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What to Expect from Nicotine Withdrawal
What to Expect from Nicotine Withdrawal Smokers expose their bodies to an addictive
substance called "nicotine" every time they inhale tobacco products. When you make the decision to quit smoking one
of the side-effects of your decision is that your body (now used to nicotine) will start to exhibit symptoms of
nicotine withdrawal. These symptoms may include: anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, irritability, nicotine
cravings, and also weight gain. You may not experience all of these symptoms but everyone who quits does experience
at least some of these symptoms. Most of the time these symptoms are temporary as your body adjusts from receiving
nicotine on a regular basis to not receiving it. Depending on how much nicotine you had been inhaling into your
body the chemical dependency was either like a stimulant or a sedative. This is where those pleasurable sensations
came from while you were smoking. Nicotine increases the activity of the substance "dopamine" in your brain. This
substance in the brain stimulates the dopamine-sensitive neurons within the brain. Many smokers will tell you that
the fist cigarette of the day is the one that they experienced this "good feeling" with. That is because the
sensation is the strongest with the first occurrence each day. The smoker over time will develop a intolerance to
the effects of the nicotine and will need a larger quantity of nicotine to get the same pleasurable effect. This is
the habit-forming pattern that smokers encounter. This is why smokers will experience withdrawal symptoms even when
they have not quit; there body is just requiring a higher amount of nicotine. Once you have decided to quit smoking
the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal will be the strongest around the 48 hour mark; because the nicotine is leaving
your body. Heavy smokers will discover that the withdrawal symptoms may be so strong that they are unable to
function normally. The good news is that the withdrawal symptoms are only temporary and you will not need to go
through them again as long as you remain smoke free. Most smokers will notice the symptoms lingering for only 6
months unless you were a heavy smoker and then some of the symptoms can last for years. The breakdown of symptoms
and how long they last: Headache: Duration can last 1 to 2 weeks and can be relieved by physical activity, and also
by taking a warm shower or bath. Nausea and Dizziness: Duration is from one to two days. The drop in blood pressure
or the increased oxygen in your bloodstream can cause this. Nicotine Cravings: Duration can vary, some may not even
have this symptom. Cravings usually start within 6 to 12 hours of quitting. Cravings may be stronger in situations
when you smoked before like at parties. Depression: Nicotine is an antidepressant and being without it can cause
withdrawal. This is why some healthcare professionals will prescribe antidepressants to those who experience this
symptom while in the process of quitting smoking. Weight Gain: This is as a result of having your metabolism return
to normal. Smoking actually increases the rate at which calories are burned so when you stop smoking you burn
calories at a slower rate. Smoking also suppresses your appetite so you eat less while smoking and eat more after
you quit. You may also eat more food simply because it smells and tastes better once you quit smoking.
New Drug To Quit Smoking Some smokers may bend to pressure to stop, but seldom succeed if they are not truly self-motivated to do so. Those who try to quit smoking because someone else wants them to, seldom succeed. The smoker must have a reason to quit that outweighs the pleasure received from the act of smoking and one that is stronger than the craving. Most smokers will also admit that it is also a huge incentive to let go of the bondage of nicotine.
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