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Originally Posted by Renard 
What are everyone's thoughts on cigarettes?
Do you think they exacerbate withdrawals or not?
Unfortunately I don't have any NRT products with me right now.
Do you think they exacerbate withdrawals or not?
Unfortunately I don't have any NRT products with me right now.
The anxiety goes away. While withdrawls cause it, it's important to remember that you can make it worse by panicking about panic.
Tell yourself it's just the booze leaving your system.
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That's the first 24 hours done.
The panic attacks seem to have eased off.
Now I'm just left with head cold-like symptoms such as a headache, dizziness and tiredness.
The one thing I was worried about was keeping hydrated but I seem to be fine. The nausea didn't go any further than a feeling.
I've kept on smoking but haven't gone overboard as I found it made the dizziness worse.
The panic attacks seem to have eased off.
Now I'm just left with head cold-like symptoms such as a headache, dizziness and tiredness.
The one thing I was worried about was keeping hydrated but I seem to be fine. The nausea didn't go any further than a feeling.
I've kept on smoking but haven't gone overboard as I found it made the dizziness worse.
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I'm right there with you. Yesterday was day 1. Today is proving to be much more difficult. I want a glass, check that, a bottle of wine so bad. I feel adrenaline pumping through my veins.
Trying to find something to replace it with. I like your idea of tea.
Hang in there, you are not alone!
Trying to find something to replace it with. I like your idea of tea.
Hang in there, you are not alone!
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Thanks guys.
Went for a lie down and fell asleep. Woke up feeling like I was floating.
Other than a headache and that feeling of otherworldliness it isn't too bad at the moment, nothing compaired to yesterdays terror.
Just going to have to see what the rest of the night brings.
Went for a lie down and fell asleep. Woke up feeling like I was floating.
Other than a headache and that feeling of otherworldliness it isn't too bad at the moment, nothing compaired to yesterdays terror.
Just going to have to see what the rest of the night brings.
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Day three.
Still feeling a bit whoozy and tired, but the panic attacks have lessened and I no longer have a pounding headache.
Read about DT's, which of course nearly started another anxiety attack.
What do you think are the chances of getting DT's now?
It's probably a "how long is a piece of string" question but I'm driving myself insane worrying I might get them.
Still feeling a bit whoozy and tired, but the panic attacks have lessened and I no longer have a pounding headache.
Read about DT's, which of course nearly started another anxiety attack.
What do you think are the chances of getting DT's now?
It's probably a "how long is a piece of string" question but I'm driving myself insane worrying I might get them.
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Hey Renard.
I'm not a doctor, so can't answer that question.
However, in my experience, after day 3, things improve.
I always found the first 2 days the worst.
Day 3 for me too today.
Weather not as nice as yesterday, so no sunshine.
But we're almost there.
I'm not a doctor, so can't answer that question.
However, in my experience, after day 3, things improve.
I always found the first 2 days the worst.
Day 3 for me too today.
Weather not as nice as yesterday, so no sunshine.
But we're almost there.
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Congrats Eric.
It's good to hear you're on the same track as me.
Luckily here the weather's been nice so I've sat outside reading and sipping decaf tea.
I drank so much water I fancied a change.
I found the panic attacks far easier to deal with by acknowledging to myself I was having a panic attack. I was getting so hung up on the "what if's" and not what was.
I was so caught up with worrying about getting DT's or seizures I was actually making myself feel worse.
Now I've sat back and focused on the now things aren't too bad.
Could be better, but not bad.
It's good to hear you're on the same track as me.
Luckily here the weather's been nice so I've sat outside reading and sipping decaf tea.
I drank so much water I fancied a change.
I found the panic attacks far easier to deal with by acknowledging to myself I was having a panic attack. I was getting so hung up on the "what if's" and not what was.
I was so caught up with worrying about getting DT's or seizures I was actually making myself feel worse.
Now I've sat back and focused on the now things aren't too bad.
Could be better, but not bad.
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Day 4.
Didn't start well at all. Woke up with pressure behind my right eye and terrible vertigo. I honestly thought I was going to have a stroke!
Went to my doctor and had a thorough examination.
Turns out the adrenaline my body is releasing after quitting is mucking about with my inner ear and balance.
Blood pressure is high but is to be expected. Having it checked again tomorrow to be on the safe side.
There is a possibility that the anxiety has triggered the labyrinthitis I had as a kid.
I've been prescribed a weeks course of treatment to keep my nerves in check and booked into see an alcohol adviser next week.
I can't begin to express my relief. I honestly thought I was going to die.
I am never, ever putting myself through this again.
Didn't start well at all. Woke up with pressure behind my right eye and terrible vertigo. I honestly thought I was going to have a stroke!
Went to my doctor and had a thorough examination.
Turns out the adrenaline my body is releasing after quitting is mucking about with my inner ear and balance.
Blood pressure is high but is to be expected. Having it checked again tomorrow to be on the safe side.
There is a possibility that the anxiety has triggered the labyrinthitis I had as a kid.
I've been prescribed a weeks course of treatment to keep my nerves in check and booked into see an alcohol adviser next week.
I can't begin to express my relief. I honestly thought I was going to die.
I am never, ever putting myself through this again.
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That's great Renard.
One of the difficulties is, we often forget the pain once it subsides.
I'm gonna carry a card in my wallet that describes it. For when I'm tempted.
I'm delighted for you, that you feel relieved.
One of the difficulties is, we often forget the pain once it subsides.
I'm gonna carry a card in my wallet that describes it. For when I'm tempted.
I'm delighted for you, that you feel relieved.
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I like the idea of carrying a card, just so I can take a look at what a horrible, horrible experience withdrawal is.
To be honest I wish I had gone to the doctors straight away.
I might have saved myself the horror of the first few days.
But isn't hindsight a wonderful thing? hehe
To be honest I wish I had gone to the doctors straight away.
I might have saved myself the horror of the first few days.
But isn't hindsight a wonderful thing? hehe
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