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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 28

This may sound kind of funny but I keep hitting curbs!! I drive a mini van which I have drove for many years now. I use to never hit curbs, my dad always drilled it into my head. But since Monday when I quit smoking and started on the patch I have went over 2 curbs while turning a corner and have rubbed my tires on them 3 times while parking. It is so strange. I mean it is nothing serious and I don't feel different when I'm driving but something is going on. what do you guys think? I wonder if it is just that my mind is somewhere else because smoking and driving went hand in hand to me. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/28/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 89 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $18 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 117

I had a memory problems my 1st few days just could not remember if I turned off that, what I just did. It is kind of like being in a fog but it will get better. Maybe you need some curb feelers now!!!??? :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 264 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 457

PS - they say that as your nerves heel.. that your depth perception improves form when you were a smoker, so I guess that it makes soem degree of logical sense to think that it could get worse while you are heeling. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,509 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $585 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 457

If I turned my head fast, or when i got out of the car.. I had to reballance myself because I was spinning. I felt way spaced out all of the time - dumb, ditzy, and I was dizzy... sometimes didn't think that I should be driving. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,509 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $585 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

kypalak, it is probably exactly what you suspect. I know I felt a little 'off' the first two weeks of quitting. It effects us in our day to day activities. Things will probably level out for you soon. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 111 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,346 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $444 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

I would go past turns. LOL [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 111 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,348 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $444 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Kypalak, Some quitters experience a decrease in attention span and concentration. This should pass soon, just your body readjusting. Drive slow, wear your seatbelt and tread yourself to a cab and a doctor' visit should it worsen. Danielle ________________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 586

Hmm, I've not heard that one before but at 3 days you can definitely feel zapped. I'll just add to what Danielle said... [quote] Drive slow, wear your seatbelt and treat yourself to a cab and a doctor' visit should it worsen. [/quote] ....and let us know what roads you'll be on :8o: ;p Congrats on 3 days! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/2/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 575 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,513 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2052.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 60 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

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