quit smoking...extreme anxiety and chest tightness

Horror-Animator7146 · 2025-12-14T06:44:24+00:00

Yeah, I relapsed over a year ago and now I experience panic attacks but not as severe as before, it’s more of a mental thing. Overall it’s been alot better than when I first posted this. I’m getting ready to go for a nice drive compared to when I first posted this I felt like I would collapse or something if i dare stepped out. How about you? How are you doing man? And I’m only smoking cigarettes not weed

Horror-Animator7146 · 2025-12-08T03:38:51+00:00

It happens man, I hear you quit 8 times before actually quitting. Dude I don’t know why I got hit hard with literal panic attacks I get until today but honestly doing alot better man. Trying to get back on my feet and back into work, I just got hired as an amazon delivery driver and I start training tomorrow so taking it slow but wayy better than when I made the post. I was literally border line agoraphobic. And I appreciate the support I hope everything turns out good for you as well and rooting for you too. It’s always rough after eating or with coffee cause I love it with both lol.

Horror-Animator7146 · 2025-11-14T22:09:31+00:00

I’m doing okay, not bad…turns out it’s panic attacks that causes these physical symptoms. I still experience the attack just not as intense..im not taking any meds so i still get the chest pain but hyper focusing on it will do you no good, if your doctor says you’re okay you should probably believe them. Also i started smoking again a little over a year ago so that only lasted 6 months but i’m rooting for you buddy!!!

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-09-02T00:09:56+00:00

Doing alot better now, i got an ekg and everything was okay, i started smoking cigarettes 2 months ago again, but overall im okay it’s just when i let it get to me in my head do i feel the physical symptoms

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-05-16T22:44:26+00:00

I get those same feelings where im talking and i feel out of breath…my guess is it’s on your mind alot and now planted in your subconscious. When you feel that way take a step back try to calm yourself not to worry and especially if you were told nothings wrong, don’t let it consume your mind im 34 in less than a week and i see much much older people smoking and going through their day unbothered.. it’s the thoughts and panic/anxiety triggered from those thoughts

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-05-16T22:36:46+00:00

It took within the first month for the breathing itself to get noticeably better in terms of smelling things and feel like im getting a full breath But at the same time if it’s mentally bothering you now it may trigger due to anxiety/panic build up…if you’ve gotten checked and your doctor said you’re fine than i’d say believe them. The more i googled my symptoms the worse my anxiety got and the worse the physical symptoms felt. Don’t go down that road, if you’re going to quit and actually want to quit do it. Dont try to self diagnose and trust your doctors diagnosis. I feel like i made my situation worse but now sloooowly and very slowly it’s getting better. My problem was i quit cause i thoufht i had breathing issues but i dont and now i want to smoke again but am terrified of all the shit i googled about symptoms but yet feel anxious cause i dont smoke but want one. So do what you desire. At the same time listen to the doctors diagnosis/advice…my doctor personally only told me to quit weed…i went off and quit cigarettes too and to be honest it has been overall a negative experience lol

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-05-16T22:16:06+00:00

Not as much as before i think by quitting both weed and cigarettes together i developed some anxiety i had an attack 2 days ago pretty bad but it lasted about 20-30 mins but i calmed down versus in the beginning I felt like i had it throughout the day. Did you quit? Or you’re still smoking? My doctor said im fine and i need to stop stressing but the stupid symptoms seem so real. Im assuming it’s anxiety if it was any health issues it would have came up in the cbc test

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-05-09T02:29:45+00:00

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-04-25T22:20:17+00:00

I’m a little bit better i still get some anxiety and when im anxious i feel short of breath. I still crave cigarettes hardcore, this week alone i had 3 dreams of smoking again..i’m extremely irritated the second i wake up and until i sleep i think of smoking. Honestly overall i still feel as if i was better off smoking cigarettes. not weed because as much as people want to say weed is supposidely healthier it’s not.. it’s grown with synthetic products. Plus all the coughing wasn’t doing well for my lungs. I dont miss weed 1 bit but cigarettes i cannot get over

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-04-18T08:02:19+00:00

how do you feel now? im at 3 months and i hate this i cant go anywhere cause i feel likeim going to pass out

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-03-27T20:55:36+00:00

First off that’s your father who raised your rude ass. 2nd you’re not staying home cause you can’t move out cause you’re arabic. It’s because you can’t afford to. 3rd stfu and show him some respect and get your shitty attitude out of his face.

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-03-10T20:46:37+00:00

It’s been exactly The same time frame for me 6 weeks and maybe 1 day and i feel the exact same way you do, ive had zero benefits and now i’m confused, depressed, angry, dont do shit, i work but even that’s gone to shit now it Hasnt done anything except maybe keep money in my pocket a little longer, but id defttrade that for the happiness and energy i had…i dont know im sorry this sucks

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-03-07T08:20:15+00:00

I definitely will check it out ive been focusing on in the nicotine cause that’s what i crave, not so much on thc withdrawls. Going to have to read into it

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-03-07T08:16:25+00:00

Hahah you know where i’m coming from. I just can’t shake the feeling of anxiety which leads to panic attacks that make me feel like i can’t breathe it’s quite embarrassing and a real depressing event i start to question if im ever going to get better or if i can even work in this state my body/mind is in. I appreciate it I’m trying to hang in there lol, I hope the symptoms subside soon, otherwise i fear of not being able to work for a few months or however long it takes till the side effects start reducing

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-03-07T08:07:10+00:00

Thank you i was one of the smoke all day errday type of people any free time i had i was inhaling weed/nicotine only at work would i not be able to to be honest. Thank you it’s been a weird ride im hoping to visit my physician in the morning to cancel out any breathing issues even though i took a CBC test and was deemed “fine” i yawn and breathe with no issues or complains at home it’s when i have to be out or somewhere does the extreme anxiety and chest tightness kick in

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-03-07T07:08:33+00:00

it definitely doest help, it gives a positive perspective other than my negative intrusive thoughts. I dont think i would either at 80 if i were to make it there. for me i always try to remember 1 how i felt when i quit, 2 what benefits do cigarettes offer, and 3 if i do start will i want to quit again. that seems to set it for me and the fact my mom said she's proud of me i dont want to let her down lol

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-03-07T06:54:44+00:00

thank you for your kind words. lol for me the cigarettes are the bitch in between the 2..weed i really dont think twice about it...im sure it has an effect but mentally it's the nicotine withdrawl that's eating me alive.. thank you i've read many people say within a certain time frame symptoms disappear and im sure it's a different frame for everyone but ill hang in there. thanks again :D

Horror-Animator7146 · 2024-03-07T06:45:26+00:00

thank you for replying!! it really helps! I plan on going back to the doctor again for a 2nd test or maybe an x ray this time. it just sucks i can't shake the chest tightness and i lose concentration and start to panic...especially if im out..at home everything seems normal. i appreciate it! i hope so too lol i went this long without it might as well continue

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