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new>>anyone here have BP?

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I started smoking again after not smoking for 20 yrs.! it was during a manic episode and that was about 12 yrs ago. I went along time without smoking, addicted to the lozenges. But another manic episode did that in again. Problem is that when I try to quit now, I get absolutely crazy with rage. it is not the urge to smoke that stops me it is the rage. I have a 16 yo son at home who is very sensitive and I cannt do that to him. so I got desparate and bought an electronic cigarette, and just got it in the mail today. Two questions, any one here trying to quit that has BP disorder. Anyone here tried with any sucess with this nicotine inhaler?? I need help, it is gonna ruin my life. I work as a masage therapist and cant smell like smoke and worry about getting short of breath when I had to work hard, as i do medical massages and it is a work out for me. I love my job and dont want to jepardize it. any help would be appreciated gratefully. ty
debraccc
debraccc
Hi there
I havent tried the electronic cigs but have heard good things about them. I get angry too when i quit smoking. I wondered whether you could ask you doctor to prescribe something for anxiety or anger. Just a thought. BIG HUG to you
regards
Deb
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Welcome marisarose....
I have never tried the electronic cig either...never even heard of them...have heard of an inhaler...are they the same? I get angry and still do at times I think it comes iwth the quit..l.Could you try relaxation, yoga or walks ffor the rage? I would try to manage without meds if at all possible...that is just me...
Good luck with your quit
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I tried an electronic cigarette at the mall yesterday; I love them and I want one so bad but they're so expensive!! They taste like top-quality cigarettes, ...like QUALITY tobacco-flavor... and you get the burn of a cigarette, like, really, and you get to blow smoke and see it light up and everything! You can get them flavored, like cherry or coffee or maple or menthol or cigarette... the vapor "Smoke Anywhere" cigarette? And they don't hurt your lungs??? I think they are the greatest inventions EVER!!
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i am right now smoking my first e-cig and it is amazing, hard to believe it. how it helps in the long run
debraccc
debraccc
That is sooooooooooo great re the ecigs. Unfortunately we cant get them in New Zealand with the nicotine insert. So I am wondering how useful they will be. When you say they are expensive Genny what do the cost????
Where did u get your eciggies from Marisa?
regards
Deb
Trissa01
Trissa01
It seems you are concerned about the quit triggering BP. Perhaps your doc could add, temporarily, an extra med to keep rage outburst to a minimum? A little extra intensive care - like counselling sessions - you can get with quit lines. Get the long list going of alternate activities. Taking walks is great, gets you away from potential victims, good exercise, fresh air. Have the tools handy. Atleast you know it may be more emotionally intensive for you when you withdraw. Knowledge is power. Best wishes.
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