After quitting smoke, effects I feel. Paranoid. Need help from experienced people.

[Rashroy]

I quit smoking 10days ago. I feel some effects in me since I quit.

1. I feel shaking palms and shivering and and feels dizzy like I may faint sometime.

2. Nights I am feeling somuch dehydrated.

3. I smoked one today and I feel smoky smoky taste on my tongue and excess saliva coming out with bad taste on my tongue.

Are these common ??? Should I be paranoid and continue quitting smoking and expect good to happen ?? Please respond

[mrsmummy]

Hello Rashroy and welcome to the forum. I don't know how long you were smoking for but it was probably a lot longer than 10 days and it sounds to have been a real addiction. What you are feeling are withdrawal effects as your body gets used to being without nicotine. Do keep up the good work as it gets easier as you go along. You have already done the hardest bit in deciding to quit and your body will be very grateful to you - eventually.

There is a great Quit site on HealthUnlocked that you may also wish to join. They offer a high level of support and some of our members belong to both communities. You will find it here:

healthunlocked.com/quitsupport

[Rashroy in reply to mrsmummy]

Thanks a lot mrsmummy

[fastball]

It is what they call withdrawal. If its too bad you you could use a spray or chewing gum. You are going cold turkey. I didn't have this but I used champix tabs. All I can say is will get easier.

Chris

[Ern007]

Rashroy - Sounds like you need help from your GP. The Asthma nurse will help and you could be given a short course of a mild tranquillizer.

mrsMummy has also given you a good link.

Please remember if you stop smoking then just have the 'ONE' - That can trigger you to smoke again and all the hard slog and suffering you have had, will have been for nothing.

Get help from someone, I think that is necessary.

Best wishes and good luck stopping smoking, it really does get better sooner than you think..

[casper99]

10 days, well done !

I agree with other posters, get something to help keep you off them, your nearly home and dry now, so, don't give in, there are lots of aids available. xx

[Tetrazzini]

I quit 8 years ago after 50 years of devotion to the weed.. I had a full six months of feeling dreadful and it was only the fact that my cough had disappeared pretty quickly that kept me going. My counsellor at the surgery was truly brilliant but never disclosed this downside.

You are at 10 days - you could well have a few more weeks of it but, believe me, it will be worth it. Don't repeat DON'T have the odd one - it negates all your efforts. Well done, good luck and keep going.

[gingermusic]

Smoking is after all a form of drug addiction and coming off of anything has exactly the feelings you were getting, so carry on as the feelings will not last for ever and you will be so much better for quitting. You know it makes sense to stop poisoning your body.

[Maximonkey]

Hi Rashroy. Yes everyone who has ever given up will recognise the symptoms of withdrawal. Whether you seek help or carry on alone give yourself something to focus on by saving the cig money for something you would enjoy. I saved for a holiday when I quit and you will be surprised how quickly all that cash that would have gone up in smoke grows. Good luck and please do NOT BE TEMPTED go out walk round anything that will take your mind off smoking. Good luck Maximonkey

[Dragonmum]

It's eight years yesterday since I smoked my last cigarette - it's also eight years yesterday that I got my first electronic cigarette. My health and my bank balance have improved out of all recognition, and I had no withdrawal pangs at all!