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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 5 (from laksa178)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa005.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms/index.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms/index.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html","crawl_time":1775675375,"first_indexed_time":1622573394,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,cdc!www,\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html s443","src_root_hash":"17308952984333333205","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"7 Common Withdrawal Symptoms | Quit Smoking | Tips From Former Smokers | CDC","meta_descriptions":["The Tips From Former Smokers campaign features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"7 Common Withdrawal Symptoms\nAnd What You Can Do About Them\nTrying to quit smoking feels different for each person, but almost everyone will have some symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. When you stop, your body and brain have to get used to not having nicotine. This can be uncomfortable, but\nnicotine withdrawal can’t hurt you –\nunless you give in and have a cigarette!\nOver time, withdrawal symptoms will fade as long as you stay smokefree.\nAlmost everyone who smokes regularly has cravings or urges to smoke when they quit. They may be mild or can sometimes feel overwhelming. Figuring out how to deal with cravings is one of the \nmost important \nthings you can do to stay successful.\nWays to manage: \nThere are LOTS of things you can do to make urges and cravings less of a problem. Quit-smoking medicines can help a lot, and so can other\nquitting tips\n.\n Cravings can be triggered by things that make you think about smoking—like people you smoked with, a place you often smoked, or things you used to do while smoking like having a cup of coffee. Even a thought or a feeling can trigger a craving. But other thoughts can help you get through a craving, like remembering why you are quitting. Remember that you never have to give in to a craving, and that it will always pass.\nUse a quit-smoking medicine.\nKeep busy and distract yourself.\nBe active – some physical activity is better than none!\nSpend time with friends who don’t smoke.\nSee other ways to manage withdrawal\n.\nIt is very common to feel irritated or grouchy when you quit. Even many people who have never smoked know this is part of quitting. Knowing this is normal can be helpful.\nWays to manage: \nRemind yourself that you likely feel this way because your body is getting used to being without nicotine. Take a few deep breaths and remind yourself why you’re quitting.\nFeeling jumpy or restless during the first days or weeks after quitting is normal. Just like your mind gets irritated without nicotine at first, the rest of your body can, too.\nWays to manage:\nDoing some physical activity can help shake loose your jumpiness. Get up and walk around for a bit if you feel restless. Try cutting back on coffee, tea, and other caffeinated drinks. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body.\nYou may notice that it is harder to concentrate in the first days after you quit—this is very common.\nWays to manage: \nTry to cut yourself some slack, especially in the first days after you quit. Try to limit activities that require strong concentration if you can.\nIt’s common to have some trouble sleeping when you first quit smoking. This will get better, but if it is bothering you, talk with your healthcare provider to get help. If you become exhausted from poor sleep, this can make it harder to stay quit.\nWays to manage:\nIf you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks regularly, don’t drink them in the late afternoon or evening. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body.\nIf you are using the nicotine patch, try taking it off an hour before bedtime. Sometimes the nicotine in the patch can affect your sleep.\nTry some of the other things that can help you get a good night’s sleep:\nDon’t watch TV or use phones, computers, or e-books in bed.\nMake sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature.\nDon’t eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol right before bed.\nAdd in some physical activity during the day (but not right before bed).\nGo to sleep and wake up around the same time each day, even on weekends.\nIt’s normal for your appetite to increase some when you quit. And your body may not burn calories quite as fast. You may also eat more because of the stress of quitting or to have something to do with your hands and mouth. Food may even be more enjoyable because your senses of smell and taste are not being dulled by all that smoke!\nWays to manage:\nWhile some people may gain weight after they quit, it’s important for your health to quit sooner than later. Below are a few simple things you can do to help control weight gain after quitting. The bonus is that these things will help you build healthy behaviors for a lifetime of being smokefree!\nSnack smart.\n If you eat between meals, find some healthy, low-calorie foods that still give your mouth and hands something to do, like celery, carrots, or sugar-free mints. You can also keep your hands and mouth busy with a toothpick or a straw.\nBe active.\n Any physical activity is better than none. Even if you don’t want to join a gym or take up running, simply going for a walk can have real health benefits!\nWhen you eat, focus on eating.\n Eating is often something we do in the background while we watch TV or check our phones. When we eat like this, we eat more. When you quit smoking, make a point of removing distractions when you eat. Also try eating a bit slower and focus on enjoying your food. This can help you notice when you are getting full.\nIf you are worried about gaining weight\n,\na quit coach can help you with other quitting tips\n, or you can talk with your healthcare provider for help.\nPeople who smoke are more likely to have anxiety or depression than people who don’t smoke. Some people feel mood changes for a short time after they quit smoking. Watch for this, especially if you’ve ever had anxiety or depression.\nFor some people, smoking may seem like it helps with anxiety or depression, but don’t be tricked. Smoking might make you feel better in the short-term, but that’s because the nicotine in cigarettes stops the discomfort of withdrawal, \nnot\n because it is helping with anxiety or depression. There are much better ways to deal with withdrawal symptoms and mood changes than returning to smoking! The good news is that once people have been smoke-free for a few months, their anxiety and depression levels are often lower than when they were smoking.\nWays to manage:\nBe Active.\nBeing physically active can help lift your mood. Start small and build up over time. This can be hard to do if you’re feeling down. But your efforts will pay off.\nStructure your day.\nStay busy. Get out of the house if you can.\nConnect with other people.\n Being in touch or talking with others every day can help your mood. Try to connect with people who are supportive of your efforts to quit smoking.