If you’re thinking about quitting smoking you’re understandably wondering what to expect when you stop – what are the quitting smoking side effects and can I avoid them? I’ll answer some of these questions here. You can also find more information at: Quitting Smoking Side Effects.
Nicotine, or rather nicotine withdrawal, causes many of the side effects. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug. Nicotine affects many parts of the body and does tend to make people feel somewhat relaxed.
As with heroin and other narcotics, once a person is addicted and they’ve become used to having the chemical in their body, they suffer side effects when it is withdrawn.
A very frequent side effect that comes up when you quit smoking is a change in mood. People who quit smoking are often “on edge” and irritable when they first stop. Others become depressed or anxious. Some people feel agitated and have trouble concentrating.
Difficulty falling asleep or poor quality sleep is another potential side effect.
Although these side effects sound pretty bad, remember that they only last a short while. The other thing to know is that the side effects can be minimized or even eliminated if you take some precautions.
Nicotine withdrawal causes many of the most distressing symptoms so getting nicotine in another form alleviates the symptoms
Nicotine still isn’t good for you, but it’s a lot better than cigarette smoke. Once you’ve addressed the psychological aspects of stopping smoking you can then slowly wean your self off the nicotine without experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
The thing to keep in mind is that the side effects of giving up cigarettes don’t last for long. It’s well worth risking them to finally get free of the smoking habit. When you stop you will also gain all the positive effects of stopping smoking. The good thing about the positive effects is that they continue to increase over time the longer you’re smoke-free. Find out just how much good you’ll be doing yourself at: Quitting Smoking Benefits.
Although I have to admit that stopping smoking won’t be easy, it’s well worth the effort.
A great site to get help in your efforts is:http://www.YourStopSmokingPlace.com/
That site has lots of information no only on what you can expect when you stop smoking but on ways you can do it as easily as possible.
You’ll also find links to proven smoking cessation programs. The main point is to make a commitment and get started.
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