Quitting tobacco is tough, but many people feel withdrawal symptoms are the hardest part.

When you quit using tobacco, your body will react to the lack of nicotine. This is called nicotine withdrawal. Common side effects of nicotine withdrawal are: cravings; difficulty concentrating; insomnia; depression; and feelings of irritability, anger, or frustration. These feelings will be strong at first, but will gradually decrease the longer you stay quit.

Cravings

Cravings are real; they're not just in your head. But if you can delay the urge to use tobacco, the cravings will pass.

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Difficulty Concentrating

Difficulty concentrating is one of the most common withdrawal symptoms, caused by the slowing of different brain chemicals.

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Insomnia

While your sleep may be disturbed after you have quit using tobacco, you may actually spend more time sleeping.

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Depression

Nicotine acts as both a stimulant and a depressant, depending upon your mood and time of day.

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Irritability, Anger, and Frustration

When your body does not get nicotine, feelings of irritability, anger, or frustration may occur due to changes in your brain chemistry.

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