Trinidad and Tobago
A 42-year-old female asked:
I smoked cigarettes for 20 years quit smoking cold turkey. been three months and relapsed last week for two days due to low moods and anxiety. i don't have history of depression. now even more anxious and sleep disturbance. will this end ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
It's often difficult to determine whether symptoms are caused by withdrawal or by underlying depression and/or chronic anxiety. I recommend consulting a mental health professional to help you sort this out and treat you if indicated after the assessment.
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Answered Apr 20, 2021
Last updated Apr 20, 2021
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