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I gave up smoking 2 weeks ago

I'm 66 year old lady

Before giving up I used to be able to walk my dog. But know I can only get to the top of the road and have to turn back. I get shortness of breath and pains also I

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mskpjb

Congratulations on giving up smoking. Now you need to make an appointment with your GP. Not that there's necessarily anything wrong but it will put your mind at rest. Quite a lot of people feel worse when they first give up smoking. Stay strong ! Sheila xx

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megannell

" Hello Molly.. well done for giving up the cigarettes... And yes! You will for a short while feel worse for being sencible. What i did, was cut them out gradually. Doing cold turkey is hard on your lungs too." My Dr, told me that"... So I only smoked one a day until my lungs got used to being with the out the dreaded tobacco... I then used a nicotine pippet." You can get them from your GP" And now 4 years plus. I have been able to be smoke free. I hope this might offer you a little bit of reasurance, we are stronger than we give credit to ourselves.. keep us informed on your progress. And Don't! Beat yourself up.. You've done so well..x Megan.."

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Molly35 in reply to megannell

Thank you so much for your reply x

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Molly35 in reply to megannell

Hi McDonnell I gave in and had 1 high a day. It could be psychological but it helps x

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Kristicats

Maybe Your lung are getting used to working without all the poison? I did feel quite wheezy for some time once I stopped. Have you tried breathing exercises? BLF have some good ones on the site. Good luck keep up the good work.

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