To increase your chances of success, the American Heart Association offers a five-step process for quitting vaping and smoking. This can include cleaning supplies, like bleach, or things such as refilling your car's gas tank. Drink water and remind yourself why you doing it. Im on the same boat. You still smoke free, Angela? 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 quit three years ago with the help of vaping. A hallmark of quitting cigarettes is the bad mood, high temper, and frustration that a smoker experiences. NON SMOKER needs to calm tf down omg lololol. You might feel like you are coming down with a cold or even the flu and have symptoms like a cough, sinus pressure, and congestion, a sore or dry throat, tightness in the chest, and sweating. I have no plans of getting back to nicotine back. As a general rule you will find that in 2 or 3 days your sense of smell and taste returns. Can a person wake up with rheumatoid arthritis? Had been considering taking up vaping as supposedly relatively harmless compared with smoking and allegedly helps with the getting fat which is carcinogenic in itself, not to mention depressing, but looking at earlier comments its sounds as if its as hard to get off vaping as cigarettes, so maybe not such a good idea? When you smoke, impurities build up in the lungs. It makes sense out of all Im trying to do. I just didnt see anyone write about the symptoms Im having so I thought Id share too. Used a starter vape kit to quit. Gave up smoking of some 40 cigarettes a day because of a rusty voice. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms can begin as early as 30 minutes after smoking a cigarette (or vaping an e-cig). Get plenty of sleep, take short naps as needed to counter fatigue. I have two cigarettes left. And going through the worst of it. I was always able to quit cold turkey. You are using an out of date browser. I am now on day 3. I have been smoking for 26 years 1-2 packs a day. Go back to your never smoked world. And for those that are only on here to critique the way people write/spell/express themselves, your missing the ENTIRE message of this post and the reviews of those that are trying to make a positive change in their lives ! Maybe the experts that wrote that report have some pointers. May God be with us both!!! Ive had a few, super minimal stogemans as of today. I run about 60-70 km. Every week am improving but dizzy from more than a month and chest discomfort raised suddenly low concentration and short term memory hard to wake up. I believe in you all. Every time the craving hit I grab a carrot and dank on that till the craving went away . I do believe I do now and though Id love to have a reliable Kool after posting this (after *everything*) Im going to shell and eat another zillion sunflower seeds instead. I would smoke maybe a pack a day. Why the hell are you on this? But hey its hard but its not impossible, we did this to our selves we need to get ourselves out of this hole that holds us back in life to be the best we can be, good luck Im sure youll be fine Abby . Don't share smoking or vaping products. Is this really real or am I making up lies in my head that trying to give my self a reason to smoke. I have tried a handful of times to quit using the nicotine patches and gum and failed. Im tired through lack of good sleep and a bit irritable. My name is Diane and Im trying to quit smoking too. When you decide you WANT to be a non-smoker throw the damn things away and call y ourself a non smoker, not a smoker that has gone 3, 23, 56,78,123,453, etc days without a cigarette. Electronic cigarettes were originally designed as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. Sending love your way!! i should have done it years ago. Sick of smoking it stinks, is expensive and a pain. Here are vape-related illness symptoms to look out for if you've ever used a cannabis or nicotine vape. Similarly, you may experience a temporary period of finding it harder to concentrate when you are going through nicotine withdrawal. Just ran across this site . Was addicted to heroin for 4 yrs, clean from it for 7 yrs now. These devices are commonly called vapes, mods, e-hookahs, sub-ohms, tank systems and vape pens. Consider ideas like taking a different route to work or chewing a piece of gum after a meal instead of smoking. Every night I would go to the casino I could smoke 2 boxes within 3 hours. DaeDee thumps up for you!! 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. A week ago I went off everything and I hear you it has been really tough. Hello, Same story I guess. Either option can feel incredibly demoralizing, and make you feel like quitting is . The fifth day, I emerged from the basement and associated with my family again feeling like a different person. etc. If yours is minor like it sounds do some google searches on it. Now I use the gum, not sure it helps, but thinking of the gum pain, devastating coughs and degrading & harmful steps that had to be taken to hide it from the landlord, Im just gonna do it! Ive just stopped on Sunday night after 26 yrs, Im doing it cold turkey, actually been not too bad, my kids are my motivation plus what I can spend all that extra money on. Seems a bit strange, like I was always a non smoker, been easier than I thought but experiencing some mild headache and insomnia. How long does it take for body functions to fully recover after one quits smoking?? You can show it to a doctor and he'll say the same thing except that it'll give you peace of mind hearing it from a doc. I also smoke 20 a day!!! I quit three days ago and struggling, 1st day without cig,smoked for 50.quit for 2 yrs with chantix, cant take again not allowed to mix with antidepressants.have to do it this time cold turkey, have to have faith. Best of luck to all! Vaping is just a less harmful way of delivery. My symptoms are horrible, over sweating, shaking, weak, nausea, loss of apatite. Try sitting quietly with pencil & paper just put your feelings down. Im still having headaches and insomnia but its getting better week by week. Im reminding myself of that This is probably not good for everyone though. See your doctor right away if you vape any kind of product and get any of the above symptoms. 