Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh
As nicotine exits your body, headaches, nausea, and other physical symptoms are common.
Improved circulation can cause a tingling sensation in your extremities.
Your lungs start to clear out mucus and other debris, leading to a cough and sore throat.
Smoking withdrawal is often accompanied by a temporary increase in appetite and weight gain.
Cravings peak between the second and fourth weeks as your body adjusts to the absence of nicotine.
Adjusting to life without nicotine can lead to irritability and anger.
Nicotine impacts the small bowel and colon, and its absence can lead to constipation.
Quitting smoking can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and depression, and insomnia is also common.
The overall impact of withdrawal can make concentrating difficult initially.
Smoking causes dry mouth, which can be worsened by the stress and anxiety of withdrawal.