General Discussion - 2011

[Oldog]

I have been on Lexapro since day 1 of my quit(three weeks today). I had the same problems. I had the burning in my chest as well. Scared the shit out of me. Felt great last week, normal for a change. However, I started having the symptoms again yesterday and today. Not sure what to think about it. Thought my body would be used to it by now.

Dealing with alot of anxiety and I'm now on Lexapro.  I'm feeling some side effects from this but the doctor said to hang in there and this it is normal at first from this anxiety med.  That said how many people had the hot flashes/burning feeling in arms, hands, sholders and Face? 

KTM640

I had those symptoms when I tried Lexapro, including increased anxiety. Sometimes that shit has an opposite affect as intended. Getting off dip, I just suffered from extreme anxiety and the screaming poops.

Thanks for the reply just wondering if anyone else was working the same issue at this time. I think the hotflashes are part of the anxiety. My anxiety has been so bad that I'm going to try and ride out the symptoms of the meds since the doc says thay will get better in about a month. Any others out there working the hotflashes with or without anxiety meds? Stay quit

KTM640

[KTM640]

I just read an article on heroin and fentanyl addiction.  This is a quote from one of the addicts: 

"This is my absolute overall perspective on that stuff—it's absolutely amazing, it will ruin your life, it will steal all your money, and you will still love it more than anything."

It may take some time, but sooner or later - we quitters/addicts realize that is who we were.  Time to keep moving on and away from nicotine.

To me, we are addicts and addicts never get too far from their addiction, usually just one step. So, I take that step first thing every morning here in roll call, make it through the day, then repeat.... every day.

I would agree as an addict for the Nic I crave it all the time still (That may just me but I don't think so) and I'm on day 61 some days more that others. I have friends that do it, family and just like many of us grew up with it so it is a day to day fight.

KTM640

[flash]

I just read an article on heroin and fentanyl addiction. This is a quote from one of the addicts:

"This is my absolute overall perspective on that stuff—it's absolutely amazing, it will ruin your life, it will steal all your money, and you will still love it more than anything."

It may take some time, but sooner or later - we quitters/addicts realize that is who we were. Time to keep moving on and away from nicotine.

To me, we are addicts and addicts never get too far from their addiction, usually just one step. So, I take that step first thing every morning here in roll call, make it through the day, then repeat.... every day.

[southtexasman]

Dealing with alot of anxiety and I'm now on Lexapro.  I'm feeling some side effects from this but the doctor said to hang in there and this it is normal at first from this anxiety med.  That said how many people had the hot flashes/burning feeling in arms, hands, sholders and Face? 

KTM640

I had those symptoms when I tried Lexapro, including increased anxiety. Sometimes that shit has an opposite affect as intended. Getting off dip, I just suffered from extreme anxiety and the screaming poops.

Defeated the screaming poops with a daily dose of steel cut oats oatmeal and a dannon activia yogurt. Keeps me right as the rain.

[KTM640]

Dealing with alot of anxiety and I'm now on Lexapro.  I'm feeling some side effects from this but the doctor said to hang in there and this it is normal at first from this anxiety med.  That said how many people had the hot flashes/burning feeling in arms, hands, sholders and Face? 

KTM640

I had those symptoms when I tried Lexapro, including increased anxiety. Sometimes that shit has an opposite affect as intended. Getting off dip, I just suffered from extreme anxiety and the screaming poops.

Thanks for the reply just wondering if anyone else was working the same issue at this time. I think the hotflashes are part of the anxiety. My anxiety has been so bad that I'm going to try and ride out the symptoms of the meds since the doc says thay will get better in about a month. Any others out there working the hotflashes with or without anxiety meds? Stay quit

KTM640

[flash]

Dealing with alot of anxiety and I'm now on Lexapro. I'm feeling some side effects from this but the doctor said to hang in there and this it is normal at first from this anxiety med. That said how many people had the hot flashes/burning feeling in arms, hands, sholders and Face?

KTM640

I had those symptoms when I tried Lexapro, including increased anxiety. Sometimes that shit has an opposite affect as intended. Getting off dip, I just suffered from extreme anxiety and the screaming poops.

[scooners]

I just read an article on heroin and fentanyl addiction. This is a quote from one of the addicts:

"This is my absolute overall perspective on that stuff—it's absolutely amazing, it will ruin your life, it will steal all your money, and you will still love it more than anything."

It may take some time, but sooner or later - we quitters/addicts realize that is who we were. Time to keep moving on and away from nicotine.

