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When smokers try to cut back or quit, the lack of nicotine leads to withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal is both physical and mental. Physically, the body reacts to the absence of nicotine. Mentally, the smoker is faced with giving up a habit, which calls for a major change in behavior. Both the physical and mental factors must be addressed for the quitting process to work.

Those who have smoked regularly for a few weeks or longer, and suddenly stop using tobacco or greatly reduce the amount smoked, will have withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms usually start within a few hours of the last cigarette and peak about 2 to 3 days later when most of the nicotine and its by-products are out of the body. Withdrawal symptoms can last for a few days to up to several weeks. They will get better every day that you stay smoke-free.

Withdrawal symptoms can include any of the following:
Bold ones=Leah :(

• Dizziness (which may only last 1 to 2 days after quitting)
• Depression
• Restlessness or boredom
• Headaches
• Tiredness
• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Irritability
• Sleep disturbances, including having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, and having bad dreams or even nightmares
• Constipation and gas
• Trouble concentrating
• Cough, dry mouth, sore throat, and nasal drip
• Chest tightness
• Slower heart rate
• Feelings of frustration, impatience, and anger
• Anxiety