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Hi crabby, Everyone is right. It is temporary. For me it came and went. I found it hard to concentrate on anything....So I tryed to avoid somethings. I have 2 kids, so in most cases I was ok to be a babbling nut..Driving did scare me for a while. Take your time, slow down. Listen to music only if it helps you concetrate. Breath, have gum for car. Just make sure you are looking and focused on driving. Oh yeah you are normal and you CAN DO THIS Grace [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 149 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,991 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $596 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
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Tabby, The Carbon Monoxide is leaving your body. Carbon monoxide is a poison, so this is most definitely a good thing, but it causes us to feel spaced out, like we can't concentrate, like we can't even function in our everyday lives! It's scary, yes, but it's also temporary. The carbon monoxide SHOULD be out of your body soon, and you will find that you will be able to concentrate again soon. Right now, just be good to yourself. Try not to take on too much right now (I know, easier said than done) and just take it easy as much as you can. I know that life still has to go on and we can't just escape from it for a while like we'd like to, but you've GOT to take some breaks and slow down as much as possible and make allowances for the fact that you're not your true self right now. Hang in there - it WILL get better! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 433 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,838 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1788.29 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 30 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2
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I remember 'The Fog'.....(Saw the movie, too!) It will pass...give it time. I remember feeling almost like I was using something illegal for about the first week or so. Of course, being a child of the 60's, it could have been a flashback from Woodstock! :p Hang in there! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 118 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,931 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $944 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41
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you are in a foggy like state, but it is your bodies way of detoxifying itself. the cloudiness will go away soon like in a day or less. I would like to see you start getting emotionally perparred for the 2 week. you are doing a wonderful job right now and we are all proud of you. gl on your quit and keep us informed. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 345 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,361 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2242.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 37 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57
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Rhonda (aka Crabby lately), Hello there. oh thats a bit scary, need to keep your wits about you eh !. It's all that extra oxygen that you getting... although it's yummy it makes you pretty light headed !. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 733 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 18,341 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4764.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 105 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33
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crabby, Here's an explanation and hope it helps; This indistinct but annoying symptom is linked with carbon monoxide withdrawal. It gives a sense of being in "another dimension." It can include changes in distance and space perception, a floating feeling, and a total lack of concentration. Remember that carbon monoxide is a deadly poison - it is a good thing to get out of your system. How long will this last? The first few weeks after quitting. Tips to help: Plan your workload to account for your temporary lack of concentration. Avoid additional stress during the first few weeks. 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. Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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