3 weeks today

[Maison8]

Had the occasional vape in the beginning but mostly cold turkey

I have no cravings at all but still feel really awful with insomnia and constipation

I wish I could really start to cough up some of the gunk I cough s little bit and it is always flecked with Brown or very dark brown

I don’t expect to feel like an athlete and think probably after smoking for 50 years it will take weeks and months ?

I can smell and taste a little better but chest def tighter

Would appreciate anyone else’s experience

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Maison, super well done for that 3 weeks winners' badge💪👏. I see that little things are beginning to get better,like being able to smell and taste better. As you say, when we have smoked for 50 years , healing takes time. 😉

Not everyone coughs up a lot of "gunk" we are all different.

Please make sure that you are still drinking lots of water💦💧. Even the constipation should right itself. If it doesn't Maison, I suggest you seek medical help.

Keep in touch hun.💖XXX

[Maison8 4 YEARS WINNER in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Thanks casn u remember how long the insomnia lasted

It is really impacting on my mental health

[Corrina125 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Maison8]

I won't lie Maison, it was at least 6 to 8 weeks for me but remember we are all different and it be less for you. Just try to hang in there.

[Corrina125 LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Maison, I didn't cough up any gunk, the body deals with it in its own way although I did suffer horribly from insomnia.

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to Corrina125]

From Maison!!

Thanks casn u remember how long the insomnia lasted

It is really impacting on my mental health

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Well done Maison, 3 weeks smoke free is brilliant👍🏼

I thought when I stopped smoking I would feel better but unfortunately it takes time for our bodies to adjust. Please be patient with yourself and these awful side effects will pass. I know it doesn’t feel like it at the moment but your body and mind are healing. Hang in there for better days ahead xx

[Porgyfish 6 MONTH WINNER in reply to Briarwood]

Thankyou so much

My psychiatric nurse says 5-6 weeks often sees an improvement with any addiction and nicotine is on a par with heroin and cocaine

I think I had this idea that I would stop and feel great after a couple of weeks !!

No desire to smoke at all so that’s great

Thanks for all your support