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. Ive been smoking for 30 years. Home Addiction and Substance Abuse Smoking and Vaping. but for me its a head thing. But should be getting towards the days that get better now. I smoked for years, quit then got on nicotine gum, hooked on that for over 10 years, finally quit but Ive had many short-lived relapses, luckily Ive been able to nip them in the bud before full on addiction set in. Doctors tried and no luck. Its hard to concentrate on work. thanks Pescondo. They diagnosed me with chest wall pain/inflammation. Dont beat yourself up. In June 2022, the FDA even issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to JUUL Labs Inc., forcing the company to stop selling and distributing its JUUL device and four types of its JUULpods. The move was part of a largescale effort by the FDA to put the vaping industry under a microscope, requiring companies to prove that their e-cigarette products benefit the public health by helping people cut back on or quit smoking. Vaping products (electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes) are devices that heat a liquid into an aerosol that is inhaled (breathed in) into the lungs. I teared up! You know- I considered switching to e cigs and vapes but I just do not want this addiction anymore. You can help lower it again if you quit. Will I adjust to lower intake if nicotine or will I fight these crazy symptoms for ever. The EMT found very high blood pressure and have continued to battle that for 3 weeks even with the BP meds. 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 would rather get out all the bad triggers during the first few weeks since its the hardest. But today Jan 4, 2018 11:55 pm I think I am experiencing something else. Im miserable, but I wont give in. I am not going to give in. I completely understand what youre going through. One of these days. Andrea do you exercise? A report published in the Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock describes an incident where two men were admitted to the hospital for chest pain that occurred shortly after smoking cannabis. I know. sounds cheesy, however, talking to a friend or sometimes even a stranger at a bus stop can prove to be a big help. For everyone out there finding it hard, look for a great hypnotherapist, it made it all so easy for me. Well get there. If you quit, however, the risk begins to fall very quickly. Good luck in 2018 to all of yall quitting cigarettes too,Im 3 days in myself . So he told me i wasnt serious about it. You may be given corticosteroids to lessen inflammation in the lungs. Exercise can also help you fight some of the more uncomfortable symptoms of nicotine withdrawal like mood swings. Unlike the classic pneumonia caused by infection, lipoid pneumonia develops when fatty acids (the building blocks of fat) enter the lungs. Everyone here wants to quit, seems to me.. Smoking also inflames the lining of the airways, but when you quit, you no longer inhale all the toxic substances that irritate the airways, which allows them to begin healing. There are herbal non addictive anti depression alternatives. Im hoping this time would be my last and no more relapse. Also, for this reason, people often eat sweets after quitting. She immediately said that this is a well known side effect due to the accumulation of phlegm in the body. Smoker for 44 years. omg i just quit vaping yesterday. Vaping is leading to a spate of lung injuries, comas, and death. I felt dull, down and anxious, also had tightness in chest- Couldnt take long and deep breaths due to blocked airways till 6-7th day. Dont let yourself get sentimental! I wont buy illicit cigarettes! But that was one more case of me trying to place the responsibility to quit (and to WANT to quit) on others when Im the only one that can want it enough to make it happen. I say ride it out and you'll feel better soon. Another positive effect when you quit vaping is less inflammation. Many people with mild mental health conditions smoke, and it is not just a coincidence: theres some evidence that smoking is a form of self-medicating and may help them to cope with symptoms of depression and anxiety. I did it slowly but the right way this time. I used to chain smoke and got same thing. Today is the end of day 1 without smoking. I have quit 2-3 months back. One of those things that comes and goes, but sure notice it. It is not getting any easier with the constant cravings for a cigarette. Also anyone planning on using a vape as a nicotine replacement. I thought by day 4 this would be gone. About 2-3 months for me too now. I am a long time chain smoker. Just hope I can really stop this time. Although researchers know the condition is tied to vaping, theyre not yet clear how it happens. Im into my second week of not smoking. Glad to know its normal!! Consider letting yourself have a Hersheys kiss when you feel like having