Its the first time Ive had a sore throat without cold or flu like symptoms so this is a little scary for me. Ive also stopped smoking for around about 2 months now also its winter here. Is this a normal thing or am i just scaring myself?

i have the same thing! just a sore throat. i mean i was tired yesterday, but i had a busy day with not so great sleep the 2 nights before.

so i think thats what it is…but im not sure and im trying to figure out what will happen next…sliiiiight runny nose too, but i dont feel like i have a cold.
and i woke up today with a sore throat stillll…ugh.

i feel alright, not usual fully healthy self….but 90% ok

also, its not cold here….

its probably just the cold irritating your throat and your probably just over reacting. it could also be caused by over use. try some hot tea, not talking for a while, and also try using humidifier. it should help. feel better:)

I would think it's fairly okay or normal. I get sore throats for a variety of reasons- normally due to allergies or sinuses. It's possible you could be having the same issues.

yeah, from viruses, colds, dry air. it'll go away.

try warm salt water gargles.

Yes early stages of infection.