\nReward yourself.\nDo things you enjoy. Even small things add up and help you feel better.\nTalk with a healthcare provider. \nIf you don’t feel better in a couple weeks, or your symptoms feel unmanageable, it’s important to contact a healthcare provider.\nWhat if feelings of depression get worse, or don’t get better?\nYou should get help\n. Talk to your healthcare provider, call the quitline (\n1-800-QUIT-NOW\n), or seek appropriate emergency help.\nSometimes people who are feeling depressed think about hurting themselves or dying.\nIf you or someone you know is having these feelings, get help now.\nCall or text\nthe\n988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline\n at\n988\n, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\nOnline chat\nexternal icon\n is available 24\/7.\nCall \n911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department for emergency medical treatment.\nDon’t \nbe alone. \nDon’t \nleave another person alone if he or she is in crisis.","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=639549213099301&ev=PageView%0D%0A&noscript=1)\n\n[Skip directly to site content](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html#content) [Skip directly to search](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html#headerSearch)\n\n[Español](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/spanish\/) \\|  [Other Languages](https:\/\/wwwn.cdc.gov\/pubs\/other-languages\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/TemplatePackage\/4.0\/assets\/imgs\/uswds\/us_flag_small.png)\n\nAn official website of the United States government\n\nHere's how you know\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/TemplatePackage\/4.0\/assets\/imgs\/uswds\/icon-dot-gov.svg)\n\n**Official websites use .gov**\n\nA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/TemplatePackage\/4.0\/assets\/imgs\/uswds\/icon-https.svg)\n\n**Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**\n\nA lock (  ) or https:\/\/ means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.\n\n[Tips From Former Smokers ®](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n\n[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC twenty four seven. 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From Former Smokers* ®](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n\n- [About the Campaign](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/about\/index.html)\n  - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n    \n    **About the Campaign**\n  - [Frequently Asked Questions](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/about\/faq\/campaign-faq.html)\n  - [*Tips* Impact and Results](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/about\/impact\/campaign-impact-results.html)\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      ***Tips* Impact and Results**\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **About the Campaign*****Tips* Impact and Results**\n    - [Publications and Evaluation Results](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/about\/impact\/publications-results-filter.html)\n    - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n  - [Burden of Cigarette Use in the U.S.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/resources\/data\/cigarette-smoking-in-united-states.html)\n  - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n- [How to Quit Smoking](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/index.html)\n  - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n    \n    **How to Quit Smoking**\n  - [5 Ways Quitlines Help](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quitline\/index.html)\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **5 Ways Quitlines Help**\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **How to Quit Smoking****5 Ways Quitlines Help**\n    - [Top 10 Qs about Quitlines](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quitline\/top-10-questions-people-ask-about-quitlines.html)\n    - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n  - [National Texting Portal](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/national-texting-portal.html)\n  - [quitSTART App](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quitstart-app\/index.html)\n  - [7 Common Withdrawal Symptoms](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n  - [Tips For Quitting](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/tips-for-quitting\/index.html)\n  - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n- [Learn About Quit Smoking Medicines](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/index.html)\n  - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n    \n    **Learn About Quit Smoking Medicines**\n  - [Three Reasons to Use Medicines When You Quit](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/3-reasons-to-use-medicines-when-you-quit\/index.html)\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **Three Reasons to Use Medicines When You Quit**\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **Learn About Quit Smoking Medicines****Three Reasons to Use Medicines When You Quit**\n    - [They make quitting less painful](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/3-reasons-to-use-medicines-when-you-quit\/medicines-make-quitting-less-painful\/index.html)\n    - [Quit smoking medicines are much safer than smoking](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/3-reasons-to-use-medicines-when-you-quit\/quit-medicines-are-safer-than-smoking\/index.html)\n    - [They help you get through the toughest times](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/3-reasons-to-use-medicines-when-you-quit\/quit-medicines-help-you-through-tough-times\/index.html)\n    - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n  - [How Quit Smoking Medicines Work](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-quit-smoking-medicines-work\/index.html)\n  - [Quit Smoking Medicines](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/index.html)\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **Quit Smoking Medicines**\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **Learn About Quit Smoking Medicines****Quit Smoking Medicines**\n    - [Nicotine Patch](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/how-to-use-a-nicotine-patch.html)\n    - [Nicotine Lozenge](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/how-to-use-the-nicotine-lozenge.html)\n    - [Nicotine Gum](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/how-to-use-nicotine-gum.html)\n    - [Nicotine Oral Inhaler](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/how-to-use-a-nicotine-oral-inhaler.html)\n    - [Nicotine Nasal Spray](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/how-to-use-nicotine-nasal-spray.html)\n    - [Combining Medicines](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/how-to-combine-medicines.html)\n    - [Varenicline](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/how-to-use-varenicline.html)\n    - [Bupropion SR](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/how-to-use-bupropion-sr.html)\n    - [Getting Coaching with Medicine](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/with-medicine.html)\n    - [Quitting without Medicine](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines\/without-medicine.html)\n    - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n  - [Five New Ways to Quit with Medicines](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/5-new-ways-to-quit-with-medicines\/index.html)\n  - [Six Quick Tips](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/six-quick-tips.html)\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **Six Quick Tips**\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **Learn About Quit Smoking Medicines****Six Quick Tips**\n    - [Medicine Tips Just for You](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/medicine-tips.html)\n    - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n  - [Why Quitting Smoking Is Hard](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/why-quitting-smoking-is-hard\/index.html)\n  - [Quitting Stories](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/quitting-stories\/index.html)\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **Quitting Stories**\n    - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n      \n      **Learn About Quit Smoking Medicines****Quitting Stories**\n    - [Betty’s Story](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/quitting-stories\/betty.html)\n    - [Daniel’s Story](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/quitting-stories\/daniel.html)\n    - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n  - [Select-Lot Varenicline Recall](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/varenicline-recall\/index.html)\n  - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n- [Real Stories](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/stories\/index.html)\n- [Diseases\/Conditions Featured in the Campaign](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/index.html)\n  - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n    \n    **Diseases\/Conditions Featured in the Campaign**\n  - [Asthma](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/secondhand-smoke-asthma.html)\n  - [Buerger’s Disease](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/buergers-disease.html)\n  - [Cancer](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/cancer.html)\n  - [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/copd.html)\n  - [Diabetes](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/diabetes.html)\n  - [Dual Use of Tobacco Products](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/dual-tobacco-use.html)\n  - [Gum (Periodontal) Disease](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/periodontal-gum-disease.html)\n  - [Heart Disease, Stroke and Peripheral Artery Disease](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/heart-disease-stroke.html)\n  - [HIV](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/smoking-and-hiv.html)\n  - [Mental Health Conditions: Depression and Anxiety](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/depression-anxiety.html)\n  - [Pregnancy](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/pregnancy.html)\n  - [Vision Loss and Blindness](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/vision-loss-blindness.html)\n  - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n- [For Specific Groups](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/index.html)\n  - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n    \n    **For Specific Groups**\n  - [All Groups (General Public)](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/general-public.html)\n  - [People With Disabilities](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/disabilities.html)\n  - [African American People](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/african-american.html)\n  - [American Indian and Alaska Native People](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/american-indian-alaska-native.html)\n  - [Asian American People](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/asian-american.html)\n  - [Caregivers](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/caregivers.html)\n  - [Hispanic and Latino People](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/hispanic-latino.html)\n  - [People Living with HIV](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/hiv.html)\n  - [LGBTQ+ People](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/lgbt.html)\n  - [Military Service Members and Veterans](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/military.html)\n  - [People With Mental Health Conditions](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/people-with-mental-health-conditions.html)\n  - [Pregnant or Planning to Have a Baby](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/groups\/pregnant-planning.html)\n  - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n- [Partners](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/partners\/index.html)\n  - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n    \n    **Partners**\n  - [Faith-Based Organizations](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/partners\/faith\/index.html)\n  - [Organizations Serving Military Members and Veterans](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/partners\/military\/military-partners.html)\n  - [Organizations Serving Public Housing Residents](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/partners\/hud\/index.html)\n  - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n- [Campaign Resources](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/resources\/index.html)\n  - [BACK](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n    \n    **Campaign Resources**\n  - [Videos](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/resources\/videos\/index.html)\n  - [Images and Photos](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/resources\/photos\/index.html)\n  - [Print Ads](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/resources\/ads\/index.html)\n  - [Motivational Cards](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/resources\/motivational-cards\/index.html)\n  - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n- [Newsroom](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/press\/index.html)\n- [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n\n[*Tips From Former Smokers* ®](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n\n[Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/index.html)\n\n# 7 Common Withdrawal Symptoms\n7 Common Withdrawal Symptoms\n\nAnd What You Can Do About Them\n\n[Español (Spanish)](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/spanish\/dejar-fumar\/medicamentos\/7-sintomas-comunes-de-abstinencia\/index.html)\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html#print)\n\nRelated Pages\n\nTrying to quit smoking feels different for each person, but almost everyone will have some symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. When you stop, your body and brain have to get used to not having nicotine. This can be uncomfortable, but **nicotine withdrawal can’t hurt you –** unless you give in and have a cigarette\\!\n\nOver time, withdrawal symptoms will fade as long as you stay smokefree.