Quitting Smoking Side Effects

Quitting Smoking Side Effects And How To Minimize Them

Even though smoking is bad for you and everyone knows it, some people continue to smoke. This is because of an addiction to nicotine. This drug activates receptors in the brain, and when it is taken away abruptly or even slowly quitting smoking side effects can occur. These side effects range from pleasant to very uncomfortable. For example, let's take a look at the positives associated with smoking cessation. Your oxygen level and blood circulation will improve, your lungs will start to heal, food will taste better, you will smell better and you won't be prematurely aged by the ravaging effects of smoking. Oh, and you'll save quite a bit of money because cigarettes are expensive and getting pricier by the day.

Now for the not so good stuff. When you quit smoking, (especially through the cold turkey method) you are likely to experience extreme cravings for cigarettes, irritability, anger, headaches, sadness, anxiety and other unpleasant symptoms. You may also find yourself coughing more than usual. This is a natural healing process your lungs go through to expel the cigarette gunk. So, cough and perhaps sore throat are par for the course. Luckily, there are a variety of ways to reduce quit smoking withdrawal symptoms.

One way to minimize side effects is to taper down to a specified quit date. By reducing the amount of nicotine in your system gradually over time, your quit smoking withdrawal shouldn't be as intense. You can ease some of the worst symptoms with a prescription medication like Chantix or Zyban, which must be prescribed by your doctor. If you're looking for an over the counter method, you can find nicotine gum, lozenges and patches at the pharmacy, usually kept behind the cashier's counter. Only one nicotine replacement method should be used and you should not smoke while on any kind of NRT. 

There are also a wide range of home remedies people swear by for easing quitting smoking side effects. For example, it's rumored that sucking on a whole clove can reduce a craving. Some people report chewing gum, mints or even teeth brushing help quench their desire for a cigarette. Exercise can help you work off all the nervous tension that comes along with giving up cigarettes. You might also want to join a supportive community of other people who are quitting, whether online or in your local area. The power of interpersonal support when quitting smoking can be very comforting.

Written by Elise Cassidy.

 

 

 

 

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