Complicated or just crazy in my head

[New_Quitter]

Hey there, today marks a month since I had my last dose of nicotine from vaping. (Smoked for 1.5 years and vaped for 2.5 years). Vaping what I assume was a 48mg Cartridge and would go through 1.5 a day.

Was trying to quit on and off since early June, went through a few weeks quit with relapses. However, this has been steady and appears to be sailing the right way.

I've had countless symptoms, but none of that was to do with a crave. I am irritable, more than ever, incredible mood swings. Most of all, I'm dealing with an abdomen pain that comes and goes, with no real trigger. Once I quit, the pain manifested as sounds as well to a point where I do not know what's normal sensation, and what's pain. I wake up some mornings anxious about this. And others where I feel everything is great.

Oh, and I've literally stopped enjoying anything in life, even though on paper, I have a lot to be grateful to.

Hopefully I get better, as my mood swings and anxiety are leading to a lot of trouble to my loved ones.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Welcome New_Quitter - congratulations on 1 month nicotine free, that is great

What you are experiencing are perfectly normal nicotine withdrawal symptoms and will pass and ease as each day passes. (See pinned post worth a read if not already done so).

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin.....

Your mind and body is working very hard to rewire, repair and recover and is a gradual process. There is a few things you can do to help with the anxiety and irritability - drink loads and loads of water, plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, bit of a walk every day to clear the head, avoid caffeine, alcohol and sugary foods until the withdrawals have settled down. I stopped caffeine completely as made me very anxious and still does 3 years smoke free Be kind to yourself and take time out. Explain to your family that your body is undergoing complete rewiring and to bear with you, its only short term.

Also, a trip to your local health food shop for herbal supplements can help with the anxiety and other withdrawals.

Look forward to reading your progress

[New_Quitter 1 Month Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Thank you. I'm literally looking for all the support right now. I break into tears every other day and my family does not know that I smoked nor can I tell them that I quit, which sucks.

I'm in my mid 20s and I feel like I have nothing to live for. Prior to picking up the habit, I was a rebel of sorts, optimism and outgoing, something I can no longer see myself becoming. But, I'm going to strive to be better. Looking forward to day 32 now

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to New_Quitter]

I promise New_Quitter - you do have so much to live for smoke free and you WILL get back to your old self. Yes, it can be very lonely on this journey, as nobody knows what it is like stopping unless they have done it too so please stay close to us.

I am 3 years smoke free there the other day and can truly hand on heart say I would not be here today without the support and advice from this community. Attached is my 3 year post with just a snippet of my story - hopefully will help a bit

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin...............

[New_Quitter 1 Month Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Hopefully. Today has been horrible, since this morning, I could feel the anxiety and breathlessness just build up and up. I hope this ends soon

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to New_Quitter]

How is things today for you New_Quitter ?

[New_Quitter 1 Month Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Yesterday was a good day, started off with some restlessness but the rest of the day was a bliss. Thanks for checking in, means a lot!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to New_Quitter]

How is things now New_Quitter ?

[New_Quitter 1 Month Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Hi RoisinO1 , things were good over the weekend, yesterday and today were crappy days. But, still chugging along, low energy and terrible mood. It's been 5+ weeks now, I'm waiting to see the better side of this.

How long did you notice the mood swings and the psychological effects last for?

[New_Quitter 1 Month Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Today started off crappy but as the day progressed, the mood improved as well. Low energy as well but, I'm on antibiotics so I'm going to use them as a scapegoat for a change :D, I'm tired of blaming nicodemon for everything, in fact, the only time I think of nic is when I try to use it as a reason for feeling sick/low, which drives a crave.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to New_Quitter]

Yeah, I hear ya New_Quitter - we tend to blame every little pain, twinge, moods etc..... on giving up smoking. Wonder what non smokers blame - the weather!!

Everyone is different in their journeys - I would say for me, it was around the 6 month where I felt a good sense of normality but as every month passed, things did improve. I was very kind to myself and embraced my new found life for the first year. Treated myself a good bit, enjoyed going out for meals for milestones and really tasting good food again properly, holidays so much more relaxed and enjoyable, the list is endless of things to look forward to

[New_Quitter 1 Month Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Nice, today was a better day in terms of mental health. Lesser/no cravings thankfully. Let's hope this sticks on. Thanks a ton RoisinO1 , you're doing a really good thing here continuing to support people. God bless you :')