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jlh You are not alone. Many quitters will feel a heightened sense of emotion and a lot of the feelings you are feeling. I felt panic about all sorts of things, my doctor helped with a mild medication. I also proscribed yoga, breathing and an intense physical work out for myself and with my doctors help. These all helped me. Everyone has different reactions and responses to withdrawl. Some of the things that helped me might help you and you get to choose what will work best for you. In response to your asking for help I say: What you are feeling/thinking will go away and you can help it to go away by doing any or all of what is offered below. See your doctor. There are medications that you can take that will help the symptoms you are feeling. Join a meditation class or a yoga class and find activities that will help you relax. Remember to reward yourself and acknowledge yourself for what a wonderful gift you are giving yourself. See a counsellor. They can help you, talk through some of the issues you describe. Enlist a support group where you can speak openly with your peers. Tell your friends, family, minister and any others that can support you in staying quit. Post here. Post often and regularly there are a lot of people here to support you and help you through. Other quitters sometimes understand and can give you a point of view different than many. I would love to hear how you are doing, so please keep letting us know how your quit is going. Stay Strong - Stay Quit Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 206 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1545 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
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Go for it! The yoga and breathing really gave me something different to concentrate on and helped me get more in touch with my body. Poor thing had been ignored for a very long time and it really helped giving my attention to the physical part of me. Thanks Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 206 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,121 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1545 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 33 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8
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Hi, JLH. Welcome to the SSC and congratulations on 2 months quit. That is an awesome accomplishment. RDMan and Marie have already given you some great advice. I just want to emphasize the importance of rewards, especially early in your quit (you are still early, no matter how many years it feels like :)). Rewards don't have to cost much, or anything at all. Many great rewards can be free such as taking the scenic route home, stopping off for some window shopping, eating lunch in a park, or taking some "me" time to enjoy a sunset. The only real requirement for a reward is that it makes you happy. Stay close, read much, and post often, JLH. Keep up the good quit. Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 476 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,521 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1808.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 88 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
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j, Firstly, every one has different symptoms and no two quits are alike. You may never cough up any brown crud, this doesn't mean your body isn't getting rid of the toxins. It is continuously doing this :) Some members have advised that further along into their quits, they seem to re-enact those first bad and angry symptoms. You need to help combat this! Take on exercise, hobbies and activities that will relieve you of the extra stress and anger you are feeling. Relax yourself every night before bed with a long hot bath, shower, and a good book or magazine. Ease into your sleep and start fresh the next day. Check with your doctor and know that smoking has a history of masking problems, let your doctor rule out anything medical. Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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