Day 5 and counting (I hope!) but I have a problem - Smoking Cessation Message Board

ritamymom · 07-23-2003, 06:57 PM

O.k. This is the situation:

I stopped smoking five days ago (yippee!), using the patch (Nicoderm CQ). I am doing quite well except, I am so tired! The reason being is I am trying to keep busy (and I can't stop being busy!) and when I lay down to sleep, I can't! I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can only keep working around and around!
The biggest problem with this is; I am epileptic and the biggest trigger for me is sleep deprevation and since I have not been doing that I know that I am heading for trouble. I tried to quit a few months ago and after just four days I landed in the hospital for a week after having a tonic clonic (formally grand mal) seizure.
Can anyone suggest some ways that I can relax and possibly sleep! It is not like I am craving a cigarette because I really am not (I quite once for 2 1/2 years and it was hell from day one! I am happy with the way I feel this time as far as that goes!.

Thank you!

R

camden · 07-25-2003, 07:57 PM

Are you using the patch that you wear all day? If so this could be your problem. Try the 16 hour patch instead. I have also heard of people who have insomnia because they quit smoking and it takes awhile for your body to adjust.

lorihutch13 · 07-25-2003, 10:39 PM

a hot bath, relaxing nature music??, heating blanket, Melatonin (a natural sleep nutrient) find it at any drug store...ask doctor for ambien or sleep aid until you get over this hump///doctor will help out if she knows you are quitting smoking. I guarantee...good job...oh also exercise, yoga, mediation, reading something interesting to you...TV and computer are stimulating so don't do TV or web before bed...glass of wine...candles...etc...deep breathing , focusing on something that relaxes you, reading the Bible...???

ritamymom · 07-26-2003, 12:39 AM

Thank you guys!
I am now on day 8!!! I still am feeling very hyper but, no seizures!! I am trying to sleep when I can (as you can see, that is not now (2:30 a.m.!).
I know I can do this and so far, I have had no desire and I barely even think about them! The first time I had quit for 2 1/2 years it was hell quiting! This time it just has been so much easier for me!

Here's to a smoke free life!

R