looking for  withdraw symptoms of quite smoking. i found how to but not what the body goes Thur?
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when I quit smoking I ate more and was very moody for a few weeks
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What you are going through has to do with nicotine withdrawal. You can try nicotine replacement therapy in the form of nicotine gum or patches. But it will take awhile to get back to normal sleeping behavior by going cold turkey. And good luck i am also quitting I started by setting a date which is December first.
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The absolute BEST way is quite honestly COLD TURKEY.  The reason is...it takes 72 hours or 3 days for all the nicotine to get out of your system and once you live through those three days then it's just mind over matter as your body's NEED for nicotine is gone.  The patches, gum etc. anything with nicotine in it and the "tapering off" just prolongs the agony of nicotine withdrawal.  \n\nYou have to replace that "bad habit" with a good one so be prepared BEFORE you quit....and know what you are going to do INSTEAD of smoking.  Remember the average 'craving' lasts 3 minutes.  \n\nI used whatever it took to get through the first 2 weeks, sugar free suckers, licorice root (you can buy at the bulk store usually) to chew on, sugar free gum, tic tacs, and believe it or not straws the extra tough ones that come in drinking boxes (I chewed through about 7 of them and just keep cutting off the chewed end) and you can also "inhale" through the straw and then slowly exhale.  Drink a ton of water, now instead of smokes and a lighter I carry bottles of water with me everywhere.\n\nI also learned how to knit to keep my hands busy, you could do crossword puzzles, circle words, Suduko puzzles, or some kind of manly crafty thing like leather working or wood burning I suppose....\n\nAlso I downloaded a little counter from the site I posted below....I was so determined not to have to reset my counter back to zeros I wouldn't have another smoke!\n\nGood luck, you'll need it.....but trust me when I say looking back from the other side it is SO WORTH IT!!\n\nIn three days you'll start to notice how bad smokers really smell and you'll think OMG I used to STINK like that too, in 2 weeks when you run your tongue over your teeth they won't feel like they have fuzzy slippers on them anymore....and if you can make the 3 week mark without slipping at all......I believe that the statistics for maintaining the smoke free lifestyle are about 60% for those that can make it to the 3 week mark!\n\nGOOD LUCK!\n\nOne year, ten months, four weeks, 8 hours, 28 minutes and 34 seconds. \n13947 cigarettes not smoked, \nSaving $4,602.53. \nLife saved: 6 weeks, 6 days, 10 hours, 15 minutes.
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Ever wonder what happens to your\nbody the moment you stop smoking? \nWithin 20 minutes of smoking that last cigarette, the body begins a series of changes that continues for years. \n20 MINUTES \nBlood pressure drops to normal. \nPulse rate drops to normal. \nBody temperature of hands and feet increases to normal. \n8 HOURS \nCarbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal. \nOxygen level in blood increases to normal. \n24 HOURS \nChance of heart attack decreases. \n48 HOURS \nNerve endings start regrowing. \nAbility to smell and taste is enhanced. \n2 WEEKS TO 3 MONTHS \nCirculation improves. \nWalking becomes easier. \nLung function increases up to 30%. \n1 TO 9 MONTHS \nCoughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease. \nCilia regrow in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce infection. \nBody's overall energy increases. \n1 YEAR \nExcess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker. \n5 YEARS \nLung cancer death rate for average smoker (one pack a day) decreases by almost half. \nStroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker 5-15 years after quitting. \nRisk of cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus is half that of a smoker's. \n10 YEARS \nLung cancer death rate similar to that of nonsmokers. \nPrecancerous cells are replaced. \nRisk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas decreases. \n15 YEARS \nRisk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker.
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I've found that first you have to make it through like 3-5 days of withdrawel. Do not be around anyone that smokes. Then avoid being around anyone that smokes, second hand smoke is even worse. You have to change your attitude and tell yourself good things like only losers smoke!, or my clothes will smell better, I'll be more attractive, and brush your teeth more, chew gum, candy, etc... avoid bars and alcohol. Because people that drink, smoke! Your friends will have more respect for you , but first they need to go through the my buddy quit now I need to quit stage. Don't presure them to quit if they force you or tempt you their not your freinds, your real freinds willl respect you, for example not smoke in you car, at your hous they'll go outside. And last but not least go cold turkey. NEVER use nicotine products, they'll just keep you addicted. And most of oall thank God for helping you quit all the time and healing you from this dreadfull illness!
