getting told vaping does not agree with everyone. A pack a day sometimes more. If they sound like your experience, seek medical care promptly. I used to smoke cigarettes years ago and quit with no symptoms other than irritability and cravings. This condition is called e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury, or EVALI. Anyone else? The pain means progress. Shortness of breath after stopping smoking, costochondritis and quit smoking in agony, can costochondritis be connected with quitting smoking, breathing problems since I quit smoking 8 months ago, Parent concerns on marijuana use and sides effects. Stops you feeling sorry for yourself and feeling like a loser and instead turns your mindset round to rejoicing and embracing your new lifestyle and pitying those stuck in the nicotine trap. I thought by day 4 this would be gone. I had no intentions to stop smoking but my medic said to cease tobacco, since then my medic has confirmed my improvement in health and build. Quit vaping three days ago and Ive felt sick as a dog. 5 Vaping also affects the people around you, as the chemicals in vaping devices may be harmful if inhaled . Reading other quit stories when youre exhausted is pure gold. This keeps me from going into panic mode when Im extremely irritable. Good luck in 2018 to all of yall quitting cigarettes too,Im 3 days in myself . Get a grip, put your big girl/boy pants on and throw the damn things out. On my way to work this morning I was imaging my self smoking how I usually did that it made me so depressed. For all of you quitting, good luck, remember it does get better. You already know that quitting smoking is an excellent choice to make for your health. Studies show that lung inflammation is one of the side effects of vaping. The best way to cope is to distract. I breathe much better now and can tell a difference. I was experiencing SOB with exertion and had a bad cough. Obviously not for support. What do people do when they smoke so long with all these side effects I feel like Im losing my mind! I am the smallest in the family but my boys are six one and two. You all are awesome and I love you!! Hello everyone greetings from the Philippines! And let us know how it goes ; ). THC is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that gets you high. Went and got my mind off of it. Many of these patients were normal, healthy people, Tsai says. I am day 3 no vape and the withdrawls are intense! I was crabby, irritable, angry, anxious, weepy, dizzy and had brain fog from hell. It was bad, and it still will be for months to come. My very LIFE depends on it! Going to say its harder than any of the times I quit smoking, been vaping for over 5 years now, mostly using 6mg. 28 years smoking. I am exhausted! Some of the people on here have said that after a month all of these extra little anguishes get better, I am going to choose to believe that for the both of us! After 20 years, your risk factors will be similar to those who have never smoked or vaped, says Dr. Djordjevic. 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. been vaping for 4. i bought nicotine gum because I did not want to go through all the BS. Anxiety often comes in short waves, when it happens, pull yourself aside mentally at that moment to be with that feeling, like a witness or an observer, be curious about that feeling, because this is the feeling that you were attempting to push down with your smoking. I stop on my own like 3 weeks ago and I start feeling funny for no reason ! It's difficult to do exercise and when I do I am in a lot of discomfort and loose my breath too much. I quit both times I was pregnant and I dont remember it being this bad. I just dont know what to do and any help or insight would be appreciated. I also smoke 20 a day!!! Neither man had any risk factors for heart disease, but both had blood clots in one of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscles. I am not at 4 and its hard but OMG Im so excited! Best wishes. Help Passed all the major and intense withdrawals except these. You inspire me.33 hours with no cig. 3months back i quit all bad habits except smoking. I feel the same way, I am on my third day, I feel very anxious and I am sweating so much and having panicked attacks. I usually feel better after I walk. Well done to everyone! Its been nearly 24 hours and its terrible but going strong so far. The demon took over me 37 yrs ago when things in my life went array.I knew that this day would come! Keep it up! Got through the foggy head, lack of concentration, hideous constipation and irritability though still fighting weight gain and insomnia. Withdrawal was much easier than previous attempts to quit. Problem is how I struggle with myself. i have also had the feeling in the right side of my back more recently. after ECG, 2D Echo test and blood test he did say my heart is ok. But I refuse to spend the money, i refuse to go thru this again, i refuse to cough and splutter and i refuse to let it beat me. When my sister was killed three years ago I experienced very similar issues. First of all, determine for what