\n## 1\\. Having urges or cravings to smoke\n![Direction street sign with Help, Support, Advice, Guidance, Assistance and Info.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/images\/cessation-medications-548x380-1.jpg?_=97403)\n\nAlmost everyone who smokes regularly has cravings or urges to smoke when they quit. They may be mild or can sometimes feel overwhelming. Figuring out how to deal with cravings is one of the *most important* things you can do to stay successful.\n\n**Ways to manage:** There are LOTS of things you can do to make urges and cravings less of a problem. Quit-smoking medicines can help a lot, and so can other [quitting tips](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/tips-for-quitting\/index.html)*.* Cravings can be triggered by things that make you think about smoking—like people you smoked with, a place you often smoked, or things you used to do while smoking like having a cup of coffee. Even a thought or a feeling can trigger a craving. But other thoughts can help you get through a craving, like remembering why you are quitting. Remember that you never have to give in to a craving, and that it will always pass.\n\nTips to Manage Withdrawal\n\n- Use a quit-smoking medicine.\n- Keep busy and distract yourself.\n- Be active – some physical activity is better than none\\!\n- Spend time with friends who don’t smoke.\n- [See other ways to manage withdrawal](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/tips-for-quitting\/index.html).\n\n## 2\\. Feeling irritated, grouchy, or upset\nIt is very common to feel irritated or grouchy when you quit. Even many people who have never smoked know this is part of quitting. Knowing this is normal can be helpful.\n\n**Ways to manage:** Remind yourself that you likely feel this way because your body is getting used to being without nicotine. Take a few deep breaths and remind yourself why you’re quitting.\n\n## 3\\. Feeling jumpy and restless\n![person stretching and holding foot](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/images\/three-650x380-1.jpg?_=64620)\n\nFeeling jumpy or restless during the first days or weeks after quitting is normal. Just like your mind gets irritated without nicotine at first, the rest of your body can, too.\n\n**Ways to manage:** Doing some physical activity can help shake loose your jumpiness. Get up and walk around for a bit if you feel restless. Try cutting back on coffee, tea, and other caffeinated drinks. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body.\n\n## 4\\. Having a hard time concentrating\nYou may notice that it is harder to concentrate in the first days after you quit—this is very common.\n\n**Ways to manage:** Try to cut yourself some slack, especially in the first days after you quit. Try to limit activities that require strong concentration if you can.\n\n## 5\\. Having trouble sleeping\n![man sleeping on pillow](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/images\/five-650x380-1.jpg?_=64623)\n\nIt’s common to have some trouble sleeping when you first quit smoking. This will get better, but if it is bothering you, talk with your healthcare provider to get help. If you become exhausted from poor sleep, this can make it harder to stay quit.\n\n**Ways to manage:**\n\n- If you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks regularly, don’t drink them in the late afternoon or evening. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body.\n- If you are using the nicotine patch, try taking it off an hour before bedtime. Sometimes the nicotine in the patch can affect your sleep.\n- Try some of the other things that can help you get a good night’s sleep:\n  - Don’t watch TV or use phones, computers, or e-books in bed.\n  - Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature.\n  - Don’t eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol right before bed.\n  - Add in some physical activity during the day (but not right before bed).\n  - Go to sleep and wake up around the same time each day, even on weekends.\n\n## 6\\. Feeling hungrier or gaining weight\nIt’s normal for your appetite to increase some when you quit. And your body may not burn calories quite as fast. You may also eat more because of the stress of quitting or to have something to do with your hands and mouth. Food may even be more enjoyable because your senses of smell and taste are not being dulled by all that smoke\\!\n\n**Ways to manage:** While some people may gain weight after they quit, it’s important for your health to quit sooner than later. Below are a few simple things you can do to help control weight gain after quitting. The bonus is that these things will help you build healthy behaviors for a lifetime of being smokefree\\!\n\n- **Snack smart.** If you eat between meals, find some healthy, low-calorie foods that still give your mouth and hands something to do, like celery, carrots, or sugar-free mints. You can also keep your hands and mouth busy with a toothpick or a straw.\n- **Be active.** Any physical activity is better than none. Even if you don’t want to join a gym or take up running, simply going for a walk can have real health benefits\\!\n- **When you eat, focus on eating.** Eating is often something we do in the background while we watch TV or check our phones. When we eat like this, we eat more. When you quit smoking, make a point of removing distractions when you eat. Also try eating a bit slower and focus on enjoying your food. This can help you notice when you are getting full.\n\n**If you are worried about gaining weight**, [a quit coach can help you with other quitting tips](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quitline\/index.html), or you can talk with your healthcare provider for help.\n\n## 7\\. Feeling anxious, sad, or depressed\n![Two young women in coffee shop talking](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/images\/seven-650x380-1.jpg?_=64625)\n\nPeople who smoke are more likely to have anxiety or depression than people who don’t smoke. Some people feel mood changes for a short time after they quit smoking. Watch for this, especially if you’ve ever had anxiety or depression.\n\nFor some people, smoking may seem like it helps with anxiety or depression, but don’t be tricked. Smoking might make you feel better in the short-term, but that’s because the nicotine in cigarettes stops the discomfort of withdrawal, *not* because it is helping with anxiety or depression. There are much better ways to deal with withdrawal symptoms and mood changes than returning to smoking! The good news is that once people have been smoke-free for a few months, their anxiety and depression levels are often lower than when they were smoking.\n\n**Ways to manage:**\n\n- **Be Active.** Being physically active can help lift your mood. Start small and build up over time. This can be hard to do if you’re feeling down. But your efforts will pay off.\n- **Structure your day.** Stay busy. Get out of the house if you can.\n- **Connect with other people.** Being in touch or talking with others every day can help your mood. Try to connect with people who are supportive of your efforts to quit smoking.\n- **Reward yourself.