7 Ways to Survive Nicotine Withdrawal
Nicotine withdrawal is temporary, but it can be very intense, particularly if you’re not ready for what you’re about to experience. Arm yourself with knowledge on what to expect as you get through the first few days of your quit. Below are 7 ways to survive nicotine withdrawal.
Getting Through the First Week
Quitting smoking is a hard work. It never comes easy for most smokers. The irritability, great discomfort, and the anxiety associated with quitting are enough to trigger a relapse. Getting through the first week without nicotine is very important especially that the withdrawal symptoms are at its peak during this phase and the temptation to […]
5 Beliefs that Make Quitting Smoking Incredibly Tough
We all know that quitting cigarettes comes with undesirable physical changes called withdrawal symptoms, which unfortunately make the smoking cessation process tough. However, most people are unable to quit not because of the withdrawal symptoms but the false beliefs about cigarettes that they cling to.
How to Give Up Smoking without Gaining Weight: 4 Things to Do
Want to know how to give up smoking without putting on extra pounds? When smokers quit, they just don’t crave for nicotine. They also crave for food to satisfy the need for the so-called “oral gratification”. Past research has also found that some smokers who quit experience a sharpened “sweet tooth” and they tend to […]
Smoking is an Independent Risk Factor for Severe Anxiety
[widget id=”ad_unit-9″]Ad Widget: Google 200×200 ad[/widget]Smoking is a disease creating habit. Heart disease, emphysema, colon cancer, pancreas cancer, breast cancer, strokes and more and more diseases are added everyday…The latest are ANXIETY disorders. There is the common assumption that smoking relieves anxiety. When actually the opposite is true, smoking is a risk factor for severe […]
Top 7 Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms and What to Do with Them
Not all smokers are going to experience symptoms of nicotine withdrawal once they quit. But most do. If you are one of them, the best thing you can do is to prepare. Let’s talk about the most common withdrawal symptoms and what you can do to get rid of them.
7 Tips to Stop Headache when Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking can be tormenting, especially when you have to deal with persistent headaches on top of nicotine cravings. Even though these are normal, they can really stress you out and tempt you to light up once again. Fortunately, you can stop smoking today without having to struggle with debilitating headache. Here are some tips […]
The 3 Stages of Nicotine Withdrawal
Research has shown that the addictive properties of cigarettes are similar to that of heroin and cocaine. There’s no wonder why those who quit often experience undesirable symptoms. In fact, many people who have been addicted to cigarettes and other substances report that it is harder to quit smoking. Within several hours from your last […]
You Can Quit Smoking Today
7 Ways to Lessen Stress When Quitting Smoking Smokers think that smoking helps them relax but experts say otherwise. A person who is in nicotine withdrawal may feel anxious and jittery, which they often confuse with stress. They feel better after lighting up a few cigarettes, not because smoking eases stress but because another dose […]
Quit Smoking For Good
Jane Brody writes and excellent article on quitting smoking for good. Just what the doctor ordered. It is a balanced discussion about the facts of quitting smoking. I especially enjoyed reading her explanation of what smokers describe as the relaxation provided by smoking. This is a lie, because stress is really caused by the nicotine […]