vaping has been used in your life and then find an alternative source of it. The first five days of quitting cold turkey totally SUCKED! I dont want to go cold turkey, however if the taper down is a prolonged suffer than what to do. I just told my brain LISTEN your lungs will not take in any more smoke . Quitting felt SO good. Wont make you drowsy and can wake up at any time necessary feeling rested. One only need commitment with yourself. Create some healthy new habits.If you have to give up your old habits, its a great time to replace them with new ones. I just hope my lungs repair themselves and this goes away becasue its very annoying. i started smoking in 1981 and now quitting in April 2018 almost after 37 years. No excuses, am having family crisis which makes it hard as I use to comfort myself by smoking. Whoa lol easy Non-smoker! Nicotine cravings go away after a few minutes each time. I am on day two of quitting. Still having fatigue feeling unhappy lose of interest in activities fuddle minded mood swing all day worst at night headache all the time songs and exercise helping me to quit. This time June 14/18 no withdrawal systems gofigure!! I am doing 15-30 minutes a day of low intensity ellipticals, and some half a mile of running, will eventually ramp it up slowly. The first week was crazy. Im in my 3rd week, almost gave in this am, but I have something on my goal list in addition to the regular reasons why I want to quit. Youll feel better. I had it once or twicein the last year after a heavy session on the bud too though- presumably because I went froma 1/8 - 1/4 oz a weekstandard down to the odd tenspot owing to having to study, sowas increasing the tar load on the lungs morenoticeably overthe oddlong weekend. 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. I hope this doesnt last for too long, this is the symptom I really dislike (and so do those around me) and I honestly thought after the first few days the possibilities for this had gone. Thank you in advance! half way through my second moth I started again for 3 days and I just fell on my knees and told my Higher Power that I couldnt quit and ask for His intersesstion. 1. During the the age 18-23 I could smoke one day and months could pass and I wouldnt crave it. I go on and off. I decided to stop and vape instead. i dont have the money to go to the doctor everytime a new symptom pops up so i was hoping to get some feedback from someone who is possible going through the same thing. Its true that you cannot concentrate or think good during nicotine withdrawal. I have been smoking for 30 years and I am tired of smoking. 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. Hi everyone, I am also a former cigarette smoker then became a vape smoker. 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. Tightness in the chest and foggy in the head. I also am smoking the electric cigarette now too if there are those of you that miss the routine of smoking. Cancer sores, sore throat, exhaustion, depression, feeling a lack of enjoyment in everything I used to enjoy, less motivation to do things that used to be a routine. decided not to gape. Take care and keep writing us if you feel like it. Your chest pain might disturb you a lot, and you may be startled. Oh yes! where do all the tears come from? I am kind of wondering where that led. I have an e-cig, that has re-fillable filters. 7 years later I am trying again. I wonder if whoever wrote this has ever smoked before. I am confessing I AM NOT ACSMOKER. Joanna Tsai, MD, pulmonologist, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I am 63 years old and have about 130 pack years behind me. When you want to give up the habit, know that you have a lot of very good company. Headaches appear nowfeeling low and tired Surprisingly, not much nicotine craving I have quit many times before (Im 56) but it was always relatively easy esp when younger This time its a pain. i dont want to start again. Though the book is infallible.. Allen Carr should be knoghted, if everyone read Carrs bookthe nicotine industry would become obsolete. I given up for 7 days now gone cold turkey for fouur of thise days its been hard but feels great to know you are in charge of you not the cigs. Some of these effects is physical, although some are also psychological. For the rest of your life, temptations and thoughts of smoking could drive you back to the pack. I quit vaping 3.5 weeks ago, and started chewing gum. I am determined to beat this and not let cigarettes ever take control of my life again! I quit recently, and discovered that ITS NOT AS BAD AS ID HEARD. Good luck to us all xx. I was a smoker for over 25 years. Just need to get back to the gym now to replace my time I smoked with something healthy. ANYWAYS I dont need to worry about any cravings CAUSE I dont have any. Well itd better. The uptake of serotonin and dopamine acts as an appetite suppressant, and when nicotine levels lower, appetite increases. To those that are quitting keep moving forward, you can do this. There are many kinds available from patches to gum, even nasal sprays. i have