Hello,
I'm new to posting so I'm not quite sure what to write but I thought I'd better introduce myself properley after signing up.
My name is Tracey, I'm 48 years old and have smoked since being 20. I've tried quitting once before but failed miserably and probably ended up smoking more in the process.
This second attempt came completely out of the blue with the onset of a very serious flu attack. I was so ill that I couldn't stop coughing and I also couldn't get any air into my lungs. I was scared, all I could imagine was hospitalization with tubes and breathing equipment. But I still tried to smoke - how stupid! I obviously couldn't but was desperate for some nicotine so kept trying. I eventually realised that it was impossible and had to endure the withdrawal symptoms of no nicotine. I was angry, frustrated, still feeling ill and wanting some answers as to how long do nicotine cravings last. That's when I found whyquit and freedom and to be honest if I hadn't I would be back to smoking again. Thankfully, having read and read over and over the positives of quitting, I now know there is no turning back to my addiction.
I quit on 10/10/10 (not purposely, basically I couldn't smoke) so have gone 15 days now without nicotine. I'm very pleased with myself and I feel so much better. The cough hasn't quite gone yet but if I'd been smoking through the illness it would still be pretty bad.
I just have one concern - I keep going very dizzy and light headed. I understand that this could be because of the extra oxygen entering the brain but I thought it would have subsided by now. A small price to pay for a nicotine free day!
TraceyC
I'm new to posting so I'm not quite sure what to write but I thought I'd better introduce myself properley after signing up.
My name is Tracey, I'm 48 years old and have smoked since being 20. I've tried quitting once before but failed miserably and probably ended up smoking more in the process.
This second attempt came completely out of the blue with the onset of a very serious flu attack. I was so ill that I couldn't stop coughing and I also couldn't get any air into my lungs. I was scared, all I could imagine was hospitalization with tubes and breathing equipment. But I still tried to smoke - how stupid! I obviously couldn't but was desperate for some nicotine so kept trying. I eventually realised that it was impossible and had to endure the withdrawal symptoms of no nicotine. I was angry, frustrated, still feeling ill and wanting some answers as to how long do nicotine cravings last. That's when I found whyquit and freedom and to be honest if I hadn't I would be back to smoking again. Thankfully, having read and read over and over the positives of quitting, I now know there is no turning back to my addiction.
I quit on 10/10/10 (not purposely, basically I couldn't smoke) so have gone 15 days now without nicotine. I'm very pleased with myself and I feel so much better. The cough hasn't quite gone yet but if I'd been smoking through the illness it would still be pretty bad.
I just have one concern - I keep going very dizzy and light headed. I understand that this could be because of the extra oxygen entering the brain but I thought it would have subsided by now. A small price to pay for a nicotine free day!
TraceyC

