Excellent! Thank you for the info. I have placed it in my own little toolbox. Bea [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/11/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 48 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $9.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

Hi Bea, That's right! It's actually quite common to experience sleeping disturbances post quit. Why? Smoking increases the rate of your metabolism. Your metabolism uses the energy you acquire from food. Result? No energy and needing more sleep. Nutrition also plays a role here as nicotine also suppresses your appetite. If your appetite is suppressed, you eat less, gain less energy and need more sleep as a result. Now that you've quit, your body isn't being constantly drained of it's energy resources and because your energy isn't being used, you need less sleep. Tips to help? Your body will adjust to this new jump in energy levels and you can help it along by settling into a steady sleep routine. Here are a few tips: �Try to get on a sleep schedule. Go to bed at a regular time each night and get up at a regular time in the morning. Try to not stay up late watching TV and try not to sleep during the day. If you get on a sleep schedule, we guarantee that you�ll begin to feel better. �Try to make the room you sleep in as quiet as possible. Consider ear plugs or a sleep mask. �Use your bed only for sleeping. Don�t lounge around in your bed. If you spend too much time lounging in bed, watching T.V., drinking coffee, or eating, your body will learn that your bed is NOT a place for sleeping. �If you can�t sleep after half an hour in bed don�t stay in bed trying to sleep. Get up and do some quiet activity. For example, read a book for a half hour and then try going back to bed. If you still can�t sleep, get up and do something quiet once again. �Try to keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature - not too cold and not too hot. �Try to get some exercise every day. You�ll feel better and sleep will come much quicker. �Try not to exercise or work hard late in the evening. It could make you feel �wired�. �Don�t drink anything with caffeine or alcohol for 4 hours before you go to bed. �Try not to eat a heavy meal in the evening. Don�t eat just before you go to bed. �If you�re not sleeping at night, avoid naps during the day. �Use relaxation techniques. Deep breathing may help you relax at bed time. Hope this helps. Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

I am on my 4th day, and I can tell you that while smoking I could sleep and sleep - now, I get 4 - 5 hours in a night. I thought it was because I was waking myself up due to coughing. But it lookks like this is a normal thing after quitting. Bea I have been quit for 4 Days, 11 hours, 11 minutes and 54 seconds (4 days). I have saved $8.92 by not smoking 53 cigarettes. I have saved 4 hours and 25 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 9/11/2007 4:00 AM

I have noticed that this sleep disturbance is changing. I am having an equal nights of good and bad, which is an improvment. On the good nights, I actually feel like my brain has shut off for a period. On the bad nights, I have dreams, vivid and usually not happy ones. Funny I don't remember dreaming when I was a smoker. So at least some improvement, and I rest easier. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 62 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,240 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $713.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

The sleep problems should clear up in a few weeks. I would NOT touch sleep aids I think they are dangerous. Here is a couple tips, Stay away from alcohol Stay away from high fat meals Do not have a TV in the bedroom If you are married, never argue in the bedroom Exercise 15 minutes, three times a day. If I wake up at night and cannot get to sleep again, I will get up and do something for a few minutes then return to bed and try again. If that doesn't work I locate one of our cats and bring him up on the pillow and pat him till he purrs. The purring will put me right to sleep every time. ;) I would like to point out that although I have the most respect for the medical profession, very few doctors, will try and guide you to a natural resolution before prescribing drugs. This is one of the things I like most about my doctor, he will tell me what to try and what my options are if a natural solution does not work. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 121 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,025 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $423.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32

Penguin, yes I have sleeping problem for the first three days. After that, I had deeper sleep eventhough I woke up several times at night. I alwasy do relaxation and pray before I sleep. I guess this help my mind to rest. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 24 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 768 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $51.15 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

Penguin, I don't sleep anymore either. My doctor gave me Lunesta and told me I would get 7 uninterupted hours a night (HA) it really doesn't do a thing and after 6 hours or restless sleep I just get up. We just have to hang in there our quits are to important and I am sure it will pass. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 164 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,280 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,066.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 23 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49

Penquin, My sleeping habbits changed dramatically when I quit. Suddenly I went from never being able to get enough sleep to not being able to sleep. It was very frustrating but you know it will pass. Another thing I had was terrible headaches so I would take a couple of tylenol PM's before I went to bed. It helped some. You may also want to check with your doctor if it gets to be too bad. Perhaps he can perscribe something temporary to help you through. YOU KNOW that everything you are feeling now is temporary and will not last forever. Do whatever it takes to stay quit. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 790 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 15,800 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,765.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 71 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

I took Wellbutrin before and insomnia was the worst side effect - bad enough that I quit taking it. Now I'm taking Chantix and dealing with the weird dreams - those interrupt my sleep but it's not intolerable. I'm assuming things will calm down when I'm off it. Again, no answers here either but just know you're not alone.

Sleep is so important yet can be so frustrating when you don't get the right amount or the quality that you need. I have 2 sleep disorders that were misdiagnosed for almost 20 years, so I know how frustrating it can be when you are tired, and all you want is one good solid nights sleep. If you aren't getting it, and you know that there is seriously something wrong with the way you are sleeping, talk to your doctor. If you think that you aren't getting the care that you deserve, ask for a second opinion. There are many disorders that are really common that people don't realize they have, yet can be taken care of in simple ways. Sometimes all it takes to get a good nights sleep is different lighting, positioning your bed differently, changing the temperature of your room, not eating or drinking certain things before bed, etc.... some very basic adjustments that your doctor should be able to help you with. Good luck and Sleep Well! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/11/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 17 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 425 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $166.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6