Smoking was never good to my body or health,yet I enjoyed smoking until it about killed me.Best of luck quitting ..just QUIT. I have smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for over 17 years. Good luck! Day 14 off Nic from a 5 year vape affair, 22 years on Nic. My appetite has stayed the same, my weight hasnt changed, but Im exhausted, angry, and depressed as hell. Went and got my mind off of it. I can eat but have no filter to tell me when Im full. No problems and feel much better. yeah i noticed its only when i vape a lot im gonna take a few day break and get back but if it presists i will get checked out Jimi D Gold Contributor ECF Refugee I already set up an appointment on Thursday with a doctor. I quit two times before and this never happenedI think they put new drugs in cigs to make them stronger and harder to quit. I cut way back on coffee, salt, sweets and fats. Not to mention I slept most of the day today bc of a terrible migraines. Is it normal to have brain fog still? Believe in our self .stay strong , drink water and keep reminding yourself why you quitting. That is a long time in such a short life. After 20 years, your risk factors will be similar to those who have never smoked or vaped, says Dr. Djordjevic. Acupuncture finally did the trick for me. Love to hear it all worked out for you. Smoking also inflames the lining of the airways, but when you quit, you no longer inhale all the toxic substances that irritate the airways, which allows them to begin healing. The hardest obstacle for me was facing the fear of quitting .The first week of physical withdrawals have not been pleasant but manageable. I really do appreciate hearing everyones stories so I know that I am not alone in feeling these things, and also I have loved to hear how even the depression gets better, it just takes time!! You will work through this. You wont have access to it whenever you get a craving, sure, but youll have easy access to cigarettes. The wife and I are both on the same track and she is vaping with me. The pain means progress. I appreciate how all you post your progress. So much so that I forgot that I had quit vaping which was why my anxiety peaked. Will power will get me through that and the cravings are lessening more and more day by day. *Equivalent to 2.5 packs of cigs per day. I have a tip for those that want some help managing the anxiety. I think it only gets better so . It helps tremendously because it releases endorphins and other feel-good hormones which is sort of what the cigarettes did. I have now been vape Free for 3 days, similar withdrawals to quitting cold turkey but not as bad as once before. So go Baby!! And let us know how it goes ; ). I have cravings 30 times a day. Head off this feeling by having things to do to keep your fingers busy. You are using an out of date browser. I have been walking every day and I do yoga but if I dont move constantly, its tough. Time to fight back what the demon has taken from me! Could not give up until someone suggested hypnosis. Why does my chest hurt after I quit vaping? My question for you though is I notice you posted this 3 weeks ago, have you noticed any improvements since then? Hyperventilation causes the carbon dioxide level in the blood to decrease. Also, when you do sleep, you might have strange or vivid dreams. the only thing i cant figure out is is its been 2 months now, and the 1st month and a half was no problem i didnt have cravings and i didnt raid the fridge. In solidarity I am also quoting. My only hope is reaching 72, where according to the infographic itll get better. The cigarettes were rotting us from the inside and giving us a half life. I went to the doctor thinking I had either a double ear infection or throat cancer, or both. If they sound like your experience, seek medical care promptly. Ive got this, weve all got this. Hi Colly, your comment will be the last one I read today. You can do it!! Like StarDose said, nicotine and caffeine don't help. 3 stents and a catheter in my femoral artery motivated me. I smoked 1-2 packs a day for a couple years, in the last month cut down to half a pack, Thursday Sunday I smoked 5 a day, then cut out cold turkey. Although researchers know the condition is tied to vaping, theyre not yet clear how it happens. Good luck and dont give up! A hallmark of quitting cigarettes is the bad mood, high temper, and frustration that a smoker experiences. I am 48 hours into quitting smoking. Im 29 and been smoking since I was 18. First off the cravings have been the least of my problems, I really am done with needing this crap all the time and have committed to myself to be done. Yeah I thought it was supposed to get easier with time. I didnt imagine that nicotine withdrawal was even a thing. SICK. Thank you, everyone, Ive read every comment; you people are an inspiration. Like cold sweats? I believe we can overcome withdrawal symptoms by using fuckin brain as its the only root cause of addiction so why