Sorry to hear it's been a rough start for you. Quitters flu? I'll have to Google that because I have not heard of it before. Oh, you're talking about the nicotine withdraw symptoms. Nicotine is a really nasty drug isn't it? So you've made it through hell week and heck week seems worse? That's common for some people. For some, the 3rd or 4th week seems to be the hardest for them. It all just depends on the individual. Are you using the patch with the right dosage? I also used the patch to help quit. I don't think I could have quit without it. Have you went through the program at the top of the page yet? That can help you on your journey. Also read as much as you can in the forums to help learn what to expect on your quit.
You body is trying to heal itself now. There are a lot of side effects to quitting. Getting the shakes is one of them. Being nauseous is another. The side effects can last for days or weeks, but you will get over them in time. Are you drinking lots of fluids? You need to help your body flush out the poisons so you can get over the side effects quicker. Deep breathing helps too. Slowly inhale through the nose, hold, then slowly exhale through the mouth. Four or five times at a time. Instead of inhaling a real cigarette, suck on a straw and pretend like it's a cigarette. Anything to help get over the urge to light one up. I carried a pocket full of life savers to help fight the urge.
Your "quitters flu" will pass in time, just hang in there and don't give in to the Nico-Demons urge. And if you are worried about the side effects if they go on too long, go see a doctor just to be on the safe side.
Today makes one week that I have quit smoking and today is the hardest out of the entire week. My nerves are going crazy i still have the quitters flu after a week when will this sinsus crap go away? I really need some support I have been craving to smoke ALL day long and I am fight not to bc I have come this far. I am using the patch but it can only take me so far a little help would be nice. I am shaking sometimes in my hands, puking a little and getting neasua what is happenning to me?
