Side Effects you have experienced from quitting

[Patty]

I wanted a place for quitters to see they are not crazy with some of the side effects.

I quit smoking 7 weeks ago. I have had a sinus infection that won't go away for 6 weeks. I think it is my body detoxing. Some people cough (I did not) and I think mine went to my sinus'

My sister's Thryoid went crazy. What is your side effect?

Crazy? Maybe. But I do not believe in coincidence.

[Mary Schinnerer]

I QUIT 9 weeks ago. Other than the twinges of the addiction-withdrawals, I had little side effect the first several weeks...
At week three ( & a half) I became depressed a little bit... At week four I had cancker sores all over my mouth for a few days... The sixth - eighth week I had this horrible cough and a painful sinus infection... Now I have the weight gain and dry skin.
Although the professionals say there is no proof that these, and other symtoms, are related to niotine withdrawal, I BEG TO DIFFER!
Be careful and mindful ... Don't allow yourself to fall for any of your brains' nasty tricks - you will not feel better and nor give yourself relief if you go back to the tobacco! All who have relapsed are wittness to this fact.
Hang in there ... Most, if not all, of these uncomfortable symtoms will (soon) become an old memory!
Stay with the program, give yourself loads of credit and be proud of your hard work! EXing is the best and most important workout you can do for yourself and for those around you!
Bright smiles and warm hugs ~ Mary

[angie h]

hello,besides being the biggest B in the world,i have TMJ which effects ur jaw bone and ear,never exp this till i quit smoking,starting chewiing gum,the doc told me to lay off the gum,and i ahd in infection in my jaw line,weird i know,but i didnt get this till 4 or 5 days after i stopp smoming, conciedience nah dont think so ethier,has any one exp this one yet,? Thanks for eltting em share,angie h quit date april 24h 2009

[angie h]

let me correct my words here please,the third line,is smoking then the last line is letting me,sorry i do this alot i am sorry,just so excited about being here,huggs

[angie h]

this is angie again,sorry another thing i exp too is sever depression ,when i was reading what mary wrote,it dawned on me,i am on med for depression,wellbutrin is great for me ,every one is diff,i always refuse anti depressants,but i figure it got some meds in it to help me with my with dralws,shoot i give it a try i take mine at night,it helps me rest and take the cravings from my mind,im not saying i b on it for ever,jft[just for today] it is helping me,i go to any lengths to stay clean and smoke free,its that imp too me,cause i found out i am imp to do this,u got to love ur self some what to do this,wow what a concept,hang in there people.we are all worth it,many huggs for all,angie h

[Cheryl]

Hi Angie,
I also struggle with depression, and it is much worse after quitting smoking. I haven't started an anti-depressant yet, but I am thinking about it.

[angie h]

it has literally saved my life by doing so,wellbutrin is good for me,it has aid in it for smoking and then med in it for the blues,then i am on nerve meds too,take as needed,when i get real freaked out feel like killing every thing inc the hummingbirds out side,lol,but i am taking care of me today,,,i wasnt going to take nothing since i am in recovery too,but i thought i dont want to suffer and be sad more than i am already,plus im married YIKES i thought oh hell no i am going to the doc,best thing i did besides giving up drugs,drinking and now smoking,whoooweee,free at last,,,huggs and smiles for all,angie

[Patty]

It has been just over 9 weeks!!

I had a little of the depression. Starting going to the gym and a yoga class. Seems to be helping. I also have the dry skin. Actually just on my face. I have been using double moisturizer, didn't think about it being from quitting smoking .

I can't even go to the movie theater in the casino or my sinus' go crazy. Weird. I smoked for 30 years and now can't even be around it without getting sick.

[angie h]

hang in there,it will pass im sure,i am not no doc now,so the best advise i can give or suggestion is see ur family doc, thats what i had too,,wish u all the very best,I hope WE all can stay smoke FREE Today,,,,huggs and many smiles for all,angie h

[sherry]

for some reason i have had terrible headaches. i don't know if this is normal or not, but they are very bothersome and keep me from getting things done, which then leds me to thinking about smoking. i've only been quit 11 days from a 2 pack a day, 20 year addiction. does it really get better? and if it does, any ideas on when? i'm hoping not months or many more weeks!

[Patty]

Sherry,

I got a terrible sinus infection so it took me several weeks to feel a little better. DON'T SMOKE. It does get better. The tobacco companies began processing the tobacco differently so that cigarettes are more toxic, I think that is why quitting is so much harder. Who would have thought they could make cigarettes even worse and more addictive than they already were?

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4981649n?source=search_video

[angie h]

Patty,
i do believe ur right,my husb told me he quit like 28 yrs ago,he dint ahve that much prob same with my aunt who 30 yrs ago,they just put em down and that was that,man i was on some pretty wild street drugs for 15 yrs,got clean in 2001,Man i never went thru that much hell like i have over the cigs,that is the truth.
i smoke 17 yrs too,but i have gotten to a better place mentally with quit smoking,the obsession as been lifted,i am ok,sleeping better too
Not to say tomorrow will be the same as today
shoot tomorrow who knows i might be wanting one big time,for today at this sec i am ok,im proud and grateful for that,,,so far so good
so hang in there who is hurting from with drawls,love u all,its hard but fighting for life is worth it,Im worth it so are u

[Patty]

I quit 23 years ago and it was a little hard but nothing like this. After 9 weeks I feel way better but now if I even go where there is smoking I am sick. Weird. Stay strong you are doing great!.