No smoking for 45 days - but I wish I hadn't quit - Smoking Cessation Message Board

Username: · 06-15-2006, 05:18 PM

I can't exactly go back to smoking just because I put so much effort into quitting, however I'm extremely disappointed with the decline of my health since I quit over a month ago.

Since my last cigarette I have had no attention span and am experiencing what I believe to be hormone problems. I can't afford medical care so I have to grin and bear my swollen chest and constant dizzy spells. Cigarettes were atleast cheaper than the health insurance I can't afford.

Deda · 06-15-2006, 10:52 PM

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I'm sorry you're feeling worse, after quitting smoking....we see it often on this board. It could just be your body is adjusting to not having any nicotine and it might take a little time. How long since you quit? OR...it could be a health issue that was masked by the smoking. Quite a few people find they have a thyroid problem AFTER they quit smoking....or some other health problem. Smoking is very good at masking pain, and I know this from my own experiance. (I have a thyyroid disorder, and when I had a relapse and started smoking again, ALL of my pain subsided)

Even tho you don't have medical insurance, you can still get lab tests, (without a Dr's prescription) through a place called, "**************". The tests are suprisingly very reasonably priced, (a complete thyroid panel, for instance, is only around $75.00, a real bargain) Or maybe you can go to one of those public health clinics that charges you on a sliding scale to be seen by a Dr. I wouldn't let it go if your symptoms continue.

Please read the thread titled, "Side effects from quitting", by "BarneyTheDog".

Good luck!
Deda

NeoOsiris · 06-19-2006, 02:14 PM

Just keep it up, its just chemical imbalances now. My friend smoked 2 packs a day for so long, he went cold turkey. was sweating, barfing at some points, and had the worst fever ever. once you get over that mental block, you wont need it anymore. it took me 4 months to fully quit. but i havent had one in 3 months and dont see myself ever going back. try going to the gym and incorporate some sort of exercise and drink lotsa water to keep your body fresh and hydrated.