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Smoking Withdrawal Symptoms????

Hi i have quit smoking cold turkey because i wont my body to feel better. The reason i stopped is because i am suffering with acid reflux! Im 32 i have smoked heavy for 15 years. Goddam army got me hooked ha. Anyway the withdrawal is unreal chest pains that come and go, i can relax, my belly never stops growling, i feel empty & sad and lonely. I cant sleep on my left side due to back pain on the left. I can stop ******** farting and burping. I been to the docs 3 times he checked my heart and says its fine. I also had urine and blood tests and chest xray and not heard anything back. The chest pain is si annoying. I have gone completely healthy and dont even have sugar or coffee anymore. I so tired i cant sleep and just need some advice if this is normal?
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Hi jimbob32,

First of all, GREAT JOB!  Quitting is HARD.  I've been there.  So, give yourself a pat on the back...go ahead....I'll wait. :)

I was a hot mess emotionally when I quit for good (it took several attempts).  In fact, my (then) husband begged me to start again because he couldn't deal with the crazy woman I'd become!  I don't know about your other withdrawal issues, but emotional ups & downs, as well as the inability to relax is definitely from quitting the smokes.  

Hang tough!  Again, great job!
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Thank you i will try the rubber band theory today
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Since you've been checked out, I suggest the chest pain is anxiety created by the nicotine absence.  Some quitters use nicotine gum or patches to help take the edge off nicotine's absence.  

Many quitters use a rubber band on their wrist to snap as a distraction.  You carry a puzzle book or good pocketbook to read when you find nervous tension bothersome and want something more substantial as a distraction.
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