Date sent: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:54:48 EST
Subject: Re: Quitting Smoking
To: vocalist
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

In a message dated 12/18/99 4:20:29 AM Central Standard Time,
Svengali6-at-aol.com writes:

<< but everytime I try to quit, I develop a serious cold. My throat
and nasal passages will feel extremely weak and phlegmy. Returning back to
cigarettes seems to help it. >>

For how long have you quit each time? This is probably just your body
"cleaning house." Smoking dries out your sinuses etc, which makes you more
susceptible to colds to begin with. Once you've quit, I think your body has
to work it all out of your system. It's not so much that the smoking is
'helping' (I know you don't think this) but your system has learned to sing
through the smoking, you have to allow it to get used to not smoking. I know
several people that got more goopy right after quitting. Drink lots & lots
of fluids, and (I've heard) Vitamin C. Be patient, you'll get through it.

I myself noticed a big difference within 2 weeks of quitting. I didn't say
anything to my castmates, because I thought it was wishful thinking & all in
my head---but they noticed and commented on the improvement.

Good luck!

Tami
Milwaukee