Every time you smoke, nicotine is inhaled into your lungs. The bloodstream absorbs nicotine and is distributed around the entire body. Once you get used to having nicotine in your body, your body is chemically adjusted. So, when you quit smoking, you are used to the presence of nicotine in your body, so your body reacts. Nicotine withdrawal syndrome is what this body's reaction is called.
As soon as you stop smoking, your body will start repairing yourself. As your body works to eliminate accumulated nicotine, you may experience some or all of the effects caused by nicotine withdrawal.
The symptoms felt at this stage range from mild to very unpleasant.
Nicotine drawer is temporary. There is a peak of withdrawal symptoms one to two days after a person finishes smoking, and usually lasts from one week to one month. If tobacco is very toxic, we recommend that you consult a doctor in particular. Your doctor advises you to take a nicotine replacement therapy or take a non-smoking cessation medication to help alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal. Experiencing these withdrawal symptoms is a sign that your body is recovering from the negative impact of nicotine. So once you quit, positive changes will start to happen. Some of the physical symptoms that you may experience after you quit smoking are as follows:
- Warm feet and hands - Your blood circulation begins to improve in the first 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting smoking, your body will continue to recover in the following weeks and months. You may experience stinging hands and feet.
- Fatigue and general fatigue arising from changes in mood (anxiety, depression, depression, restlessness, tension are part of feelings felt at withdrawal) and changes in sleep patterns. Your metabolism slows down due to the shortage of nicotine, but it returns to normal immediately.
- Weight increase dietary habits have changed, most people report that the smell and taste of food is good, the awareness of taste and aroma is increasing. Many people will gain weight after retirement. Your appetite will increase.
- Digestion and intestinal problems such as convulsions, constipation, nausea.
- Cold symptoms - coughing, sneezing, sore throat, sometimes oral ulcers.
- Sweating, rapid heart rate and headaches are other physical symptoms that you may experience when you quit smoking.
