I've noticed since I quit smoking, (november 29th), that my anxiety is worse.
I've stopped taking the welbutrin/zyban over two months ago, and haven't had a panic attack since.
But, I've had a LOT of stress this year; and more now with my mom being so sick. I'm in the process of moving in with her, and nephew thinks he can give me some shyte, (he's living there rent free doing nothing but delivering pizza part time at 28 years old.) Not gonna happen. But, I'm having a hard time with it -- more than I should be given the reality of the situation. I should be just telling him to buzz off, and get back to life. But, mom is enabling him, defending the undefensible.
And I'm having a hard time with it all; an emotional time with it.
But I'm having no panic attacks; just anger and tears.
Anyway, I'm wondering something.
I've heard that it's normal for our emotions to be heightened when we quit an addiction.
Can anyone tell me for how long this heightened state lasts???
Thanks for any insights.
Shalom!