Not so easy after all

[Wendy]

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[JackiMac]

Hi Wendy so sorry to read you are having a hard time.  All these sensations and feelings are normal, please try and remember its the addict brain telling you that smoking will make you feel so much better, when reality is smoking will only make it worse please believe me, I listened to the addict voice of reasoning after a 7 month quit, and let me tell you it makes nothing feel better, your body is adjusting to life without nicotine at the moment, its getting rid of all the poison that was in your system, its cleansing itself and this is a GOOD thing, after all those nasty toxins and poisons have left your body you will begin to feel amazing.  Don't listen to anyone telling you negatives, yes we choose to smoke, but we have also made the decision to quit and that is something you should be very very proud of you are doing amazing.  Sit down and tell your brain that smoking is not an option, you are taking back control of your life, because you are worth it, the addiction can get to TREACLE it has no place in your life any longer, NOPE every 5, 10 minutes if you need to and before you know it you will realise that you are dealing with the craves, they are not beating you but you are beating them.  Who is in control of this quit Wendy YOU ARE not the nicotine.  

[Chrysalis]

Hang in there, Wendy, you're doing great! I'm sorry that you're having so much trouble right now, but everything you describe is common when people quit smoking and these symptoms are all temporary. The hardest part is to find the patience to deal with it. Just outlast it!

 

Patience was always the hardest part for me. With an autistic son you must have huge reserves of patience (well, on most days, anyway). So keep reminding yourself of why you quit in the first place and practice deep breathing for a few minutes several times a day (4 seconds inhale, hold for 4 seconds, 4 seconds exhale). HANG TOUGH! You can DO this!

[SanDar]

I admire you Wendy, for hanging in there! 

Through all this physical stuff and the mental crap you are still a non smoker :)  Tell your junkie self to treacle off!

You are running the show now -

Remember to reward yourself for your accomplishments. Maybe a soothing cup of tea or coffee?

19 days of Freedom is a big deal!  

You are doing your body a huge favor Wendy! And very soon you will begin to feel the rewards of not smoking.

You're doing great :)

 

Sandy

[Fay]

Wendy, I'm so sorry to hear all your troubles but please know they will pass.  Once you get past all this you will be reaping the benefits of your quit.  I remember early in my quit the endless nights of no sleep.  All the people who had quit longer than I had would say how it would all come to an end and I hung on to their words hoping they were telling the truth.  Well now I'm one of those and believe me it will all be good!  Just remember you don't want to go through this again so just keep hanging in there and do an hour at a time if needed. 

[Still winning]

How strange I was just thinking of you today! 

 

Anway, sometimes it's just treacle bad isn't it.  For itching, try aloe cream, aloe seems to take the sting out of an itch and make it more bearable. Also don't forget a good old antihistamine can help too. Feels pony but it will settle down and if you're looking for the positive - try thinking I am healing from the inside out - helped me - or just tell me to treacle off and I shall take it well :)

 

For the not pooping, go to a pharmacy and buy califig. It's natural, so no more rattling and it really is an unsung hero in my medicine cabinet. Take a couple of teaspoons, ideally before bed so it can work it's magic overnight. If no "action" just take again in increments of one teaspoon at lunchtime and again at bedtime...depends on the severity of the situation. 

 

For the other positives....us :)  You know some days I only stayed quit so I could keep the buddies lol. But it's still a great positive reason. For the dinner ideas is another one :)  Seriously, you're doing this to be happier and healthier and I promise you will be. You will feel a freedom and self worth that you never knew you could even have. You will be financially better off and so much stronger, both mentally and physically. I know is sucks donkey balls now, but it's just a crappy phase, what else in your life could promise all the above if you just wait long enough??  

 

PS Treacle is an awesome sub, good effort :) xx

[Sazerac]

Dear Wendy,

 

You sound a treacle wreck !  Poor Girl.  

 

Hugs and more hugs

 

and a beautiful bird to take your troubles and fly them away.

 

Far, far away.

 

You don't smoke anymore.

 

This will bring you so much Joy and Confidence and Freedom

 

just as soon as you embrace the truth...

 

YOU DON"T SMOKE anymore.

 

I am so proud of you.

 

Things will change.

 

Love,

 

S

[bakon]

Your doing great- keep ranting

[Doreensfree]

Oh wendy....I can remember all too well the beginning of my quit.....

I smoked all my adult life.....my body just went berserk....

When you think it ,has to heal itself of all those years of putting in all the toxins.....

I talked to myself a lot......

Ya ok body....give me your worse....I'm gonna fight what ever you throw at me.....

I'll,get over this....you'll see.....

Be kind to yourself.....be patient.....it really does get better......your body is on the road to recovery.....

[ChRiSpY]

Wendy....keep fighting... keep pushing forward.  All of the treacle stuff is normal.  Quitting smoking sucks...it is hard... but when you reach the promise land....it is more than treacle(ing?) worth it...I PROMISE YOU.=!!!

 

You need to find a positive in your quit... google images of people dying from smoking related illnesses.

 

You are doing the best treacle thing for yourself.

 

Hang on and hold tight... and keep on keepin on.

[Wendy]

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[Tink]

aww wendy venting is good and lets out the steam, there is also a cursing thread in the basement for when treacle just is not enough ;)

 

I swear by gargling with warm sea salt water to clear up ulcers.

