| When you make the decision to stop smoking, | | | | energy levels and will make it harder to fall |
| you should know that there can be a few | | | | asleep). You could also use a herbal sleep aid such |
| negative quitting smoking side effects. These | | | | as chamomile tea or valerian. |
| unpleasant side effects are usually short term, but | | | | Another side effect of quitting smoking is an |
| they can be pretty intense, and you need to | | | | increased appetite. And you'll notice that food |
| have a plan to deal with them so that you don't | | | | taste better. Usually, if you are eating healthy |
| pick up the smoking habit again. | | | | snacks in between meals, you can curb your |
| Some people notice that they have a tendency | | | | appetite without putting on extra weight. It's |
| to feel lightheaded when they stop smoking, | | | | important to avoid sugary foods, highly refined |
| especially when they change positions. If this | | | | foods like white bread, snack foods and junk |
| happens, it will only last for a day or two. | | | | foods while you are quitting smoking. Not only will |
| After a couple of days, the dizziness will usually | | | | eating these make you more likely to gain weight, |
| subside, and you'll be able to go about your | | | | but they may actually increase your craving for |
| business without feeling lightheaded. In the | | | | cigarettes. Stick with a healthy diet emphasizing |
| meantime, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated | | | | fruits, vegetables and lean proteins. |
| and change positions slowly. It may also help to | | | | Mood swings, especially irritability and depression |
| wear support stockings. | | | | are some of the more disturbing quitting smoking |
| Headaches are another common problem. If you | | | | side effects. For some people symptoms may be |
| experience this and aren't using nicotine | | | | bad enough to warn being on antidepressants for |
| replacement, you may want to give that a try to | | | | a few months. If you're concerned about this, it's |
| see if it helps. | | | | something that you should talk over with your |
| You may also feel fatigued as the nicotine effect | | | | doctor. |
| wears off. Exercising, eating a healthy diet and | | | | By listing these negatives side effects I by no |
| staying away from junk food would help avoid | | | | means want to discourage you from quitting |
| this feeling of low energy. | | | | smoking. Giving up cigarettes and all forms of |
| You may have some difficulty sleeping as well. | | | | tobacco is one the best things you can do for |
| Exercising earlier in the day will help (don't exercise | | | | yourself. The benefits greatly outweigh the |
| just before going to bed - that increases your | | | | short-term problems. |