Sam,
As the members have advised, this is normal and will pass :) Take the time to check with your doctor to rule out anything medical, if this persists.
Great job on 4 days!
Josie, Support Specialist
yep sure did Sam, to me and DH. It happened to me around bedtime. It hasn't happened to me in weeks though.
Sue
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 55
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 550
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $96.25
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Sam,
You are doing great! If that feeling persists more than a few weeks I would get it checked out, unless of course you are running a fever, in that case I would get it checked right away. Just don't let it stop your quit!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/18/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 40
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 560
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $140.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11
Thanks Janna for your response.
Good to know that I am not alone with this feeling.
I don't feel particularly anxious so hopefully it's
just the healing process. I would think that our
bodies will go through a number of changes - all
positive ones !
Well I'm just going to keep an eye on this and yes,
if it does persist I will consult my dr. I was also
thinking that maybe it's the high levels of heat, smog
and humidity in the air - we're having a heat wave in
Toronto so maybe that's a contributing factor. Either
way I'm aware of the feeling and won't let it get worse
than it is right now.
Thanks again :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/23/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 80
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $29.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Sam:
I experienced this too. I actually am still having it once in a while. Really weird heavy feeling/ tight feeling. I have read that it is anxiety, but I have also read that it is your body healing itself. I am not sure which, but I just wanted to ease your mind that you are not alone. Others experience this too. If it doesn't ease up in a few days or worsens, I would probably talk to or see your doc. Great job on sticking with it!!!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/12/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 375
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $75.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11
Has anyone else felt a heaviness in their chests in their
non smoking journey ? I'm into day 5 and I feel like I
smoked 2 packs in a short period of time.
My chest isn't congested, I'm not coughing up or even
clearing my throat - just this feeling of heaviness.
Let me know if this has happened to you. Thanks :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/23/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 80
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $29.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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