** Do things you enjoy. Even small things add up and help you feel better.\n- **Talk with a healthcare provider.** If you don’t feel better in a couple weeks, or your symptoms feel unmanageable, it’s important to contact a healthcare provider.\n\nWhat if feelings of depression get worse, or don’t get better? **You should get help**. Talk to your healthcare provider, call the quitline ([1-800-QUIT-NOW](tel:1-800-784-8669)), or seek appropriate emergency help.\n\n- Sometimes people who are feeling depressed think about hurting themselves or dying. **If you or someone you know is having these feelings, get help now.**\n  - **Call or text** the [988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline](https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/) at [988](tel:988), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [Online chatexternal icon](https:\/\/chat.988lifeline.org\/) is available 24\/7.\n  - **Call** 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department for emergency medical treatment.\n  - **Don’t** be alone. **Don’t** leave another person alone if he or she is in crisis.\n\n[Top of Page](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms\/index.html)\n\nLast Reviewed: September 27, 2024\n\nSource: [Smokefree.gov](https:\/\/smokefree.gov\/tips), [Office on Smoking and Health](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/programs\/index.html), [National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nccdphp\/), [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/)\n\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Ftobacco%2Fcampaign%2Ftips%2Fquit-smoking%2F7-common-withdrawal-symptoms%2Findex.html \"Share to Facebook\")\n- 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When you stop, your body and brain have to get used to not having nicotine. This can be uncomfortable, but **nicotine withdrawal can’t hurt you –** unless you give in and have a cigarette\\!\n\nOver time, withdrawal symptoms will fade as long as you stay smokefree.\n\n![Direction street sign with Help, Support, Advice, Guidance, Assistance and Info.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/images\/cessation-medications-548x380-1.jpg?_=97403)\n\nAlmost everyone who smokes regularly has cravings or urges to smoke when they quit. They may be mild or can sometimes feel overwhelming. Figuring out how to deal with cravings is one of the *most important* things you can do to stay successful.\n\n**Ways to manage:** There are LOTS of things you can do to make urges and cravings less of a problem. Quit-smoking medicines can help a lot, and so can other [quitting tips](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/tips-for-quitting\/index.html)*.* Cravings can be triggered by things that make you think about smoking—like people you smoked with, a place you often smoked, or things you used to do while smoking like having a cup of coffee. Even a thought or a feeling can trigger a craving. But other thoughts can help you get through a craving, like remembering why you are quitting. Remember that you never have to give in to a craving, and that it will always pass.\n\n- Use a quit-smoking medicine.\n- Keep busy and distract yourself.\n- Be active – some physical activity is better than none\\!\n- Spend time with friends who don’t smoke.\n- [See other ways to manage withdrawal](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quit-smoking-medications\/tips-for-quitting\/index.html).\n\nIt is very common to feel irritated or grouchy when you quit. Even many people who have never smoked know this is part of quitting. Knowing this is normal can be helpful.\n\n**Ways to manage:** Remind yourself that you likely feel this way because your body is getting used to being without nicotine. Take a few deep breaths and remind yourself why you’re quitting.\n\n![person stretching and holding foot](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/images\/three-650x380-1.jpg?_=64620)\n\nFeeling jumpy or restless during the first days or weeks after quitting is normal. Just like your mind gets irritated without nicotine at first, the rest of your body can, too.\n\n**Ways to manage:** Doing some physical activity can help shake loose your jumpiness. Get up and walk around for a bit if you feel restless. Try cutting back on coffee, tea, and other caffeinated drinks. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body.\n\nYou may notice that it is harder to concentrate in the first days after you quit—this is very common.\n\n**Ways to manage:** Try to cut yourself some slack, especially in the first days after you quit. Try to limit activities that require strong concentration if you can.\n\n![man sleeping on pillow](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/images\/five-650x380-1.jpg?_=64623)\n\nIt’s common to have some trouble sleeping when you first quit smoking. This will get better, but if it is bothering you, talk with your healthcare provider to get help. If you become exhausted from poor sleep, this can make it harder to stay quit.\n\n**Ways to manage:**\n\n- If you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks regularly, don’t drink them in the late afternoon or evening. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body.\n- If you are using the nicotine patch, try taking it off an hour before bedtime. Sometimes the nicotine in the patch can affect your sleep.\n- Try some of the other things that can help you get a good night’s sleep:\n  - Don’t watch TV or use phones, computers, or e-books in bed.\n  - Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature.\n  - Don’t eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol right before bed.\n  - Add in some physical activity during the day (but not right before bed).\n  - Go to sleep and wake up around the same time each day, even on weekends.\n\nIt’s normal for your appetite to increase some when you quit. And your body may not burn calories quite as fast. You may also eat more because of the stress of quitting or to have something to do with your hands and mouth. Food may even be more enjoyable because your senses of smell and taste are not being dulled by all that smoke\\!\n\n**Ways to manage:** While some people may gain weight after they quit, it’s important for your health to quit sooner than later. Below are a few simple things you can do to help control weight gain after quitting. The bonus is that these things will help you build healthy behaviors for a lifetime of being smokefree\\!\n\n- **Snack smart.** If you eat between meals, find some healthy, low-calorie foods that still give your mouth and hands something to do, like celery, carrots, or sugar-free mints. You can also keep your hands and mouth busy with a toothpick or a straw.\n- **Be active.** Any physical activity is better than none. Even if you don’t want to join a gym or take up running, simply going for a walk can have real health benefits\\!\n- **When you eat, focus on eating.** Eating is often something we do in the background while we watch TV or check our phones. When we eat like this, we eat more. When you quit smoking, make a point of removing distractions when you eat. Also try eating a bit slower and focus on enjoying your food. This can help you notice when you are getting full.