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Nicotine is a short-acting drug that is eliminated from the body relatively quickly (i.e., within a day or so). However, the effects of acute nicotine withdrawal can be felt for as much as two weeks or more. In addition, the byproducts of nicotine can be detected in the blood for up to a month after you stop smoking. This is only of concern if you are in a situation where someone else might want to test you for the presence of nicotine or nicotine byproducts in your system. \n\nMost people can quit "cold turkey" without any ill effects other than feeling irritable, restless, and craving cigarettes. However, if you have any medical condition for which you are (or should be) receiving treatment, it's a good idea to check with your doctor first. He or she can also support your efforts to quit and discuss nicotine replacement options if you choose to slowly wean yourself off nicotine. \n\nI pasted this article that may help answer your question. Good Luck!
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3 days after that it is the mental habbit you must quit.  the nicotine will be out of your system but after it leaves your body will begin to clean itself out.  your lungs will be full of loose crap for a few weeks bad at first then gets better with time.  Hypnosos does help with regards to redirecting your thinking and not allowing your mind to wonder in the direction of a cigarette
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It's been so long since I smoked that I can't answer the question about how I felt. But I can tell you medically (from a nursing stand point) how your body will improve when you quit\n\nWHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU QUIT SMOKING?\n* 20 minutes after quitting: your blood pressure drops. Your hands and feet warm up\n*8 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood ddrops to normal.\n*24 hours after quitting: your chance of a heart attack decreases\n*2weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves and your lungs perform better.\n*1-9 months after quitting: Coughing, sinus congestion, tiredness and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny haris that move the moucus of the the lungs) returen to normal, increasing the ability to hanlde  mucous, clean the lungs and reduce infectioin.\n*1 year after quitting: the increased risk of heart disease is half that of a smokers.\n*5-15 years after quitting: your sstroke ris is reduced to that of a nonsmoker.\n*10 year after quitting: The Lung cancer dath rate is 50 percent lower than it is for continuing smokers. The risk of cancer of the m mouth, throat, esophagous, bladder, kidney and pancreas also decreases\n*15 years after quitting: the reis of heart disease is that of a nonsmoker.\n\nHope that provides some encouragement.
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Have you tried the American Heart Association?  I don't know of a free program.  Talk to your doctor.  To quit on your own, ask yourself why/when you need to smoke.  Once you determine that, replace that with something else (not food), like walking, etc.  I wanted a cigaret at the computer, after my meals, or when I was stressed.  Good luck!
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nicotine leaves the body very quickly, that is why you have to constantly keep lighting up. Five days is all it takes to get rid of the drug part of the smoking addiction, the rest is psychological. If you do end up having some withdrawls it might be more mentally that actually physical.But do give respect to nicotine it is so powerful, I never tried what you did when I quit because I thought I would get hooked easily. I have quit smoking for about fifteen years now and it feels like I have never smoked, and you know what, you have nothing to prove to anyone, yourself included, whether you can have one drag or not....good luck.
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You Can Quit Smoking\n\nA 5-Day Plan To Get Ready\n\nThe first step to quitting smoking is to decide to quit. Next, make an appointment with your health care provider, or contact a smoking cessation clinic to discuss your options for treatment. Set a quit date.\n\n\nQuit Day Minus 5\nList all of your reasons for quitting and tell your friends and family about your plan. Stop buying cartons of cigarettes.\n\n\nQuit Day Minus 4\nPay attention to when and why you smoke. Think of new ways to relax or things to hold in your hand instead of a cigarette. Think of habits or routines you may want to change. Make a list to use when you quit.\n\n\nQuit Day Minus 3\nMake a list of the things you could do with the extra money you will save by not buying cigarettes. Think of who to reach out to when you need help, like a smoking support group.\n\n\nQuit Day Minus 2\nBuy the over-the-counter nicotine patch or nicotine gum, or get a prescription for the nicotine inhaler, nasal spray, or the non-nicotine pill, bupropion SR. Clean your clothes to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke.\n\n\nQuit Day Minus 1\nThink of a reward you will get yourself after you quit. Make an appointment with your dentist to have your teeth cleaned. At the end of the day, throw away all cigarettes and matches. Put away lighters and ashtrays.\n\n\nQuit Day\nKeep very busy. Change your routine when possible, and do things out of the ordinary that don’t remind you of smoking. Remind family, friends, and coworkers that this is your quit day, and ask them to help and support you. Avoid alcohol. Buy yourself a treat, or do something to celebrate.\n\n\nQuit Day Plus 1\nCongratulate yourself. When cravings hit, do something else that isn’t connected with smoking, like taking a walk, drinking a glass of water, or taking some deep breaths. Call your support network. Find things to snack on, like carrots, sugarless gum, or air-popped popcorn.
