Question 1

can quitting smoking cause ibs like symptoms  (both diarrhea and constipation few weeks after quitting)? and how long after should i see improvement?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine: Stopping chronic nicotine use can definitely change your pattern of bm's leading to more sluggish bm's, but in your case you alternate sluggish with looser patterns of intestinal activity. Unless you can pinpoint certain foods or emotional factors which trigger symptoms, your bowel pattern should eventually normalize.

Question 2

could quitting smoking affect you mentally?

Accepted Answer

Smoking addiction: Nicotine is addicting, withdrawal can cause anxiety or possibly trigger depression.

Question 3

what are the stages involved in quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Thinking/trying/stop: People tend to either be thinking about quitting, ready to try to quit, or just stopped and working hard at staying that way. There are great resources for every smoker at http://www.Smokefree.Gov/  the important thing is to give it a try, and get some 'tobacco-free' days behind you. Then you're at the next stage! good luck!

Question 4

which are the hardest days whilst quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Usually early on: Everyone's different, but if you are totally tobacco free, the firstfewdays to weeks. If you're physically dependent (most are) then nicotine withdrawal can cause cravings and other symptoms. No magic but quit smoking meds can help, nicotine gum, etcll. the 
key is: distraction. Do something else like take a walk and the craving will pass. Some have cravings for 4  weeks. Free help at 800-QUIT-NOW

Question 5

are there any quitting smoking tips you could share?

Accepted Answer

Change behavior: The hardest part of quitting is the fact that you have strong behavioral rituals around the habit. Things like always smoking when driving or after a meal are examples. You must give your self something else to do at these times. Sugar-free gum can help.

Question 6

would someone normally have aniexty 3weeks after quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

YES: You have to go through withdrawal and it can last a long time. Stick with it.

Question 7

could you help me please, what is the best way of quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Work with your Docto: There are many ways to quit smoking from goig cold turkey to therapy to nicotine replacement and other drugs like zyban (bupropion) and chantix
most people who have smoked over long time and are serious about quiting the best way in my opinion is to work with your health care provider, who knows your history and can motivate you and recommend the best regimen which will work for you.It could be referal or rx.

Question 8

quitting smoking - need some motivation?

Accepted Answer

Incentive & triggers: Behavior modification takes 28 days.  Do the same thing every day for 28 days and by default you will have retrained your subconscious mind to do something different (not smoke) . The key is to understand your triggers and to plan ahead.  Four keys to success: behavior modification(28 days), nicotine withdrawal (14 days), diet and exercise for neutral weight control. Have to have a day one ...More.

Question 9

what are the side-effects of quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Longer healthy life: Aside from the pride in accomplishing a difficult task , you are much more likely to have a longer and more healthy life.

Question 10

what's the point of quitting smoking? what are the actual health benefits?

Accepted Answer

Better than not.: You'll likely never heal up completely from quitting smoking, as if you've never smoked in your life, but quitting now is certainly better than continuing to smoke. Give yourself a fighting chance.

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