[KTM640]

Dealing with alot of anxiety and I'm now on Lexapro. I'm feeling some side effects from this but the doctor said to hang in there and this it is normal at first from this anxiety med. That said how many people had the hot flashes/burning feeling in arms, hands, sholders and Face?

KTM640

[scooners]

Quit vs. Quitting

They look the same.  Quit or Quitting?  Is there a difference?  I’m sure it’s been discussed before by people far smarter than I, but since the June 2011 group started, I’ve been thinking a lot about these two words and their differences.  New quitters might not recognize it, but the guys that have a couple zeroes after their Days might know just what I’m talking about.

You’ll see a lot of roll call posts, “I’m quitting today.”  Or, “I’m quitting with you”.  Usually you see these up top in the Quitters section.  Down below, you might see, “Quit.”  Or, “I’m quit with June.”  Is there a difference?  Maybe not, but I think there is.

‘Quitting’ is an act.  It’s a verb.  It’s something you have to consciously do.  It takes effort, and is an on-going thing.  ‘Quit’ is a state of mind.  I am quit today.  There is NO way possible that I will cave…today. 

I think that all successful quitters make that transition from Quitting to Quit.  Does it happen at 100 days?  Not necessarily.  I think it can happen before that, sometimes after that, or unfortunately for some, not at all.  Everyone is different.  You have your ‘Quit date’, but your ‘Quit Mindset’ may come much, much later.  Look at a new group and how much the new guys are struggling.  Think of all the triggers they will have to walk through.  Look at a long time quitter that has come back to post a Day 1.  They either lost their Quit Mindset, or never truly had it.

I understand this is a lifetime battle.  I know there is no finish line.  I am not saying I am better than any other addict here, or that I have more will power, or anyone else is weak.  All I’m saying is, today – I KNOW I cannot cave, because I am QUIT.

I would agree on how ever the you put it with anyone's quit. It is a state of mind and if you do not have the correct state of mind your chances of success are much lower.

The other question I have for everyone out there is what time of anxiety meds people have been on. I just got put on Welbutran? All the research I do is it is for depression. Isn't depression different from anxiety? I would agree that I have anxiety (IE panic attacks and you name it) for the last month and ongoing. I don't think I'm depressed so why did the doc give me welbutran?

KTM640.

Shit fire - just when I thought I had this figured out, NOLAQ pops a thought provoker. I have felt for the longest time that the day I stopped dipping, I Quit. Every day I don't dip I quit, but the process of dealing with the craves and the needs and what ever else is "quitting" for me. I have Quit dipping, because I don't do that any more - but I will always be quitting everyday as well, fighting off the craves (however major or minor) as an action, a verb if you will.

Thanks NOLAQ - in many ways, considering the difference between the two, solidifies my Quit even more, and will help me continue quitting.

And sorry KTM, I have no information on the drugs scene, I have not needed the stuff as of yet, but who knows what curve ball this quitting shall do to me later. Cherry season has yet to come.

[KTM640]

Quit vs. Quitting

They look the same. Quit or Quitting? Is there a difference? IÂ’m sure itÂ’s been discussed before by people far smarter than I, but since the June 2011 group started, IÂ’ve been thinking a lot about these two words and their differences. New quitters might not recognize it, but the guys that have a couple zeroes after their Days might know just what IÂ’m talking about.

You’ll see a lot of roll call posts, “I’m quitting today.” Or, “I’m quitting with you”. Usually you see these up top in the Quitters section. Down below, you might see, “Quit.” Or, “I’m quit with June.” Is there a difference? Maybe not, but I think there is.

‘Quitting’ is an act. It’s a verb. It’s something you have to consciously do. It takes effort, and is an on-going thing. ‘Quit’ is a state of mind. I am quit today. There is NO way possible that I will cave…today.

I think that all successful quitters make that transition from Quitting to Quit. Does it happen at 100 days? Not necessarily. I think it can happen before that, sometimes after that, or unfortunately for some, not at all. Everyone is different. You have your ‘Quit date’, but your ‘Quit Mindset’ may come much, much later. Look at a new group and how much the new guys are struggling. Think of all the triggers they will have to walk through. Look at a long time quitter that has come back to post a Day 1. They either lost their Quit Mindset, or never truly had it.

I understand this is a lifetime battle. I know there is no finish line. I am not saying I am better than any other addict here, or that I have more will power, or anyone else is weak. All I’m saying is, today – I KNOW I cannot cave, because I am QUIT.

I would agree on how ever the you put it with anyone's quit. It is a state of mind and if you do not have the correct state of mind your chances of success are much lower.

