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Feelings of fatigue, irritability and an extremely persistent headache are all side effects of nicotine withdrawal and are all perfectly normal. Why? Simply because it is in the first 72 hours which nicotine purges itself from your system – regardless of the stop smoking method you have chosen to use.

Preparation is the key. By knowing what you are in for, you can make plans to deal with the feelings and symptoms and not have to hide away where you won’t bother anyone. However it is also a good idea to inform your family and friends (but only if they are supportive) of your goals. This also gives them the opportunity to stay clear if they think you might be a little bit cranky!

Also keep in mind that you will be going through these trying times and have plans to work through them, should they arise. It can really nip withdrawal symptoms in the bud. It is helpful to have made a list of what you feel you may experience for symptoms of withdrawal. Some of the things that you may want to include on your list are:

Feeling angry or agitated: I will take deep breaths and take a walk outside. I will leave the room or go take a shower.

Feeling overly emotional or sensitive: Seek out somewhere you can be alone until the feelings subside.

Feeling tired: I will allow myself to be able to rest and heal from my addiction.

Feeling nauseated: I will go outside and get some fresh air.

After eating, I will: Read to keep my mind occupied so I don’t crave the ‘after-dinner’ smoke.

By drinking lots of fluids, and most especially water, your body’s stores of nicotine will be rapidly metabolized and flushed from your system. The downside is that you will have to go to the bathroom more often, but the upside is that the nicotine will clear itself from your system that much quicker and alleviate the physical withdrawal symptoms.

A few things can make the withdrawal symptoms stronger rather than weaker. Caffeine may be one of those. But not for all people. Every situation is unique. Best to judge for yourself. If you are finding that caffeinated drinks are causing you cravings, you should cut down drastically or quit altogether.

Sometimes giving up too many things at once can also open up another can of worms, so maybe just try cutting back on the caffeine. Water, fruit juices, and even ice cream shakes, can help clear out your system and get those withdrawal symptoms done with faster.

Sleep, or the lack of it, is another common side effect of stopping smoking. It doesn’t seem to matter how tired you are during the day, a good sound sleep can be elusive as your mind doesn’t seem to want to shut down, nor can you find a comfortable position in which to rest.

To help alleviate this, I recommend a hot shower before heading off to bed to help you relax. Usually the sleep deprivation only lasts for a night or two. However if it persists, I would suggest a visit to the pharmacy to pick up a sleeping aid until the restlessness passes. It won’t last forever.

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Giving up smoking has become more important than ever given that so many places in the world have now implemented a ban on indoor smoking. Those of us who continue to smoke are considered by many to be social outcasts as we huddle in small groups on the street outside the buildings where we work.

Unfortunately it takes more than a simple decision to quit smoking to make such a drastic change in our habits. Anyone who has been addicted to cigarette knows how difficult the process of getting off cigarettes can be. What we have been crying out for is a product that can gently ween us off cigarettes by supplying the nicotine we crave in ever decreasing amounts until stopping become easy.

The little talked about introduction of the e cigarettes to the smoker’s world has brought kicking the habit a step closer for so many of us who had given up trying to give up. This ingenious device effortlessly takes the place of your regular cigarettes, recreating the smoking experience without the unhealthy side-effects associated with tobacco.

On first glance an E cigarette feels and looks remarkably like your regular cigarette and taking a draw of nicotine even provides a satisfaction missing from other nicotine replacement therapies. Inside this little white stick is a battery power silicon chip which activates when the user inhales. Atomized nicotine is then delivered from a disposable cartridge to provide you with the hit you are looking for. Without any burning of tobacco taking place our body gets what it is craving without the negative impact created by regular cigarettes.

Advantages of the electronic cigarette

- Because you are are inhaling only nicotine and propylene glycol you are missing out on all the deadly carcinogenic chemicals associated with tobacco smoking.

- Over the long run E cigarettes are far more economical than tobacco.

- No smoke is created by this device so those around you will no longer suffer the consequences of second hand smoke.

- It is legal to use E Cigarettes in areas with an indoor smoking ban.

- Unlike other nicotine replacement therapies the E cigarette accurately recreates the act of smoking allowing you to forget what you are missing.

- No smoke means no nasty odors on your clothes or stains on your teeth.

What are the disadvantages of smoking an electronic cigarette?

- The E cigarette can seem costly to begin with as the initial cost of the device is high. However the cartridges are cheap so it works out very economical in the long run.

- Because the device works by delivering nicotine you will still be addicted to nicotine while you use it. Thankfully you can reduce the nicotine over time by gradually using weaker cartridges.

For anyone searching for an aid to help them quit smoking purchasing an electronic cigarette could be the finest investment you ever make as it allows to get rid of your habit in a pain-free, healthy manner.

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It’s the first three days that people find the most difficult regardless of the smoking cessation method they’ve chosen. This is due to the fact that it is in those 72 hours when the nicotine leaving your body is felt the greatest. This can lead to feelings of irritabililty, fatigue, and a persistent headache – all perfectly normal symptoms of withdrawal.

The good news is that if you prepare mentally for your quit day, many of the symptoms will not make you feel like you have to lock yourself in a closet. Letting friends and family members know that today is your quit day (if you feel they would be a help and not a hindrance) would be a good idea and since it’s common knowledge about how people act when they stop smoking, you may just get the to house to yourself for the day.

Also keep in mind that you will be going through these trying times and have plans to work through them, should they arise. It can really nip withdrawal symptoms in the bud. It is helpful to have made a list of what you feel you may experience for symptoms of withdrawal. Some of the things that you may want to include on your list are:

Agitated or angry: Find something to do to take your mind off things. In solitude is probably best.

Feeling overly emotional or sensitive: Seek out somewhere you can be alone until the feelings subside.

Feeling tired: Rest and healing are needed to allow myself to heal from my addiction.

Feeling nauseated: I will go outside and get some fresh air.

After I eat I will: Find something to do so I don’t crave the ‘after-dinner’ cigarette.

Drinking lots and lots of fluids, especially water, is a great way to clear the nicotine from your system as the fluids will metabolize your body’s chemical stores. Side effects, at worse, are more frequent bathroom breaks and a water-logged stomach. The upside is that the faster the nicotine leaves your system, the sooner the physical symptoms will subside.

A few things can make the withdrawal symptoms stronger rather than weaker. Caffeine may be one of those. But not for all people. Every situation is unique. Best to judge for yourself. If you are finding that caffeinated drinks are causing you cravings, you should cut down drastically or quit altogether.

However, giving up multiple vices at once can also be very stressful. So be wary and maybe just cut back on the caffeine to start. But be sure to use plenty of water, juices and even milkshakes to kick start your system and get those withdrawal symptoms out of the way.

Another common side effect of quitting smoking is the inability to fall asleep or to stay soundly asleep. Regardless of how tired you might have been throughout the day, it seems like your mind won’t shut down for the evening and comfort is nowhere to be found.

Taking a nice hot shower or a soothing bath, just prior to going to bed can be very helpful and can help you become relaxed enough to fall asleep. Normally, this will only last one or two nights at the most, but if it becomes persistent, you may want to consider taking an over-the-counter sleep aid for a night or two. Your sleeplessness won’t last for long.

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