Most but not all those who’ve quit smoking have struggled with smoking withdrawal symptoms. Knowing what they are for most may help you prepare yourself to deal with one or more of them on your way to being smoke free.
Common feelings of smoking withdrawal include:
Feeling depressed
Not being able to sleep
Getting cranky, frustrated, or mad
Feeling anxious, nervous, or restless
Having trouble thinking clearly
Feeling hungry or gaining weight
Not everyone has feelings of withdrawal. You may have one or many of these problems. And they may last different amounts of time. The proper medicines can help. Talk to your family doctor if you have any of them.
Sources: National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American University at Washington, DC, NIDA websites, www.health.org
Help by Phone: Call from anywhere: 1-877-44U-QUIT
Smoking cessation counselors from the National Cancer Institute are available to answer smoking-related questions in English or Spanish, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time.
For help within your state, call 1-800-Quit Now or 1-800-784-8669
NOTICE TO PARENTS: LISTED BELOW ARE TIPS ON HOW TO KNOW IF SOMEONE IS SMOKING.
How can you tell if someone is using tobacco? Sometimes it’s tough to tell. But there are signs you can look for. If your friend or child has one or more of the following signs, he or she may be regularly using tobacco:
• Problems remembering things they recently said or did
• Wheezing
• Coughing
• Bad breath
• Smelly hair and clothes
• Yellow-stained teeth and fingers
• Frequent colds
• Decreased senses of smell and taste
• Difficulty keeping up with sports and athletic activities
• Bleeding gums (smokeless tobacco)
• Frequent mouth sores (smokeless tobacco)
What can you do to help someone who is using tobacco? Be a real friend. Encourage that person to quit.
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