still 10 days smoke-free

I don't know why but I had a hard time this afternoon.. Tried to take care of myself got my nails done, had a healthy lunch.... just felt really antzy. I wanted to work this weekend since I haven't worked in over 2 weeks, thank goodness I am on vacation and i do not have a trip on my schedule. I do need the money if I am well enough to work.  But I think what I am experiencing is withdraw from the cigs... I have never quit like this before.. not even on Chantix, I still smoked. This is the longest I have ever gone. I guess I was really motivated to quit since my ashma was getting worse, my cough, trouble clearing my throat. Boy, my body is totally detoxing... Its rather bazarre! Well I felt better tonight since I went to an AA meeting and went back to the gym for 40 minutes with my friend.
Making a decision to work under these conditions is hard, since I hate to be coughing and trying to catch my breath at 30,000 ft ! Its hard enough on the ground!!!

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deleted_user
deleted_user

The main reason I quit is I wanted to be able to breath! I had developed a cough and was always clearing my throat. All that went away once I quit. You can do it. I took Welbutrin for about a month to help me with withdrawals and it seemed to help. The nicotine lozenges helped me a lot too. The slow disolving kind takes a while and it is kind of like a mental smoke break with the nicotine accruing gradually.
staceypin
staceypin

You sound like me I quit smoking because I couldn\'t breath anymore! Your symptoms sound familiar. I feel like I\'m going to die!! I feel like I have a very bad flu, when will this get better. It is hell to get through!
deleted_user
deleted_user

My sister also went on Wellbutrin to quit. She has been 20 years now. So it must have worked? I hope you feel better soon. And your body probably has a lot of detoxing to do. So don\'t give up. I am praying for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user

Download the Neuroprogrammer-2 and put in your earbuds or headphones...this is a wonderful tool to help curb anxiety. I like the \"hypnotic-relax\" algorhytm.