Stopped smoking but tiredness getting to me

[suzie sweet]

People always said when you give up smoking you gain lots of energy,im the opposite, its been 10 days now and i havent relapsed at all so im really proud, Im using patches and an inhalor but im so so tired during the day,its that bad heres an eg) I fell asleep on the sofa and was woken by the phone it was the school wondering why i hadent picked my daughter up,Thats how tired i am, it does state that a smoker who gives up can feel tired, Any one know anything about this and how long will it last, thanks guys xx

[Craig]

This is from The Heart and Stroke Foundation's page on quitting smoking

 

No energy?

Feeling tired, spaced out or lethargic are common reactions. Get lots of rest, exercise and fresh air.

[amaysngrace]

I quit smoking in October and never experienced that. But I did replace my addiction with running so maybe that increased my energy levels?

 

I know that cigarettes have stimulants in them. That's why you use to chain smoke in the car late at night to keep from falling asleep at the wheel.

 

I would just suggest you increase your daily activity. Take a walk or if it's cold play music and dance around the house. Anything really. Also watch what you eat.

 

If you find you have replaced smoking with eating you may be experiencing calorie overload on top of the normal withdrawal.

 

Sweating and drinking lots of water just seemed to rid my body of the toxins others have problems shaking. You may want to give it a try.

 

This tiredness is only temporary but may require some swift action on your part.

 

Congratulations and keep up the good work!

[suzie sweet]

Thanx to both of you for your great advice, today is my first real hard day so reading it has helped me xx

[amaysngrace]

Thanx to both of you for your great advice, today is my first real hard day so reading it has helped me xx

 

Do you know what? I don't think there is any day harder than that first day.

 

And you've already conquered that!

[Buttaflyy]

Today is my second completely smoke free day! It's not as bad as I've anticipated all of these years, but I too am very tired. Until reading this, I had no idea that it was attributed to the withdrawl. Thank goodness it's a long holiday because I slept all day yesterday, went to bed early last night, and woke up late in the afternoon today.

 

It really hasn't been so hard for me because this time I really want to do it. I realize now more than ever that it was more of a habit than anything else. When I have a craving, I put it out of my mind and I'm fine. I can admit that I never really wanted to stop before. Now I do, so now I will.

 

Good luck to all of us!

[suzie sweet]

Today is my second completely smoke free day! It's not as bad as I've anticipated all of these years, but I too am very tired. Until reading this, I had no idea that it was attributed to the withdrawl. Thank goodness it's a long holiday because I slept all day yesterday, went to bed early last night, and woke up late in the afternoon today.

 

It really hasn't been so hard for me because this time I really want to do it. I realize now more than ever that it was more of a habit than anything else. When I have a craving, I put it out of my mind and I'm fine. I can admit that I never really wanted to stop before. Now I do, so now I will.

 

Good luck to all of us!

 

Well done you..i find the tiredness worse than the cravings,but im on my 11th day now and havent had one single puff, i really thought i would have cheated but having giving everything away including my lighters i couldnt bear the thought of parting with my cash after doing so well so no i wouldnt buy any.Ive had a couple of stressfull days with my little girl been upset at school and my best friend rushed into hospital but i overcum it, Anyway keep in touch and we can support each other x

[Buttaflyy]

Well done you..i find the tiredness worse than the cravings,but im on my 11th day now and havent had one single puff, i really thought i would have cheated but having giving everything away including my lighters i couldnt bear the thought of parting with my cash after doing so well so no i wouldnt buy any.Ive had a couple of stressfull days with my little girl been upset at school and my best friend rushed into hospital but i overcum it, Anyway keep in touch and we can support each other x

 

Wow! That was definitely a dose of inspiration for me. I wondered what I'd do during stressful times and I bet i'll do exactly what you did...stick it out! I hope your friend and daughter are ok.

 

Do you find that the cravings get easier or harder as the days past?