read about people having tightness/pain for a month and i really am afraid of that. 42 years!! I had it too. You may have sore muscles from coughing, or tense muscles from nicotine cravings. I started walking on a treadmill a month ago but cant go more than 20 minutes at a fast walk. Every 2 days it seems to get better and better. My teeth and gums were so sensitive I could hardly brush them for 4 weeks. Wow sorry for your loss that's terrible. My blood pressure, when checked at the dentist this past year, has been running about 181/117. Tired of nicotine, vaping, batteries, ejuice, ect. It is also a good idea to talk to someone about your feelings. I used Jason Vales app to help me along the lines of Allen Carrs books and it really helped. I then vaped for 16 months the last three months on zero nicotine juice. The EMT found very high blood pressure and have continued to battle that for 3 weeks even with the BP meds. May God be with us both!!! i quit 3 days ago. This desire for another cigarette can seem nearly constant throughout the first week. OHHH BARKEY. Of course I cheated the 1st week. Congrats to all of you for making the decision to be non smokers.I have recently quit Actually im now 21 days smoke free. If your mind wanders, it is OK, when you catch it wandering go back to focusing on the breathing. I think they changed things up in the last year. About 2-3 months for me too now. But now its not the best option due to some world tendencies. Ive become an avid runner, and mess around with free weights a lot. If I didnt take that, I would definitely get on an antidepressant, and that would help me to quit. I love the flavors and want that way more than the nasty cigs now. 4weeks without cigarette after 20years 20 cig/Day, but vaping with low nicotine. I had lost 75 lbs. I and my girlfriend decided that we set the date of June 1, 2018, to stop smoking. You may already be thinking about quitting. I wish I decided 49.9 years ago. Im being a big jerk. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Ive been smoking for 20 years (since 15). Keep trying until you succeed. I gave up heroin in 2007 and that seemed like a walk in he park compare to cigarettes. "i'm having chest pain just about every time i have smoked marijuana over the past 3 months. Ive had the most bizarre dreams. I think the lack if ill health affects (there are still some despite what people say) means you can ingest much more nicotene. Ive just had my last cigarette and after it made me dizzy and feel like throwing up, its time. I keep my ID on me and my key card for work thats it. I get the tapering down, etc. Healthy lungs are filled with air and appear dark. Agreed.. well i am 20 years old, i have smoked since i was 15 (started getting bad when i was 17) i recently quit about a month ago. is it dementia? When I smoked I was so anxious about getting lung cancer but that made me more anxious so I would have another cigarette! Those affected seem to have serious lung damage. Im bookmarking and will be tweeting this to my followers! I vape all day as needed 0 nicotine. I know I can do this. Smokers often have a nagging cough or make a wheezing sound when they breathe that many refer to as a smokers cough. My whole day revolved around my next cigarette. Breathe deep. 20 years smoking. Week 1 and 2nd was the worst! But like any disease I have to put myself in a mindset that I will stay stopped. Anxiety and anger through the roof. We can all make it through that!! I stopped for 4 months with a vape and realised I was still ingesting nicotine.. started smoking again sadly.. so downloaded stop smoking in 2 hours and dug deep. I am quitting TODAY! You might be feeling unpleasant effects in the short-term as changes happen in your body after you quit smoking. Good luck and dont give up! I cut coffee as well cold turkey to help with the blood pressure. After nine months, lung health improves significantly thanks to the renewal of microscopic hair-like structures inside the lungs that help push out mucus and fight infections, Dr. Djordjevic says. I read it and it worked for me. "If someone is vaping and . 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. Looking forward to day 7. Quitting is very much like losing a frienda best friend. Im on day 8 of no smoking. However, after you quit, your blood circulation will begin to improve, as blood vessels return to their normal diameter. I dont miss cigarettes or smoking at all yet wish Id never quit because I feel like crap. For me, eating junk food seems to kill the craving and eventually improve concentration. Only powder capsules or gel caps. Read more: 8 foods to avoid if you want to reduce your chances of cancer, diabetes, and early death. I was scared too, but I think I was more scared of not quitting. Not sure those vaping pens are safe at all. Feel free to visit whenever you want to reach out to us again if you need any help. If you post on your Facebook page that youre quitting smoking and update each day with the number of days it has been without a cigarette, youll be surprised by how much encouragement youll get from