Withdrawal normal?

[ChickDip]

Hello everyone. I'm Andrew been dipping off and on since I was 15 but I have been going 2 cans a day strong for the last 6 years. Work got hectic and I got home late one night and passed out and missed all my winding down dips. Woke up for work the next morning and didn't have any so I had to wait till my break. I had a pinch. Got back to work chaos and I started to have trouble breathing through my nose and it made me panic. I have allergies so I have trouble breathing through my nose sometimes but it has never had me panic like that. It's been 3 days since that last dip and I'm still having trouble breathing and getting that panicked feeling along with dizzyness, insomnia and starving all day. I know some of those symptoms are normal but I feel like the anxiety part probably might be something else but I went to a doctor and got some tests done and they said I was good to go and that it sounds like it was withdrawals and they told me to go put a dip in. Has anyone else had problems breathing when you quit?

This is your intro statement. Fear, panic, anxiety. The first week of your stoppage was pure hell. So you join up with Feb 2016 HOF group, get some pretty bad-ass quitters on your team supporting you, then after hitting the HOF, you stop posting roll. I can only assume you have caved. If you haven't caved yet, you probably will...because you're not posting that promise anymore. Basically, that tells me that you stopped caring about yourself and you could give a damn about the people who were with you every step of the way.

So, prove me wrong. Respond to this intro and defend yourself. Tell me you're still quit and I'm full of shit. More importantly, tell your quit brothers that you're quit and you won't turn your back on them again. AND most importantly get your name on roll.

Andrew , get back here. Roll Up.

[Steakbomb18]

Hello everyone. I'm Andrew been dipping off and on since I was 15 but I have been going 2 cans a day strong for the last 6 years. Work got hectic and I got home late one night and passed out and missed all my winding down dips. Woke up for work the next morning and didn't have any so I had to wait till my break. I had a pinch. Got back to work chaos and I started to have trouble breathing through my nose and it made me panic. I have allergies so I have trouble breathing through my nose sometimes but it has never had me panic like that. It's been 3 days since that last dip and I'm still having trouble breathing and getting that panicked feeling along with dizzyness, insomnia and starving all day. I know some of those symptoms are normal but I feel like the anxiety part probably might be something else but I went to a doctor and got some tests done and they said I was good to go and that it sounds like it was withdrawals and they told me to go put a dip in. Has anyone else had problems breathing when you quit?

This is your intro statement. Fear, panic, anxiety. The first week of your stoppage was pure hell. So you join up with Feb 2016 HOF group, get some pretty bad-ass quitters on your team supporting you, then after hitting the HOF, you stop posting roll. I can only assume you have caved. If you haven't caved yet, you probably will...because you're not posting that promise anymore. Basically, that tells me that you stopped caring about yourself and you could give a damn about the people who were with you every step of the way.

So, prove me wrong. Respond to this intro and defend yourself. Tell me you're still quit and I'm full of shit. More importantly, tell your quit brothers that you're quit and you won't turn your back on them again. AND most importantly get your name on roll.

[ChickDip]

Andrew, thinking about you. This place has many who can help you with any issue you face. Just know its better not to regress, but much better to reach out in times of anxiety and stress.
I know this because i also regress and go to a lonely spot in those times. You feel you are protecting yourself, but you're shutting off any hope, trust in the brotherhood.
Take care!!
I care!!

[worktowin]

Tomorrow is your day to celebrate, 100 days, reflect and know that you are moving on to more +1's.
You've got your tools, your knowledge to make it through the next day.
Know that you have a lot of support here. Use it, you'll need it.
You've ridden the roller-coaster so far and haven't fallen off. You've had it tough, but you proved you can hold steady.
Keep up the good work and stay connected, that is KEY to you staying quit.
Be aware ,, know that the funks will come, reach out to your people on here, and if you aren't complacent in your actions and thoughts, you'll get through those as well.

I am proud to quit with you. Happy HOF one day early my brother.

~Chick

officially congrats on your 100 days!!

Congrats on HOF Andrew! Things will keep getting better for you.

Andrew - it is an honor to quit with you today. You are bad ass.

100 is the beginning - greatness is ahead.

