M thinking of quitting but not abel to but when i saw all t comments made my mind to quit now i smoked aroud about 15 years now wann to be a non smoker. Ive just had my last cigarette and after it made me dizzy and feel like throwing up, its time. 6. I am laso33 and have smoked just as long!!!! Going to say its harder than any of the times I quit smoking, been vaping for over 5 years now, mostly using 6mg. Survived the urges so far. Whoa lol easy Non-smoker! But like any disease I have to put myself in a mindset that I will stay stopped. I started using Chantix and cut down for a week before quitting. Partner smokes. Hope you could get through that first day. I just sit and cry and cry. Took up again (multiple life stressors all at the same time) Some of the life-stressors are still there, but finally decided to call it quits yesterday cold turkey. Smoking And Diabetes: What Are The Risks, And How Can You Quit Smoking? YAY! But with vaping, the nicotine is only half of the problem, it is the sweetness and richness of the flavorings. yeah i noticed its only when i vape a lot im gonna take a few day break and get back but if it presists i will get checked out Jimi D Gold Contributor ECF Refugee I quit in 2018, I have tried it before but this time it was abrupt! It was bad, and it still will be for months to come. You wont have access to it whenever you get a craving, sure, but youll have easy access to cigarettes. Last time I tried to quit I went through the same thing. (Not nice but too funny!) Thanks for all the encouraging info and good luck to all! I am 11 days in from quitting vaping and I agree 100%. You inspire me. Started off with 6mg, worked my way down to three, and now on my first day with 0mg nicotine, and I feel fine. Wow sorry for your loss that's terrible. Im on my 5th day and I am much more relaxed. So buyers dont always know what theyre getting. See your doctor right away if you vape any kind of product and get any of the above symptoms. It takes time. I did 45 years of smoking with only a couple of little breaks due to surgery. During the first 4 days, I didnt do anything that I normally did that would have associated me having a smoke with that activity. Within the first 1 to 9 months after quitting vaping, the lung's capacity to clear out mucus and fight off infections significantly . She smoked the rest of her life, even up to 7 packs a day. However, to be fair on the article (and others I have read) it is stating that nicotine is as addictive as heroin but it doesnt compare the withdrawal symptoms. Dr said to see a psychologist??? I did try vape but didnt like that it burned my throat and made me cough like crazy. We can all make it through that!! Why you're feeling it. It is hard to believe this is better for me when I have been well and not sick for years until I finally quit then all of the sudden I am not just a little sick but SICK and in pain. Tired of nicotine, vaping, batteries, ejuice, ect. So say a prayer for me too . I am making the commitment and calling myself a nonsmoker from here on out. 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. I quit cold turkey at 3MG. ACCEPT I never got the headaches .which is cool. Quitting cold turkey is not the way to go for a lot of people. I quit smoking on 3-11-18 after smoking for 40 yrs. Doctor diagnosed me as type 2 diabetic. Wet lung is an immune system disorder that affects the lung, and occurs in some people after breathing in certain substances they're sensitive to. 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. My cough and cold symptoms went very quickly which was nice! Research has found that people who vape are exposed to toxic metals like lead because of the metal coils used in e-cigarette devices to heat the vape juice into a vapor. But quitting vaping can be difficult, just like trying to stop smoking. Quit cold turkey again on the spot and this time pretty intense cravings are hitting several times an hour. After my first week of quitting, I had a problem and couldnt breathe. I needed to smoke for 5 or 10 more years until I needed oxygen. Cold turkey! I went through this myself. No problems and feel much better. Thanks for your reply Haber I really appreciate it. Always happy to hear from you, Jeffrey, Do anyone know thst once u finish the 12 week nicotine therapy then what i will still want nicotine I think but I dont wanna smoke or chain vape again so Im thinking about staying on the lozenges once therapy is finished. I am 48 hours into quitting smoking. I do respect all you people who manage to give up. I want to be done smoking, so I will be. I have COPD symptoms that I never had. I have been having vivid dreams. I plan on getting to the zero level soon but now I have the headaches and am struggling with that part. It will be one month this Wednesday that I have off nicotine cold Turkey! The only things my lungs need is fresh air. i decided to quit and i did it cold turkey. Smoker for 35 years and was definitely ready to quite. Had anxiety , weight loss , panic attacks, lack of concentrations, feeling down from time to time and etc etc. over a year ago, guest After over 30 years of smoking (I did quit for a year and a half back in 2000), I am free! Three days ago in bed with flu symptoms. Great blog and outstanding style and design. Im going to read the book How to quit smoking the easy way very soon as I think it will help bring important things to my memory. Today is my 5th day of no smoking for my 3rd time attempt of quitting. its been 7 days without a thought or craving. It was hell. Very much the inspiration. My mood is more stabilized so I dont feel like a crazed lunatic. This could certainly trigger chest pain because your heart is not pumping blood to all your organs properly. The withdrawal symptoms are horrible, but stay strong and it gets easier. Breath better too. I am 39 and have been smoking since I was 17. Im 3 months into quitting and I feel like hell tired insomnia cortisol levels are high anxiety depression and I really dont want to smoke how long can this last? Of course at a young age I was always on and off on smoking. After the 10th day I am going to detox my whole body to get rid of any lingering withdrawal symptom. I completely understand what youre going through. I am quitting TODAY! Allan Carrs Easy way to stop smoking Will set you free .. well we bought fake ciggy They are absolutely horrible but have to take a couple drags after my coffee in the morning I do seem to be getting some headaches and its only been a couple days but we