Some of the withdrawal symptoms you may feel
Not everybody experiences withdrawal symptoms, but if you do, remember
that they are short term and are really a positive
sign that your body is
recovering. Here are some of the common symptoms felt by many ex-smokers:
1) More coughing and bringing up of phlegm.
Millions of tiny hairs called cilia, designed to sweep air passages
clean, start working to clear away the nasty residues caused by smoking.
 2)
Dizzy/ Light-headedness, tingling sensations.
This is because your circulation has improved with increased blood
supply (more oxygen-less carbon monoxide) to your head, hands and
toes.
3) Bad tempered,
extra sensitive.
These are all associated with your body getting used to being without
nicotine.
 4)
Change in sleeping pattern-feeling extra tired or unable to sleep
well.
This is very common and is probably associated with nicotine leaving
your body.
5) Feeling extra
hungry.
This is because food tastes better when you stop smoking. Your taste
buds and sense of smell begin to return to normal also nicotine
is no longer acting as an appetite suppressant.
6) Lack of concentration.
You may find you have difficulty concentrating as a result of nicotine
leaving your body.
 7)
Craving- an overwhelming desire to smoke.
This is linked to nicotine leaving your system and breaking the
habit. It can be very intense but does ease, sometimes more rapidly
than expected.
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