[Nomore1959]

Tomorrow is your day to celebrate, 100 days, reflect and know that you are moving on to more +1's.
You've got your tools, your knowledge to make it through the next day.
Know that you have a lot of support here. Use it, you'll need it.
You've ridden the roller-coaster so far and haven't fallen off. You've had it tough, but you proved you can hold steady.
Keep up the good work and stay connected, that is KEY to you staying quit.
Be aware ,, know that the funks will come, reach out to your people on here, and if you aren't complacent in your actions and thoughts, you'll get through those as well.

I am proud to quit with you. Happy HOF one day early my brother.

~Chick

officially congrats on your 100 days!!

Congrats on HOF Andrew! Things will keep getting better for you.

[ChickDip]

Tomorrow is your day to celebrate, 100 days, reflect and know that you are moving on to more +1's.
You've got your tools, your knowledge to make it through the next day.
Know that you have a lot of support here. Use it, you'll need it.
You've ridden the roller-coaster so far and haven't fallen off. You've had it tough, but you proved you can hold steady.
Keep up the good work and stay connected, that is KEY to you staying quit.
Be aware ,, know that the funks will come, reach out to your people on here, and if you aren't complacent in your actions and thoughts, you'll get through those as well.

I am proud to quit with you. Happy HOF one day early my brother.

~Chick

officially congrats on your 100 days!!

[ChickDip]

Tomorrow is your day to celebrate, 100 days, reflect and know that you are moving on to more +1's.
You've got your tools, your knowledge to make it through the next day.
Know that you have a lot of support here. Use it, you'll need it.
You've ridden the roller-coaster so far and haven't fallen off. You've had it tough, but you proved you can hold steady.
Keep up the good work and stay connected, that is KEY to you staying quit.
Be aware ,, know that the funks will come, reach out to your people on here, and if you aren't complacent in your actions and thoughts, you'll get through those as well.

I am proud to quit with you. Happy HOF one day early my brother.

~Chick

[SamueL]

Andrew, you sound just like me, my man. Especially back in my 70's I hit a huge wall as if I had started over from the beginning....

And then one day the sky opened up and I could see clearly and think clearly and I was happy for almost an entire month, right up until about three days ago when I started getting whispers of anxiety coming back. Today I woke up with a rapid heartbeat and a scared feeling. I cried twice today. It was the worst day out of the past three days, and I doubt it will be over for a few more days, but I can say this: the intensity this time around is greatly diminished and it has not crushed my faith in myself the way my 70's funk did.

Once you see clearly for a while, you will realize that there is an end to all of this suffering. You will probably have setbacks and recurrences, yes. I sure have. But the events are getting fewer and further between, and the intensity is dropping.

Bro, this is it. This is our quit. Our minds are going to try to convince us that there's something wrong with us and that we're permanently screwed, but we're not. I refuse to accept that, despite what I feel in that moment. We're coming home, Andrew, and there's no place like home.

Stick with it and you will see.

[Gone Cruising]

Hey brother. I hear and feel you on the anxiety attacks. I never knew if I had any anxiety issues at all during my life since being with the nic bitch since age 13. I'm on day 39 and I experienced my first huge anxiety attack this last Sunday! It scared the s*** out of me! Luckily I had been prescribed xanax to deal with it. But I'm taking less than half the dose recommended by my doctor. It's helped me tremendously to get through this and I truly feel for you. I hope it ends for us soon hang in there and stay strong brother!

[pab1964]

Im at day 75. I was wondering if the 70s - 80s funk could make anxiety flare up harder then it has been. I havent been foggy but i couldnt sleep last night, had nightmares and going through that feeling where i just need to break down and cry for some reason.... chest pains are getting ridiculous amd radiating down my left arm. I wentto the ER sunday and they said i was fine but dammit. I dont have anxious thoughts or crazy fears why do i have panic attacks. Fuck.

If you read enough of these intros, you start to pick up on patterns. Many, MANY of the addicts here used nicotine as a sort of self medication for anxiety. Now did the nicotine cause the anxiety in the first place? Did the nicotine self medicate an underlying condition? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? I dunno.