are trying so hard my husband and I together we put them down his mother recently had a spot on her long and I lost a best friend deal to London they are absolutely horrible but have to take a couple drinks after my coffee in the morning I do seem to be getting some headaches its only been a couple days but we are trying so hard my husband and I together we put them down his mother recently had a spot on her l lung and told us it was cancer ,, we are sick over it ,,We both have children and we would like to put them down and stay positive for ever, I started smoking when I was 10. Again Smokers flu. A hard time breathing Shortness of breath Chest tightness Belly pain Loss of appetite (not hungry) Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Weight loss Some people say their symptoms formed over a few. This might last for several weeks. Like a habit of oh, I would vaping right now and lose the thought process that I quit for just a moment. It also helps drain the lungs of mucus. Well get there. The demon took over me 37 yrs ago when things in my life went array.I knew that this day would come! Just make sure they are not hard pills. Is this really real or am I making up lies in my head that trying to give my self a reason to smoke. Some of the people on here have said that after a month all of these extra little anguishes get better, I am going to choose to believe that for the both of us! If I didnt take that, I would definitely get on an antidepressant, and that would help me to quit. Did so successfully for 6 months, then as soon as I had no accountability I started feeling the urge to vape again. I took up vaping 2 years ago. .with heart healthy diet, while quitting. Called 911 and luckily cleared mucus from my airway and didnt need to go to the ER. I decided to vape 0mg of ejuice today. I described smoking to a non-smoker the other day as having a button that you could press to make something good happen. Week 1 and 2nd was the worst! Tomorrow I dont even want to go. I have no plans of getting back to nicotine back. After just 48 hours without a puff, you may begin to notice your ability to taste and smell food has improved. Right now I am not sleepy at all. I havent been able to sleep well, lucid dreaming nightmares. I did it slowly but the right way this time. Well hang in there! People, consider yourself lucky that you are going through nicotine withdrawal and not heroin withdrawal. God bless! Good luck in 2018 to all of yall quitting cigarettes too,Im 3 days in myself . Everyone was right that I WILL quit smoking and I get to decide when and how. I had no intentions to stop smoking but my medic said to cease tobacco, since then my medic has confirmed my improvement in health and build. You will also have to deal with smoking nostalgia for the rest of your life. Janie! It cant get it from a cigarette anymore. I quit about a week ago I feel like all of my withdrawal symptoms are gone.. will they all come back just as hard if I smoked once? I wasted monies on the disposable as I did not want to invest snd this did not lessen the nicotine which may have been an easier route Nicotine is a hard drug to kick and entirely possible! Ideally I want to taper down as I feel the years upon years of smoking if I quit cold turkey will give me some horrific withdrawals. And am glad. I tried cold turkey but my stomach was killing me. Any comments anyone please? 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. Insomnia should peak during weak only come sporadically through the next three weeks. I have never felt worse. Ive seen a cardiologist and he thinks Im fine. I quit vaping 3.5 weeks ago, and started chewing gum. So, Im doing it cold turkey. Unable to concentrate. Just added the lower amount to the vaper when it was low. Consider beginning some positive new habits like snacking on healthier foods, like fruits and vegetables, Reward yourself with little treats for resisting the urge to smoke. happysecret Hi all, I am at day 5 now. Personally, the only real trigger for me is alcohol, which I consume regularly. SO. Ive quit smoking 4 weeks ago. 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). 3. I had quit analogs for three months and started smoking again after her funeral. I quit smoking on April 18th! They may all look a bit different, but work in similar ways. 1. Generally, nicotine withdrawal symptoms last 2 to 4 weeks. I am so tired, anxious, irritable and hungry and a few other things but my brain is off at the moment. Book a same day appointment from anywhere. This is not anymore a debate. Lol The quitting wasnt as tough as I thought (I used the gum the 1st week) altho days 4 and 5 I wanted to smoke like never before (the gum helped tremendously those days!! I keep telling myself that this will get better and better as well and am working hard to maintain a positive attitude. Felt like I was in a haze for the 1st week and very irritable. Can cope with this ok, having all the symptoms expected. I know it will, and when I am on the go, it is less stressful but I am tired and dont want to be on the go that much. I experienced the samehow do you feel now? I am currently 25 years of age soon to be 26. Im on day 5 of quitting. Why does my chest hurt after I quit vaping? Good luck. In a strange way, Im teasing the cravings is this all you can throw at me and believe it or not, it works wonders for my mental position. I have cravings 30 times a day. The day after I quit I began experiencing chest tightness and sharp pains here and there. Really trying hard to control irritability, small things make me angry which usually wouldnt. Best Wishes to you all. In week 6 now. Your body is addicted to nicotine. Consider letting yourself have a Hersheys kiss when you feel like having a cigarette. I am feeling same as you. I quit cigarette four months ago after 20 years of smoking because I had a panic attack and since then the psychological symptoms of withdrawal has not fully gone. All day today Ive been thinking of a cigarette. I am on Day Six of being smoke free. YOU QUIT TO BE HEALTHIER! Started up again and again. A breakdown and analysis of nicotine withdrawal symptoms and their timeline are put forward before you to help you understand the nature of nicotine addiction and what it is like to give up the habit. these comments are really helping I got the flue a for 3 days and couldnt smoke slept away most of the cravings so I figured ive ben through the worst already on day 5 this is a great tool for a support group good luck every one and god speed.