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Why so tired??


12 years ago 0 763 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
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!
 
All the best,
Jan
12 years ago 0 1904 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
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.
12 years ago 0 28 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Nancy,
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,
Jennifer  :)
12 years ago 0 1853 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Nancy,
 
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.

Vincenza, Health Educator
12 years ago 0 792 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
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.
12 years ago 0 792 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Nancy, First the disclaimer: You should always discuss any physical
12 years ago 0 8 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
What's up with being sooo tired?
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