\n\n**If you are worried about gaining weight**, [a quit coach can help you with other quitting tips](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/quitline\/index.html), or you can talk with your healthcare provider for help.\n\n![Two young women in coffee shop talking](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/images\/seven-650x380-1.jpg?_=64625)\n\nPeople who smoke are more likely to have anxiety or depression than people who don’t smoke. Some people feel mood changes for a short time after they quit smoking. Watch for this, especially if you’ve ever had anxiety or depression.\n\nFor some people, smoking may seem like it helps with anxiety or depression, but don’t be tricked. Smoking might make you feel better in the short-term, but that’s because the nicotine in cigarettes stops the discomfort of withdrawal, *not* because it is helping with anxiety or depression. There are much better ways to deal with withdrawal symptoms and mood changes than returning to smoking! The good news is that once people have been smoke-free for a few months, their anxiety and depression levels are often lower than when they were smoking.\n\n**Ways to manage:**\n\n- **Be Active.** Being physically active can help lift your mood. Start small and build up over time. This can be hard to do if you’re feeling down. But your efforts will pay off.\n- **Structure your day.** Stay busy. Get out of the house if you can.\n- **Connect with other people.** Being in touch or talking with others every day can help your mood. Try to connect with people who are supportive of your efforts to quit smoking.\n- **Reward yourself.** Do things you enjoy. 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Boilerpipe Text	7 Common Withdrawal Symptoms And What You Can Do About Them Trying to quit smoking feels different for each person, but almost everyone will have some symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. When you stop, your body and brain have to get used to not having nicotine. This can be uncomfortable, but nicotine withdrawal can’t hurt you – unless you give in and have a cigarette! Over time, withdrawal symptoms will fade as long as you stay smokefree. Almost everyone who smokes regularly has cravings or urges to smoke when they quit. They may be mild or can sometimes feel overwhelming. Figuring out how to deal with cravings is one of the most important things you can do to stay successful. Ways to manage: There are LOTS of things you can do to make urges and cravings less of a problem. Quit-smoking medicines can help a lot, and so can other quitting tips . Cravings can be triggered by things that make you think about smoking—like people you smoked with, a place you often smoked, or things you used to do while smoking like having a cup of coffee. Even a thought or a feeling can trigger a craving. But other thoughts can help you get through a craving, like remembering why you are quitting. Remember that you never have to give in to a craving, and that it will always pass. Use a quit-smoking medicine. Keep busy and distract yourself. Be active – some physical activity is better than none! Spend time with friends who don’t smoke. See other ways to manage withdrawal . It is very common to feel irritated or grouchy when you quit. Even many people who have never smoked know this is part of quitting. Knowing this is normal can be helpful. Ways to manage: Remind yourself that you likely feel this way because your body is getting used to being without nicotine. Take a few deep breaths and remind yourself why you’re quitting. Feeling jumpy or restless during the first days or weeks after quitting is normal. Just like your mind gets irritated without nicotine at first, the rest of your body can, too. Ways to manage: Doing some physical activity can help shake loose your jumpiness. Get up and walk around for a bit if you feel restless. Try cutting back on coffee, tea, and other caffeinated drinks. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body. You may notice that it is harder to concentrate in the first days after you quit—this is very common. Ways to manage: Try to cut yourself some slack, especially in the first days after you quit. Try to limit activities that require strong concentration if you can. It’s common to have some trouble sleeping when you first quit smoking. This will get better, but if it is bothering you, talk with your healthcare provider to get help. If you become exhausted from poor sleep, this can make it harder to stay quit. Ways to manage: If you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks regularly, don’t drink them in the late afternoon or evening. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body. If you are using the nicotine patch, try taking it off an hour before bedtime. Sometimes the nicotine in the patch can affect your sleep. Try some of the other things that can help you get a good night’s sleep: Don’t watch TV or use phones, computers, or e-books in bed. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature. Don’t eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol right before bed. Add in some physical activity during the day (but not right before bed). Go to sleep and wake up around the same time each day, even on weekends. It’s normal for your appetite to increase some when you quit. And your body may not burn calories quite as fast. You may also eat more because of the stress of quitting or to have something to do with your hands and mouth. Food may even be more enjoyable because your senses of smell and taste are not being dulled by all that smoke! Ways to manage: While some people may gain weight after they quit, it’s important for your health to quit sooner than later. Below are a few simple things you can do to help control weight gain after quitting. The bonus is that these things will help you build healthy behaviors for a lifetime of being smokefree! Snack smart. If you eat between meals, find some healthy, low-calorie foods that still give your mouth and hands something to do, like celery, carrots, or sugar-free mints. You can also keep your hands and mouth busy with a toothpick or a straw. Be active. Any physical activity is better than none. Even if you don’t want to join a gym or take up running, simply going for a walk can have real health benefits! When you eat, focus on eating. Eating is often something we do in the background while we watch TV or check our phones. When we eat like this, we eat more. When you quit smoking, make a point of removing distractions when you eat. Also try eating a bit slower and focus on enjoying your food. This can help you notice when you are getting full. If you are worried about gaining weight , a quit coach can help you with other quitting tips , or you can talk with your healthcare provider for help. People who smoke are more likely to have anxiety or depression than people who don’t smoke. Some people feel mood changes for a short time after they quit smoking. Watch for this, especially if you’ve ever had anxiety or depression. For some people, smoking may seem like it helps with anxiety or depression, but don’t be tricked. Smoking might make you feel better in the