Is this possible

[Evelyn]

Is it normal to have an extra amount of anxiety after quiting smoking and NRT?

Not that I'm gonna light one just curious and how long does it take to go away?

[Tink]

yes its normal evelyn as your body and brain is trying to find its normal after all those chemicals and nicotine is depleated, hard to put a time limit on it as everyone is different and have different personal circumstances too

 

i think the best approach is to see it as your body healing and that it will get better and balance out eventually, I drank lots of green tea and water to help flush out the toxins and lots of walks

 

you are doing great evelyn and every day your body is thanking you even if you might feel a little out of whack for a while x

[Doreensfree]

Alls normal honey....

I too felt anxious ....it does settle...as Tracey says....we are all different....but it will ease....

[El Bandito]

Lasted 3/4 weeks for me I think.For some people its longer and for others shorter.

 

All normal Evelyn.

 

Doing great!

[Chrysalis]

Yes, it's normal. Early in my quit I even had some panic attacks where I felt like I couldn't breathe. Scary! But eventually that all went away. When I am feeling anxious, I find it very helpful to do 4/4/4 breathing for a couple of minutes-- breathe in to the count of 4, hold it to the count of 4, breathe out to the count of 4. Repeat as often as necessary.

[Evelyn]

Got some panic attacks the last two weeks

[Dentalfloss]

Yes. All normal. I went through that too. Deep breathing helped me.

[Dentalfloss]

Mine lasted about a month then went away.

[DCCXXVII]

Hi Evelyn... controlled breathing as mentioned above worked for me too with anxiety

 

I also close my eyes in order to picture an object or nice place in my head to divert thoughts

 

I am glad you asked about anxiety because you are not alone... so many of us experience this and it does eventually get better

 

Hang in there... you are doing wonderfully well :)

[sgt.barney]

Is it normal to have an extra amount of anxiety after quiting smoking and NRT?

Not that I'm gonna light one just curious and how long does it take to go away?

 

It is normal.

 

It goes away when you decide it goes away.

 

It is fully under your control.

 

 

 

Easy Peasy

[ChRiSpY]

It is normal.

 

It goes away when you decide it goes away.

 

It is fully under your control.

 

 

 

Easy Peasy

 

AGREE 100%

[sharonsiff]

It's normal Evelyn and keeping very busy, getting a sweat on, speeds up it not becoming the new normal.

 

I tell you something else that helped me no end, just changed everything... I get up and write down everything I want to achieve that day. I keep it realistic and plan plenty of things. Crossing off each task as it's done kills two birds with one stone as it keeps me on track and keeps me completely focused.. And happy hormones flood my body when I cross off a job done. Can't recommend it enough :)

[Chrysalis]

It's normal Evelyn and keeping very busy, getting a sweat on, speeds up it not becoming the new normal.

 

I tell you something else that helped me no end, just changed everything... I get up and write down everything I want to achieve that day. I keep it realistic and plan plenty of things. Crossing off each task as it's done kills two birds with one stone as it keeps me on track and keeps me completely focused.. And happy hormones flood my body when I cross off a job done. Can't recommend it enough :)

Thanks, Sharon. That's great advice for anyone-- whether they are quitting smoking or not! 

[beacon]

Good avice here.

[Evelyn]

I noticed that since I'm back on coffee I am scared more, while I quit smoking so I am going back to decaf. It makes both things stronger, more alert but also more scared and having panic attacks

[Chrysalis]

I've heard many people say that when you quit smoking, caffeine has a much stronger effect on you than before. I'm not surprised that it makes you feel anxious. Going back to decaf or switching to tea is a good idea.