not use it in getting rid of smokes. Everybody needs to take a good multivitamin and mineral to help heal affected parts if our body. Most cases were among teens and young adults. You still smoke free, Angela? Ive been smoking on and off for 20 Years. Quit before cold turkey for 6 years. I am kind of wondering where that led. You can do it. Fortunately, this phase is short-lived, but you will want to give your loved ones a heads up and ask for their patience. Smart Grocery Shopping When You Have Diabetes, Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Dogs and Cats, Smoking Pot Every Day Linked to Heart Risks, Artificial Sweetener Linked to Heart Risks, FDA Authorizes First At-Home Test for COVID and Flu, New Book: Take Control of Your Heart Disease Risk, MINOCA: The Heart Attack You Didnt See Coming, Health News and Information, Delivered to Your Inbox. Hopefully the memories will fade but i feel like keeping a cig around is a symbol of my perserverance despite temptation since I havent lit it yet. Seems like I am still craving nicotine, my chest feels tight at times. 95% of people who try to quit that way are unsuccessful. I needed to smoke for 5 or 10 more years until I needed oxygen. The withdrawals seem harder compared to smoking as with smoking, i started to hate the smell at some point after ceasing. I HATE CARROTS. Fainting. 2 Causes Smoker's flu is caused by the body withdrawing from nicotine. The demon took over me 37 yrs ago when things in my life went array.I knew that this day would come! And I WAS a smoker for 48 years. Do it cold turkey, without the help of vaping or non nicotine vape. Katie, good on you, and I relate to what you are saying. If 20 a day is smoke what is the ideal tapering down amount going to be for and how long? I was google withdrawal systems for smoke quitting, because I could just not focus on my work and is oh, so irritated! For all of you vaping- good luck- but nicotine still is in control. I had it once or twicein the last year after a heavy session on the bud too though- presumably because I went froma 1/8 - 1/4 oz a weekstandard down to the odd tenspot owing to having to study, sowas increasing the tar load on the lungs morenoticeably overthe oddlong weekend. Quit now for 3 weeks, never ever tried before. Ive smoked 2 packs a day for 30 years. Surgeon General. Ice is a great first-line aid for acute pain. Here are vape-related illness symptoms to look out for if you've ever used a cannabis or nicotine vape. It hasnt been easy but I will share that reading blogs like this truly helps. Hi Sheila! Im sitting in class right now typing this, and honestly I could use a cigarette or a hit. And am glad. Nothing takes it away. I will survive and be much healthier and happy for it ( easier writing this part than really believing it). I would rather get out all the bad triggers during the first few weeks since its the hardest. I recently just quit everything all together,and I have been experiencing tingling and like hot flashes in my chest. I quit smoking on 3-11-18 after smoking for 40 yrs. I dont think Id ever gone this long had it not been for his books and definetly prayer. So lets start with the physical sensations. I hope you feel better soon! i have read about people having tightness/pain for a month and i really am afraid of that. When ever i get craving i go out for a walk and listen to music till it subsides.I think the trick to being successful in breaking the habit is picking up something new to take up the time you used for smoking, just try to pick up a positive habit. I quit cold turkey almost 2 weeks ago, I been feeling anxiety, alergy or illness like symptoms. These devices are commonly called vapes, mods, e-hookahs, sub-ohms, tank systems and vape pens. I am so tired, anxious, irritable and hungry and a few other things but my brain is off at the moment. 3am Day 1 its certainly begun, it feels like I have just starred in trainspotting 3, Im wide awake with the chills, Im never wide awake at 3am, Its dawned on me this is going to be quite possibly the biggest battle Ive ever faced, 25 years a smoker , day 1 round 1 to me , good luck everything one stay strong. I smoked 38 years and have quit for 3. When nicotine is inhaled, it can cause a variety of physical reactions, including increases in heart rate, blood pressure and breathing, as well as feelings of nausea, dizziness and lightheadedness. Back pain was actually a major heart attack at 42 years old. One study found e-cigarette users were inhaling the metals lead, nickel, chromium, and manganese in concentrations that either approached, met, or exceeded the limits defined as safe by the Environmental Protection Agency. Jason, to get rid of your yeast and fungal stuff you have to go gluten free too. Get plenty of sleep, take short naps as needed to counter fatigue. If you want to make some positivity here, try egging these folks on for their attempts instead of cutting everyone like you know whats going on here. Read more: 8 foods to avoid if you want to reduce your chances of cancer, diabetes, and early death. 