Withdrawal symptoms

Increased coughing and bringing up of phlegm or mucus Millions of tiny hairs called cilia designed to clean air passages begin to work again and clear away residues acquired by smoking Dizzy/light headedness, tingling sensations – a feeling of unreality   Improved blood supply to head, hands, feet = health improvement   Bad tempered, extra sensitive, inability to concentrate   The body is getting used to being without nicotine   Cold symptoms, mouth infections, ulcers, increased nasal secretions   Bacteria content of the mouth is changed. There can be a reduced immunity during early days of stopping. Although this does improve as time goes on   Sleep disturbances or feeling extra sleepy Very common – probably associated with changes of metabolic weight and nicotine withdrawal Feeling extra hungry   Smoking acts as an appetite suppressant   Bowel changes – constipation or diarrhoea. Smoking and bowel action are often associated, it is suggested that this may be a mental as well as a physical link. Attention to diet will help Craving, an overwhelming desire to smoke   Linked with nicotine leaving the system and habit breaking. Can be very intense to start with but does ease – sometimes more rapidly than expected.