bad times

[historyteach]

Having a hard time, here.
Yesterday, and this morning, (all ready!) I am experiencing a choking like sensation in my throat - like a mini panic attack! And feeling really bummed out too. Feel like crying. I suppose it is just nicotine withdrawal? I am on the patch and zyban. (Zyban is the same as welbutrin - the anti depressant.) So, I am surprised I am having these feelings - physical and emotional.
Anyone else having this type of reaction? Or any reaction at all?
I am NOT going to smoke for today! :speechles
But, boy, I am having a hard time, and it's only 8:15 AM!!!
Shalom!

[boryad]

Hey Teach! Hang in there! It's Day 60-something for me and I still have "episodes". Your body (and mind) are going through some major changes. Ride 'em out, it gets better! ALOT better! 9 days after I quit, I had a full blown asthma attack for 3 days! Stupid me, I thought I was having problems w/allergies, that's why I tried to nurse myself for 3+ days. I've never had asthma before. I've been told that once you quit smoking, sometimes other health issues crop up that you weren't aware of before...either masked by the smoking or at the very least, blamed on the smoking.

Keep on Unsmoking! It's worth it!

[mnj1024]

keep hanging in there teach, SWC is right on the money and it does get so much better mike

[historyteach]

SWC;
What did you do, and how did you find out it was asthma?
I have resolved NOT to smoke for today. But, that means, I am not going to an open house party for my very dear friend. I am certain he will forgive me when he finds out why. But, I don't trust myself right now going out. I am really afraid I will stop and buy a pack.
(I live 5 miles away from the nearest store, so, if I stay home, I am safe.)
I gotta do what I have to do, right?
Thanks for the support.
I am in the middle of mowing the lawn, and took a break, cuz I am sweating like h*ll!!! That sure is keeping my mind off of it! LOL! Then, I'm going down the street for a swim. Afterwards, weed the garden, (plenty of weeds, LOL!)
I figure if I keep myself occupied, it will be easier. Man, my yard and house ought to be sparkling in a week or so, huh? LOL!
Thanks again!
Shalom!

[The Jay Walker]

Ht

I don't really have any experience to share, but hang in there, your so worth it.

[KelKel]

Hey Woman...
I want some of your energy :bigeyes:
You're wokin' it. Go Girl!
Though I was not a smoker, my step-mom was a heavy duty smoker over 30 yrs. and I saw how hard it was for her to quit. But she did!!!
Inspire's me with my own battle with addiction.
An addiction is an addiction....and at some point they all become insidious.

Smoking takes longer to show its ugly head, when I see a person with oxygen tubes running out of their nose and...smoking a cigarette, well I just say a little prayer. I recently lost an uncle this way.

Glad you are here, it's always a pleasure.

[historyteach]

Jay, what are you using again? Are you using anything? I am curious as to why I am having such physical reactions, and you are not.
Of course, I am very, very happy that you are not. Please don't get me wrong.
Just trying to note what is different. Maybe I can learn from you. Ya know?
Thanks.
KelKel;
My ex FIL was like that. He would drive the car with oxygen and smoking a ciggie. I refused to get into a car with him after he went into a coughing spasm and totally had NO control over the car. There on after, I drove, or he went alone. He never did stop, and died very slowly of emphazema in a hospital room. It was so sad, and such a waste.
So, why didn't I stop then? Clueless here.
Shalom!

[waywardsister]

I felt really bummed out last time I quit. I went on crying jags and generally felt depressed (I was on zyban too). I had panic attacks, which stopped when I cut out caffeine.
My sis and her bf quit with me, and they had the same thing - depressed feelings, some weepiness.
I am finding it not so bad this time, maybe because I knew what to expect, but I am crying much easier than normal - like at cheezy commercials! And I feel like there's a hair in my throat, or a bubble of air. I am also a little...ahem...bunged up. Oh, and Saturday I got sick, I think because I took one patch off and put a new one right away. Nic-OD! I had to make my Mum pull over, and I barfed in a hotel parking lot. I felt like a big junkie!!

As each day passes though, the effects lessen and the body heals. Man, I'm starting to hack though! Ugh.