You know I was just reading on BGs thread.....someone brought up Panic attacks. I wonder if that what was happening to me yesterday?? Hmmmm, Had this feeling of not being able to swallow on top of feeling like i couldnt get enough air. Then was frighten, a couple times i even thought i was gonna have to call emergency.....and that there is something i would never do. Then i would start telling myself this is just not having nicotene??? I have had anxiety attacks.... that the same right? I just remember the breathing thing.
I hope i am making sense. I am at work and shouldnt be on here :8o: so i am rushing. LOL
Thanks a million, correen
Thanks so much! I breathed alittle better just knowing that its not way out of line when you quit smoking. Well for a little while, right?
I tried to hold my breath a few seconds and then was more able to get what I felt was enough air.....a deeper inhale. Does that make sense. LOL Then my mind felt like it had some relief.
Thanks Correen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 23
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 933
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $86.25
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
Has anyone experienced that? Like you can't breathe or can't get enough in. I just keep taking these deep breaths and they dont seem to be enough. I was doing this before I quit smoking but it seems to have started up the last day.
It is rather scary. Is it anxiety? Is it a symptom of withdrawl. It has not been all day but just spells of feeling like I'm gasping or something. Geesh I sure dont like it. I have not had bad cravings or anything.
Thanks, Correen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 22
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 903
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $82.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22
Oh how wonderful Jo!! Thats something to be very proud about for sure! Not easy at all! Go get that reward....make it a big one too.
Correen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 22
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 892
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $82.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
Sparky that is so cool! That is just the way I look at it too. I dont focus on quitting, my focus is that i have not smoked today. It does take alot of pressure off. So simple yet so powerful.
Hooray for you Sparky!!!
Correen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 870
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $78.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
You all are an inspiration!
It really is good to know that these triggers are gonna happen.....even 5 years from now. That scared me at first but now it helps to know that. Some validation is worth a million. Like Bonbon i think this may always happen with me....and thats ok as long as its just a flashing thought.
Correen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 33
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,348
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $123.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
Thanks so much everyone! I really am thrilled with myself :blush: And really appreciate the encouragement!
I dont know why it is but the last week or so has been much harder then 3 weeks ago. I knew it was to good to be true that i could just wizz right through this. LOL But it sure is good to be able to come here and read that its normal. It sure doesnt feel normal sometimes.
Thanks again, Correen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 33
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,350
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $123.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
WOW Julie 500 days! Your rock! I can't wait to get there. What do you think it is that makes you want that nasty thing now? Boy he sure has a way to bite just when you think you have whipped it. You have accomplished one hard job.....well done!
Correen
Thanks so much! Its so nice to know that your not losing your sanity. My daughter swears I am! I told her she needs to leave me alone! LOL
I will take a break when I feel that happening. I do enjoy reading and learning here. Seems like when your feeling at your limit...you click a post and there is someones post that just hits right where you need it.
Another thing that is so neat about having others that know and understand.....is they know what an accomplishment this is for a ex smoker. Non smokers can NEVER really *get* this habit or the mind control it can have. So when we celebrate we do know its a big big deal.
Correen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 31
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,270
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $116.25
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4
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