Needing encouragement

[Maison8]

I became very ill after a relapse and am now 5 days into cold turkey

I found even the vape was irritating my stomach

I am so proud but struggling with very bad insomnia (despite sleeping pill) and utter exhaustion

Vowel problems worse but hoping everything rill eventually settle down

Oh yes horrible sinus pain too

Have smoked for 40 years do not expecting easy ride but would welcome any advice /comments

Thanks

[Veteran250]

Good morning my lovely, five days into cold turkey is brilliant 👏👏👏👏 well done, I used extra strong mints as an alternative to cigarettes(suck dont chew)...... and to help with the insomnia, it was suggested I try decaf tea, and it works a treat, it tastes the same as ordinary tea, just no caffine! You can also get decaf coffee.

Hoping that helps.

👍😘🌹

[Grimreaper 3 YEAR WINNER]

Congratulations for 5 days .. you have already cleared first 72 hours (3 days ) barrier, by now most of Nicotine is out Of your body and since you smoked long , body needs time to readjust itself without nicotine. Believe me , each and every function of body becomes dependent on nicotine and hence it’s addiction.

Few suggestions:

Take it as a big Operation going on your body and mind , where nicotine is getting removed from each neurones, like any big surgery it will take time to recoup and become normal and better.. so take plenty of rest , drink lots of water .

Remember your body is ultimate fighter .. when it can sustain 40 years of smoking abuse .. it can definitely sustains few months of withdrawal symptoms.. what it needs you stand with your body .

The difficult and critical battle will be in your mind with Nicotine, where nicotine will try to convince you (say psychological triggers) to smoke .. but if you recognise it’s nicotine speaking in your mind and not you .. you can defeat him .

For mind victory , mindfulness meditation works wonder .. do it .

Finally , you loose or win battles in mind first before your body gives in ..

so be ready and prepared for it ..

you are much stronger than that ugly nicotine...

all the best 🙏😊😊

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Maison, I-m sorry to hear that you've been unwell.

You're being so brave attacking the quit cold turkey ,You are a very strong lady so I'm sure that you can handle it.

I was on antibiotics twice for sinus problems,I find inhaling steamy water with a few drops 5/6 of eucalyptus oil in it to be helpful.

I will reset your badge hun. Super well done for not giving up trying.

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi Maison, huge well done for 5 days cold turkey, wow that’s a great achievement👍

Sorry to hear you feel so I’ll but this will pass, hang in there💪

Ginger may help and there’s lots of good apps like Calm or Breethe that may help you sleep better.

So proud you’re back on the horse again

We’re all here for you, keep fighting for your freedom🚭✅ you’re doing great💕🌻xx