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cold turkey!!!! i smoked 35 years but i have been smoke free for 5 years!!!i used gum and life savers for a couple of weeks ..i also chewed on a straw cause it gave me something to hold that felt sorta like a cigarette...i kept a pack in my freezer for 1 year never smokedthem but at least i knew they were there ...i never had really bad withdrawals  also i was a chain smoker...you can do it  good luck
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I got laser therapy on saturday (may 6th) and have not smoked since!  i have absolutely no cravings OR WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS!  I do think about smoking occasionaly...for like a few seconds then I seem to forget.  I guess this is part of getting rid of the mental/habitual aspect of it.  Hope this helps!  Good luck!!
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your body is used to getting the nicotine on a regular basis so you will have huge cravings for it. as for caughing, you loung is finally starting to breeth, hopefully it will get better soon. *tumbs up* for quitting, don't give up the fight, you can do it:)
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Dear Friend, \n\nGood on you that you want to quit. YOU CAN DO IT!!! Can a smoker overcome the physical addiction and habitual behaviors of tobacco use? The answer is a resounding yes. Not only is quitting possible, but it is also highly beneficial. It is never too late to stop using tobacco. Quitting at any age and in any state of health improves one’s health.\nBecause no single condition leads to tobacco dependence, no single solution cures smokers of their dependence on cigarettes. Some people are able to quit smoking easily, while some find quitting so difficult that they do not quit even when facing tobacco’s serious health problems. Smokers who believe that quitting smoking will be easy or that God will make it easy for them may become disillusioned if they experience the normal withdrawal symptoms or if they relapse back to smoking. Therefore, it is wise for smokers to take time to plan this important change carefully and prayerfully.\n\nSuccessful treatment can include at least three components: (1) counseling and advice from a skilled, knowledgeable professional, with a focus on developing problem-solving skills, overcoming barriers to quitting, and preventing relapse; (2) support from friends and family members; and (3) the possible correct, careful use of legal stop-smoking medications, including nicotine replacement and other drugs tested for safety and effectiveness.\n\nA local hospital or clinic may offer a stop-smoking group, and a health professional may be able to provide expert advice about medications that can help ease the physical and emotional discomfort of withdrawal symptoms. A nicotine replacement medication helps control withdrawal symptoms over a period of weeks or months while the ex-smoker gradually becomes accustomed to living without tobacco. 11 Nicotine replacement products are not designed to replace nicotine permanently; rather, the ex-smoker tapers off the nicotine replacement medication over a period of weeks.\n\nThe least successful way to stop smoking is to try to quit all at once, or “cold turkey,” without any kind of help. Quitting this way may seem like a good idea at the time, but statistics show that only a very small percentage of those who attempt to quit this way will still be smoke-free a year later. The work of quitting smoking involves not only the initial actions of becoming tobacco-free, but also the lifetime task of remaining tobacco-free.\n\nCheers
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Stop smoking!\nThis method works for me and is the only money back guaranteed.\nI quite smoking 2 years ago\n\n\nGet the Facts\nEasyway, founded by Allen Carr in 1983, has the highest independently verified 12-month success rate (75.8% for a smoker completing the program) of any quit smoking technique and a 90% satisfaction rating. \n\nCompare Easyway to other methods and see for yourself why Easyway is called “The Cadillac of quit smoking methods.” \n\nThe Allen Carr Method\nHOW THE METHOD WORKS\n\nUsing psychotherapy, the method works in the opposite way to the “willpower” method. It does not concentrate on the reasons the smoker should not smoke : the money, the slavery, the health risks and the stigma. Smokers know all that already. Instead it focuses on why smokers continue to smoke in spite of the obvious disadvantages.