Hello all-
8 days 3 hours 30 min smoke free.
Some tightness in chest. Is this normal? Still dealing with mother's lung cancer disgnosis. To top it off, when I went to feed her elderly cat this morning, I found that he had died last night. I don't have the heart to tell her. I sure could use s hug.
Aw nomore it's no wonder you need a hug you poor thing, such a lot to cope with at the same time. Some tightness in your chest can be quite normal under the circumstances but if it does get any worse, perhaps have it checked out just to be on the safe side. You really are doing fantastic with your quit 
I'm sending the biggest hugs on the planet to help you through this difficult time and hugs for your Mum as well x x
Aww nomore, your going through a rough patch at the moment, In regards to the tightness in the chest, i had a lot of that over the first couple of months. I had to brace myself if i was going to sneeze or cough as it felt like my rib cage was going snap in two 
With that said, if you have any concerns, please see your GP...sending more big hugs xx
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You are going through so much, and doing so great with your quit x
Here's a hug for you, and there's plenty more. Stay strong x
Oh my goodness, I'm sending huge cyber hugs your way, you are sure going thru it right now! I expect you are thinking 'why????' Right now! You are being tested and I have had a pretty crap time of it since I decided to quit also all I can say to you is, try and think like this, right...ok.... This is really bad and I've got no choice right now than to be strong and ride this storm! Fags never helped with any of the bad things that happened to me in the past so why would it help this time, they are another crap thing so be strong for your mum, come on here and be totally selfish and tell us how crap it all is so we can give you all the support you need and even tho all of us can't physically cuddle you we sure are the next best thing ok, we no how it feels to have to cope with all these awful things and stay quit, you can do it for yourself and your mum, when u get thru this you will be amazed how strong you are and how much this time was your biggest test and you got thru it without those killer fags, really hoping you are feeling these cyber hugs, keep with us xxx
I suspect Murphy is in league with the tobacco companies. Isn't it amazing how Murphy's law kicks in whenever you quit smoking.
Oh, you poor thing. You're having such a horrible time so hopefully you will feel all the love and hugs we're sending.
As everyone has said the tightness is mist likely perfectly normal but may be worth a trip to the docs as they may be able to help take the edge off.
you're doing so well, I really am in awe of you xx
Really well done to you on quitting, and I am very sorry to hear of the other things happening - very hard. I'm nearly 3 weeks stopped CT and as some of the guys on here will remember (who have been really supportive), I have suffered with a fair bit of chest tightness and pain. All on the right handside, quite dull and persistent. Even though I am in my mid 30s, for the first 10 days of this happening I was so frightened, I didn't know what to do with myself. I have had a lot of anxiety problems in the past and on reflection, the withdrawal and some normal discomfort really turned up the volume on the anxiety. A vicious circle.
Anyway, I went to my GP a week ago for a full physical check and discussion. It was definitely the best thing I could have done. She checked me over fully, listened to my chest, took my BP, talked about the pain and any other symptoms. I left with some medication for my anxiety, a referral to a psychologist and reassurance that the physical discomfort will calm down.
Honestly, go to your GP. Immediately I felt a lot better - less pain and not as persistent. I still have some chest tightness but it is decreasing.
Good luck and my thoughts are with you.
Nick
Nice one Nick thank you very much for giving Nomorenomore some great advice
I'm so sorry, I seemed to have missed your 2 weeks winner badge but all sorted now and will have your 3 weeks winner badge ready for this Saturday for you
Your doing just fantastic on your quit, so you stay focused and remember NOPE I'm so glad your feeling better now you've been to your GPs and got checked out
Hi ya Nomore a great big well done to you for keeping focused on your quit at this hard time
I see you've had lots of great advice already that I cant better, soooooo, am sending you and your mam loads a BIG warm, soothing, lean on me huggs to help you get through this hard time
Try to stay strong and focused
Sending a hug. I had a nightmare weekend last September where it seemed as if nothing else could go wrong. You will get through it and be proud and amazed that you did it without smoking.
Hi
how are you, life can be so hard sometimes, but you will find the people on this site the best way to help you get through it all
my love and hugs to you
stay strong quitting is the best thing for you its not easy but gets better and so worthwhile
sure your mum will be so proud of you quitting
sorry to hear of your mums cat dying , it doesn't sound as he suffered, animals are very wise his passing way was his way of helping you not to have any pain with him
my thoughts and love are with you
Liz x
Hello Nomore
Appreciate you have a lot on your plate and I am sure this forum will be a really great source of support. We also have another forum for those affected by lung cancer. If you need any information or support for your mum do come and visit, or look at our website roycastle.org or call our Freephone helpline 0333 323 7200 option 2,
you are doing well despite the pressures, so hope the support can help,
best wishes
Lorraine
on behalf of the Information & Support team
Tightness in the chest is very common. I had tightness and shortness if breath. It was kind of like not being able to get all the air out. Anyway it's all part of the quit process. Your bronchial tubes relaxing or your lungs trying to come alive again. Or withdrawal symptoms of your body trying to pull you back, but whatever it is I had it too. It eventually goes away.
Hi Nomorenomore and welcome aboard to Quit Support
You have been given some brilliant advice and support already, as already suggested a trip to see your GP will put your mind at ease. It will also be a great chance to let them know that you have now stopped smoking
I am sorry to hear about your mums diagnosis, as Lorraine has already advised - we also have another community to support those affected by lung cancer - please click on the following link for more information;
It sounds as though your mums cat passed away peacefully, although this doesn't make it any easier for you to deal with.
Big strong hugs making their way over to you from us all here
My anxiety is up a few notches because of this nasal congestion
Suffer from Anxiety before giving up 
Normally I would've had a cigarette.
My gorgeous best friend 
