Tobacco

[apayett24]

Has anyone stopped smoking and it be causing anxiety should I start smoking cigs again

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Don't start again

[philly101]

quitting smoking will most likely cause you some anxiety as your body is going through a change. And its not used to the shock.

[blackcat64013]

Many people smoke in order to cope with life, but studies have shown that smoking actually increases anxiety it simply does so after the cigarette's effects (nicotine) have worn off. There are two reasons for this: Withdrawal Symptoms and Coping Replacement

The most common cause of anxiety in those that use cigarettes to cope is withdrawal.

Need help with anxiety?

A good resource is "How Quitting Smoking Can Help You Beat Anxiety" from the Calm Clinic

You can take their scientifically based anxiety test - completely free and online (takes no more than 7 minutes). After completing it, you will find out whether your anxiety is within "normal range," which parts are out of balance and, most importantly, how to proceed with beating your symptoms. It is made specifically for anxiety sufferers so should be useful to you.

calmclinic.com/anxiety/lung...