QuiltTrip,
Generally, we recommend you follow the entire course of treatment. Your fatigue is most likely related to your quit not your medication.
Some causes of fatigue during a quit include:
* Increased oxygen supply & blood flow
* A drop in metabolism. This can make you feel like you have no energy. (Nicotine gave your metabolism a boost.)
* Nicotine is a stimulant. It temporarily increased alertness and concentration.
* Your body is healing itself and it does most of its healing while we sleep.
Please remember your fatigue is temporary and until your body becomes adjusted to all the changes quitting brings, take naps or go to bed early if you feel the need.
Danielle
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The SSC Support Team
I don't know why.
I could barely get out of bed this morning...snoozed my alarm for over an hour! I made it to work, but I feel so sad...like I could burst out in tears at any moment. And, underneath the sadness I feel irritable.
I had a good weekend - very few cravings and/or thoughts about smoking. Monday evening I went out with a friend I usually smoke with. I was prepared for this trigger and did not do anything stupid, but it was hard. Yesterday was a bit hard too - seemed like I'd regressed from my positive weekend. Then today comes along...
I know that there are good days & bad days whether you smoke or not. And rationally I know that this has to pass. I've been reading & posting all morning. I will get through this as a non-smoker. Guess I just feel sorry for myself and am looking for a little encouragement/support. I've been hesitating about writing this because I don't want to discourage anyone who is even earlier in their quit than me!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 646
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $117
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42
