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Hi, I quit smoking on 30 Dec...Quit going great...its the OTHER things......

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1521

Texan, When you first quit or cut down, you may find it difficult to sleep as long as you used to. Two things can cause this are: As a smoker your sleep may have been interrupted by constant coughing and/or difficulty breathing. When you stop smoking, your body gets healthier and the sleep you get is more restful. So if you wake up suddenly at 5:00 a.m., you may think you are a victim of insomnia. You're probably not! Your body has probably had all the sleep it needs. Smoking drains your body's energy. When you quit smoking you regain this energy. You may need fewer hours of sleep. How long will this last? The first few weeks after quitting. Tips to help: Try making sure you have a regular sleeping schedule. If you wake up in the middle of the night do some light stretches, or read a book to help you get to sleep. Try taking a warm bath before bed. Try some relaxation techniques before bed. If you have a symptom that persists or seems worse than you expected, you should immediately consult a doctor. It�s possible that your smoking has been masking symptoms of some illness, and when you stop smoking the symptoms abruptly become noticeable. Take Care, Melanie ____________________ The SSC Support Team

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

wonder if sleeping pills would help...i'll ask my doc...going to see her today about this crazy cough i've aquired

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

I have insomnia...I havnt slept for more than 2 hours a night since the day after I quit, I'll sleep for 15/20 minutes...wake up...15/20 minutes and wake up again..I cant fall asleep at all until around 3:30 or 4am then I have to get up for work at 6am...the thing is I will be super tired until i lay down...I'll be tired all day, yawing...but the second i lay down in bed....NOTHING...ALL my cravings are GONE which is GREAT, but i actually considered going to buy some cigarettes just so I could sleep (not really, just crossed my mind) HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

Hi CJ, i'm from San Antonio, you?

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 43

Texan, I wish I had some words of wisdom but I am unfortunately experiencing the same exact problem!!!! I had 2 hours last night and 2 1/2 - 3 the night before. I will be glad when this passes. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 198 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $42 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 85

Texan: So glad you came to this site !!! first congratulations on your quit. Second DO NOT GO BUY CIGS !! You are doing sooooo great and have come through hell week already so please do not give in now !!! The not sleeping thing is natural. I am over 60 days into my quit and I would say it was about 2 weeks before my sleep habits leveled out. IT WILL GET BETTER I PROMISE !!! Please keep on not puffing !!!! Judging by your name, I am assuming you are from Texas and so am I so together we Texans can do this !!! CJ :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/8/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 64 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,291 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $179.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

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20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 150

Hi Texan! A common side effect of not smoking! This too shall pass, but is MOST annoying! Ask doc about it, for sure! Congrats on your quit, and hang in there, it will go away. The herbal tea thing is great, and a tiny (I mean TINY) shot of sherry also works, if you can do that and don't want pills. Good luck and keep us posted. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 116 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,498 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $754 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2830

Texan, What you're going through is completely normal... unfortunately, I don't know what to say to help fix the problem. I know that sleep is often affected when quitting... most people say they CAN'T sleep and I've seen others say that they sleep all the time. I wish I could be of more help. All I can say is you're not alone. I've been there too and I understand. Crave the Quit! Butterfly [IMG]http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/kissnflirt/pinkglitterybutterfly.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 75 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,889 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $247.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1115

Hi Texan, I can definitely relate to your symptoms. I started sleeping again after about 20 days. Just took my body a while to figure out what was going on. Try some chamomile tea. It might help. Hang in there, things will get easier. Not cravin', never cavin'. Hummy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/5/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 251 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,063 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1631.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 32 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

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