Quitting smoking

[JMWW]

I am trying to quit smoking but am finding that my breathing seems worse instead of better. Is this normal or just me? Thanks

[Darob63]

Yep. I quit 13 months ago after about 0 years. It get rough because all that crap will start breaking loose very quickly. Drink a lot of water, invest in mucinex (so it's easier to cough up) and whatever you do for excercise...keep on it as often as you can. Lastly, use your lung function tools. Oh PS, what you cough up will look gruesome, fight through it, it's worth it.

[margaretmt in reply to Darob63]

I have a dry cough and never been able to cough anything up but I am seeing my dr every 6months and he gives me good cough med that works better than over the counter stuff.I am in stage 2 copd

[Altamisal]

As the previous poster said, it's to be expected, your body is finally able to detox, which is not always pleasant...but necessary for health.

Also there are foods that assist in helping to quit. Sunflower seeds are often mentioned as a stop-smoking aid.

humannhealth.com/foods-that...

[lovejoyliz]

You have to quit smoking, there are items that you can use from the chemist to help with this issue. I use Clear Lungs to help with the mucas clearance. Right now due to infection that I have gotten due to weather changes, I am having to use predlisone and amoxicilin to clear this up.

I also purchased an humidifier with aromatherapy infusion as my husband still smokes, [UGH] and I am sure that there are many who may now curse the day they ever started to smoke, I know I do.

My husband also purchased the AeroSure device to help to deal with being able to breath easier. Because you are trying to give up smoking your body will feel that your breathing does feel to be worse, but that will subside if you try an aid your lungs and give them some form of help.

You are starting a new health journey so try and stik with it.

HUGS

[JMWW in reply to lovejoyliz]

Thank you for all of this information. I am going to look into the AeroSure and a humidifier.

[Gary12345]

When I was told I had copd I still tried to smoke. After each cigarette my breathing was bad. I was able to quit and it's been 5 years now, breathing is not the greatest but if I didn't quit I would probably be dead. My blood pressure is the best it's ever been. Good luck

[JMWW in reply to Gary12345]

Thank you. I know that I have to quit smoking and I will.

[grannyk3]

I truly wish you well and you are able to quit. It's no wonder you feel worse -any idea how many chemicals are in cigs? Your body will experience withdrawals at first, but then the day comes when you feel fabulous from not smoking. From that time forward you'll be so glad you quit. Think of all the more money 💵 you'll have too!

[JMWW in reply to grannyk3]

Thanks for your encouragement. I am keeping a list of all of the things that I can look forward to because I am no longer a smoker.

[walkfast-74]

I hope you will be able to quit Ive tried many times but dont seem to be able to do it. I know I could live a little longer and all of that but cant seem to get it. I think after Thanksgiving I will give it another try. My poor husband has cried and beged me to stop but yet he wont do it himself Well wish me luck Ill do it again maybe it will work this time. Seeing you all quit will help.

[BgertieH in reply to walkfast-74]

Please picture where you want to be 5 years from now and what activities you enjoy, make plans! You can do this! Read my reply to the fellow who is struggling to quit. Might work for you! I pray so. COPD is not fun!

[BrendaKing521 in reply to walkfast-74]

it's been 3 months that I quit smoking after 40 years. Hard...yes...but my breathing is sooooo much better. What helped me tremendously was keeping my hands busy...I held on to pencils instead of cigarettes and ate LOTS of pickles. I gained weight so I tried walking more...after 2 months you will see improvement in your breathing I promise. Hope this helps!

[tvernstrom in reply to walkfast-74]

They will kill you simple as that sooner then you think. I smoked for 35 years and enjoyed every single one of them cigs. Seven years ago doctor gave me a choice of either quit or die, that's what it boils down to. I got the patches and was physially and emotionally a wreck for about week or less but we can beat a stupid plant I did and so can you. I just basicly told myself to enjoy the misery and some how it worked.

[JMWW]

I have set my quit date as 11/26, my grandson's 11th birthday. I hope that I can be successful. I feel determined and hope to retain that feeling. Good luck to you in your try. It is hard to quit with another smoker in the house.

[BgertieH]

I smoked for 43 years and made several unsuccessful attempts to quit. A bit over 13 years ago, I knew I had to do what would work for me. So I made the decision to change habits for the next 3 months. I didn't smoke in my house or car, so didn't have to contend with that. Changed to the mildest filtered cigarette on the market at that time. When receiving or making a phone call, stayed in the house. No smoking with coffee. No cig til 1 hour after meals. No last cig before bed or when first getting up. No smoking in restaurants. (mostly banned now). After 3 months, three away the few remaining cigs, about 3. Had purchased a box of medium strength patches and 1 of low strength. Worn a week each. It was still hard, but I did it, not even having 1 puff since. I do have emphysema, which is a consequence of my choice. I would suggest you learn new breathing techniques and exercise!

[Muustangman]

Quitting smoking isn't hard ,people make it sound so hard and there is a lot of money made from it so of course they make it sound hard ,listen it takes just about two weeks of will power here is the best way cold turkey ,that's right ,just do not buy them that's it u can't smoke what u don't have and stick to it do not go to the store stay away from people who smoke for awhile I started hiding in the woods when I was a little boy and smoking with a friend when I was 11 years old in Florida in the surgery canes cigarettes cos 15¢ a pack I'm 63 now and I wish I never started them many health issues all from doing that ,copd has ruined my life so look just quit don't let it rune yours

[cappjojo in reply to Muustangman]

Quitting smoking was very hard! You were very lucky if it wasn't hard for you!

[Muustangman in reply to cappjojo]

Once u get sick enough u will quit believe me

[JMWW]

Thanks for advice. I am 64 and have smoked for almost 50 years. My COPD has not ruined my life yet but I know that If I don't quit smoking my life will be ruined. Thanks again.

[Darob63]

Sorry. Just saw that I put 0 years smoked. Should have been 40.

[margaretmt]

it just seems that way but once you stop u will feel much better.I tried all different ways to stop but the best way is cold turkey which I finely did in 1994 and I never touch another one.