Is it me or is Cold Turkey hell ?... - Smoking Cessation Message Board

jaydee101 · 03-07-2008, 01:47 AM

Hi,

I have been quitting since 22 January cold turkey this time. I have tried patches and gum etc but this seems to be harder but better if that makes sense. I have had a couple of minor relapses (2 cigs after a pint in the pub), but on the whole, still pleased. However, please could you advise if these symptons are just withdrawl ?. I have been to doctors, but tests have come back with all normal results. I find that I have an increase of wind after meals, the feeling that my heart is beating twice as fast as it should, slight headaches, and generally achy all over. I feel quite spaced out as well. Please help. Thanks.

Liamsmom · 03-07-2008, 01:06 PM

Totally normal I had all those symptoms with the exception of the "wind" as you all say over there. I think because you relapsed a wee bit it may be that you're having minor symptoms of the initial withdrawal symptoms. When I quit c/t I was a wreck for a week and spaced out for about three months but your right it was my worst quit but my most successful as I'm now at almost 21 months. and I had to stop and think how long it's been because I don't think like that anymore.

Good luck and keep up the good work

Cheers

jaydee101 · 03-07-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Liamsmom

Totally normal I had all those symptoms with the exception of the "wind" as you all say over there. I think because you relapsed a wee bit it may be that you're having minor symptoms of the initial withdrawal symptoms. When I quit c/t I was a wreck for a week and spaced out for about three months but your right it was my worst quit but my most successful as I'm now at almost 21 months. and I had to stop and think how long it's been because I don't think like that anymore.

Good luck and keep up the good work

Cheers

Thanks Liamsmom, should I have said "gas" like you guys say over there ?.. he he

Is hell but certainly feeling better, last few weeks felt like I was having heart attack with the pulpitations... still, think I'm over the worst... You miss it still ?.

Liamsmom · 03-07-2008, 06:00 PM

Things I don't miss are the cost over here they're about $7.50 a pack, the way I use to smell, and being winded all the time. The things I do miss is the "AHHHHHHHH" after a good meal or drink,having something to do with my hands aside from stuff food in my mouth, and the comfort they provided. Sometimes passing someone on the street whose smoking I take a deep breathe to remember the scent like the smell of an old friends perfume or cologne. But then I take a look around and see so many people who are fumbling to get that smoke in their mouth as quick as they can after being on the bus or train etc. and I think Jeez that USE to be me and I'm glad it's not anymore. This is my third quit (Hopefully my last I never try to be too cocky about it) and my hardest one and it's the one I'm most proud of because I worked really hard for it. I wear my c/t like a badge of honor cause it was earned the hard way. If you've made it this far you're more than half way there keep up the grand work!!!! It's really worth it.

houtex54 · 03-08-2008, 04:00 PM

I quit cold turkey 25 years ago. I was motivated by the news of my wife's pregnancy and I knew she could not quit if I continued smoking. It was the most difficult thing I have ever done, but I think the difficulty provided the greatest defense against relapse. I have stayed off cigarettes all this time because it was so hard to quit the first time, I am still afraid that I could never do it (quit) again.

After the first three days, cravings were still bad, but not quite as bad as they had been the day before. Changing life style that a new baby inevitably brings helps, too.

Hang in there!