In Day 10...

[nsd_user663_36350]

hi everyone,

reached to day 10, feeling very happy to be a non-smoker, really enjoyed it... It's getting easier day by day

On cold-turkey, there are still issues, I cannot sleep though I limited hours of sleep and sports everyday.

anyone any recommendations please

[nsd_user663_32615]

Well done on getting to double figures QT.

Disturbed sleep is a very common experience. How long it goes on for varies a lot, but most people seem to recover within the first few weeks. Personally, I am still not sleeping properly... There are some good herbal remedies that can help.

[nsd_user663_33545]

Quittime

well done reaching day 10

I had the opposite problem. I was tired all the time, still having this problem a little bit, but that could be diabetes related.

[nsd_user663_35177]

Hi QT,

Drink chamomile tea sweetened with honey before sleep. It helps.

Well done & keep strong.

[nsd_user663_20978]

i had sleep issues for two to three weeks it will pass

[nsd_user663_35121]

Congratulations on reaching day 10. Sorry, I can't help with the sleep issue, like Dorset I'm often tired and can sleep too much.

I've read somewhere if you can't sleep, get up and sit on an uncomfirtable chair in the dark until you're sleepy again. Sounds a bit harsh. Don't know if you want to try that?!

[nsd_user663_20978]

Congratulations on reaching day 10. Sorry, I can't help with the sleep issue, like Dorset I'm often tired and can sleep too much.

I've read somewhere if you can't sleep, get up and sit on an uncomfirtable chair in the dark until you're sleepy again. Sounds a bit harsh. Don't know if you want to try that?!

haha this made me laugh i am sure that would work u would be so fed up and uncomfortable it would be easier to go to bed

[nsd_user663_6426]

hahaha remings me of Monty Python but that was a comfy chair LOL!.

Sorry, I have big problems with insomnia...I dunno how to deal with it either. I get it everytime I quit...but;

1). If you use patches...I'd take them off at night if you can...the patches can cause insomnia...take them off an hour before bedtime (again only if you can without sacrificing your quit).

2). Cut down on caffeine, apparently a smoker can metabolise caffeine quicker than a non-smoker. If you try to drink the same amount of caffeine as when you smoked you're never going to sleep.

3). Apart from that I know nothing....maybe Nytol, ?exercise. Like I said I suffer too so if you find out any tips could you please share them with me. Thanks Lisa. X

[nsd_user663_36350]

thanks for your suggestions

dear all,

a few details from me:

quitted smoking on cold turkey, Allan Carr's book; using no patches, pills etc as they can also be a part of nicotine addiction.

as an outcome, decided to;

replace herbal teas with caffeine during the day

improve daily exercise for at least an hour in the evenings, at least an hour walk

nothing to eat after 21:00

trying yoga to deal with stress

I guess after sometime, it will be all over and get back to normal...