Newbies,
Here’s a list of the most common withdrawal symptoms. Get familiar with this list and come up with ways to cope:
Occasional dizziness
If you were a smoker, after you quit you’ll be absorbing more oxygen through your lungs than your body has been accustomed to. The dizziness may come once or twice a day for a few days. It usually lasts only one or two seconds, and is gone before you have time to do anything about it.
If you were a chewer, you may also be absorbing more oxygen through your lungs as you are breathing freer with no obstructions in your mouth (chew).
How long will this last? The first few days after quitting.
Tips to help: Take extra caution in the things that you do, such as standing up slowly. Visit your doctor if your dizziness persists as tobacco use can often mask other existing medical conditions.
Hunger
Almost all quitters notice this. You may tend to eat more than you used to. Your body's absorption of food is improved as well, so you will gain more nourishment (even if you don't eat more).
How long will this last? The first few weeks after quitting.
Tips to help: Warm baths or showers can help dispel both the perspiration and the tremor. If you are concerned, consult your doctor to determine whether it is severe enough to warrant medication.
Members,
