effects of quitting smoking

I have purchased the perscription Chantix and am now on my way to a smoke-free life. I have been noticing some things that make me (my body) feel different after not smoking for a few days. For example, I feel like I have more energy...is this from quitting? Will I notice more things like this as i continue? Or was this just nervous energy and all of this is this just in my head?

Yes, the increase in energy is from not smoking: You don't have carbon monoxide competing with oxygen for your red blood cells. You will notice that you can smell things that you haven't for a long time, and that your food will seem to have more flavor. You may notice that your heart isn't jittery any more (from the nicotene). And eventually your lungs will clear out so you can breathe more easily.

Congratulations!

2007-03-20 13:08:37 by angie

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I just recently quit smoking and for some odd reason, have been really drained of energy. Ive been told this could happen.
What other negative side effects can I expect now that I am no longer a smoker? (besides, of course, craving one... oh! and wanting to eat like a hog)

I quit years ago. I have had no negative effects. You keep smoking and you will have boatload of side effects from that. The next time you want a cigarette think about the money, and all of the people who would be alive today had they not smoked. Believe quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for yourself, your friends and your family. Hang in there you can kick the habit. Takes a bigger man not to smoke then to smoke.

2006-11-15 16:11:34 by SS

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I quit 7 days ago and my gums are really sore. Is this an effect of quitting? Any other syptoms I should be aware of or prepare for?

Not sure of the symptoms but CONGRATULATIONS. Please stick with it! Ther are a nasty, dirty, flithy things.
My mother smokes and my lungs have paid the price. However, she has had many gum problems over the years. Maybe the hurt is your gums starting to get HEALTHY and get all the crap out of them.

2007-03-21 11:10:07 by Babushka22

I'm trying to quit smoking...yesterday I smoked one cigarette,today nothing. Beside effects I would also like to know some ways to deal with the cravings.I pretty much know some things from books or the internet,but I would like to know from real people who have experienced this.Thank you.

Have you tried one of the online smoking cessation forums? Unfortunately, I have not been brave enough or smart enough, for that matter, to lay the cigs down but I know from others that these work. Not only do the sites give you information but there are chat rooms/bulletin board type forums where you can share the experience with others, who are in the same shoes. Good luck and WOW, only 1 yesterday and none today. Good for you!

2006-03-31 04:17:56 by victoria23

I am 22 years old and have been smoking for 6 years. 3 weeks ago I decided to quit and am now kept up the entire night by incessant coughing. I cough all day and all night and it hurts my throat too. My chest feels a bit tight and sometimes I generally feel quite wheezy. It is definitely not a cold as there are no other symptoms. Are these normal symptoms of giving up smoking? And if so, what can I do to ease them?

Yes. It is your lungs clearing out all the crap left in there by the smoke. Some OTC cough medicine should help. When my father-in-law quit, he coughed for quite some time. (He was much older than you.)

It's possible, however, that it is unrelated. It sounds almost like bronchitis. If it doesn't clear up in a couple of days, I would see a doctor.

2009-08-31 15:20:55 by tineygerm301