What I do know is... in the end nicotine adds a lot of anxiety to the mix. Like when you look at your lip in the mirror and say - is it supposed to look like ground chuck? Or when you go to the dentist and are scared to death on the way there. Or when you are going to some important meeting or get together and dribble some brown spit all over your white shirt. Or when you run out of brand X at 11pm on Christmas Eve and all the stores are closed/sold out. I could type this list of preventable anxiety all day, but you already know this.

Don't hesitate to get something to help out a bit with the anxiety if you need it. A lot of guys do get some temporary help, and there is no shame in it. That being said, I wanted to remember all of the BS that I did to myself with nicotine. Looking back, a trip to the ER should piss you off a whole lot.

You are winning. Every day. Brighter days are ahead. I promise.

Im on 7.5 mg of buspirone 2x a day. I cut it down to 1 because im om antibiotics now for a uti and i in general dont lot to take pills let alone 2 at a time. I understand what youre saying and i honestly cant tell you. I had anxieties before i quit dip but it was never a problem just your regular worries. Its just frustrating because last week things were looking up. I went all week without having any anxiety problems except for about 10 minutes 1 day.

Quitting at the beginning is like a roller coaster. Some days up. Some not. The ride levels out.

Keep winning.

Andrew my friend anxiety, panic attacks read so much of that on here. I myself always had panic attacks, anxiety on and off before and after I Quit. But I can honestly say I don't remember the last panic or anxiety attack I had. You here that your brain is rewiring, its obviously the truth. It took a while just like everyone said but man life is so much better all across the board. Just remember this bitch is not gonna give up therefore you must fight for what you want and never ever let her gain an inch, like doubting yourself, you've got this! I've watched you come through some bad shit but you pulled through like a champ! Whether it's a 100,200 or whatever it's worth waiting on the feeling I have now! Quit on! I'm free, join me! I will never let my guard down, she is always waiting on that little slip up!

[worktowin]

Im at day 75. I was wondering if the 70s - 80s funk could make anxiety flare up harder then it has been. I havent been foggy but i couldnt sleep last night, had nightmares and going through that feeling where i just need to break down and cry for some reason.... chest pains are getting ridiculous amd radiating down my left arm. I wentto the ER sunday and they said i was fine but dammit. I dont have anxious thoughts or crazy fears why do i have panic attacks. Fuck.

If you read enough of these intros, you start to pick up on patterns. Many, MANY of the addicts here used nicotine as a sort of self medication for anxiety. Now did the nicotine cause the anxiety in the first place? Did the nicotine self medicate an underlying condition? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? I dunno.

What I do know is... in the end nicotine adds a lot of anxiety to the mix. Like when you look at your lip in the mirror and say - is it supposed to look like ground chuck? Or when you go to the dentist and are scared to death on the way there. Or when you are going to some important meeting or get together and dribble some brown spit all over your white shirt. Or when you run out of brand X at 11pm on Christmas Eve and all the stores are closed/sold out. I could type this list of preventable anxiety all day, but you already know this.

Don't hesitate to get something to help out a bit with the anxiety if you need it. A lot of guys do get some temporary help, and there is no shame in it. That being said, I wanted to remember all of the BS that I did to myself with nicotine. Looking back, a trip to the ER should piss you off a whole lot.

You are winning. Every day. Brighter days are ahead. I promise.

Im on 7.5 mg of buspirone 2x a day. I cut it down to 1 because im om antibiotics now for a uti and i in general dont lot to take pills let alone 2 at a time. I understand what youre saying and i honestly cant tell you. I had anxieties before i quit dip but it was never a problem just your regular worries. Its just frustrating because last week things were looking up. I went all week without having any anxiety problems except for about 10 minutes 1 day.

Quitting at the beginning is like a roller coaster. Some days up. Some not. The ride levels out.

Keep winning.

[andrew33]

Im at day 75. I was wondering if the 70s - 80s funk could make anxiety flare up harder then it has been. I havent been foggy but i couldnt sleep last night, had nightmares and going through that feeling where i just need to break down and cry for some reason.... chest pains are getting ridiculous amd radiating down my left arm. I wentto the ER sunday and they said i was fine but dammit. I dont have anxious thoughts or crazy fears why do i have panic attacks. Fuck.

