First withdrawal was okay, didnt feel much of a struggle. Knowing its all temporary and will pass keeps me going. I will share what is helping me with the anxiety and blood pressure: exercising and relaxation through breathing. Just pissed off with the weight gain 11 lbs in five weeks. pushing forward a ban on all flavored e-cigarettes, formaldehyde and acrolein could be to blame, 8 foods to avoid if you want to reduce your chances of cancer, diabetes, and early death, vape habit caused too much fluid to collect, one to four years for his lungs to return to their full capacity, inhaling the metals lead, nickel, chromium, and manganese, feeling fatigued either days or weeks after using an e-cigarette, Some Juul pods may contain throat-irritating chemicals that aren't listed on the packaging, Cigarette smoking is at an all time low, but college students are increasingly turning to vaping, and schools are scrambling to regulate it. I have been through heroin withdrawal myself, 17 years ago after a relatively short-term habit. Smoked 48 years. Lungs already feel better. 1 week since I last smoked. I decided to get and a vape, its been 3 weeks now, Ive vaping 6 and 3 of nicotine, and will start to mix 3 and 0 from next week. Vaping made me feel like shit and was way harder to quit than smoking ever was. The first couple of days were horrid with disassociation and totally spaced out and filled with fear .. thats when I started patches they help level me out. Congrats to all of you for making the decision to be non smokers.I have recently quit Actually im now 21 days smoke free. Other symptoms, random sharp pain here and there, different areas back, sides etc. happysecret If you're feeling chest tightness just remember that your doctor has given you a clean bill of health and focus on your breathing. When I smoked I was so anxious about getting lung cancer but that made me more anxious so I would have another cigarette! well i am 20 years old, i have smoked since i was 15 (started getting bad when i was 17) i recently quit about a month ago. On about the 12 and 13 day, the cravings came back hard, but brief. How long does it take for body functions to fully recover after one quits smoking?? You know- I considered switching to e cigs and vapes but I just do not want this addiction anymore. Tired of nicotine, vaping, batteries, ejuice, ect. the only thing i cant figure out is is its been 2 months now, and the 1st month and a half was no problem i didnt have cravings and i didnt raid the fridge. There have been multiple times this week when I wanted one badly. Is withdrawal from smoking a credible reason for wanting to strangle people like you? Anyone whos vaped in the last 90 days is at risk for EVALI. I am pleased with the vape actually and it is much better for you than cigs. If I didnt take that, I would definitely get on an antidepressant, and that would help me to quit. 4 days in to quitting vaping here! Read more: 8 foods to avoid if you want to reduce your chances of cancer, diabetes, and early death. Thanks to the Alan Carr book I stopped my 40 a day habit on 4th February. I tire easily and feel slippy much earlier than before. In general, cough and shortness of breath begin to improve within a month and continue to improve for up to a year after you stop smoking. You wont have access to it whenever you get a craving, sure, but youll have easy access to cigarettes. I started vaping 8 months ago. A 20-year-old from Utah, Alexander Mitchell, was diagnosed with lipoid pneumonia and later, acute respiratory distress syndrome, because his vape habit caused too much fluid to collect in his lungs. I vaped at a 3mg daily. Believe in our self .stay strong , drink water and keep reminding yourself why you quitting. That is nearly 7 months after smoking for 60 years (I am 74). I remember talking to an athlete in Greece who was a heavy smoker. Because I went through heroin withdrawal aND nicotine withdrawal, and Id rather go through nicotine withdrawal any damn day over heroin withdrawal (hence why I keep picking it back up, but best believe I wont ever touch H again, given the withdrawal I went through, even the mental withdrawal). I wish I decided 49.9 years ago. I just refuse to light a cigarette and when I had a craving I told myself NO, I prefer NOT to smoke! Quit that as of today. Ive been smoking for 20 years (since 15). Specifically, it is thought inhaling nicotine can lead to serious heart events, especially in people who already have heart disease. Keep your comments to yourself since like I said you dont have clue. When e-cigarettes first hit the market in late 2000, they were believed to be a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes, but now there is evidence to the contrary. 