Tips To Deal With Nicotine Withdrawal
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Smoking kills!
Tobacco use is linked to a number of chronic diseases, including cancer, lung disease, heart disease, and stroke. It is one of the leading causes of death all over the world, each year.
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Quit today
Quitting helps reduce the risk of respiratory diseases along with healthier lungs and a longer life expectancy, as per studies.
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Withdrawal symptoms
Nicotine withdrawal can affect physical, mental and emotional health. Dr Vivek Anand Padegal, Director in Pulmonary Disease at Fortis Hospital, Bangalore explains common withdrawal symptoms and tips to deal with them.
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Know the symptoms
Increased appetite, headaches and dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, depression, irritability, cough, intense cravings, restlessness, constipation, insomnia etc. are some of the prominent nicotine withdrawal symptoms one might experience.
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Eat something
Whenever you feel the urge to smoke eat something. Keep your mouth busy with a sugar-free gum, nuts, seeds or some other healthy snack.
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Drink water
Drinking water helps alleviate some of the symptoms of withdrawal like constipation, hunger and more. It will also allow you to deal with cravings.
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Deal with stress
Try exercises such as walking, yoga, deep breathing and mediation to help take your mind off. Stress management can also help deal with withdrawal symptoms.
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Sleep well
Unhealthy sleep schedules can increase stress and trigger the urge to smoke. Take power naps and maintain a proper sleep schedule.
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