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Headaches... oh, make them stop!

BlueWytch
BlueWytch
I quit smoking with a step down program that I downloaded for my smart phone. I really liked it MUCH better than quitting cold turkey and I it wasn't very hard to not smoke on day 0 (Quit smoking day!). I was quite happy with it.

But then I was quickly reminded of a side effect of quitting smoking that I had the last time I quit smoking on Dec 21, 2006 and I didn't smoke again until September 16, 2008... I get headaches! ALL. THE. TIME!

So I have been smoke free for 10 days (I am pretty sure of it now) and I have had headaches since day 1 of not smoking. They don't go away. I don't want to start smoking again just to get rid of my headaches. I want to stay smoke free but the pain in my head is killing me.

Any thoughts or suggestions? I am not looking forward to smoke free if it's going to be head pain all the time. But I don't know what to do to make it go away.
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw5Q0pNWPIY&feature=g-all-c
Most ppl use conventional medical stuff, but I tried this and it worked for me.
You can tap for anything including to quit smoking. There are tons of youtube clips on tapping and I suffer from massive anxiety (generalized) and have tried everything with little success in getting rid of the symptoms.
You don't have to do this, but should you decide to use this method, it may take several session to rid yourself completely of the headaches which is discouraging for most ppl.
Good luck and hope this helps ((((((((((gentle hugs)))))))))))
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
Oh....this is free and what have you got to lose (hopefully your headache)?
BlueWytch
BlueWytch
MsBlank... Oh I love you! You are my new best friend! LOL It's not totally gone but I'm not ready to puke from the pain now. That was amazing and some of my stress is starting to feel less too.
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
Keep tapping and it should leave completely. I was just starting to get a headache when I saw your thread and remembered the tapping. I did it slong with the clip and I am 100% better.
I'm gonna go out and tackle the world now...
I'll be back later :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Um...msblank...u really need that edit button don't u??!!! Or I'm reading something wrong, but yea, um, what?!! (Backing my way outta this wink wink!!!)
grannie
grannie
I would talk to my Doctor about the headaches..doesn't sound right. I think you can get some help there. I hope you feel better.

However, I never have understood why a person that was quit 1-2-3-6-years went back to smoking,,I just don't get it..maybe because I am old and dying because I smoked.
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
back off jynxie LOL I have my own vocabulary. In my reply on #4 SLONG is definately a word. It means the same thing as ALONG just with a different spelling ;)
(I've given up hope on getting an edit button, so you's peeps are just gonna have to roll with the punches. I think faster than I can spell!!!!!
vnurse
vnurse
I agree with Grannie, you should see your doctor. Physical withdrawal symptoms from quitting should be over by day 10. Good luck to you!
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
I got the headaches which was caused by anxiety. I also got a whole host of other symptoms which all lasted for 4 months all due to anxiety....and my coping method (smoking) was removed....hence all the anxiety.....blech!
ozziequitter
ozziequitter
okay you have me intigued....what do u mean by tapping???
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
Check out the youtube clip I posted in reply #1. You can tap for anxiety and to stop smoking......anything. It takes some time and ppl are not patient. However, I suggested this to a few ppl and those that have tried it (including myself) says it has helped them. I am very sensitive to medicines, so I've had to look for alternative/natural ways to relieve health and emotional issues.
BlueWytch
BlueWytch
Thanks everyone! My friend also noted that my blood sugar has been high on fasting and hasn't been as even keel anymore. Ever since Nov when I got an epidural steroid injection my blood sugar goes weird and I can't control it. Then it's fine. Then it's weird... I'm in a weird phase again which may be slightly from quitting smoking (so I am eating more... not MUCH more... but more)

SO, between the tapping and watching my blood sugar closely, I am feeling some better... although my finger hurts from checking the BG... but that's a given. LOL
BlueWytch
BlueWytch
MsBlank... I am doing the tapping. Okay, I will admit I added some humor to mine to make it more relaxing and funny... stuff about me looking crazy and maybe no one will mess with me now LOL

Seriously though, it is working. I just wish it would work with my lower back too. I tried, I forgot how bad it hurts LOL. Oh well, at least the headaches are 99% gone. (I think I actually have some sinus something going on... Dr appt on Wed. I'll know then)