50 years of smoking. This was previously subdued with the nicotine. Smoker for 35 years and was definitely ready to quite. I quit cigs 9 mos ago and started vaping havent picked up a cig since. He is more of a chain smoker and it probably harder for him to quit. "When you smoke, and you've been diagnosed with a lung condition, it scares you - so you smoke more. Thoughts welcomePlease! Seems like I am still craving nicotine, my chest feels tight at times. Im on day there of quiting vaping. These thoughts and temptations can catch you off-guard because you lost focus on quitting as hard as you were in the first few weeks. You CAN do this, as can I. for all of us that are doing this thing!!! Head and neck cancers are often curable if caught early. I gave up heroin in 2007 and that seemed like a walk in he park compare to cigarettes. Im concerned that my side effects are getting worse instead of tapering off. It is extremely difficult!! Without smoking, there is a time during the day that needs to be occupied, and it is difficult to find ways to divert attention or to find new ways to spend that time. This time June 14/18 no withdrawal systems gofigure!! Of course, you have to give it time. I think the lack if ill health affects (there are still some despite what people say) means you can ingest much more nicotene. Stupid! MY INNOCENTS, MY CHILDHOOD, MY FAMILY Cant change the past, but, I can change the future. Ice is a great first-line aid for acute pain. I did have three days a week ago but hadnt read this and symptoms. I was using disposables and altos for the duration. Still miss the smoking nostalgia and still find myself going in the backyard to suck on an unlit cigarette couple times a day. The chest tightness may or may not be from quitting vaping and if it doesn't go away within a few days it might be best to go to your doctor. Take care. Headaches and feeling lazy are also horrible but I refuse to go through this HELL again and I refuse to spend any more money buying them. I am determine to quit and never go back, I was so sick, each time I think about a cigarette now, I think about how sick I was and the thought disappear. Okay, this post took a wrong turn. Normally, your lungs might feel tightness or hurt after you stop smoking. Way worse than cigs. It was definitely tough the first week, but once I made it past that, it has been a breeze. Its been 3 weeks no smoking and i started on the vaping. Apparently it gets better or so Ive been told. Thank you for sharing folks. Always hate to quit bcz it may effect sleep but from yesterday i decide whatever happens i wont relapse and imagining myself as non smoker. My whole inside of body wants to burst. Vitamin E acetate comes from vitamin E. Its generally used to thicken liquids, particularly in e-cigarette or vaping products that have THC. I STARTED SMOKING WHEN I WAS 30 years old. Yesterday was horrible, fuzzy head, sick stomach, unbelievable irratable, how knows what today will bring. They are often the last side effects to cease. Chills, fever, joints aching head aching. Im on day 7, probably the worse day yet but still not as bad as I was expecting. Youll find that the people who love you want to help you get through this time because youll be so much healthier when you successfully quit smoking. We recommend our users to update the browser. You werent born addicted to nicotine. I really do appreciate hearing everyones stories so I know that I am not alone in feeling these things, and also I have loved to hear how even the depression gets better, it just takes time!! I have a new routine of just enjoying being outside. About 2-3 months for me too now. The physical exhaustion has been kind of discouraging though. Did so successfully for 6 months, then as soon as I had no accountability I started feeling the urge to vape again. My smoking habits started to get worst on 2016 (age 24). And am glad. I completely understand what youre going through. I never touched a one. Once I do that , I think it will be easier. I feel so tired, that why I actually got on line to look it up. SO. Im fighting the tide of hysteria and dis-information around vaping that emanates from various fronts legislative, cultural and scientific. In solidarity I am also quoting. This event is even more noticeable than the early signs of increased lung capacity most people will feel shortly after they quit vaping. I was a smoker for over 25 years. Could be an additive in your w. I HOPE they sooon DISSAPPEAR for you! The best advise I ever got was, its okay to crave a cig but just wait 15 minutes to decide if you still want one. Go to this site to see if your state offers smoking cessation products or counseling. When ever i get craving i go out for a walk and listen to music till it subsides.I think the trick to being successful in breaking the habit is picking up something new to take up the time you used for smoking, just try to pick up a positive habit. Hang in there. over a year ago. Is it normal to have brain fog still? I say ride it out and you'll feel better soon. Ive been smoking since I was 17, im now 33 and have given up the cigs for good, now Im going on to my 3rd week Cold Turkey, and yes Ive seen the and felt and noticed the withdrawal symptoms and boy I actaually looked for info to explain whats going on with me. decided not to gape. I quit cigarettes completely 33 days back and vape a regulated dosage a day. Sorry. I started at ten, but did not smoke three months before, during pregnancy or nursing. I already set up an appointment on Thursday with a doctor. I have been smoking for 26 years 1-2 packs a day. Have tried to quite many times but very hard. Hi Colly, your comment will be the last one I read today. Current withdrawal, 22 days in. Throughout the entire withdrawal process, from day one on, the biggest challenge will be the nicotine cravings and the stress that is associated with them. Cant shake it right now. For me, running and walking were the best options when I quit smoking. Way worse than quitting cigs. Although withdrawal symptoms, such as chest pain, may raise concerns,. I WANT TO LIVE A COMPLETE LIFE! Been rough sleeping body aches no kind of help as much as I hurt or tired Im determined not to give up trying. Thousands had lung damage that needed treatment in hospitals, and