Another name for side effects of stopping smoking is withdrawal symptoms. And then there are side effects from the stop smoking aids depending on the individual and their addictions, which are used while trying to lessen the withdrawal symptoms. Fortunately, there are very few stop smoking side effects.

Here is a discussion of what to prepare to experience:

The basic quit smoking side effects, are dependent on how long you have been smoking, and at what age you began... If you began smoking while not fully grown, your body may have developed some highly sensitive nicotine receptors. Those receptors may end up making it even harder for you to quit smoking as opposed to the smoker, who began in his early twenties. Even though he might be that much older than you, and you have smoked for the same number of years, he may not be suffering from this quit smoking side effect.

The more activities you can concentrate on instead of smoking, the better your chances are for success in achieving a smoke free life.

For one, it will help you fight the stress you endure when you quit. Remember, you were addicted to a powerful substance - nicotine. By replacing the times that you usually smoke with alternative activities, you start changing your thinking towards smoking. You start to develop healthy habits. You start feeling better. The cravings that you endure start becoming less. Eventually they disappear altogether.

Changes in Behavior

Those who stop smoking report side effects in the way they act during the withdrawal period as well. In particular, those who have recently quit report irritability, depression, or feelings of anger during the withdrawal period. While those sorts of feelings are certainly not desirable, keep in mind that this is a temporary problem! If you are worried about the effect this will have on your friends and family, please let them know before you stop smoking about these side effects so they can prepare and help you through the worst of it.

Another factor that contributes to many ex smokers experiencing weight gain is the fact that now food tastes better and they have a tendency to overeat. So use common sense. Develop a plan to avoid this. Start to exercise more. A simple walk will do wonders to help you with your cravings.

What you have to remember is that the quit smoking side effects are only temporary. As you progress down the road to a healthier you, the symptoms soon pass.

Another common side effect of quitting smoking is weight gain. Within a few days after you quit smoking, your sense of smell begins returning to normal as do your taste buds. Food both smells and tastes better and eating becomes more pleasurable. With your body denied the pleasure of smoking, you may transfer your pleasure addiction to food. After you finish eating, you'll want a cigarette; eating will temporarily stem the desire for a cigarette, but overeating causes weight gain and no one wants to gain weight!

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