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11 years ago 0 11226 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Lance,
 
Feeling tired is completely normal. You are right your body is trying to heal itself. Rest often eat healthy and exercise when you can. It will pass.
Ashley, Health Educator
11 years ago 0 2508 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Yes Lance!
I also notice that I get tired but I think this happened when I smoked too..The difference between then and now is that before I quit smoking whenever I got tired or hungry or mad or sad or happy and on and on it goes. It was a excuse to start smoking..and sometimes I really did feel those things but the outcome was always the same..Smoking never really helped me or anything..
 
Sometimes I just lit up a cigarette to keep going..Nicotine is a stimulant you know...I find it also dull the senses..Now since I don't smoke I have a small snack if I'm hungry and my energy is low and I also rest for a bit when I need too instead of beating my body up with smoke and nicotine..if I really really tired I make sure I get some sleep..If lonely I find something to do around other people, if angry I find a positive way to work it off..like exercise..
 
There is one thing Breather taught me and it is called HALT, and that you need start listening to your body..and pay attention to how you are feeling and if necessary make some positive changes to alleviate your discomfort..Without smoking
 
"HALT"  stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired...Make sure you are listening to your body and mind...and make sure your body gets what it Really needs, instead of cigarettes and nicotine....
 
Take care of you now..You deserve it..
 
Red...
 
 
11 years ago 0 186 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I remember being tired Lance.I think it was because I was doing so much thinking.
My brain was overworking to keep me busy and keep reminding me that I was a Non smoker now.
Keep up the Quit
N.O.P.E.
Sherry
11 years ago 0 1140 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi,
 
Yes, it could be part of coming off nicotine. Nicotine is a stimulant, and you might be adapting to no longer having it in your system. 
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11 years ago 0 816 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hello Lance , you're probably feeling drained from the nicotine you aren't getting. If you continue to feel tired see your doctor. It's a good idea to get a check up if you haven't had one in a while. I think all over 40 should automatic get a blood pressure check , cholesterol and blood glucose. breather
11 years ago 0 15 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I've been very tired the past day or so. Is this part of mu body beginning to heal?

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