several died from the condition. Following on from Brandons comment above; I have just realised that this might be due to the deep breathing giving an oxygen hit. The day after I quit I began experiencing chest tightness and sharp pains here and there. To be honest if you are intent on quitting vaping I would never discourage you from doing so. Im so proud of myself! Will the emotional aftermath of quitting ever relax and subdue to feeling better. I have now quite once more going on 3 weeks. Causes of Phlegm After Quitting Smoking. How has it been going for you? Waking with diziness and headache beddragging feel disorientation feels like total shit state. I never had an anxiety attack until I stop smoking cigarettes . YOU QUIT TO BE HEALTHIER! I am kind of wondering where that led. Beautiful dog! If this is day one I cant imagine what day 5 will be like. Drink lots of water for a few days . Just need to get back to the gym now to replace my time I smoked with something healthy. However, the first week is the hardest for smokers to make it through, as the body is normalizing after constant nicotine exposure. I really wouldnt recommend. You can also call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 if you're. In fact, many of the people who have been recently hospitalized after vaping were also put on life support because they couldn't breath on their own. Best to all who want to quit. I am tired of being a smoker, plus it is going to kill me, probably sooner than later. I am a 43 mother of 4 and stopped smoking cold turkey In March 2018. Cbd is cannaboil its not an addictive sub e3stance, Listen to music, start riding a bike daily, exercise helps with sleep. Instead of being irritable and all that I just felt spacey and lightheaded but it actually felt great. It also seems many of the people whove gotten sick werent just vaping nicotine. Its done never again goodluck to those who wants to stop if you quit quit dont look backward and lessen then stick its all desame one stick or more but its big help to,breath have a nice breathing to all sorry for my english . I am day 3 no vape and the withdrawls are intense! Heroin cravings get worse and worse until its completely over. Not to mention I slept most of the day today bc of a terrible migraines. I was experiencing SOB with exertion and had a bad cough. Im Glad u posted this! Cold turkey along with self hypnosis inductions. That period has led me to vaping, my interest started around 2011. But am not giving up cos I know every thing will be fine. Im in my 3rd week without cigarettes & the withdrawal symptoms are still with me at times but I think the Buspirone lessons them. Thanks to everyone who has shared their story, I will just come back to this site on a daily basis for motivation! I am telling you giving up smoking cigarettes was easier than the vape. I have tried patches, hypnotherapy, cold turkey and now Im vaping. Vaping with a JUUL can be as dangerous as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Depending on how long a person has been smoking and on how heavily they smoke or vape (some vapes, like Juul vape, for example, can contain up to 5mg/ml of nicotine), the effects of nicotine on the brain wears off anywhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours. Im also a recovering heroin addict. I quit for 3 or 4 months 7 years ago and it took just one small stressful event as a trigger to go buy cigarettes to just smoke one to deal with the stress. Health experts have been unable to pinpoint a root cause since the vape device industry is expansive and unregulated. Week 2 anxiety tightness in the chest mucus and foggy in the head. Someone told me once that all smokers are trying to do is take a deep breath, makes sense to me, so now I take one! It's difficult to do exercise and when I do I am in a lot of discomfort and loose my breath too much. Stopped smoking 4 months ago. Praying I stay with this. Since nicotine is a stimulant, the body has learned to function with increased levels of chemicals like acetylcholine and vasopressin in the brain, which work to improve memory and enhance cognitive function. Causes of Smoker's Flu. But the challenges still lie ahead..hoping that the prior quit experience will get me through this..this time it appears to be harder.just need to keep finding distractions and not think about the life issues. Tightness in the chest and foggy in the head. I read it and it worked for me. I was producing a lot of mucus, my body ache and had frequent headaches. Tightness in the . Now struggling to quit the vape. Im 18. For the rest of your life, temptations and thoughts of smoking could drive you back to the pack. By day 3 the worst is NOT over. I dont think Id ever gone this long had it not been for his books and definetly prayer. If they sound like your experience, seek medical care promptly. The foggy head is what really gets me. Quitting smoking 1: improves health status and enhances quality of life. You can help lower it again if you quit. I actually have had screaming crying fits, lasting anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes. This is my 3rd attempt to quit. Day 12 here. It was so tough for me! Best wishes. Well itd better. Follow us onFacebook,Instagram, andTwitter, and keep reading: We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. So my words of wisdom would be, thinking about quitting was way worse than doing it. I also feel very tired which is tough bcuz I work 3rd shift and I always feel like tired anyways! Was