Many people have decided to quit smoking for better health. Quitting smoking greatly reduces your risk of lung cancer, throat cancer, stomach cancer and other various cancers of the body. It will also reduce your risk of developing chronic lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema.
Quitting smoking now may save you from having a heart attack or stroke. These are all great and very important reasons to quit smoking. However, many people are unsuccessful in their attempt to quit smoking. One of the reasons for this is that they are unaware of the side effects of quitting smoking. This article will explain a few of these side effects to get you mentally prepared to quit smoking.
It is important to remember that nicotine is a highly addictive drug. In fact, it has been said that, nicotine is just as additive as cocaine or heroin. So anyone that cuts out the nicotine is naturally going to have withdrawal symptoms. The symptoms normally begin in about 24 hours after your last cigarette. So what are the symptoms to look for and what can you do about them?
The first symptom you may notice is dizziness. This is actually a good thing because it shows that your body and brain is finally getting the oxygen that it has been deprived of for a very long time. Go for a walk and get some fresh air. Do some deep breathing exercises. Change positions slowly until the dizziness subsides, usually in about one to two days.
Another symptom is anger and irritability. Before you quit smoking talk with your family and friends and tell them that you are quitting. Let them know that you may have mood swings for a few days until you body gets adjusted to life without nicotine. Ask for their support. When you do start to experience anger or irritability, get out of the house, go for a walk. Find something to do that you enjoy. Relax as much as possible maybe through meditation or prayer. This will get better in time.
Once you quit smoking you may notice an increase in your cough and a lot of mucus coming up when you cough. This is a good thing. Your body is trying to rid the lungs of all the nasty tars and toxins that got deposited there from your years of smoking. It may take several months for your body to fully clear itself, however the reward will be the ability to breathe much easier and you will feel better.
A lot of people report frequent headaches after they quit smoking. This can be caused from the return of normal oxygen levels in your brain or the stress of quitting and sleep disturbances. Just take some over the counter headache medicine. Drink plenty of water and do some deep breathing exercises. The headaches will usually go away after a week or two.
These are a few of the symptoms to watch out for when you quit smoking. Don't be afraid to ask for help from your family and friends. See your doctor about getting smoking cessation medicine to help you quit. It doesn't matter what you do to quit, it's just important that you quit.
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