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Slept past 2 nights by taking Gravol (2) an hour before bed. Also forced myself to get up earlier & move....It worked. I need a schedule. I need to keep busy. Getting caught in a vicious circle is difficult to break but suggestions from friends here have been helpful. Thank you all!

Thanks CPK & Jackie. I SO appreciate the suggestions for insomnia. It truly is a terrible thing to go through. I finally tried Gravol an hour before bed...100 mg....and it has worked for 2 nights!! Once I get myself back on a schedule I know I will feel better. I am unable to take Melatonin but I know this works well for others. I yotally agree that being tired at night because you have been so busy all day is also a huge help & I have increased my activity level. I think feeling depressed unfortunately turned to insomnia & then a vicious circle erupted. I'm working on it! Hopefully those of us who do develop this sleep problem will gain valuable suggestions & support from this Group as we learn to cope with our new selves & new way of life. Our new life is a better life!

CPK. I would be happy to be there for you when you feel the need. I do understand. We will conquer our Quit!

T did indeed read this post :) And yes I need friends to help me maintain my quit. I'm still nope * not struggling quite as badly as last week. Thanks Mike :)

R icki, congrats! So proud of you

Congrats! Two months is awesome!

Nope, not, never

I'm not doing well. I have such severe insomnia I am not sleeping....or barely at all. I need to see my Doc next week. I can't sleep for more than 2 hrs. I need sleep. My hubby is exhausted with my restless legs & inability to sleep. I am so tired. Yes I have tried everything.....nothing works more than a day. Life sucks.

Thanks for sharing your touching story & your pics Babs!! So glad you are here! xx

Welcome Joy. I too am a 40 year veteran....but now I am proud to be a non smoker. Lots of support on this site....it's so helpful to know someone always has your back here.

Soon grasses & trees will start. And with this weather there seems to be a lot of allergens floating around...yup dust & mold Mike.

Hi Raya! Welcome to QT. I'm a Newbie. Any words of experience are SO welcome here!

Since you have asthma Evelyn I am wondering if you also have allergies? Certainly allergies would cause the kind of symptoms you are describing. And a change in seasons brings on allergies. But when in doubt, see your Physician. Hope you feel better quickly. xx

Ev stay strong! You would be so angry at yourself if you gave in & even shared one. Every so often I think I smell smoke but it goes away quickly. My friends who smoke are not smoking around me....not yet anyway. I will be fine eventually to be around other smokers but it's tough right now. I sure don't need any temptations.... not at this point. We all have to guard our Quit.

Ha ha ha! That is TOO funny babs!

Thanks Jenny. So good of you to say.....will be nice to get over the tough part....but it WILL happen. NOPE! Forever....

Nope Woohoo Mike! Show off!!! Lol!

Nope

Welcome Fergie! Lots of Newbies here! We are all happy to help you succeed with your Quit :) I smoked for 40 years. The combined years of experience here NOT smoking will help you so very much. No need to be good on a computer....just post every day that you can. It truly helps to know you are not alone :) Congratulations on your Quit ☺️

I did buy a sleep aid after talking to my Pharmacist today. I am allergic to Melatonin so the rest are all much the same. I went for a walk, cleared some pressing issues off my desk & plan a relaxing evening. Insomnia....go away!

You are right Marti...there is "other stuff" totally out of my control contributing to the insomnia. However, I would normally be able to cope....back in my smoking days....I just have to learn new ways to cope as this other issue is not going to go away anytime soon. And I am trying to do that....learn to cope differently. I only thought smoking helped. With the new big girl pants CPK introduced me to I WILL learn. You are very perceptive Marti. Thanks! .

Insomnia has returned. Did not get to sleep till 6 am today. Having trouble getting up every morning doesn't help any. Likely too much sleep is contributing to insomnia. I need a schedule....get up & get moving. Read lots of info & watched videos. Some people go through smoking withdrawl longer than others. Some have shared their experience here so I know I'm not alone. It WILL go away. I'm going to try an OTC sleep medication to get myself back on track. A walk is on my list today. I have to get over this withdrawl.

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Here & still smoke free Doreen. Thanks for checking on us Newbies! Doing ok....withdrawl is a bitch for some of us. But it sure makes you never want to do it again! The support on thr Board is very helpful.