 

Am I the only one who burst out laughing when I got to the rabbit pellet  :blink:

 

sounds like you have head to toe healing going on all at once, hopefully this means it will all be over soon too, stress also enhances most of your symptoms so make sure you find some time to yourself even if its a nice bath with bubbles and candles and some nice music and a glass or cup of something and unwind

 

keep going hun ((hugs))) xx

[Wendy]

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[Tink]

sea salt is better than ordinary salt but if you have already been gargling with salt i cannot promise it will work better but maybe worth a try

 

I used to get ulcers as a child and it was horrible so I feel your pain 

 

might be worth checking out the side effects on the tablets you are taking just to eliminate that that particular drug is not causing all your other symptoms as it could be as simple as changing brands.

[Devil Doll]

Oh gods Wendy. You are having a treacling hell of a time. I hope that everything starts to get better for you quickly. 

[Nancy]

Oh, Wendy, so sorry you are having such a treacle hard time!   Everything has hit you at once...and unfortunately, the only way out is through.  As others have said, all of it is normal and part of the healing.  Rabbit pellets are funny...unless you are treacle living it! You've gotten great advice from others....I will just add...do something extra nice for yourself today!  

[action]

Sorry I'm late Wendy... Been having a treacle of a day...

 

You are doing awesome... And you will feel better in no time - promise ;)

[El Bandito]

Tough day.

 

i'm treacled just reading it.

 

Head down and keep going Wendy. The crap is far outweighed by the good. You are doing brilliantly...you will be out the other side of the treacle soon enough.

[Wendy]

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[Still winning]

I really think at quittin time it should have been pudding! Jus saying :)  All good in the hood Wendy, just keep swimming. xx

[Devil Doll]

Thank you all so much for your kind comments ... and your usage of "treacle" ...

 

 

Chrysalis, thanks for the reminder on this ... I used to do this before but my brain's not working at the moment and I forgot ... it really does help to calm yourself.

 

 

 Treacle does work quite well doesn't it?  Usually I say stuff like "well bust my buffers"

 

 

You know that there was an episode where Percy was once covered in treacle...  he was treacle-ing pissed. 

[laura]

Disclaimer: This is going to turn into a rant … with swearing … to protect the innocent I shall exchange certain words for treacle.

 

So in my first post here I mentioned that this quit was too easy and I was concerned something would come along to bite my butt. Well, consider my butt bit. The ‘quit symptoms’ are driving me treacle nuts!

 

My quit cold dried up pretty quick, but went into my sinuses so I STILL can’t smell a treacle thing! Plus I’m deaf and my head is full of treacle cotton wool and I can’t treacle think straight! My eczema has gone crazy and my ankles and feet are so treacle itchy I could claw them to bits. I’m waking up every treacle hour in the night so I’m treacle tired beyond belief. I really, really, really need to poop! Seriously treacle half-hour sat on the loo and all I get is a treacle rabbit pellet sized poop. Seriously??!!! And the mothertreacle mouth ulcers …. We’re at 7 now. I have a teeny tiny one on the end of my tongue that is the equivalent of a paper cut. My mouth is throbbing with pain and eating is just a nightmare.

 

Junkie Wendy is finding her voice, telling me the cigs would get rid of all this crap and whilst I can see her point I’m thankfully still able to tell her to shut the treacle up. I’m on tablets for the sinuses, tablets for the itching, tablets for the ulcer pain. Pretty soon I’ll probably be on something for the pooping or lack off. Urrrgggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! If you hear a rattling it’s just me ….

 

Totally un-quit related but whilst I’m ranting, the pain in my knee is really treacle me off – I injured it back in February and despite doctors, and hospitals I still have pain now if I’m not careful (and even when I am). And my beloved son who is autistic and very, very repetitive is giving me a nervous twitch. URRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

 

And breathe ….

 

I’m struggling to find a positive about all this. I mean yes, I know I’m not poisoning myself anymore and all the good I’m doing for my long time health. But still a short term positive … just to keep me going. The only thing I have is it’s raining and I don’t have to stand outside in it to smoke.

 

Meh ….

 

p.s. this is not an sos - I'm not there yet but I just needed to get this off my chest to people who get it. I'm sick of being told its your own fault for smoking in the first place ...

[Wendy]

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[slovenka177]

Hi Wendy, try digestive enzyes or probiotics to tune in your tummy to a normal state. You are doing amazing, I can relate to you on many levels and understand your pain. I am in my first few weeks of quitting. The enzymes should help. Can pick them up at a natural health food store. Blessed be! S

[beacon]

Wendy, I will reveal something about my early quit and poop. :0 This was really an issue for me too. In the beginning I had a real hard time driving to work as I was never quite sure when I was going to need to go as it used to be timed by the first smoke of the day. I had to turn my car around and RUSH home a few times. Also, I was very constipated too. Now when I look back what didn't help too was the tons of sugar free candy i was eating which had some sort of ingrediants that did not agree with me.

 

What I did was mix a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water and gulp it down. In about an hour it was helpful. I think everything regularized realitvely soon, maybe about a month or so.

 

I won't bore you with the stories about my itching or gum bleeding or dizzy panic attacks or allergies.

 

But know this, all of that stops. Soon. Your lungs expand, you skin glows, your smell and taste blossums, your teeth lightens and you feel fantastic.