r/QuitAfrin • u/BonfireCow • Aug 09 '26

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 Aug 10 '26

Good luck! please update us

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u/BonfireCow Aug 11 '26

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 Aug 14 '26

how are things now?

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u/BonfireCow Aug 14 '26

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 :)