Most Common Symptoms of Quitting Smoking
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Symptoms of Quitting Smoking
The symptoms of quitting smoking are generally so unpleasant that most people making the effort must constantly remind themselves of the tremendous benefits they stand to gain by finally succeeding in their effort to quit smoking cigarettes.
There are both physical symptoms of withdrawal and mental symptoms of withdrawal that can make the experience utterly miserable for the smoker. It is equally miserable for those around them.
Quitting smoking is not easy but, then again, most things that are worth any sort of effort cannot be described as easy. In fact, the benefits of quitting smoking are so significant that, once one has managed to successfully give up the habit, those benefits will be immediately obvious.
The first and most predictable symptom of quitting smoking one will experience is a powerful urge to go buy a pack of cigarettes. There will be another symptom which will manifest mentally: the ability to suddenly create very elaborate justifications for having just one more cigarette, for borrowing a cigarette or for postponing one's quit date a bit into the future. All of this has to do with a human being’s natural desire to avoid pain. Unfortunately, the pain of quitting smoking is a necessary part of recovery.
The physical symptoms of quitting smoking generally have to do with the body not receiving the amount of nicotine to which it has become accustomed. For some individuals, nicotine is an incredibly powerful drug. For others, it is only mildly addictive at best. How intense these symptoms become will greatly depend upon the individual.
The worst symptoms tend to include headaches, shakes, a generalized sensation of discomfort, and gastrointestinal symptoms. These generally pass within a few days of not taking in any nicotine. Many smokers claim that the third day is the worst and that it becomes much easier to handle after day three.
The psychological symptoms of quitting smoking are quite possibly the most miserable, especially for those around the smoker. The stereotype of the irritable, snappish ex-smoker is one that is largely based on the reality of the experience of those who have endured the company of someone who has recently quit smoking cigarettes.
There are some products on the market that may help ease the symptoms of withdrawal. Miracet for example, is designed to ease these symptoms. The product’s site is located at Miracet.com where one will find more information.






