Sleeping difficulties?

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Permalink Reply by Kozmik_Burd on April 30, 2008 at 10:14am

Ohhhh definetely cigarette withdrawal can cause all sorts of disruption in your daily patterns. I didn't sleep for 3 months straight it felt like. Which can compound the quit a bit. I don't know when you will return to normal but you will I DO KNOW THAT. You have to be determined. You have to be determined to win this fight for your breath and life. I am over a year without cigarettes now and at day 3 your in the worst of the pain and suffereing of withdrawal. Every day you succeed it gets easier. Keep at it.

At over a year quit I never even think of those disgusting death sticks. I sleep pretty well, I smell fantastic and I go months and weeks and days without even thinking about smoking. The only thoughts I have about smoking now are thank god I quit.

Stay strong... stay in it, be prepared to battle the craves, take a tylenol pm if it helps you sleep.

3 days Is FANTASTIC.... Keep it UP!

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Permalink Reply by kat on May 28, 2008 at 7:34am

hey sean - i am having the same problem. i'm on day 8 - has it gotten any better for you yet? its driving me nuts! sleep difficulties are associated with nicotine withdrawal... but i'm using gum so i don't get it!!! ACH!!! best of luck!! :D

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Permalink Reply by Liz on May 28, 2008 at 7:55am

You are certainly through with the physical part of the withdrawl - your body no longer has nicotine in it!! However, now it's all mind games. That's the hard part, but know that by delaying the urges for 3 minutes, you'll get past them.

I had the same problems the first week to week and a half of my quit. I'd go to sleep so early, and wake up every couple of hours and never really get into a good sleep. But that will pass, it's your body readjusting and healing. Take your free days and rest rest rest. Drink lots of water, and if tylenol PM will work for you, take a couple of that. Certainly is better than smoking! Drink warm milk, or take a hot bath (I know that's girly, but hey, it works! and you'll smell fantastic) before you go to bed. That may help you relax. =) Also, keep in mind caffiene effects you differently when you stop smoking, it's more potent - so try not to drink a lot of coffee, or sodas during the day.

Hope that helps! You'll get back to normal soon I swear!! And you'll feel SOOO much better!

I have been quit for 3 Weeks, 1 Day, 13 hours, 24 minutes and 1 second (22 days). I have saved $90.31 by not smoking 496 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Day, 17 hours and 20 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 5/5/2008 8:30 PM

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Permalink Reply by Lizzo on May 28, 2008 at 8:07am

I took benadryl when I couldn't sleep... I only had to take it for about 3 days. I believe the active ingredient in Unisom is diphenhydramine which is.... benadryl.!! My doctor actually okayed my using benadryl... But to answer your question, yes sleep trouble is part of the deal.. but it does go away and sleep becomes good again.

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Permalink Reply by Kozmik_Burd on May 29, 2008 at 7:30pm

Wondering how this is going for you Sean? are you finding sleep again?!

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