If you have just taken that very first step and gone into 'non-smoking mode' then it's a big day for you. Also, congratulations and a big well done! Yes, whether you do it with or without aids there will be withdrawal symptoms. Hey, let's face it, if we have been pumping an addictive drug into our bodies for 'x' amount of time it's inevitable.

These quit smoking symptoms come in various forms and maybe it's down to the individual which ones are more prominent. The usual ones are the cravings which last 3 - 5 minutes at a time. Headaches and sore throats can happen accompanied by a bit of coughing.

Yes, we can get a bit 'snappy' at people for no real reason and concentration has been known to suffer. By now, I can almost hear you crying out, "It's enough to drive you back to smoking." Well, this of course happens because the above can be too much for some people and failure can occur.

We are talking about a drug here and like any user who is addicted to a substance there will be this knock on effect when you deny your body of this stuff. So please, take heart and don't be put off by these 'quit smoking symptoms.' A lot of us have been where you are now.

I personally, like most, went through the 'craving and increased appetite' syndrome and had to counter-act to make it through that period. Oh yeah, I've been there! So I empathise with you. I was also on my own and had no peer support.

There are ways to stop for good and other ways not so good. For instance, cutting down, or, using a 'nicotine device'. Excuse me, but I fail to see the sense in pumping nicotine into a body that's trying to get rid of it. That's akin to trying to extinguish a fire with a smaller can of petrol!

You just have to let common sense prevail my friend and be ready to counter-act the 'quit smoking symptoms' and be selective in your approach. You can do it!

Daton Caedea is an ex smoker who actually worked within the tobacco trade for a good many years. Because of this and the fact that he recognised the true dangers involved with the consumption of these products he decided that this was not for him. Naturally, the tobacco industry don't agree with these sentiments because it is a billion dollar commercial enterprise and they state they are providing their customers with a popular service. For more information you can go to http://stopsmokingaids.biz/

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