short-term, but that’s because the nicotine in cigarettes stops the discomfort of withdrawal, not because it is helping with anxiety or depression. There are much better ways to deal with withdrawal symptoms and mood changes than returning to smoking! The good news is that once people have been smoke-free for a few months, their anxiety and depression levels are often lower than when they were smoking. Ways to manage: Be Active. Being physically active can help lift your mood. Start small and build up over time. This can be hard to do if you’re feeling down. But your efforts will pay off. Structure your day. Stay busy. Get out of the house if you can. Connect with other people. Being in touch or talking with others every day can help your mood. Try to connect with people who are supportive of your efforts to quit smoking. Reward yourself. Do things you enjoy. Even small things add up and help you feel better. Talk with a healthcare provider. If you don’t feel better in a couple weeks, or your symptoms feel unmanageable, it’s important to contact a healthcare provider. What if feelings of depression get worse, or don’t get better? You should get help . Talk to your healthcare provider, call the quitline ( 1-800-QUIT-NOW ), or seek appropriate emergency help. Sometimes people who are feeling depressed think about hurting themselves or dying. If you or someone you know is having these feelings, get help now. Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 , available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online chat external icon is available 24/7. Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department for emergency medical treatment. Don’t be alone. Don’t leave another person alone if he or she is in crisis.
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Quit Smoking Medicines - [Three Reasons to Use Medicines When You Quit](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/3-reasons-to-use-medicines-when-you-quit/index.html) - [BACK](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms/index.html) Three Reasons to Use Medicines When You Quit - [BACK](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms/index.html) Learn About Quit Smoking MedicinesThree Reasons to Use Medicines When You Quit - [They make quitting less painful](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/3-reasons-to-use-medicines-when-you-quit/medicines-make-quitting-less-painful/index.html) - [Quit smoking medicines are much safer than smoking](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/3-reasons-to-use-medicines-when-you-quit/quit-medicines-are-safer-than-smoking/index.html) - [They help you get through the toughest times](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/3-reasons-to-use-medicines-when-you-quit/quit-medicines-help-you-through-tough-times/index.html) - [Tips From Former Smokers ® Home](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/index.html) - [How Quit Smoking Medicines Work](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/how-quit-smoking-medicines-work/index.html) - [Quit Smoking Medicines](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/how-to-use-quit-smoking-medicines/index.html) - [BACK](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms/index.html) Quit Smoking Medicines - [BACK](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms/index.html) Learn About Quit Smoking MedicinesQuit Smoking Medicines - [Nicotine 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Withdrawal Symptoms 7 Common Withdrawal Symptoms And What You Can Do About Them [Español (Spanish)](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/spanish/dejar-fumar/medicamentos/7-sintomas-comunes-de-abstinencia/index.html) [Print](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/7-common-withdrawal-symptoms/index.html#print) Related Pages Trying to quit smoking feels different for each person, but almost everyone will have some symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. When you stop, your body and brain have to get used to not having nicotine. This can be uncomfortable, but nicotine withdrawal can’t hurt you – unless you give in and have a cigarette\! Over time, withdrawal symptoms will fade as long as you stay smokefree. ## 1\. Having urges or cravings to smoke ![Direction street sign with Help, Support, Advice, Guidance, Assistance and Info.](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/images/cessation-medications-548x380-1.jpg?_=97403) Almost everyone who smokes regularly has cravings or urges to smoke when they quit. They may be mild or can sometimes feel overwhelming. Figuring out how to deal with cravings is one of the most important things you can do to stay successful. Ways to manage: There are LOTS of things you can do to make urges and cravings less of a problem. Quit-smoking medicines can help a lot, and so can other [quitting tips](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/tips-for-quitting/index.html). Cravings can be triggered by things that make you think about smoking—like people you smoked with, a place you often smoked, or things you used to do while smoking like having a cup of coffee. Even a thought or a feeling can trigger a craving. But other thoughts can help you get through a craving, like remembering why you are quitting. Remember that you never have to give in to a craving, and that it will always pass. Tips to Manage Withdrawal - Use a quit-smoking medicine. - Keep busy and distract yourself. - Be active – some physical activity is better than none\! - Spend time with friends who don’t smoke. - [See other ways to manage withdrawal](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/tips-for-quitting/index.html). ## 2\. Feeling irritated, grouchy, or upset It is very common to feel irritated or grouchy when you quit. Even many people who have never smoked know this is part of quitting. Knowing this is normal can be helpful. Ways to manage: Remind yourself that you likely feel this way because your body is getting used to being without nicotine. Take a few deep breaths and remind yourself why you’re quitting. ## 3\. Feeling jumpy and restless ![person stretching and holding foot](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/images/three-650x380-1.jpg?_=64620) Feeling jumpy or restless during the first days or weeks after quitting is normal. Just like your mind gets irritated without nicotine at first, the rest of your body can, too. Ways to manage: Doing some physical activity can help shake loose your jumpiness. Get up and walk around for a bit if you feel restless. Try cutting back on coffee, tea, and other caffeinated drinks. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body. ## 4\. Having a hard time concentrating You may notice that it is harder to concentrate in the first days after you quit—this is very common. Ways to manage: Try to cut yourself some slack, especially in the first days after you quit. Try to limit activities that require strong concentration if you can. ## 5\. Having trouble sleeping ![man sleeping on pillow](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/images/five-650x380-1.jpg?