Firstly welcome to the clan! This forum is great, loads of really helpful people who have been or are going through the same experiences as yourself.
I had the tight chest thing too, after about 10 days. I took up jogging (C25K) and the tightness went away within a day....got something to do with deep breathing I guess. A lot of people suffer with the tiredness / heavy eyes too. I still have it a bit now, even after 5 weeks.
I think they all are all symptoms of your body recovering, and the nasty nicotine demon freaking out now that he's lost his grip on you
Wishing you lots of luck with your quit, and looking forward to following your posts on your journey to freedom
Thank you all for the warm welcome and the kind words!
I didn't think it would effect me, because I never felt like I was a heavy smoker. Although in many ways I guess I just did all the smoking over the weekend!!
I have been riding my BMX daily recently and I've just looked into the C25K that Andy mentioned. I may have to take it up! It looks fun!
Welcome Welski, well done at getting to day 9 in your quit. This forum is really fab for the tough times but also a great way to share in your successes and achievements along the way.
I took up running when I quit and it really really helped with the craves and the stress but any form of exercise is good. BMXing sounds really fun! x
Many congratulations from me on your 9 days. You're doing really, really well and I shall look forward to hearing how your journey is progressing. As the others have said all your symptoms sound perfectly normal (and it does pass- honestly :))
I've never tried BMXing but it sounds jolly good fun. Anything to take your mind off the craves is a good thing and the more excercise you get the better (it'll get you through the cold-like symptoms sooner).
Onwards and upwards (or possibly downwards if your wheel falls off again :D)
If you do, I suggest getting an application called "Mapmyride" I've been using that for my rides which helps me push to ride further and use different routes!
Thank you Skiddaw, I'm really enjoying the warm welcome I am receiving! Welski has been one of my nicknames for years, so I'm glad you like it
I am hoping to get my cardio up so I feel comfortable enough to go to the gym!
Hi Welski, welcome and well done on your quit. 9 days is so good. There are so many side effects to quitting at first, but they do go....and it's worth it so keep going. This forum is great too
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