Withdrawal/ Nicotine replacement

[jillygirl]

Withdrawal/ Nicotine replacement

Withdrawal feelings usually are the strongest in the first week after quitting. Many people don’t like how withdrawal feels. So some people start smoking again to feel better. The first week after quitting is when you are most at risk for a slip. It helps your quit attempt to be prepared and know what to expect so you can stay smokefree.

Using nicotine replacement

One way to be prepared is to use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). NRT can be helpful for dealing with withdrawal and managing cravings. Almost all smokers can use NRT safely.

Many people use quit smoking medications to help reduce withdrawal feelings and cigarette cravings. These medications can double your chances of quitting for good.

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is the most commonly used family of quit smoking medications. NRT reduces withdrawal feelings by giving you a small controlled amount of nicotine─but none of the other dangerous chemicals found in cigarettes. This small amount of nicotine helps satisfy your craving for nicotine and reduces the urge to smoke.

Doctors and other medical experts think NRT is the one of the most helpful tools smokers can use to quit. Some smokers have mild to moderate side effects. However, research shows that NRT is safe and effective. NRT can be an important part of almost every smoker’s quit smoking strategy.

NRT comes in a variety of forms that are used in different ways. You can choose which forms you like best. Some NRT products work better than others for some people. Some people might prefer certain NRT products instead of others.

Quitting is different for everyone. Try various tools until you find the ones that help you succeed.

Explore Quit Methods

No single quit smoking method is right for everyone. Learn more about quit smoking methods to decide which ones might be right for you.

Some quit smoking methods have been shown to be more effective than others Some quit smoking methods are free, while others have a small or even large cost . Some quit smoking methods have side effects. Always read and follow the instructions on packages carefully.

Various methods :-

Counseling + medication

Telephone counselling and support

Varenicline /Champix

Cessation/counsellor

Combined medicines

Bupropian/Zyban

nicotine Gum/Lozenges/Nicotine Patch

Nicotine Nasal spray/Nicotine inhaler

E.cig/vapeing

Telephone counselling and support

Online support group/programmes

Cessation/counsellor

Combined medicines

Self help guides and books

Laser therapy / accupuncture / Hypnosis

Dont wait just make a start and get healthy.

[Cloe Administrator]

Good morning Jillygirl,

Lots of information and great post. I couldn’t do the cold turkey thing 😫😳 I had to use extra support and for me that’s what made this quit more sustainable 🤞🏻🙏🏻

If it helps, why not use it to help you along the way. I think sometimes we can be quite hard on ourselves and think ‘just pick yourself up and get on with it’ but as the other saying goes ‘sometimes a little support goes a long way’ and it feels so much kinder to ourselves, which is what we need when challenging ourselves with what can feel like such a life-changing experience. 🤗 💝💐🥰