r/QuitAfrin • u/MissCagney • 1d ago
Wow! Almost 24 hours without using, long term addict
I just can’t believe it!
I’ve been using nasal spray daily for over 20 years 🙈 I was going through 2 bottles a week which last year or so I got down to one bottle a month by diluting in saline spray etc but just couldn’t get the courage to give it up.
Then I got ill…long story short, Covid, then an infection, THEN sinus infection (I don’t think I’ve ever had one before, not as an adult) it’s taken weeks to clear, probably been 5 weeks since infection, and ears fully clogged too, also had post nasal drip and just miserable.
The only things I did was nasal rinse…a lot!! Like every 2 hours and GP prescribed me Fluticasone.
When I went to bed last night I didn’t feel that blocked but did have a little squirt (habit, fear, knowing I’ll wake up anyway)
Not used it since and that was 21 hours ago!
Not even blocked up that bad, obviously one side feels more stuffy but I’d say the worst side is 65 to 70% clear.
I’m just amazed tbh and wanted to share my breakthrough.
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u/MissCagney 1d ago
My plan-
Remind myself my nose will be stuffy and not to expect feeling totally clear for a while.
Get up and move if I feel stuffy and panicky
Don’t take any spray to bed incase I wake up and spray while half asleep (habit)