30 Everyday Mistakes That Raise Your Risk of Catching a Cold. I am getting to the stage i am not wanting to leave the house in case i have a panic attack. Steam therapy This procedure implies inhaling water vapor in a bid to open the airways. Information from Better Health: Quit Smoking. 3months back i quit all bad habits except smoking. When you vape, you inhale liquid (or e-juice) from a cartridge attached to the vaping device. and here this post created a platform for a fellow None smokers. Yall can do this. We had both smoked for 38 years. Other symptoms, random sharp pain here and there, different areas back, sides etc. What do people do when they smoke so long with all these side effects I feel like Im losing my mind! Did so successfully for 6 months, then as soon as I had no accountability I started feeling the urge to vape again. Been almost 24 hours and havent had one second of releif. Best of luck everyone.. I am an emotional disaster, I dont know how to deal with myself. Heroin cravings get worse and worse until its completely over. No one knows how to deal with me. Thank you, I needed to read this tonight! My fax is breaking out in a rash. Love the support Thank you Thank you!!! After 5 years, your risk of mouth, throat, esophageal, and bladder cancers will . 2months for me and the cravings are worse and the depression is worse. Unbelievably easy. I never realized how strong the addiction really is. I feel like Im sick everyday. When do I feel better?? You inspire me. The retired Navy veteran turned to vaping marijuana, hoping it would help him cope with his chronic, debilitating musculoskeletal pain. This weight gain may begin in the first week and slowly increase through weeks 2-4. I am a 43 mother of 4 and stopped smoking cold turkey In March 2018. Gl everyone. Always hate to quit bcz it may effect sleep but from yesterday i decide whatever happens i wont relapse and imagining myself as non smoker. Addiction is a weakness. This is how Ive felt Ive gone cold turkey now and Im on day 9 none smoking and day 6 without patches I feel awful I feel tired, cranky, chest tight body aches lots of spit (sorry) but it slowly getting better I think Im not sure how long it lasts for this ill feeling?? several companies offer nicotine free vape juice. Im so confused. Wish every article you read wouldnt recommend vaping to ease cravings, really not helpful when trying to keep the vape, especially considering how I found them more addictive than cigarettes. Instead of that I strongly recommend you try one mini-game: every time you feel anxiety set a mini task for you (for instance take a few squats), and reward yourself with something you love (view youtube or tik tok videos, play a favorite game, take a selfie do anything short-term that brings you happiness) after completing. Pfffft. This was previously subdued with the nicotine. The fifth day, I emerged from the basement and associated with my family again feeling like a different person. Please say a prayer for me. But if you're worried, get it checked out! 2 to 5 Years: Cancer. My sister told me I think I should seek professional help about my anxiety. I think they changed things up in the last year. Vaping with a JUUL can be as dangerous as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Specifically, it is thought inhaling nicotine can lead to serious heart events, especially in people who already have heart disease. Not sure those vaping pens are safe at all. You can also call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 if you're. I am telling you giving up smoking cigarettes was easier than the vape. Hope you could get through that first day. Many of the patients who were hospitalized after vaping THC or nicotine were reported to have run fevers. Honestly felt so sick had to go home from work. Sorry one more thing to add. Reading other quit stories when youre exhausted is pure gold. It's difficult to do exercise and when I do I am in a lot of discomfort and loose my breath too much. Like a habit of oh, I would vaping right now and lose the thought process that I quit for just a moment. These cravings cause extreme anxiety and agitation. I sang in folk clubs and bands with my . I feel so tired, that why I actually got on line to look it up. Ill post again once Ive reached the two week mark. So, first purify your body my taking more fruits and vegetables. Smoking 14 years, been nicotine free 2 months. Been a smoker since age 15 just turned 44. it seems every time I do quit it gets harder and more difficult through the withdrawals! Wet lung is an immune system disorder that affects the lung, and occurs in some people after breathing in certain substances they're sensitive to. Tomorrow I dont even want to go. Losing the urge to smoke and the bad withdrawal symptoms are settling down. I tapered off the time before and this time using patches.