having a hard time breathing so decide time to kick the old habit I do get moody at times, but I remind myself it will pass breath read a book. I haven't seen this symptom online so I am scared and hope it doesn't last. I quit recently, and discovered that ITS NOT AS BAD AS ID HEARD. Life can be good with the right support. For chest pains, practice breathing deeply. The first week usually brings the majority of withdrawal symptoms. The vape was harder for me to quit because I smoke it from when I first woke up til I fell asleep at night. Basically, I believe, the lungs upon repairing, have to be retrained, so I think the deep breathing exercises helped. There is just too much for them to fight. Feb 20, 2015. I am 65 and now is the time when old habits catch up with you. more importantly, I am determined to quit this time unlike all the others. I realize it will be one of the hardest habits to kick, but I have a strong mind and have the willpower to quit. But Im quitting for good. Each day using less and less. I just want to love things in my life again, I dont want to only kind of love them like I do now. also i have trouble taking deep breaths a lot and when i do it feels as if theyve been stretched out and are sore or something i am hoping they are just healing themselves or something.. this is probably unrelated but my joints have been extremely sore as well also they pop like crazy!! The pain means progress. I hope you made it through yours. I'm so discouraged, frustrated and guess just mad that my breathing has seemed to get worse the longer I'm not smoking! So does taking a deep breath of oxygen. You can also call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 if you're concerned about your health after using an e-cigarette product. I decided to stop and vape instead. Sarah, after reading your post, I am quitting the same way. This could certainly trigger chest pain because your heart is not pumping blood to all your organs properly. Best of luck on your quit. Hi Abby, thanks for sharing. There is lots of forums and different ways to deal with it. That's your crutch. IF YOU KEEP SAYING I AM NOT A SMOKER IT IS GOING TO HELP. It cant get it from a cigarette anymore. Just ran across this site . Im 62 yes old and was diagnoised with lung cancer The cancer in-remission. This time I am using Chantix. That is the nature of addiction. My husband smokes, and I wont ask him to quite, because I know if you dont do it yourself, you wont do be able to do it. Got to say you are so smart quitting at your young age! 3 months for me. Instead of that I strongly recommend you try one mini-game: every time you feel anxiety set a mini task for you (for instance take a few squats), and reward yourself with something you love (view youtube or tik tok videos, play a favorite game, take a selfie do anything short-term that brings you happiness) after completing. Quit before cold turkey for 6 years. But go see Dr. Never can be to carefull. I think I would still be smoking without it. As vaping-related lung illnesses continue to lead to hospitalizations, medically induced comas, and even deaths across the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people about the risks of using e-cigarette devices, both with tobacco and cannabis products. Quit smoking: are you sure you want to quit smoking? If you get the sense your teen or young adult child is vaping,. You will remember the good times you had while smoking or the feeling of a cigarette after a meal or in the morning. I quit smoking and now Im smoking the Blue, now Im hooked on it, Now I want to quit smoking the blue cigarette, been on it for almost 2years..Help! I felt so sick in so many ways for about 2 days but it subsided and I have no cravings just like moments of forgetfulness that I quit. Anxious, paranoid, chest feels heavy, shallow breathing. Consider beginning some positive new habits like snacking on healthier foods, like fruits and vegetables, and getting regular exercise like taking a walk. 95% of people who try to quit that way are unsuccessful. They may all look a bit different, but work in similar ways. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. If not, my experience is Ive been 2 days off the cig and, even though I had a terrible evening yesterday and woke up at 4 am its no alarm clock, my body feels cleaner and relaxed. quit vaping recently, the psychological pain was nothing like ive ever experienced before, lasted for a full 9 days before i caved and bought nicotine gum. Quitting smoking is one of the most important actions people can take to improve their health. Similar here- quit cigarettes and got hooked on nicotine gum for over 10 years. Im on this blog today because Im having a craving. I am 56 years old and smoked over 40 years. 38 yo, I havent smoked a cigarette in 12 days after 18 years of a pack a day. Leaving one bad habit behind is hard, now doing two at the same time; I feel like I am going crazy! Started at 6mg to 3mg to 1.5mg and finally .75mg. The withdrawals seem harder compared to smoking as with smoking, i started to hate the smell at some point after ceasing. Go back to your never smoked world. 1 week. yeah I'm going to try to vape 0mg nicotine. You may be more at risk if the product youre vaping has vitamin E acetate. Even makes the house smell good. I been feeling dizzy with cold sweats and my upper body feels cold. There is no real timeline for withdrawal symptoms because each quitting experience is unique.

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