Hello All - Was just looking for a forum to learn and share ex smoking experiences. I'm closing in on a week as tomorrow will be day 7. As expected, days 1-3 were pretty rough and its been geting better since. I'd like to ask a couple of questions.
One, I stopped drinking at the same time as I'd associate a cig with a drink. Anyone else do that? I've heard 30 days is a safe time to have a drink although I'm thinking about quiting that too. Second, I'm still having a tough time getting a good night's sleep. It seems to be getting better but anyone have similar experiences?
Anyway, love being smoke free so far and want to keep it up. Thanks in advance.
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Hi g26,well done on getting to day 6,I don't drink so can't comment on that.
I have had many restless nights and nightmares,I have been using 24 hour patches and have now started taking it off just before I go to sleep at night and have found that I am not as restless as before.
I am on day 7 now,can't believe it really,the quit has not been as bad as I thought it might be,but I did have a horrible day 5.
On day 11 today mate, I had the sleeping problems, I've been using Nytol capsules which seem to help. Haven't had a beer since I stopped not really on purpose just haven't had the urge. Going to the pub to watch the match this afternoon though for a few pints
Well done for getting this far - you have got through those first awful days!!
I am on Day 7 and. although I have found it tough at times, I am so pleased I have got this far.
I haven't really had a drink yet but that's because I haven't really fancied one! I did use to drink a couple of glasses of wine most days but have not wanted one this week. It shows that ciggies and wine were triggers for each other!
I also had sleep problems - mainly unable to get to sleep rather than strange dreams. The last couple of nights have been better though.
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