\n\nIt is fear that keeps smokers hooked!\n\nFear the smoker will have to give up their pleasure or crutch. Fear the smoker will be unable to enjoy life or handle stress. Fear the smoker will have to go through an awful trauma to get free. Fear the smoker will never get completely free from the craving.\n\nThe Method removes these fears \nSmokers quit with the Allen Carr Method as happy non-smokers, not feeling deprived but with a huge sense of relief and elation that they have finally achieved what they always wanted….\n\nTO BE FREE!\n\nWhat about the terrible withdrawal pangs from nicotine?\n\nThe physical withdrawal from nicotine is so slight that most smokers don’t realise that they are addicts. What smokers suffer when they try and quit using other methods is the misery and depression caused by the belief that they are being deprived of a pleasure or a crutch.\n\nThe Allen Carr Method removes this feeling of deprivation. \nIt removes the need and desire to smoke. Once the smoker is in the right frame of mind and they follow the simple instructions, the physical withdrawal from nicotine is hardly noticeable.\n\nNo Gimmicks!\n\nThe Method does not use any gimmicks, useless aids or substitutes. No nicotine gum, patches, lozenges, tabs, inhilators or nasal sprays! No needles! No lasers! No drugs! No herbs! No shock treatment! \n\nThe Allen Carr Method is successful because:\n\nIt removes the smokers’ conflict of will. \nThere are no bad withdrawal pangs. \nIt is instantaneous and easy. \nIt is equally effective for long-term heavy smokers and light smokers. \nYou need not gain weight. \nYou will not miss smoking. \n\nMedical Endorsements\n\nA personal view from Professor Judith Mackay MBE, JP, FRCO (Edin), FRCP (Lon), World Health Organisation Advisory Panel on Tobacco and Health\n\n“I have no hesitation in supporting Allen Carr’s work. Many clinics use some of his techniques but it would appear that few do it in quite such a successful package.” \n\nCarole Johnson, Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Unit, Tyne Tees \n\n“his success rate was such that, when budgets allow, we continue to use Easyway for work with specific groups and individuals.”\n\nDr Anil Visa BSc, MBBch., FRCA, Consultant – Royal Hospitals NHS Trust – Royal London Hospital\n\n“I have observed the Allen Carr method at first hand and have found it to be very successful and I wholeheartedly support it as an effective way to quit smoking.”\n\nDr William Green, Head of Psychiatric Dept, Matilda Hospital, Hong Kong\n\n“It is a remarkable fact that Allen Carr, on his own admission a non-professional in behaviour modification, should have succeeded where countless psychologists and psychiatrists holding postgraduate qualifications have failed, in formulating a simple and effective way to stop smoking.”\n\nDr Martin Jarvis, Principle Scientist, Imperial Cancer Research \nFund and Reader in Health Psychology, University College London\n\n”...I am more than happy to testify to Allen Carr’s enduring involvement and to recognise the value of the kind of behavioural and cognitive support he provides.”\n\nDr PM
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my friend smoked for over 15 years and she was in the same situation as you.....she tried the pills and the patch, and nothing worked. she would get really emotional and cry all the time, etc. anyways, she is really into herbs and things too and she used something called lobelia. you can get it at your healthfood stores, and it's not expensive. it's a liquid that comes in a little bottle, and you put a few drops in a glass of water a couple of times a day. oh, she also did a specific smoking detox for 6 days (it had lobelia in it) which she said really helped. basically the lobelia creates a distaste for cigarettes. she had one cigarette two weeks after quitting and threw up, and she hasn't smoked since. and it's been a couple of years now. and when she was using that stuff, she didn't have the emotional roller coaster like she did with everything else. so i would recommend the detox if you can get it, but if not, definitely the lobelia. they are both available at health food stores. good luck!