Hi cinn026!
I posted this question the other day as well! I had never had this before, and then when I quitt, all of a sudden I wake up having to take a breath. It happens during the day too, when I am engrossed in something. I feel like I forgot to breath. It happens when I take a nap, and listening to my headphones, etc.....
I know I am playing with fire, but since I have no health ins. I cannot go the doc. I was hoping this would fade away. I guess I have no choice though.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 230
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35.97
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hello capetowngirl!
Welcome. I don't have a miracle answer for you, but I just thought I would share my story. Maybe it will help.
I am only 34, and I smoked for 18 yrs. I was a pack and a half a day smoker. My hubby was a 2 pack a day smoker. Our prior attempts at quitting lasted all but 6 hours. I smoked through both of my pregnacies, and surgeries. What a dedicated smoker huh?
I just thought I "loved" smoking, and that since I smoked through my pregnancies, (people said cant you quit for your baby?) I thought there was no hope for me. If I couldnt do it when I was preg, then I'll never quit!!
Well, I know now why I failed. I had no plan. I had no insight as to what was happening to my body. I didn't have a clue what to do with myself when I wanted that cig. So, it is clear. Without knowledge and a plan, there is no hope in sucess.
I was 2 or 3 days into my quit when I stumbled across this site. What a lifesaver! Without this site, I probably would have caved in.
Please, take a while and go through the steps. I promise it helps. Take your time and really think about your steps and answers. Then, just go for it! You will be prepared, and you can do it!
The first week is hard. But I invested in Lifesavers and gum. I still do. My cravings have almost gone away. Now and then, I get a wave of "what do I do now... I wish I could have that feeling of aaahhhh that a cig provided." But it quickly passes.
My hubby and I saw a hypnotist. It has helped keep us calm when cravings hit. It made us think about the nasty taste. That is what I remember. It was well worth the money. Cold turkey is hard, but the hypnosis helped.
Anyhow, keep posting. The people here are wonderful! We are all here voting for you!
Stay strong.......
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 230
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35.97
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hello Momof1girl!
Well, well, well. We do have a couple of things in common! First, I have 2 girls. One of which is old enough as well to know that I should not smoke.
Second is that I hid it from my parents too. My hubby smoked, so I think the reason I smelt a little was from him. I would always have them call before they came over. I would change shirts, wash my hands, sip some mouthwash, and spray hairspray on me so I wouldn't smell. What a lot of work.......
Anyhow, my hubby and I quit together. It is still hard that I cannot enjoy my quit to my parents. In my family, smoking is bad -- my father is an ex-smoker and 12yr cancer survivor; his sister (my aunt) is an 8yr cancer survivor, now battling breast cancer for the 2nd time); his brother (my uncle)finaly quit after his 2nd triple by-pass. The list continues....... So for them to think that "I" had smoked, would break their hearts....
I would definately quit before they come home. Give yourself at least 10 days. Go through the steps on the left now to prepare yourself. You have to prepare, learn, and commit. You can do it with these. Do anything you have to to fight the cravings -- just do NOT smoke. You will get used to it. It does get easier. My cravings are light, but I'm still getting used to doing my daily routine without a cig. It is much easier now though.
You can't quit for your daughter. You have to quit for yourself. Your daughter is your mere inspiration for your quit. Just remember, quit for YOUR health, so you can be around to see her grow up........
You can do it. We are all here for you!
****4my2girls****
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 230
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35.97
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hi Exroller -- Restless Leg Syndrome is not quite shaking or twitching. It makes me have to move my leg(s). I feel the need to tighten the muscle and then straighten my leg, then let go and bend it. It continues until I stand up and walk around, but then it comes back when I sit or lay down. It is actually uncontrolled nerves that makes the feeling that I have to tighten and so on....
It is a pain in the a**, but I noticed that when I don't sleep well it is worse. Anyhow, I will get to a doctor soon.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 231
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35.97
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Hi Redrosie! I just thought I'd reply to your post, as I have been reading through a lot of yours since I came onto this site!
I just came across another post this morning about losing your newfounded excitement about quitting. Although I am still in the beginning, and fully excited, this scared me a little. I too need constant reinforcement from people.
I'm not sure if this will help, but I scoured the internet and found some pretty discusting pictures of lungs and what smoking does. When I look at a person smoking, I immediatly picture what their insides look like. And then I pity them. But I don't feel to sorry for them as they know how dangerous smoking is, and they too make a choice, but their choice to smoke.
I don't consider myself a non-smoker. As non-smokers really never think about a smoke, or about not having one. I think of myself as an ex-smoker. I have and still am fighting a battle that is the hardest in my life, but I am winning. I have found that I have such awesome strength that I never would have found...... I think ex-smokers are above non-smokers, as we have had to fight our a**es off to achieve a goal that non-smokers never will.
Please stay strong. You are one of my HEROS. You have given me thoughts, praises, questions, but most of all, inspiration.
Maybe you can get away for the weekend with your kids, as you said they give you strength. Maybe they can can give you the push you need to get back in the ball game.
You can do it. I have faith in you.
****4my2girls****
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 231
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35.97
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Okay. I 100% agree with Butterfly Swimmer.
I consider myself an ex-smoker, not a non-smoker. I think a non-smoker doesn't think of smoking or not smoking. A cig just doesn't enter into their minds. An ex-smoker thinks of not smoking.
It's just like the skinny ones. Those who are born with a naturally beautiful body (you know the ones). It seems skinny people just don't think about food, or they just don't dont obsess with it. They dont deny themselves, they dont indulge themselves. Food just isn't important to them. They eat to survive only.
Choosing to not smoke is the bravest decision. It should be the only decision.
Take care, and don't do that again.
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[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 233
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35.97
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Hello Determined.
I do think Rusty is correct. While I haven't tried the IM, I will say that I am amazed at this forum. I would give this forum a real try. There are always people here, and you usually receive an answer or comment on your posts fairly soon.
It has been so helpful for me to read new and old posts. Especially the old posts. Any thoughts or feelings can usually be found from many, many, many other people.
We are all here for the same reason. Though each one of us reacts to our quit differently, I am sure that there are lots of people that share a common ground. And if not, these people are the most caring and supportive people I have ever met in my life.
Give this forum a try! I promise it would let you down!
Good luck & stay strong! You can do it!
**** 4my2girls *****
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 193
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $29.43
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I was just wondering if anybody else has the same problem.....
For years now I have had "Restless Leg Syndrome", but it has been so mild (only once a week) so no medication is needed.
However, since I quit, I get them every day, several times a day. I was wondering if quitting sparks more episodes, or is the leg thing a withdrawl?
Thanks!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 191
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $29.43
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Does quitting smoking bring on sleep apnea? I had this problem when I had surgery in July, but it faded away. Now it seems I wake up all of the time needing to breathe.
It also happens in the daytime when I am engrossed with something. All of a sudden, I feel like I forgot to take a breath.
Is this in any way a normal response of quitting?
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 191
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $29.43
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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