Withdrawal from quitting smoking cigarettes?

[Pjmm]

Hell I don't get my daily dose of coffee I get a headache and feel cranky. I'm sure if you're a pack a day smoker it's worse. I remember before the clean air act our secretary smoked. Eventually she had to quit and go on oxygen. I heard she still snuck cigarettes. But she was a chain smoker.

[mommy_jules]

Why would you think they are crazy? Nicotine withdrawal is a real thing, and I’m sure it’s not a great experience.

[Anonymous 4]

Quitting smoking was one of the hardest things I've done, I never want to go through that again. I can only imagine how hardcore drug users must feel when they're coming off of stuff.

[LiveWhatULove]

I quit cold turkey myself after 20 years. There was no withdrawal symptoms.

How weird, it's a bit crazy that it still took 20 years to quit, if you weren't even getting the joy & motivation of feeding a physical addiction!

[jas]

I quit cold turkey myself after 20 years. There was no withdrawal symptoms.

Let me guess - you never inhaled? lmao. 20 years... omg - this site...

[bmw29]

They definitely aren't the crazy one in this story.

[Vegaswife2011]

It’s called nicotine.

[Anonymous 5]

I quit 27 years ago, I smoked a pack a day. Withdraw was horrible, it was a very rough couple of weeks, but when it was done it was so worth it. I remember headaches, being so grumpy, short tempered and everything tasted weird. Now I can't stand the smell of smoke, just the smell of it gives me a headache. I can't believe I ever smelled like that.

[Deleted User 172]

I quit 27 years ago, I smoked a pack a day. Withdraw was horrible, it was a very rough couple of weeks, but when it was done it was so worth it. I remember headaches, being so grumpy, short tempered and everything tasted weird. Now I can't stand the smell of smoke, just the smell of it gives me a headache. I can't believe I ever smelled like that.

I would break out in a cold sweat, my heart would race and my palms would get cold and clammy when I had a withdrawal.
And you're right about the smell. I can't stand it now.

[msgme]

Yesterday was 3 weeks since i quit and its been pure torture. I'm starting to feel the benefits of quitting, which is the only thing keeping me going.