Posted on August 20, 2007 in Latest News
After quitting smoking, you will have to face some withdrawal symptoms. You will experience these symptoms at peak levels in the initial 3 -5 days after you quit. Usually these symptoms disappear after two weeks of smoking cessation. But some symptoms may persist for several months.
The symptoms of withdrawal can be categorized into physical and mental.
Physical Symptoms
After smoking cessation you are most likely to face the following physical symptoms
The above withdrawal symptoms can be treated accordingly, just as you treat physical symptoms due to an illness or disease.
Mental and Emotional Symptoms
Soon after smoking withdrawal you will suffer with tension and craving. Sometimes these problems are to a nearly intolerable point. Below are the most common mental and emotional symptoms that arise due to smoking cessation.
You believe it or not, smoking cessation starts showing its effects within the first 30 min - 3 hours of withdrawal. So, we advise you to consult a cessation therapist for happy and easy smoking cessation.
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October 10th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
today is my 9 day free smoking after 20yrs smoking - I feel anxious , not much sleep at night , is that normal? how long will last?
Thanks
October 24th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
After over 20 years of smoking, I finally quit cold turkey. This is my 4th day without a cigerette and don’t miss them at all. It made my teeth yellowish, my breathe and clothes stunk and I don’t miss smoking at all. I chew alot of gum or eat sugarless candy. I wanted to be the best role model I could be to my little neice and nephews, they need they’re Auntie. Also, I had cancer once and I don’t need it again.
Thanks
Cindy Z
October 28th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Congratulations Jr for quitting smoking. It is absolutely normal to feel anxious and have lack of sleep as withdrawal symptoms. Just be patient and do not get back to smoking. You will stop feeling the withdrawal symptoms in about two weeks. Don’t worry.
November 30th, 2007 at 1:38 am
Hi, Ive quit smoking totally now for close to three months after 4 years of heavy use. In a lot of ways I feel better, but still feel side effects. The biggest one being since about a week or two of being sober to now Ive felt a head buzz/light headed feeling. I also have some difficulty concentrating and feel a little depressed/anxiety. I’m wondering how much longer this will last? Thank you.
January 9th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Don’t sweat it JR. Just try to stay positive. Keep your hands and mouth as busy as possible and when the urge is strong and you feel weak; make a list of 5 things you’ll promise yourself to do before smoking. When I feel extremely weak I always:
1)call a friend- it feels great to talk to people that care
2)go for a walk- it allows me to get fresh air in my lungs and burn off some anxiety
3)take a shower- the steam from a hot shower really opens up your lungs and can help relieve anxiety as well.
4)brush my teeth- the last thing i want to do is smoke after brushing my teeth.
5)Google images of cancerous lungs and read blogs and info sites such as this one.
Good Luck and remember that each failed attempt is just practice for the real thing!!
April 11th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Its my 4th whole day after 5 years of smoking and i feel ok,the only thing that i’ve noticed so far is the continuing coughing almost to the point of vomiting.Though i also eat more too,the worring thing is i have no cravings or thoughts of smoking what so ever,almost like a trip switch,i know its only my 4′th day but i’ve already reaped the benefits,theres a change in everything now,its over for me.
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Today is day 3 of giving up after 20 years of smoking. I’m going cold-turkey at the moment and haven’t found it too bad. What made me decide to stop was having got yet another chest infection which in turn set off my asthma. I’ve had 2 lots of antibiotics and 7 days of steriods to try and sort out my chest. I literally woke up and thought I must be mad to carry on smoking. My 16 year old son has been nagging me to stop for years, and I’ve know told him that I’m stopping - so of course I can’t let him down