anxiety after quitting a few bad habits

[hi_strung]

Hello,in the past three weeks or so I quit smoking ciggs,alcohol and pot cold turkey.Its really been a uphill battle for me.The Dr's have been trying to put me on some weird meds,but alot of them can make you worse.I have hydroxyzine which isn't so bad, but I just don't want to start meds at all if I'm this far into it.I've been waking up in my sleep like I can't catch my breathe,but doesn't feel like panic attack because I'm up for quite awhile,but feel fine.My doc says heart,lungs are fine.I do get a lil dizzy,and heart pounds after eating,and I think with that and my reflux mixed maybe the blood rushes to digest it somewhere.Really I just want to know if anyone has went through this and how much longer it might take from here to get through this.The good Lord has already got me through the physical withdrawals,but maybe the rest is mental....either way I'm still holding on to him.Plus I think alot of my nutrients are out of wack because I used to weigh 150-160,...now 140 in the three weeks sober.On a healthy potassium and fiber diet(because of bowels not moving good)so should be getting healthier soon.I used to pig out before,now trying everything in healthy moderation.Thank you to anyone who took the time to listen,and comment on my ever long problems =)

[Paxiled]

You don't say if you were an alcoholic, meaning addicted to it.  You don't say how much you smoked.  Marijuana isn't addictive at all, so stopping doesn't produce physiological or mental problems other than missing it.  If you were addicted to nicotine and alcohol, the withdrawal takes time, and how much time depends on the person.  Taking drugs to deal with other drugs sounds silly to me, but if you weren't addicted but just quit some habits, then you might in fact have an anxiety problem.  No way for us to know with the info you've provided so far.

[SisterNewSong]

I am sure you are having some struggles, but it will get better and you'll feel like a new man in no time. Just wanted to offer a few words of support. Oh, don't forget to drink plenty of water :)

[SisterNewSong]

I am sure you are having some struggles, but it will get better and you'll feel like a new man in no time. Just wanted to offer a few words of support. Oh, don't forget to drink plenty of water :)

[Life360_Dave]

Hi and welcome. Well you certainly have taken on a task guiting all of these at the same time. You body has become used to them as well as a mental routine. You should be feeling better soon and only be left with the mental aspect. Just take it day by day and try to keep busy and do things to take your mind off of this. Youve done it for your best welfare and are on the right road to life a healthy and long life, so take refuge in that.