If you read enough of these intros, you start to pick up on patterns. Many, MANY of the addicts here used nicotine as a sort of self medication for anxiety. Now did the nicotine cause the anxiety in the first place? Did the nicotine self medicate an underlying condition? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? I dunno.

What I do know is... in the end nicotine adds a lot of anxiety to the mix. Like when you look at your lip in the mirror and say - is it supposed to look like ground chuck? Or when you go to the dentist and are scared to death on the way there. Or when you are going to some important meeting or get together and dribble some brown spit all over your white shirt. Or when you run out of brand X at 11pm on Christmas Eve and all the stores are closed/sold out. I could type this list of preventable anxiety all day, but you already know this.

Don't hesitate to get something to help out a bit with the anxiety if you need it. A lot of guys do get some temporary help, and there is no shame in it. That being said, I wanted to remember all of the BS that I did to myself with nicotine. Looking back, a trip to the ER should piss you off a whole lot.

You are winning. Every day. Brighter days are ahead. I promise.

Im on 7.5 mg of buspirone 2x a day. I cut it down to 1 because im om antibiotics now for a uti and i in general dont lot to take pills let alone 2 at a time. I understand what youre saying and i honestly cant tell you. I had anxieties before i quit dip but it was never a problem just your regular worries. Its just frustrating because last week things were looking up. I went all week without having any anxiety problems except for about 10 minutes 1 day.

[worktowin]

Im at day 75. I was wondering if the 70s - 80s funk could make anxiety flare up harder then it has been. I havent been foggy but i couldnt sleep last night, had nightmares and going through that feeling where i just need to break down and cry for some reason.... chest pains are getting ridiculous amd radiating down my left arm. I wentto the ER sunday and they said i was fine but dammit. I dont have anxious thoughts or crazy fears why do i have panic attacks. Fuck.

If you read enough of these intros, you start to pick up on patterns. Many, MANY of the addicts here used nicotine as a sort of self medication for anxiety. Now did the nicotine cause the anxiety in the first place? Did the nicotine self medicate an underlying condition? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? I dunno.

What I do know is... in the end nicotine adds a lot of anxiety to the mix. Like when you look at your lip in the mirror and say - is it supposed to look like ground chuck? Or when you go to the dentist and are scared to death on the way there. Or when you are going to some important meeting or get together and dribble some brown spit all over your white shirt. Or when you run out of brand X at 11pm on Christmas Eve and all the stores are closed/sold out. I could type this list of preventable anxiety all day, but you already know this.

Don't hesitate to get something to help out a bit with the anxiety if you need it. A lot of guys do get some temporary help, and there is no shame in it. That being said, I wanted to remember all of the BS that I did to myself with nicotine. Looking back, a trip to the ER should piss you off a whole lot.

You are winning. Every day. Brighter days are ahead. I promise.

[andrew33]

Im at day 75. I was wondering if the 70s - 80s funk could make anxiety flare up harder then it has been. I havent been foggy but i couldnt sleep last night, had nightmares and going through that feeling where i just need to break down and cry for some reason.... chest pains are getting ridiculous amd radiating down my left arm. I wentto the ER sunday and they said i was fine but dammit. I dont have anxious thoughts or crazy fears why do i have panic attacks. Fuck.

[pab1964]

Anybody have dizziness for a long time after their quit? I'm only on day 8 but I'm starting to think the dizziness is triggering the anxiety. Every time I walk on uneven ground, uphill, downhill, drive my truck or forklift my eyes get lost and I started to get dizzy and nauseas. I was just pushing my kid in the stroller for a short stroll and had to stop and lay down.

I had it pretty bad for the first 70 days and still feel it every once in a while. It is anxiety...breathe through it brother. Gonna send you a PM in case you need another number

Andrew, take ^^^ guy up on the offer. He is certified bad ass on here, and despite his struggles became a leader in October.

Dizziness - absolutely. The oxygen imbalance is messing with you. It will pass. I promise.

Andrew slow down and try to enjoy the ride. It just like riding the big rollercoaster at Disney world, it's scary has hell at first, you're thinking what have I got myself into but the next little while its pure euphoria! See we just don't know how to handle the unexpected, sometimes we just have to relax and give it a chance! Damn proud of you! Hang in there you're not alone! We're all pulling for you!