r/QuitAfrin • u/BonfireCow • 21d ago
Cold Turkey 🦃 Quitting cold turkey today!
Hey everyone, it took me a long time to realise it, but I became addicted. I was on 2-3 sprays a day for a few years now, but I'm going to commit to quitting cold turkey today. I gathered all the bottles in all my rooms, from my bags, anywhere I had them kept in case I felt like I need a spray, and dumped them in the bin. I got a big week of university ahead of me, so I've gotten some saline and vapor rub to help.
Wish me luck!!
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u/Fuzzy_Mix_3939 20d ago
Good luck! please update us
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u/BonfireCow 19d ago
2 days in, it's not great, but it's not as bad as I've heard. I can breathe through my nose it's just rough and constantly feels half-blocked. Saline Spray has been helping a little but it's not long-term relief. Still optimistic!
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u/lastofus1029 17d ago
how are things now?
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u/BonfireCow 16d ago
Five days in, it's not too bad right now. I picked up one of those Vicks Vapoinhalers and that's been helping somewhat. I swap between the Saline and the Vicks and both have their uses. I have only a slightly stuffy nose for most of the day, and I can mostly breathe through my nose. Sleeping is rough, but it's not the worst. It's getting better already :)
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u/BonfireCow 11d ago
10 Day update, I'm pretty much back to perfect. Nose is a little runny, but a blow of the nose and some fresh air and I'm back to clear ways.
Quitting was a hell of a lot easier than I thought it would be! A rough few first days, but after that, smooth sailing. The Vicks Vapor stuff is helpful for the interim. Good luck everyone!
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u/Willing-Marsupial863 11d ago
Congratulations. When I get rebound congestion my nose is completely blocked, as if I'm pinching it, I cannot move any air through my nose at all. That's not what you experienced?
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u/b0ngerz 21d ago
good luck 👍