7 Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal

When people start the process to quit smoking, nicotine withdrawal can quickly begin. This side effect can quickly trigger a host of physical and mental symptoms that leave ex-smokers on the brink of going back to smoking to avoid them. Ex-smokers can feel both physically ill and mentally stressed as well as anxious. Most people will experience some discomfort commonly associated with nicotine withdrawal. Here are 7 common signs of nicotine withdrawal.

1. Urge to smoke: Ex-smokers should be prepared for strong urges to smoke, especially early on in the process. You'll find you can successfully manage the intense phase of recovery from nicotine addiction. 

2. Urge to snack: Perhaps one of the most common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal is the urge to eat. This is due mostly to the chemical changes happening inside the body, along with a mental need to replace the hang-to-mouth action of smoking. 

3. Sleep disturbances:  From insomnia to a lethargic feeling, sometimes you'll want to spend the whole day in bed. Quitting tobacco can easily throw off your normal sleep routine. 

4. Cough: Some people experience coughing even after smoking subsides. Be sure to check with your doctor to evaluate cough, whether the cough might be more serious than a symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. 

5. Stress: The smoking cessation will eventually reduce the stress in your life, considerably but initially it can increase stress. Learn what you can do to minimize the effects of cessation-related stress while you're going through nicotine withdrawal. 

6. Constipation: This is a quite common symptom and not often discussed side effect of smoking cessation involves our digestive system. 

7. Dizziness: Some new ex-smokers feel lightheaded/dizzy when they quit smoking.