Some of the withdrawal symptoms you may feel

Not everybody experiences withdrawal symptoms, but if you do, remember that they are short term and are really a positive sign that your body is recovering. Here are some of the common symptoms felt by many ex-smokers:

1) More coughing and bringing up of phlegm.
Millions of tiny hairs called cilia, designed to sweep air passages clean, start working to clear away the nasty residues caused by smoking.

2) Dizzy/ Light-headedness, tingling sensations.
This is because your circulation has improved with increased blood supply (more oxygen-less carbon monoxide) to your head, hands and toes.

3) Bad tempered, extra sensitive.
These are all associated with your body getting used to being without nicotine.

4) Change in sleeping pattern-feeling extra tired or unable to sleep well.
This is very common and is probably associated with nicotine leaving your body.

5) Feeling extra hungry.
This is because food tastes better when you stop smoking. Your taste buds and sense of smell begin to return to normal also nicotine is no longer acting as an appetite suppressant.

6) Lack of concentration.
You may find you have difficulty concentrating as a result of nicotine leaving your body.

7) Craving- an overwhelming desire to smoke.
This is linked to nicotine leaving your system and breaking the habit. It can be very intense but does ease, sometimes more rapidly than expected.

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