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Post by brownmattT on Jan 29, 2005 19:39:58 GMT -5
Last Tuesday was my last day with the patch.
I have been nicotine free for almost 4 days.
Wed-Fri was a challenge at work as I didnt' feel like doing anything. Within an hour of being home I was out like a rock.
I have been sleeping ALL day today! (Sat) I have been up to eat, then fell right back to sleep.
Is this normal or do you think there might be something wrong with me?
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Post by Don on Jan 29, 2005 23:03:18 GMT -5
I believe that fatigue is a completely normal side effect of quitting. IF you can do it, go with it and sleep. Those sleeping hours are hours spent not smoking.
Btw..day 3 without nicotine is usually the hardest in Hell week.
Detox your body and detox your mind.
Go for it Matt!
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Post by Ann on Jan 30, 2005 9:24:26 GMT -5
Yes, that is perfectly normal. A lot of people either get insomnia when quitting then the other half go through sleeping for days straight. It all depends on how your body is handling the withdrawal of nicotine in your system.
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Post by Karyn on Jan 31, 2005 8:10:19 GMT -5
Matt you are doing great. I remember wanting to sleep alot my last time, but couldnt because of the little one. 6 days with out the patch for you today, good job!!! How is the sleeping thing going now? You are doing great.
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Post by brownmattT on Jan 31, 2005 17:57:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the support!
I am still tired all the time. This is day 6 without nicotine and I can't honestly say that I think it is getting any easier. It is quite discouraging.... Seems the same day after day.
With my wife being pregnant and me having nicotine withdrawal it is not a pretty site at my house. Major arguements of silly stuff... I am gonna go berzerk!
Thanks for asking though. I just keep telling myself that it has to get better. I am determined but my patience is wearing kinda thin...
I am addicted to RC airplanes almost as much as cigs. I just keep telling myself of all the airplane supplies I can have while I continue to quit!
Matt
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Post by sandyf on Jan 31, 2005 22:25:50 GMT -5
I was sooo tired when I quit. I remember thinking it was rather odd because everyone kept saying,"Wow, you must feel so much better." Actually, it wasn't until I changed my diet,avoiding sugars and simple starches, and started walking regularly that I felt great. Hang in there, it's worth it!
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Post by slim on Feb 1, 2005 0:35:49 GMT -5
Hi Matt
I couldn't sleep very well early in my quit. I would be so exhausted and then toss and turn. I also was very irritable and took it out on my family a bit. The good news is that i didn't smoke and made it thru Hell week and beyond. At some point things leveled out and they will for you too. Be patient, positive and determined to stay smokefree. It's worth it!
My father in law builds rc planes and enjoys them alot. I should post you some pics of his custom builds. Incredible stuff.
hang in there Matt. smoking is not the answer.
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Post by Graciedonovan on Feb 1, 2005 9:40:40 GMT -5
Matt, take Sandy's advice about good nutrition and exercise. It can make all the difference. You're doing great. Hang in there, it really does get better (you're probably really sick of hearing that at this point, but it's true).
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Post by judyb on Feb 1, 2005 12:28:14 GMT -5
kudo's matt! it gets a wee bit better every day. sleep as much as you can, eat right and use this:
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Official License to bi*ch I, _______________________, in my continuing fight against the nicodemon am hereby granted the license to bi*ch as much as is necessary to win my battle. I apologize to any I have offended but ask your indulgence and support in my on-going campaign for freedom. Signed, ----------------------------
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Post by Karyn on Feb 1, 2005 12:37:10 GMT -5
Matt hang in there, I think you are doing so well. My husband had to put up with me not only pregnant but I quit cold turkey when I found out with my now 2 year old. I would try and go walk it all off, the craves the arguments any of it. 6 days is great without the nicotine, so hang in there I know it gets better, that is what is keeping me sane. Karyn
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Post by Don on Feb 1, 2005 13:14:00 GMT -5
Matt, Your wife is pregnant and you're in withdrawal.... Good God Man! Why not just throw the detonator switch! Run! Run for the bomb shelter!! ;D
Seriously...during this time try to avoid conflict. Remember that any "touchyness" is not the doing of others but the devilishness of Ol' Nic.
Think of the money you're saving that you can apply to your hobby!
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Post by brownmattT on Feb 1, 2005 17:19:26 GMT -5
Thanks for all the support guys! I am confused about the nutritious thing. I read somewhere the nicotine releases sugar in you blood with every cig. So this is why you are tired and foggy, because your body is missing those sugar doses. I thought that meant if I eat sugary donuts and candy in the morning that would help. Something tells me that is not how it works, just dont sound right. I am not a nutriousionist, lol. What is a good diet? By the way, I'm already over weight, I don't need to get huge! I am gaining a little since I stopped.
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Post by Karyn on Feb 2, 2005 9:01:46 GMT -5
Matt just wanted to say you are doing so good. I am going to defer to the oldbies on this one, just wanted to say you are doing great By the way what are your stats? Karyn
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Post by Bubb on Feb 2, 2005 9:49:58 GMT -5
When we smoked, day after day we fed our bodies nicotine plus a couple hundred other additives. We did this for years and years. When suddenly withdrawing the whole process, it should be no surprise our poor bodies are left screaming.
Proper rest is so important....it impacts everything....particularly attitude. Not wearing the patch or using other aides before bedtime is an alternative. I'm big on the exercise thing so I'd suggest taking a walk after dinner or an hour or so before bedtme. It's only too cold if you don't dress warmly enough. If that's a drag, go to a mall or something. Burn some extra calories....be creative. Avoid sweets, caffiene, any kind of stimulant for awhile. The sleeplessness will pass. In the beginning, I went from the sleeplessness thing to not being able to stay awake. The quit process creates quite a mess but like everything else, it won't last forever. Keep your eyes on the prize....we're all addicts.....we have hoops to jump through to get to the other side.
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Post by brownmattT on Feb 2, 2005 18:34:56 GMT -5
Just to clarify, I have a hard time staying awake. I sleep too much. Is using stimulates such as caffiene a really bad thing?
Believe it or not just a week a go I was addicted to 1 to 1.5 two liters of diet mountain dew a day. I read that caffien is bad so I have been cutting that back too. Today only a 1/2 of a 2 liter.
I feel really tired and dumpy, like all day... Takes stimulants realy make it worse? Seems the opposite to me.
Thanks for the support Karyn.
Here are my stats.
Its been three weeks, four days, 15 hours, 19 minutes and 38 seconds since I have smoked a cigarette. That makes 897 cigarettes not smoked, saving me $96.46. My life has been exended 3 days, 2 hours, 45 minutes.
But only nicotine free for about 8 days.
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