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Hi CoteDAzur, Here are a few more tips to help you along: Members, Please remember sleeping disturbances are not only common but temporary! Here are a few tips to help you get back into a regular sleep schedule: �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. Box breathing may help you relax at bed time. Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator
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Thank you for your replies. I've done yoga so I'm familiar with deep breathing & tension releasing techniques. Will try those tonight. I haven't had a coffee since 5 PM on 31/12/07, with my last cigarette, so don't think that is why I can't get to sleep at night. Certainly, nicotine withdrawal could be much worse than sleepless nights, I hear you :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/31/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 110 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �28.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4
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If insomnia is your primary problem (as troublesome as it can be), count your blessings! It could be way worse. I did have some really irregular sleep patterns the first couple weeks. Even now, though I sleep through the night, I don't get sleepy as early at night but don't want to get out of bed in the mornings. I really think that's because I'm not having that withdrawal trigger @5am, though I could be wrong... What helped me quit tossing & turning was a combination of cutting back caffeine in the afternoons/evenings & drinking Tazo's Chai & Calm Teas. (No, I'm not a sponsor. :) Other brands have equally appealing flavors I'm sure. I just like Tazo.) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/11/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,200 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $270.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47
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Sleeping is finally okay. I found myself waking up at the same exact time I would to have a cigarette. Yes, I got up in the middle of the night :eg: another reason I don't want to smoke again. Sleep will return. I think it is great that so far you do not have cravings, I too had a couple quits like that. But from my experience the triggers and the craving are out there, be aware. Although my husband who quit almost 5 years ago went though really easy. So maybe you are one of those lucky ones. It amazed me how great food tasted and the being able to smell. Sometime I wish I could smell as good as I can LOL. Congrats on 9 days!! Keep the Quit Sparky [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/30/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 255 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,550 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $382.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
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CoteD'Azur, It will take about 2 to 3 weeks for your body to adjust to a normal sleeping pattern again. If it persists longer than this, please contact your doctor. TIPS -Exercising can help to manage your withdrawal easier overall -Watch your caffeine intake, especially after 6 pm. Drink decaffeinated coffee or herbal teas. -A routine to relax your body at night helps some people fall asleep. Use the following deep breathing and relaxing techniques. Deep Breathing: 1) Take a slow deep breath in through your nose to the slow count of five. Push your tummy out at the same time. 2) Slowly breathe out through your mouth to the count of 7. 3) Repeat this 3 times, as you feel yourself relaxing and the stress dropping away. Tension Releasing: 1) Let go of the tension in your neck and shoulders. 2) Let go of the tension in your jaw. 3) Focus completely on your breathing, nothing else. 4) As you exhale, let your shoulders drop and let your body sink into wherever you are. 5)Repeat this until you feel relaxed and centered. *It's a skill. You have to practice several times a day to make it a normal part of your routine. If you do it will work. Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator
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Danielle - I don't cough at all, so I doubt if that is the problem. I slept well the first couple of smoke-free days. It is only recently that I can't fall asleep. I took half a sleeping pill last night and it worked. Hoping that it won't be necessary tonight. Any idea how long it will take my body to adjust and let me sleep? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/31/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 100 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �26.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34
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CoteDAzure, Sleeping disturbances are very common among new quitters for two of the following reasons: 1- Coughing is disturbing your sleep cycle 2- Smoking made your metabolism go faster. Because your metabolism was going faster, you burned up more energy quicker and were more tired. Now that smoking is not sucking up your energy reserves, you need less sleep. Hang in there, your body will adjust. Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator
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Count your blessings that you're only symptom is sleeplessness. This has been really hard for me as I was doing two packs a day for quite some time. I couldn't sleep, and everything I did was a trigger. You will be able to sleep as your body is assimilating to not having the nicotine. You're doing great, and soon heck week will be over, and you can look forward to getting on the cruise. Don't forget to reward yourself. Goofy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]10/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 73 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,920 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $459.90 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
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I've been asking myself the same question. I only started to smoke when I was 28 and although would smoke about a pack a day, could easily fly for 8 hours and not have to smoke when I landed. Maybe I was not physically addicted, although I did smoke for years? Is that even possible? (Not being smug, just wondering how stupid I was to keep smoking if I was not physically addicted) I did quit once when I was pregnant and then it was hard. I felt I was being depraved of smoking. Like the whole world was 'allowed' to smoke and I wasn't. This time it's my own choice, not a necessity, so maybe that is why it's easier. Good luck to you in two days Daily Llama :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/31/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 9 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 90 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �23.40 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
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Congratulations CoteDAzur! What kind of brain chemistry have you got that you're not feeling cravings!? How about some warm milk before bed or some chamomile tea to aid sleep?? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/12/2008 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] -50 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $-22.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] -27726

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