The other question I have for everyone out there is what time of anxiety meds people have been on. I just got put on Welbutran? All the research I do is it is for depression. Isn't depression different from anxiety? I would agree that I have anxiety (IE panic attacks and you name it) for the last month and ongoing. I don't think I'm depressed so why did the doc give me welbutran?

KTM640.

[Nolaq]

Quit vs. Quitting

They look the same. Quit or Quitting? Is there a difference? IÂ’m sure itÂ’s been discussed before by people far smarter than I, but since the June 2011 group started, IÂ’ve been thinking a lot about these two words and their differences. New quitters might not recognize it, but the guys that have a couple zeroes after their Days might know just what IÂ’m talking about.

You’ll see a lot of roll call posts, “I’m quitting today.” Or, “I’m quitting with you”. Usually you see these up top in the Quitters section. Down below, you might see, “Quit.” Or, “I’m quit with June.” Is there a difference? Maybe not, but I think there is.

‘Quitting’ is an act. It’s a verb. It’s something you have to consciously do. It takes effort, and is an on-going thing. ‘Quit’ is a state of mind. I am quit today. There is NO way possible that I will cave…today.

I think that all successful quitters make that transition from Quitting to Quit. Does it happen at 100 days? Not necessarily. I think it can happen before that, sometimes after that, or unfortunately for some, not at all. Everyone is different. You have your ‘Quit date’, but your ‘Quit Mindset’ may come much, much later. Look at a new group and how much the new guys are struggling. Think of all the triggers they will have to walk through. Look at a long time quitter that has come back to post a Day 1. They either lost their Quit Mindset, or never truly had it.

I understand this is a lifetime battle. I know there is no finish line. I am not saying I am better than any other addict here, or that I have more will power, or anyone else is weak. All I’m saying is, today – I KNOW I cannot cave, because I am QUIT.

[KTM640]

What a week,

I have been doing this quit with out any Anxiety meds.  Well I hit the wall and going to get soem Anxiety meds from my doctor this week I hope.  This Anxiety sucks it is making me feel like crap when I don't.  Thanks for letting me vent we.  Day 53 and still quit.

KTM640

Hang in there dude... I had SEVERE anxiety when I quit. Took myself to the ER twice cause I thought I was having a heart attack. It's a symptom... and like the rest of them it WILL go away.

Congrats on half a hall... you're DOING IT!

I will second what Chewie is saying. My anxiety was CRAZY for awhile. 200 or so days I would guess.

One thing I found that helps a lot is to work out. Get your heart rate up for 30 mins a day. It helps with craves, helped my anxiety and also helped me sleep better.

Hang in there.. it really does get better !!! Better than you can imagine right now.

Thanks, guys

I should be on the anxiety meds by the EOD 'bang head' I wanted so bad to do this without any anxiety meds. I hate this part but I know I will not touch the Nic so I don't have to feel this hell all over again. Thanks again,


KTM640

[Greg5280]

What a week,

I have been doing this quit with out any Anxiety meds.  Well I hit the wall and going to get soem Anxiety meds from my doctor this week I hope.  This Anxiety sucks it is making me feel like crap when I don't.  Thanks for letting me vent we.  Day 53 and still quit.

KTM640

Hang in there dude... I had SEVERE anxiety when I quit. Took myself to the ER twice cause I thought I was having a heart attack. It's a symptom... and like the rest of them it WILL go away.

Congrats on half a hall... you're DOING IT!

I will second what Chewie is saying. My anxiety was CRAZY for awhile. 200 or so days I would guess.

One thing I found that helps a lot is to work out. Get your heart rate up for 30 mins a day. It helps with craves, helped my anxiety and also helped me sleep better.

Hang in there.. it really does get better !!! Better than you can imagine right now.

[chewie]

What a week,

I have been doing this quit with out any Anxiety meds. Well I hit the wall and going to get soem Anxiety meds from my doctor this week I hope. This Anxiety sucks it is making me feel like crap when I don't. Thanks for letting me vent we. Day 53 and still quit.

KTM640

Hang in there dude... I had SEVERE anxiety when I quit. Took myself to the ER twice cause I thought I was having a heart attack. It's a symptom... and like the rest of them it WILL go away.

Congrats on half a hall... you're DOING IT!

[KTM640]

What a week,

I have been doing this quit with out any Anxiety meds. Well I hit the wall and going to get soem Anxiety meds from my doctor this week I hope. This Anxiety sucks it is making me feel like crap when I don't. Thanks for letting me vent we. Day 53 and still quit.

KTM640