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Originally Posted by JanH
Not to be nosey, but I'm just wondering if the smoking helps to compensate for the panic attacks. Perhaps you could also talk to your doctor about how to take care of them when you quit. I feel for you. Panic attacks are something my DD and I have had in the past. I've had family members quit forms of tobacco. It isn't easy, but it is good for your health to quit. Good luck! We'll root for you!
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I don't think smoking prevents my panic attacks. I've had them as a smoker, too. It's just stress and when I have one, I feel like I can't get a deep breath, while, in actuality, I'm hyperventilating (found this out the first time I went to the ER for my "breathing problems.") And I get these yawns that sort of get stuck in the middle. It's disconcerting. Klonopin zaps 'em away when they hit.
I get panic attacks more severely when I try to quit because of the stress of quitting. For that reason, nicotine patches are the worst thing for me.
I haven't set a target date yet, but I definitely shouldn't wait until December. Holiday stress!