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2054863 tn?1330476148

Relief for really bad nerves?

I am 4 months pregnant. 24 years old. Am I'm proud to say I have been clean from smoking any marijuana and cigarettes for 4 months also. But I have really bad nerves! I always have. that's why I took up smoking in the first place. I've tried chewing gum and straws but nothing seems to take the edge off like a cigarette. I really want to quit smoking indefinetly and I don't want to resort back to smoking while pregnant ! Any ideas/ suggestions as to what I can fo to take the edge off, during and after pregnancy?
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1809109 tn?1331803777
Just be sure to sign off with your ob before starting a yoga class, no need to put yourself in danger.
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1700643 tn?1464846682
I just want to say good for u.U quit for the sake of your little one your already a great mom.Congratulations also.Im impressed.I too quit smoking cigarettes when I got pregnant.By the time my som was kicking if I was around smoke he kicked the crap out of me lol.I have seen first hand w/my oldest sister what its like to quit pot and cigarettes when she found was pregnant(I was a kid,she was19 wow her sons17now)she was n the WORST mood for weeks.Her son was born very healthy.On the other hand my other sister smoked cigarettes during her whole pregnancy which was disgusting to see.He sons lung collapsed when he was two days old and she came up with every excuse m the world how it had nothing to do with smoking.Stay strong its not that lomg and believe me its worth it
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2054863 tn?1330476148
Very useful! Thanks I've tried a walk and that actually does help. Although I can't overexert myself I have been thinking about yoga as well. Thanks for you advice :-)
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1809109 tn?1331803777
I'm a horrible stress smoker and I found that the best ways to keep cigarettes away is to keep stress away. I do my best to control my stress through exercise (yoga), good sleep habits, and meditation. You have to go with what feels right for you. Take a bath, light some candles, get a massage, whatever you need to feel less anxious. For me the big ones were adding a normal sleep cycle and exercise to my daily life-obviously you can't do too much exercise, but maybe just a walk around the block or so. It's also very important to have someone to talk to and cry every once in a while. You don't need to have all the world on your shoulders and sometimes it's best to say out loud -I can't do this. I can't do this alone. I need help. Again, this is just what helps me, but maybe something similar will be useful for you.
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