your friends and how much that drives you to keep going. I do feel better physically, but feel like I have had a lobotomy! Keep me updated, Abby. Stick with veggies or fruit for cravings and get up start walking around and tell yourself NO. I took up vaping 2 years ago. chest tightness wheezing general symptoms like extreme fatigue or fever are also warning signs. Every night I would go to the casino I could smoke 2 boxes within 3 hours. Normally this is something I wouldnt even be thinking about but I quit smoking about 1 week ago. Thank you for sharing folks. When you vape, you inhale liquid (or e-juice) from a cartridge attached to the vaping device. The retired Navy veteran turned to vaping marijuana, hoping it would help him cope with his chronic, debilitating musculoskeletal pain. As these cravings begin to go away, the associated mood disturbances also fade. SCHIFF BRAND. My husband didnt want to leave me. Every ER trip my bloodwork and xrays are clear. 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. In June 2022, the FDA even issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to JUUL Labs Inc., forcing the company to stop selling and distributing its JUUL device and four types of its JUULpods. The move was part of a largescale effort by the FDA to put the vaping industry under a microscope, requiring companies to prove that their e-cigarette products benefit the public health by helping people cut back on or quit smoking. Guest Only time I seem to crave one is on a long drive and those are few and far between. the pain isn't always severe but feels like a tightness." Answered by Dr. Mohammad Ashori: Bronchospasm: It's likely bronchospasm. Also the left side of my chest feels really tight and strained. Im having a much harder time giving up vaping, than I did cigs. I will be so happy when I can say I have no more symptoms and have a normal life again. For every cigarette that felt great, there were hundreds more that you did not want to smoke but had to because your addiction demanded it. In August 2019, the CDC began tracking cases of severe lung problems in people who vape. Im going to try and exercise more and drink water when I get a craving. Go to this site to see if your state offers smoking cessation products or counseling. 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. Chills, fever, joints aching head aching. After just 48 hours without a puff, you may begin to notice your ability to taste and smell food has improved. Tapering off the nicotine has helped those withdrawals, its only now Im getting a mild headache and blocked nose and the trots, but I dont care, theyll pass and its a small price to pay for my health. Good luck to all. Day 3 I dont miss it, I remind myself I can be in control, my anxiety has greatly reduced, the withdraweral is feeling very sick and painful stomach cramps. Try to get in at least 30 minutes a day. Im so proud of myself! In a strange way, Im teasing the cravings is this all you can throw at me and believe it or not, it works wonders for my mental position. Im sure the 3 degree weather is not helping. I had some cravings yesterday but I kept on thinking that I am a no smoker until the craving passed, Yes Ive had this too Abby, I work and im meant to be up 16hrs of the day , so when I go to sleep at 10pm to wake up at 6am I need a good nights sleep, and wow just about every night I got horrible nightmares easily wake up every hour, then so hard to sleep as Id normally duck out for a smoke, but i stayed strong and Ive been moody and really hungry, but Im getting through it, Im on my 3rd week quitting and yes still bad dreams and hard to sleep, low on energy, brain doesnt function the best either , lol Im sending this at 12:12am in the morning, my client most likely wake me up in 4 to 5 hours . Lungs already feel better. Similar here- quit cigarettes and got hooked on nicotine gum for over 10 years. I hope to drop it completely relatively soon! the only thing i cant figure out is is its been 2 months now, and the 1st month and a half was no problem i didnt have cravings and i didnt raid the fridge. Yes I am on 0 % nicotine but Im getting the head aches and feeling sick, especially in the morning.. Any positive effects of nicotine on mental health do not last very long. I smoke about 4 a day. Certain Underlying Lung Sensitivities. If you want to quit nicotine your body is going to react to it so it is all about fighting the urge and powering through it. You can help lower it again if you quit. Chantix and Quit-it app. 2 Causes Smoker's flu is caused by the body withdrawing from nicotine. Im on my 8th day of quitting. The CDC, Food and Drug Administration, and doctors are telling anyone who uses e-cigarettes to vape to abstain while the two agencies work with local health departments to investigate the causes of the illnesses. AM. Said his lasted about two weeks. It was so tough for me! As soon as you put out the last cigarette, your body will start to come back to its normal state again. And going through the worst of it. Count 10 slow deep inhales and slow exhales. I have had a physical