So with my allergies getting worse, the Acid reflux and the potential asthma they say i might have... i think it's really time to throw out the smokes. I'm having a really hard time quitting though. I'm such an anxious person... and i'm still not eating solid foods cause of the swallowing issues.. so i can't really replace smoking with eating. Can anyone suggest a way to help me quit!!!! i know it's the only way my breathing is gonna feel at least a little better right now with the help of the allergy meds and stuff too!!! i don't really feel ready to quit but i know i have no choice!!! TIA
SoonToBeMrsBrady
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I used Ziban and I would definitely recommend it.
I used Zyban too, 9 years ago and I'm still smoke free. Now, I'm like one of the worst non-smokers. I'm so sensitive to it....I hate it!
SoonToBeMrsBrady
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Within ...
20 minutes- Your blood pressure, pulse rate, and the temperature of your hands and feet will all return to normal.
12 hours- Your blood oxygen level will have increased to normal and carbon monoxide levels will have dropped to normal.
48 hours- Damaged nerve endings have started to regrow and your sense of smell and taste are beginning to return to normal.
72 hours- Your entire body will test 100% nicotine-free and over 90% of all nicotine metabolites will now have passed from your body via your urine. You can also expect the symptoms of chemical withdrawal to have peaked in intensity. Your bronchial tubes are beginning to relax thus making it easier to breathe. Your lung capacity has also started to increase.
10 days to 2 weeks- Your body has physically adjusted to again functioning without nicotine and the more than 3,500 chemical particles and 500 gases present in each and every puff.
2 weeks to 3 months- Your heart attack risk has started to drop. Your lung function is beginning to improve.
3 weeks to 3 months- Your circulation has substantially improved. Walking has become easier. Your chronic cough, if any, has likely disappeared.
1 to 9 months- Any smoking related sinus congestion, fatigue or shortness of breath have decreased. Cilia have regrown in your lungs thereby increasing their ability to handle mucus, keep your lungs clean, and reduce infections. Your body's overall energy has increased.
1 year- Your excess risk of coronary heart disease has dropped to less than half that of a smoker.
5 to 15 years - Your risk of stroke has declined to that of a non-smoker.
10 years- Your risk of death from lung cancer has declined by almost half if you were an average smoker (one pack per day). Your risk of cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus has now decreased.
15 years- Your risk of coronary heart disease is now that of a person who has never smoked.
Wow...this was great to read...Thanks for sharing. I remember all of the mucus and bronchitis I used to get from smoking....I do not miss it for anything.
SB7308
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I dont know bc i've never smoked but just wanted to say good luck!!!!!!! I'm sure it will be hard!
anneandchris
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I have been looking into different ways to help DH quit.
I know he can't quit cold turkey -- he has tried. The cutting back didn't work too well for him either so I think medication may be his only option. He did the patch a few times and all the times he tried it I begged him to start smoking again. He was IMPOSSIBLE to be around and it gave him these horrible vivid crazy nightmares.
Good luck and keep me posted -- I will let you know if I come across anything.
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It is so hard, i've quit a few times. Once for 5 years and that was just cold turkey...than started again than quit again for a year and a half, started back up before the wedding and now it is an occasional one if I have a few drinks but with trying to have a baby and all I am giving it up...I have no remedy except to just quit, each day I tell myself I made it through yesterday let me see if I can do it again and the further I get without having one the more I am less likely to have one. It's when a stressful situation kicks in or the wine hits my head that I have a harder time fighting the urge.
shcole08
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I used Ziban and it didn't work for me. I think the best way is cold turkey.
Espo22
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Dh knows a few people who did the laser theraphy and they quit. So i am thinking about it. Here is some info on it.
wow..that sounds really interesting!! I'm on so many medicines for my allergies and stomache issues right now that i'm hesitant about trying a pill to quit. This is def. an idea!!!! thanx for the info!!!!!
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thank you for all the support ladies. I know this is gonna be extremely hard for me rght now. I'm home, not working, and feeling sick....and super anxious!!! So this is def. a challenge!!!!!! I'm gonna speak to my doctor just to ask his opinion about meds..but i think i may have to just try and cut down or go cold turkey
