I'm definitely another one who found I was tired a lot in the beginning. Both mentally and physically. Nap when possible, and make sure you're hydrated. Eventually the energy returns!
I just found quiting to be exhausting, period. There is something about the effort itself, the emotional tug o' war with the demon that is really tiring. The good news is that it gets easier, and you'll eventually feel less tired. Basically, all of the symptoms that are associated with withdrawal are temporary, although no one can say how long any will last in any specific case. It's all a matter of patience.
I went through the same thing early in my quit, I took a lot of naps. Your energy will increase as your body heals and then you'll feel like a new person!
Congratulations on quitting smoking and take care,
Feeling tired or fatigued is a common symptom of nicotine withdrawal. There are many factors causing the fatigue including:
• Your metabolism slowing down
• The lack of nicotine which is a stimulant
• The increase of oxygen present in your bloodstream
• Nightly sleeping disturbances
• Caffeine withdrawal
Take naps if you need to as you wait for this withdrawal symptom to
pass. However, as Willis mentioned, if it persists beyond the first few weeks of your quit, consult your
health care practitioner.
Hi Nancy the first message should not have been sent that way but since it was I'll continue.....Only you know your body , you should discuss quiting smoking and any symptoms associated or not with your doctor. Having said that your body is healing and cleansing itself so the first few days you may feel somewhat off.
