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Comment by Heidi on November 2, 2009 at 10:52am

This is day 2 for me of going cold turkey...
I didn't even leave work for lunch.... I was afraid I would be seriously tempted. Lol.

Comment by CAS746 - aka Cindy on October 23, 2009 at 10:28am

Ahh, false alarm with the sleeping thing...turns out I caught something. So the lack of sleep was just a precurser to the swollen glands, sorre body, fever; apparently I'm sick so I will be on antibiotics for 10 days. I feel like I've smoked 5 packs in one day the way my throat hurts. No flu in 9 years and I quit to be healthy and catch something. Luckily I still don't want to smoke! Silver lining?

Comment by Cheryl Lee Derrick on October 18, 2009 at 6:41pm

Hi CAS, I looked down at my last post, oh my gosh, I didnt realize it had been so long ago. I did have alot of sleeping problems but hang in there with them because they dont last. Your body with get itself back to a new normal, and man, will you feel SO much better!!!

Comment by CAS746 - aka Cindy on October 18, 2009 at 6:03pm

8 days this morning with no help but some starbursts, winterfresh gum, and mints! Days 5-7 were harder than the first few days, but today was much better. I just finally got the disrupted sleep...I have been able to sleep so well up until last night. But then last night I woke up every 2 hours. Anyone else having sleeping issues that are coming in late?

Comment by nurse rebecca on July 20, 2009 at 9:24am

I am quitting cold turkey because my doctor won't give me chantix because it can increase anxiety/depression. In the past I tried the patch and had the craziest nightmares ever. I have very mixed emotions about this whole process. On the one hand all I have to do is just not smoke. On the other hand it is an epic battle of mind and habit that will consume 95% of my waking thoughts!! I am greatful for this site as I think talking about it will help.

Comment by Cheryl Lee Derrick on June 28, 2009 at 4:59am

Its been over 5 days and I just wonder when this physical mess might let up. It would be nice to know whats coming. I only sleep about 4-5 hours a night, can you tell me what else to expect?

Comment by Angie on June 27, 2009 at 4:23pm

COLD TURKEY=HURTS FAST, HEALS FAST

Comment by Angie on June 27, 2009 at 4:22pm

I had been using meds and the patch, some success but not complete. I had had bronchitis 2X since April 21 and my chest hurt. I said to myself, why am I prolonging the agony. You are going to have to go through withdrawals regardless. Decided right then, better now than later...that was a WEEK AGO and I smoked 40 yrs. I know what you mean Cheryl Lee, I hope I sleep one day : )

Comment by Cheryl Lee Derrick on June 27, 2009 at 4:42am

I didn't mean to quit cold turkey, I bought lozenges and wierd enough, just never used them and decided to just go cold turkey. It has been rough but it is do-able! Its been over 4 days and I do look forward to sleep someday in the future!

Comment by sherry on June 8, 2009 at 5:30am

3 weeks cold turkey for me. can still be tough at times but i'm gonna make it!

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