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08-27-2009, 09:34 PM
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So I haven't smoked for the past 10 days, but a few days ago was getting a lot of flu like symptoms. Is it a coincidence that I'm getting sick while quitting, cuz it's a bitch, or is it something most people go through?
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08-27-2009, 09:42 PM
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flu season is starting so im guessing its just a coincidence.
how long have u been smoking?
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08-27-2009, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by choda  So I haven't smoked for the past 10 days, but a few days ago was getting a lot of flu like symptoms. Is it a coincidence that I'm getting sick while quitting, cuz it's a bitch, or is it something most people go through? | I smoked a pack a day for 3 yrs and quit about 6 months ago now.
I'd say the withdrawal symptoms cut out after about 3-4 days. Seeing people made me want to smoke, but in terms of my body wanting it, i'd say 3-4 days. I'm thinking you might just be coming down with the flu. Either way, you've made it 10 days already, don't throw it away with worries now!
Are you on the patch btw?
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08-27-2009, 10:06 PM
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I've been smoking since I was 16, so a solid 6 years now. I was at a pack a day for the longest time but my current girlfriend made me cut down to about 4 a day. I'm not on the patch or anything, just going straight up cold turkey. This flu is just making things so much worse!
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08-27-2009, 10:08 PM
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#5 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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go play some sports or something to get your mind off it.
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08-27-2009, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by choda I've been smoking since I was 16, so a solid 6 years now. I was at a pack a day for the longest time but my current girlfriend made me cut down to about 4 a day. I'm not on the patch or anything, just going straight up cold turkey. This flu is just making things so much worse! | Sounds like withdrawal! Quote:
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
Cravings to smoke
Irritable, cranky
Insomnia
Fatigue
Inability to Concentrate
Headache
Cough
Sore throat
Constipation, gas, stomach pain
Dry mouth
Sore tongue and/or gums
Postnasal drip
Tightness in the chest
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08-27-2009, 10:47 PM
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that's great! keep it up! You can do it. Don't be a pansy and give in.
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08-27-2009, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by choda I've been smoking since I was 16, so a solid 6 years now. I was at a pack a day for the longest time but my current girlfriend made me cut down to about 4 a day. I'm not on the patch or anything, just going straight up cold turkey. This flu is just making things so much worse! | You really should try the patch, it makes things 1000x easier...
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08-27-2009, 11:25 PM
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smoke weed instead
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08-28-2009, 01:12 AM
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Gas? hows that work lol
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08-28-2009, 02:41 AM
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#11 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by ZhangFei smoke weed instead | +1
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08-28-2009, 02:46 AM
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its been 10 days your good to go. once your cold heals you'll be fine
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08-28-2009, 03:39 AM
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holy shit I got those symptoms from one day of not smoking because I was on a plane for 14 hours.
All I can say is way to go man! it may not seem incredibly hard to not smoke for 10 days to those who don't smoke but seriously it is so hard quitting smoking and certain days like being on a plane make me realize it's almost impossible to quit but you're almost there, keep it up!
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08-28-2009, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by tegz holy shit I got those symptoms from one day of not smoking because I was on a plane for 14 hours.
All I can say is way to go man! it may not seem incredibly hard to not smoke for 10 days to those who don't smoke but seriously it is so hard quitting smoking and certain days like being on a plane make me realize it's almost impossible to quit but you're almost there, keep it up! | i hate to be on a 10+hr flight without smoke
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08-28-2009, 08:25 AM
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that's y u dun smoke to begin with, save u lotza trouble and money in the long run
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08-28-2009, 08:30 AM
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we may be coming onto something here. Smoking prevents swine flu?!?
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08-28-2009, 09:41 AM
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#17 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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quitting smoking is fucking cakewalk.
try quitting drinking.
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08-28-2009, 09:46 AM
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smoke w33d everyday
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08-28-2009, 09:57 AM
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lol at smokers that have to 'endure' a 12 hour flight...you see them running out of the airport quickly so they can get a dose of the cancer stick
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08-28-2009, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero lol at smokers that have to 'endure' a 12 hour flight...you see them running out of the airport quickly so they can get a dose of the cancer stick | i usually packed my lung with 4-5 smokes before going onto flight.. you never know... those might be the last smoke you ever have...
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08-28-2009, 11:30 AM
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#21 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
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I once quit for over 5 years and got back into it again. I've been clean for about 7 years now. The secret is to go to bus stops and other places to inhale second hand smoke......... Been smoking since 10 or so. I'm slightly over 50. My lungs are probably fried. Smoking weed does help, BTW.
Another tip.......stop having sex and you won't need to smoke, LOL.
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08-28-2009, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 89blkcivic I once quit for over 5 years and got back into it again. I've been clean for about 7 years now. The secret is to go to bus stops and other places to inhale second hand smoke......... Been smoking since 10 or so. I'm slightly over 50. My lungs are probably fried. Smoking weed does help, BTW.
Another tip.......stop having sex and you won't need to smoke, LOL. |
not sure thats true. but it sure is random
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08-28-2009, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by shenmecar not sure thats true. but it sure is random | I think he meant to post here http://www.revscene.net/forums/absol...m-t582556.html.
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08-28-2009, 12:58 PM
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#24 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
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Sorry about the random thoughts. I've been off my meds again. I've been avoiding the ritalin. Makes me so tired.
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08-28-2009, 04:23 PM
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#25 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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my mom just passed away from long cancer caused by smoking, stop while you're still healthy  she was only 52.
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