with blood work and on paper, Im in perfect health. This is week one. I quite for 2 years about 20 years ago. I HATE CARROTS. Im on day there of quiting vaping. These symptoms, too, will pass. quit three years ago and went to vaping. Okay think good reasons to quit. YOU QUIT TO BE HEALTHIER! Feels good to have stopped though and Im excited for a future without smoking. Im definitely enjoying the information. Quitting, however, will help your lungs rebound. Three days ago in bed with flu symptoms. Chest pain, with can feel like a dull ache or a sharp stab, may occur when the body is craving nicotine after stopping. You will have to remain vigilant for the rest of your life because relapse can happen even after years without a cigarette. This could significantly reduce your likelihood of some infections and complications from illnesses like the flu and pneumonia. Got an e-cig and some gum which I used quite a lot on the first couple of days, and gradually less and less (I havent had any gum or e-cig at all today). Risky but I can do it on my own now. I feel the same..how much day will it take to pass this.. Im very glad you quit the cigs, and the vape. Quitting these cigarettes arent easy either. Remember, you are going to feel uncomfortable for a time but it will not kill you. Take comfort in numbers. Then was always thirsty. Now where do I start and how.. Hi there! I have now been vape Free for 3 days, similar withdrawals to quitting cold turkey but not as bad as once before. I believe its more addictive than smoking in my experience. fast heartbeat, tight chest feelings, breathlessness, slight numbness on left face, nausea etc. Then the severe indigestion, becoming allergic to so many foods, which the nicotine had been masking and getting the most ridiculous sweet tooth. If you havent had nicotine withdrawals yet, you may be experiencing them by day three. Thinking can smoking really be this bad for me. I knew this was coming some day. Felt like bronchitis, felt like the flu, felt like death was upon me. From reading the post below it does get better so im trying to stay positive:). It sounds like it has been a while since your last vape. I finally feel sort of normal again. First off I want to say thank you so much for sharing your stories, they have really helped me to feel a little better about my situation, we are all in this together right?! Exercise can also help you fight some of the more uncomfortable symptoms of nicotine withdrawal like mood swings. 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. You know- I considered switching to e cigs and vapes but I just do not want this addiction anymore. Look up stop smoking Allen Carr and you should be able to find it. Im just so tired of being addicted and having a crutch. Almost, like the toxins are trying to leave. A 20-year-old from Utah, Alexander Mitchell, was diagnosed with lipoid pneumonia and later, acute respiratory distress syndrome, because his vape habit caused too much fluid to collect in his lungs. its purely self discipline. YOU HATE SMELLING LIKE SMOKE!!! Situations like this are a shock to the system. I quit smoking on 3-11-18 after smoking for 40 yrs. Addiction Treatment: How Can Nicotine Patches Help You Become Free From Smoking? I started at 15 and a half, so been at it almost a decade, Ive probably had at least 80k ciggies so far, but believe it, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. Started Pilates and lots of water. Nicotine has major effects on your appetite and digestion, so it makes sense that withdrawing from it could also affect those things. Good luck to all! Since everyones posting here, and Im really irritated and bored at the same time, then I might as well share too I was on vape for years (around 60mg of nictotine per day, thats the equivelant of 5 packs of L&M Blue). SO. I am 60 years old and have The body of a 35 or 40 year old man. The physical exhaustion has been kind of discouraging though. I felt dull, down and anxious, also had tightness in chest- Couldnt take long and deep breaths due to blocked airways till 6-7th day. I got a used illustrated book for less than $3 and I think book was under $10 on EBay. Im tired through lack of good sleep and a bit irritable. And then theres the potential for the habit to aggravate the symptoms of Covid-19, potentially leading to severe cases and increasing the risk of death from the new coronavirus. Stay with it WE can do it. Spent a lot of $$$ on patches and vape supplies, only to realize that stuff will only prolong the inevitablejust a substitute, eventually Im gonna have to go through the hell that is freeing yourself of nicotine addiction. The first time I relapsed after 3 months. I would wake up to a cigarette get ready for work and smoke another one on my way to work. I have been vaping for several months now, winding the nicotine % from 6 to 4.5. to 3 and have been on a 0% nicotine for a week. Oh! Specifically, it is thought inhaling nicotine can lead to serious heart events, especially in people who already have heart disease.

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