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A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...

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Panic Attacks/Stop Smoking update

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I posted a couple of months ago that I was going to try and quit smoking. I have opted the slow stop method. Which so far, has been working quite well.

I have gone from almost a pack and a half of cigarettes a day to 6-8, depending on how I feel.

I start my day making myself wait a few minutes before I light up. I've been trying to increase this time a little each day, without much success. I am also waiting longer after eating to smoke. This one has been successful.

I quit taking my cigarettes with me when I go on short trips, run erands, etc. I have not had a cigarette while driving in 2 1/2 months. Woohooo, that is a big one for me. I used to smoke like a fiend while driving. I even went on a short trip (1 1/2hrs) without smoking once. I am very proud of myself.

Except for tonight, I have not had a bad attack in about a month. Which is excellent given that I am on a stop smoking cruisade.

Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I am really trying.
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WOW!!!! Good job! that's impressive
deleted_user
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that is awesome..way to go...it's hard to cut down and/or quit smoking but you are doing a wonderful job!
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Quitting smoking was the hardest thing I ever did. And I had the misfortune of having to do it a few times for it to really stick. So big KUDOS to you for this!! Especially in the car! OMG that was the hardest for me. Keep up the good work! It will get easier and soon you will notice how much better you feel physically without them!
/CHEER
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Have you tried keeping a stash of lollipops in your purse? Might divert you from the urge to light up. Also, I remember when my Grandma quit smoking when I was very young. She took the money she would have otherwise spent on a pack of cigarettes and put it into a savings jar. Each time it filled up she redeemed herself a gift. She loved the Precious Moments figurines, so she would buy one each time. She had a big collection in the end and she banished her smoking habit!
ItsKimi
ItsKimi
Big congrats to you!
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congratulations! I also think my smoking contributes to the anxiety and panic attacks but have not tried to quit
don't ask why it is dumb
deleted_user
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yes you are right smoking does contribute to anxiety as does caffine lack of sleep and smoking weed. except for all of the dr pepper i drink i have given it my best shot to be trigger free. i think it has helped alot. one more thing, i went cold turkey, cant say if its better or worse that way but i so did it!
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I have alot of neighbors who have used Chantix and I am talikng about people who have smoked for many years. Five pack a day smokers and they quit! I was so impressed, I whipped out the script the doctor gave me 5 months back and got it filled. It works on a certain neuron in the brain to diminish the cravings until you no longer have them. It's a bit pricey but I'm going to give it a shot. Some Insurance Ca. may pay. Mine did. It depends if you need it medically.

Good luck and keep up the hard work!
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I don't do medications. I stopped all medications when my husband died after taking vioxx. So, that option is out for me.
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