subject: The Most Common Side Effects Of Quitting Smoking [print this page] Are you trying to quit smoking, and just can't seem to kick the habit effectively? Do you keep quitting for a day or two and then just come right back to the pack? As we all know, smoking is very bad for one's health, so it is better for one to stop smoking as soon as possible to avoid cancer, heart, lung, cholesterol, and even digestive problems. One of the reasons it is so hard to stop is putting up with the quitting smoking side effects involved in withdraw of the nicotine in a smoker's system. This article will discuss the most common quitting smoking side effects and also give you some tips on what you can do to stay smoke-free for good.
When nicotine is leaving one's body, a series of quitting smoking side effects are felt by the smoker. And the withdrawal of this nicotine is as much mental as it is physical. First off, the smoker faces a significant change in behavioral patterns. For example, rather than smoking when waking up, after eating meals, before going to bed, and various other points throughout the day (which they are so accustomed to), the person quitting smoking is going to have nothing to do, which will cause a great deal of mental stress. This is one of the key quitting smoking side effects.
Other withdrawal symptoms include, but are not limited to:
-larger appetite
-dizziness
-drowsiness
-depression
-headaches
-anger/frustration
-trouble sleeping, nightmares
-bad temper
-intolerance
-annoyance
Now that you know some of the common quitting smoking side effects, it is good to know reasons why you should quit. Your health and the health of those around you is in danger when you smoke. Not only people, but pets also suffer from secondhand smoke. By breaking the bad habit, you can reduce the risk of deadly cancer, lung diseases, heart attacks, high cholesterol, stroke, digestive problems, and years of your life lost. Sure, you may suffer short term from some quitting smoking side effects, but in the end, stopping smoking is better for you in the long run. So now it's your turn to take action and end your life of smoking for good!
Keep in mind, though, that quitting smoking can take quite some time, and can be somewhat difficult because of all of the withdrawal symptoms and the amount of time that it takes. The key to quitting smoking effectively and as quickly as possible is to stay determined and focused, knowing that the end result will be a million times better and more healthy for you than the way things are right now.
