Giving up nicotine, whether in the form or smoking or otherwise, is less difficult for an individual than getting over the withdrawal symptoms. The days in which the quitter experiences nicotine withdrawal and recovery symptoms are the toughest from him. The worst part is that they do not show up immediately, rather during the later weeks or months of quitting. The reason for the withdrawal symptoms is that nicotine creates psychoactive or trippy effects after ingestion. As soon as the effect wears off, the body starts craving for it. With time, the body stars becoming resistant to the initial level of nicotine and starts demanding more. This is when the withdrawal symptoms are noticed.
Nicotine Withdrawal & Recovery Symptoms
Physical Symptoms
- Cold symptoms (sore throat, cough, breathing problem, nasal drip, etc)
- Constipation and gas
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Increase in appetite
- Intestinal disorders (cramps, nausea, etc)
- Light-headedness
- Muscle contractions
- Sweating
- Tightness in chest
- Tingling sensation in hands and feet
- Weight gain
Mental Symptoms
- Anxiety
- Boredom
- Cravings for cigarettes
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Feeling of dependency
- Feeling of loneliness
- Insomnia
- Irritability and short temper
- Lack of concentration
- Low energy
- Mental confusion
- Mood swings
- Night time awakenings
- Restlessness