a cigarette. Im focused on all the new money Im going to have, the improved health (Im about to do stem cells as last resort before possibly giving in to disability so I really did need to quit), the improved energy, not being the stinkiest person in every room (by FAR), and just not being a slave to these nasty things that were made only to hook us all in order that others could profit from our poor health and dying. I am on day 3, I am using an inhalator and 15mg nicotine capsules, they are expensive but they are working, I feel like I am walking round with a dummy in my mouth most of the time haha, I dont care as its helping the cravings, I would absolutely reccommend them. The shortness of breath is in this case an illusion. My main problem is depression without Cigarettes. I'm so discouraged, frustrated and guess just mad that my breathing has seemed to get worse the longer I'm not smoking! I was crabby, irritable, angry, anxious, weepy, dizzy and had brain fog from hell. Studies show that lung inflammation is one of the side effects of vaping. Pain can be associated with withdrawal from things. Beautiful dog! Thank you, everyone, Ive read every comment; you people are an inspiration. Study: Female Smokers Should Quit Smoking During Luteal Phase, Nicotine Addiction And Recovery: 5 Tips To Help You Quit Smoking, The Secret To Quitting Smoking Isn't Actually A Secret At All: How You Can Quit And Stay Quit. hi all! Ive been extremely agitated for the last few days, but that is passing finally. 5 Vaping also affects the people around you, as the chemicals in vaping devices may be harmful if inhaled . No more shaking, blood pressure is dropping to normal levels (New BP medication though) I am still experiencing stomach issues and shortness of breath with exertion, mainly in the morning. Good luck Lee, dont give up! Hyperventilation causes the carbon dioxide level in the blood to decrease. So giving up my final coping mechanism, while going through all these freshly diagnosed conditions (none related to smoking), when stress is as bad for my illnesses as anything, felt absolutely impossible to me. Survived the urges so far. I smoked cigs for 10 years. I did cut down the vaping slowly though, so that helped. It also helps drain the lungs of mucus. Really bad cramps and nausea. I dont miss cigarettes or smoking at all yet wish Id never quit because I feel like crap. Stick with it but the Nicorettes were a fairly pure form of getting more than a normal amount of nicotine in to my body for a long time. Constant ER trips, bloodworks, xrays, panic attacks, anxiety attacks. I am 28, and have stopped a few times. I keep telling myselfI WILL BE SUCCESSFUL THIS TIME!! I smoked for 20 years, on my almost 2months cold turkey nicotine free now.still have fatigue, dizziness, nausea, feeling unhappy, loss interest like i dont want to do anything at all, even just watching tv (never happened before) but still wont give up!.I will try my best and see how long it will take to get my old me back (hope not for so long).Good luck everyone! After reading many of the experiences with quitting cigs, I decided to leave a comment to help others with the process as well as to encourage myself. After one year, cardiovascular risk reduces by 50 percent, Dr. Djordjevic says. Im right there with you Pauline, 3 weeks wed. the 3rd, this am has been almost disastrous, but Im going to do it if it is the last thing I do! There is just too much for them to fight. Change up your routines. I was even an hour and a half late for work because when I finally did fall asleep, I slept right through my alarms. This is how Ive felt Ive gone cold turkey now and Im on day 9 none smoking and day 6 without patches I feel awful I feel tired, cranky, chest tight body aches lots of spit (sorry) but it slowly getting better I think Im not sure how long it lasts for this ill feeling?? Similar here- quit cigarettes and got hooked on nicotine gum for over 10 years. After a decade, lung cancer risk is reduced by 50 percent, as well as the risk of pancreatic, mouth, and throat cancer, Dr. Djordjevic says. 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. I stop on my own like 3 weeks ago and I start feeling funny for no reason ! Was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and COPD years ago and was prescribed inhalers that helped. Keep your comments to yourself since like I said you dont have clue. As of September 17, the CDC reported 530 cases of, On September 11, the Trump administration announced it's, Health experts have been unable to pinpoint a root cause since the. I am feeling same as you. I myself trying to quit smoking because of my Swollen Epiglottis, Im On day four with it Already Feel Like shit I have been smoking since I was 6 yrs old im 25 now and I smoke abnormally Id smoke like entire pack In 1 day or 3 packs In 1 day or 10 packs in 3 days I could smoke Entire bag of Tobacco Bag which is like 6 oz or 16 oz within a Week Im starting to feel Like shit luckily I got Weed to help me through i quit cigs but Not weed for it helps me not smoke cigs lol. I started at ten, but did not smoke three months before, during pregnancy or nursing. Nicotine is an addition, the only way to beat it is to keep it out, all of it. 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! A date you can never forget.like the death of a friend or birth of a baby, or a wedding day, etc good luck to all!!! Believe me, it was horrible first 5 days. I am a single mom of 2 boys (3 and 7) and if I dont make it through this I will die trying to be smoke free for my babies.