Thanks everyone! This helps a lot. I think I'll try to drink more water... maybe even buy myself a fancy margarita glass (like the one in your cartoon Unhooked:) and see how many times I can fill it in one day! (raise a few eyebrows around the house:)
The tight chest in the morning was less today. It probably is just healing. I will call my Dr. if it gets too weird. I also tried to sleep more, and that helped.
When I think of it, I had more scary things happen to my body when I was smoking. I just didn't expect odd pains while healing. Those discomforts are what made me run back to cigarettes in past quits so I could feel normal again. Now I know better, thanks to you guys:)
The new normal feels pretty good so far! I kind of liked my alto voice before, hope it's not too high by the time I heal or the dog may not take me as seriously:)
Jana, it's so great to hear from you - especially since we're so close on our quits... I'm so happy for you that you're doing this at 37. I'm 46 and wish I would've done this long ago. For one thing, you'll get to keep your lovely skin longer!:)
I still feel disoriented too. I was running errands yesterday, and found myself standing in a store trying to remember what I needed there. (Could be my age too:) I've been trying the breathing exercises anytime something feels weird or if I have a craving or smoking thought. It relaxes me into thinking better...
Another thing I try at home are frequent walks, even if they're short. I used to sneak outside to smoke and get away for some alone time, so now I give myself the same break by walking instead. Kind of trying to re-train myself step by step... If everyone here is right, this disorientation will pass. So far each day seems better than the last as far as body well being. Our minds may take a little more work. I hope you keep posting:) I check here every day...
Thanks again everyone!
mamakitty
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/11/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 210
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $56.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36