How can I help someone who wants to quit smoking? How long does it take to overcome the cravings for a smoke and the withdrawal symptoms of quitting?
The first few days and weeks after quitting smoking are usually the most difficult; this probably accounts for some quitters’ bad temper. During this period, it is very important for you to provide the necessary support and encouragement. A person has a much better chance of staying a non-smoker if they have sympathy and support while quitting.When people quit smoking, they often feel a range of different withdrawal symptoms such as craving for cigarettes, irritability, headaches, tiredness, tingling in hands and feet, as well as coughing.Craving for cigarettes is the most common symptom. The body craves nicotine after a person quits and needs time to adjust to not having the constant stimulation from nicotine, which is an addictive drug found in cigarettes. The good news is that most withdrawal symptoms disappear within a few weeks and most of the withdrawal symptoms occur because the body is returning to its normal state.If the quitter is having a difficult time coping with the withd
