Nicotine withdrawal is a set of physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that occur when nicotine exits your body. Your body and brain grow used to nicotine when you use tobacco products. It’s a very addictive substance. When you reduce or discontinue the usage of nicotine-containing products, the absence of nicotine in your body might create unpleasant sensations. Some symptoms include the desire to smoke again, feeling sick, experiencing headaches, or being grumpy.

Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms:
The symptoms of nicotine withdrawal differ from individual to person. The severity of your symptoms is determined by how frequently you use a nicotine product and the amount of nicotine in the product.

Typical symptoms include:

Urges or cravings for nicotine. This is the most common symptom.
Headaches.
Nausea.
Dizziness.
Feeling anxious, jumpy, irritable, grouchy or angry.
Feeling frustrated, sad or depressed.
Trouble sleeping.
Trouble concentrating.
Feeling tired, restless or bored.
Increased appetite, gaining weight.
Constipation and gas or diarrhea.
Cough, dry mouth, sore throat and nasal drip.
Chest tightness.
Treatment:
When you’re ready to stop smoking, your doctor is ready to talk about drugs that can help. Withdrawal symptoms can be alleviated with nicotine replacement treatment. Replacement treatment offers a trace of nicotine but none of the carcinogens and other compounds present in tobacco products. This tiny dose of nicotine alleviates withdrawal symptoms. You’ll feel healthier and more at ease, making quitting tobacco products simpler.

Nicotine replacement treatment is provided in the following forms:

Skin patch (Habitrol®, Nicoderm CQ®, Nicotrol®).
Chewing gum (Nicorelief®, Nicorette®).
Lozenges (Commit®, Nicorelief®, Nicorette®).
Nasal spray (Nicotrol®).
Inhaler (Nicotrol®).
Non-medical ways to treat nicotine withdrawal symptoms:
Other ways to help manage nicotine withdrawal symptoms include:

Get physical! Find some form of physical activity to keep your body active. It’s a double win for you — quitting nicotine use and getting your body fit at the same time.
Spend time with friends who don’t smoke. Tell people you are quitting so they can encourage you and provide support.
Keep your hands busy. Find a favorite fidget toy or stress ball that will keep your hands active.
Substitute a straw, toothpick or cinnamon stick to replace the physical sensation of having something touching your lips and mouth. Chewing gum can also keep your mouth busy.
Talk back to your temptations. Write down logical responses to your “tug of war” thoughts that it’s OK to use a nicotine product. You’ll be ready when the thoughts come up the next time.
Practice deep breathing when you feel the urge to use nicotine. It may help you relax and allow the urge to pass.
Distract yourself in all ways possible. Sing or talk to a friend (so your mouth is moving). Play with your pet (to feel joy, laugh and keep your hands active). Put together a puzzle (to keep your mind and hands engaged).

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