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Hi everyone,
I have been having this problem. I fall asleep at night for about an hour, then i'm wide awake and cant fall back to sleep. Also during the waking hours i feel like im on speed. Everybody that talks to me thinks im crazy. I cant seem to stay still
Did anyone else have this problem?
Thanks
kitty
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/12/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 428
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $105
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
May be caffeine - I'm sure someone has pointed this out but nicotene speeds up the breakdown of caffeine by 210%. So you nearly need to stop drinking the stuff.
I'm on herbal tea!!
Stay strong kido - we have similar quit dates.
Peter
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/8/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 386
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $175
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
Yeah kitty, the insomnia thing is a problem for most quitters. At first, I thought it was because I was so addicted to the SSC that I'd wake up in the middle of the night so I could come on here. :p But then I saw that I wasn't alone with the sleep problem. It's a common symptom and I'm not quite sure when it ends because I still have sleep problems... but not as much as I did when I first quit. Sorry I'm not much help. :quest:
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[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 97
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,435
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $320.1
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
kitty,
Changes in our sleep patterns is a very common side effect of quitting. When I first quit I could not stay awake. Now, almost 9 months later, I rarely sleep though the night without waking up a couple of times.
There is no doubt in my mind that the nicotine in my body, and now the lack of it, has altered my sleep patterns and it may yet be a while before it really gets straightened out. I had also read that when you quit smoking caffine has a much greater effect on you.
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[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 264
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,613
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $646.8
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 46 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46
kitty,
Everyone's symptoms and withdrawal will be unique. If you find this lasts longer, please check with your doctor to rule out anything medical.
For the time being, perhaps some relaxation techniques before bed will help. Light stretching, yoga,warm bath or an easy read may relax you and keep you sleeping longer.
Hope this helps,
Josie
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Kitty,
When you first quit or cut down, you may find it difficult to sleep as long as you used to. Two things can cause this are:
* As a smoker your sleep may have been interrupted by constant coughing and/or difficulty breathing. When you stop smoking, your body gets healthier and the sleep you get is more restful. So if you wake up suddenly at 5:00 a.m., you may think you are a victim of insomnia. You're probably not! Your body has probably had all the sleep it needs.
* Smoking drains your body's energy. When you quit smoking you regain this energy. You may need fewer hours of sleep.
How long will this last?
The first few weeks after quitting.
Tips to help:
Try making sure you have a regular sleeping schedule. If you wake up in the middle of the night do some light stretches, or read a book to help you get to sleep.
If you have a symptom that persists or seems worse than you expected, you should immediately consult a doctor. It�s possible that your smoking has been masking symptoms of some illness, and when you stop smoking the symptoms abruptly become noticeable.
Melanie
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