Symptons of Quitting Smoking

 The biggest thing I remember about quitting is craving the cigarettes.  I mean after 1 hour I had to have one.  Although I eventually gained about 10 pounds, I didn't remember raiding the fridge or anything like that.  There are many other physical and mental symptoms people go through.  I know it was also an emotion road for me.  I had to get past that I wasn't a smoker anymore.  When my smoker friends went outside to smoke at Bunko and the non-smokers stayed inside, I went outside on purpose.  I did this to "test" myself.  I wanted to put myself in situations where I had to change my mindset and actually tell myself  "I'm not a smoker anymore"  It really helped me - In addition I used a smoking cessation product that eased my symptoms.  Let me know what has helped you in your journey.  Here are some other symptoms you or your friends might be having:

Physical Symptoms.

• Tingling in the hands and feet

• Sweating

• Intestinal disorders (cramps, nausea)

• Headache

• Cold symptoms as the lungs begin to clear (sore throats, coughing, and other signs of colds and respiratory problem)

The first few weeks after quitting smoking are usually the most difficult and it's safe to say that it normally takes at least 8-12 weeks before a person starts to feel comfortable with their new lifestyle change of being an ex-smoker. Withdrawal from nicotine, an addictive drug found in tobacco, is characterized by symptoms that include headache, anxiety, nausea and a craving for more tobacco. Nicotine creates a chemical dependency, so that the body develops a need for a certain level of nicotine at all times. Unless that level is maintained, the body will begin to go through withdrawal. For tobacco users trying to quit, symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine are unpleasant and stressful, but only temporary.
Mental and Emotional Symptoms.

Nearly every moderate to heavy smoker experiences more than one of the following strong emotional and mental responses to withdrawal.

• Feelings of being an infant: temper tantrums, intense needs, feelings of dependency, a state of near paralysis.

• Insomnia

• Mental confusion

• Vagueness

• Irritability

• Anxiety

• Depression is common in the short and long term. In the short term it may mimic the feelings of grief felt when a loved one is lost. As foolish as it sounds, a smoker should plan on a period of actual mourning in order to get through the early withdrawal depression.

Most withdrawal symptoms peak 48 hours after you quit and are completely gone in six months. However keep in mind that you have to treat this addition as a diesease.  I know that if I just have one.... I will be a full fledged smoker againg....therefore I can NEVER have another cigarette... What about you ?
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