Quit Guide: Quitting

Withdrawal: How You May Feel When You Quit

Common feelings of smoking withdrawal include:

Feeling depressed
Not being able to sleep
Getting cranky, frustrated, or mad
Feeling anxious, nervous, or restless
Having trouble thinking clearly
Feeling hungry or gaining weight

Not everyone has feelings of withdrawal. You may have one or many of these problems. And they may last different amounts of time. The medicines described in this guide can help.

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Thinking about quitting Why quit? What's in a cigarette? Reasons for quitting Why is quitting so hard?	Preparing to quit The basic steps Medicines that can help Other support	Quitting Steps on quit day Managing cravings •Withdrawal symptoms What to do if you slip	Staying quit Sticking with it Resources if you slip

Source: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Ed- Text Revision. (2000). American Psychiatric Association. Washington, D.C.