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| Understand what to expect … Most people find the first few days difficult and for some it can be a long struggle, but things will typically start to get better after the third or fourth day. Nicotine withdrawal may make you restless, irritable, frustrated, sleepless, or accident prone - but these things will pass and you will quickly start to feel the benefits.
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Depression
 Call a friend, go to a movie or community event. |
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Insomnia
Avoid caffeine after 6 p.m., read in bed,
allow 10 to 15 minutes of quiet time before bed.
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Irritability, frustration or anger
Take a walk or exercise, talk to a friend about how you feel,
close your eyes and breathe deeply.
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Anxiety
Do nothing for 10 minutes, do some stretching exercises,
cut caffeine consumption.
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Difficulty concentrating
Do one thing at a time, take breaks, do important tasks when you
are most alert, avoid sitting in the same position for too long.
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Restlessness
Squeeze a rubber ball, chew gum, candy, carrots or a toothpick.
Work on a hobby or develop a new one.
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Increased appetite or weight gain
Choose healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables.
Drink lots of water and walk whenever possible.
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What to do if you fail!
First, be nice to yourself. You had the courage to try.
Next, try again. And at first you don't succeed, try, try, again |
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