Nicotine withdrawal symptoms, what are they? If you have been asking yourself this question, your in the right place.
We know all about the major, and common, nicotine withdrawal symptoms. We know about them because we are a community of quitters. An online community who help others quit nicotine in all forms. We see these nicotine withdrawal symptoms in quitters over and over, so we know them well. We know that you can’t avoid these when you do decide to quit, but understanding them and being prepared can help you battle each and every one of these nicotine withdrawal symptoms more effectively. This knowledge and understanding can be the difference between success and failure.
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms:
Cravings
Inability to Concentrate
Insomnia
Fatigue
Irritability
Anxiety
Constipation
Depression
Weight Gain
Cravings
One of the hardest nicotine withdrawal symptoms to deal with are the cravings. Cravings are an intense desire to get some nicotine into your blood stream at almost any cost. They hit hard and frequent the first few weeks you quit. But over time become less intense and spaced further apart.
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Inability to Concentrate
One of the most common nicotine withdrawal symptoms that quitters complain about is the inability to concentrate. We call this the fog. Like the cravings, it becomes less frequent and intense over time. And will pass, we promise.
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Nicotine withdrawal symptoms can be intense. Understanding them and being prepared is key.
Insomnia
A lot of quitters complain of the inability to sleep. If your problems in this area, talk to your doctor. Or take matters into your own hands and get some over the counter sleep aids. Stick with it, and even this nicotine withdrawal symptom passes in short time.
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Fatigue
Another nicotine withdrawal symptom that quitters complain about is fatigue. A persistant feeling of being tired and out of energy. Keep in mind that you have removed a stimulant that you have been using for years. It takes time for your mind and body to make this change.
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Irritability
Anger and irritability are another set of common withdrawal symptoms. Your family and friends don’t diserve to suffer for what you did to your body. So come rage at us, were used to it.
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Anxiety
Anxiety and a feeling of restlessness are another set of common nicotine withdrawal symptoms. You may feel on edge, and like nothing is right with the universe. Even this passes. All you have to do is keep pushing through.
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Constipation
Again, you have removed a stimulant from your daily routine. It takes time for your body to adjust. This does go back to normal, trust me. Just give this nicotine withdrawal symptom some time.
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Depression
Some quitters complain of depression. And others compare quitting nicotine to loosing a friend. These funks come and go. But they do pass with time.
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Weight Gain
You can smell and taste again. Your heart rate has come down. Your trying to fill an empty hole left by nicotine. Weight gain is a very common nicotine withdrawal symptom. The weight comes off easier than the quit does, so stick with it.