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1. mike o

   

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   10 Jun 2022
   12 Jun 2022

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   I’m starting my 4th week after stopping smoking.
   
   I am feeling worse day by day as time goes on.
   
   Any remedies most welcome. I want to hear them.
   
   I have zero energy even to cook a meal or wash a plate. Feel like I have flu.
   
   

   I feel all I want to do is sleep. Even thinking is exhausting.Two Choices leaves me tired and virtually in tears at the effort.
   
   I am trying retail therapy, treats new bedding, furniture, nice food  etc nothing is motivating or energising.
   
   I have never felt so tired. Achy exhaustion.
   
   I am also so irritable. For me I’m so laid back very noticeable.
   
   I might try going out for days long drives etc on summer nights. Not sure why just I don’t know try to shake a plus or some forward from their situation.
   
   I thought of locking down to go to the gym every day to try and jump start life. However I have taken time off work for this the last 3 weeks and ended up just sleeping instead.
   
   Given in and not forced myself - so I either power it thru throw my every instinct to the wall in order to do this or give in and sleep.
   
   Force myself. I feel the gym is the last place I want to be 
   
   
   
   

   
   
2. dublinguy

   

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   09 Dec 2021
   13 Jun 2022

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   Hi Mike o
   
   Fist off well done on 3 weeks cold turkey. That's not easy. Its called the curse of the 3's. 3 days, 3 weeks and 3 months when people have noted severe anxiety and cravings to smoke again. Just give it some more time and I bet you will start to feel better. Keep reading on here... loads of information and experiences of what people go through. Hang in there.. you are doing great.
3. aurora

   

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   13 Jun 2022

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   Hi Mike O, 
   
   Way to go, you are hanging in there despite some very trying times. 
   
   I would suggest consulting with a doctor or medical professional -  quitting can be very hard on the body and mind. it can be exhausting! 
   
   Here is what was helpful for me:
   -drinking lots of water - flush toxins
   -flower remedy for stress "rescue remedy" in my water every day 
   -NRT - I used lozenges for at least first 3 months, tapering off
   -coming on this website - access support and coaches
   -I got ready for one year! I kept setting a quit date and then not doing it. In the meantime, I did a quit plan, set up support, and just got ready
   
   My head was in a vise grip for weeks, I had trouble sleeping, was irritable, had wild dreams,  avoided a lot of situations, had to drinking alcohol for awhile, had to avoid going outside to relax, 
   
   If you are not feeling any better, I encourage you to get support from your doctor or a health professional, to ease some of your suffering.