Smoking is an addiction triggered by the presence of nicotine in our bodies and it's one of the main reasons that when we quit smoking we develop some symptoms. Generally, the period after nicotine withdrawal during which a person feels certain symptoms is known as Quitter's flu. So what happens when you quit nicotine consumption?
One of the most common symptoms during the recovery from nicotine withdrawal is craving. Craving to smoke is the most common symptom and some experience other symptoms like insomnia, headache, cough, dry mouth, irritation, constipation and sore throat.
Other common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are tiredness and lack of concentration. You might feel an increase in your appetite and weight gain. But usually, these symptoms only last a few days.
Here are some tips that might help you dealing with nicotine withdrawals. Whenever you get the urge to smoke try to delay it until the urge passes away. Secondly, drink a lot of water it helps curbing the urge to smoke. Do something else that will occupy your mind and distract you form lighting up a cigarette. Another tip I came across was to fill up a small plastic container with cigarette butts and water seal the lid and leave it .When the urge arise you simply open the container and smell the content that should, hopefully put you off smoking another cigarette.
Understand, your body is used to nicotine; it will take time for the body to overcome this addiction. Get plenty of rest, take multivitamin and exercise.
nicotine withdrawal is a temporary phase, it will pass and it's well worth the benefits you gain from giving up smoking.
One of the most common symptoms during the recovery from nicotine withdrawal is craving. Craving to smoke is the most common symptom and some experience other symptoms like insomnia, headache, cough, dry mouth, irritation, constipation and sore throat.
Other common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are tiredness and lack of concentration. You might feel an increase in your appetite and weight gain. But usually, these symptoms only last a few days.
Here are some tips that might help you dealing with nicotine withdrawals. Whenever you get the urge to smoke try to delay it until the urge passes away. Secondly, drink a lot of water it helps curbing the urge to smoke. Do something else that will occupy your mind and distract you form lighting up a cigarette. Another tip I came across was to fill up a small plastic container with cigarette butts and water seal the lid and leave it .When the urge arise you simply open the container and smell the content that should, hopefully put you off smoking another cigarette.
Understand, your body is used to nicotine; it will take time for the body to overcome this addiction. Get plenty of rest, take multivitamin and exercise.
nicotine withdrawal is a temporary phase, it will pass and it's well worth the benefits you gain from giving up smoking.
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