_=64623) It’s common to have some trouble sleeping when you first quit smoking. This will get better, but if it is bothering you, talk with your healthcare provider to get help. If you become exhausted from poor sleep, this can make it harder to stay quit. Ways to manage: - If you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks regularly, don’t drink them in the late afternoon or evening. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body. - If you are using the nicotine patch, try taking it off an hour before bedtime. Sometimes the nicotine in the patch can affect your sleep. - Try some of the other things that can help you get a good night’s sleep: - Don’t watch TV or use phones, computers, or e-books in bed. - Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature. - Don’t eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol right before bed. - Add in some physical activity during the day (but not right before bed). - Go to sleep and wake up around the same time each day, even on weekends. ## 6\. Feeling hungrier or gaining weight It’s normal for your appetite to increase some when you quit. And your body may not burn calories quite as fast. You may also eat more because of the stress of quitting or to have something to do with your hands and mouth. Food may even be more enjoyable because your senses of smell and taste are not being dulled by all that smoke\! Ways to manage: While some people may gain weight after they quit, it’s important for your health to quit sooner than later. Below are a few simple things you can do to help control weight gain after quitting. The bonus is that these things will help you build healthy behaviors for a lifetime of being smokefree\! - Snack smart. If you eat between meals, find some healthy, low-calorie foods that still give your mouth and hands something to do, like celery, carrots, or sugar-free mints. You can also keep your hands and mouth busy with a toothpick or a straw. - Be active. Any physical activity is better than none. Even if you don’t want to join a gym or take up running, simply going for a walk can have real health benefits\! - When you eat, focus on eating. Eating is often something we do in the background while we watch TV or check our phones. When we eat like this, we eat more. When you quit smoking, make a point of removing distractions when you eat. Also try eating a bit slower and focus on enjoying your food. This can help you notice when you are getting full. If you are worried about gaining weight, [a quit coach can help you with other quitting tips](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quitline/index.html), or you can talk with your healthcare provider for help. ## 7\. Feeling anxious, sad, or depressed ![Two young women in coffee shop talking](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/images/seven-650x380-1.jpg?_=64625) People who smoke are more likely to have anxiety or depression than people who don’t smoke. Some people feel mood changes for a short time after they quit smoking. Watch for this, especially if you’ve ever had anxiety or depression. For some people, smoking may seem like it helps with anxiety or depression, but don’t be tricked. Smoking might make you feel better in the short-term, but that’s because the nicotine in cigarettes stops the discomfort of withdrawal, not because it is helping with anxiety or depression. There are much better ways to deal with withdrawal symptoms and mood changes than returning to smoking! The good news is that once people have been smoke-free for a few months, their anxiety and depression levels are often lower than when they were smoking. Ways to manage: - Be Active. Being physically active can help lift your mood. Start small and build up over time. This can be hard to do if you’re feeling down. But your efforts will pay off. - Structure your day. Stay busy. Get out of the house if you can. - Connect with other people. Being in touch or talking with others every day can help your mood. Try to connect with people who are supportive of your efforts to quit smoking. - Reward yourself. Do things you enjoy. Even small things add up and help you feel better. - Talk with a healthcare provider. If you don’t feel better in a couple weeks, or your symptoms feel unmanageable, it’s important to contact a healthcare provider. What if feelings of depression get worse, or don’t get better? You should get help. Talk to your healthcare provider, call the quitline ([1-800-QUIT-NOW](tel:1-800-784-8669)), or seek appropriate emergency help. - Sometimes people who are feeling depressed think about hurting themselves or dying. If you or someone you know is having these feelings, get help now. - Call or text the [988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/) at [988](tel:988), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [Online chatexternal icon](https://chat.988lifeline.org/) is available 24/7. - Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department for emergency medical treatment. - Don’t be alone. Don’t leave another person alone if he or she is in crisis. 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Readable Markdown	7 Common Withdrawal Symptoms And What You Can Do About Them Trying to quit smoking feels different for each person, but almost everyone will have some symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. When you stop, your body and brain have to get used to not having nicotine. This can be uncomfortable, but nicotine withdrawal can’t hurt you – unless you give in and have a cigarette\! Over time, withdrawal symptoms will fade as long as you stay smokefree. ![Direction street sign with Help, Support, Advice, Guidance, Assistance and Info.](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/images/cessation-medications-548x380-1.jpg?_=97403) Almost everyone who smokes regularly has cravings or urges to smoke when they quit. They may be mild or can sometimes feel overwhelming. Figuring out how to deal with cravings is one of the most important things you can do to stay successful. Ways to manage: There are LOTS of things you can do to make urges and cravings less of a problem. Quit-smoking medicines can help a lot, and so can other [quitting tips](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/tips-for-quitting/index.html). Cravings can be triggered by things that make you think about smoking—like people you smoked with, a place you often smoked, or things you used to do while smoking like having a cup of coffee. Even a thought or a feeling can trigger a craving. But other thoughts can help you get through a craving, like remembering why you are quitting. Remember that you never have to give in to a craving, and that it will always pass. - Use a quit-smoking medicine. - Keep busy and distract yourself. - Be active – some physical activity is better than none\! - Spend time with friends who don’t smoke. - [See other ways to manage withdrawal](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quit-smoking-medications/tips-for-quitting/index.html). It is very common to feel irritated or grouchy when you quit. Even many people who have never smoked know this is part of quitting. Knowing this is normal can be helpful. Ways to manage: Remind yourself that you likely feel this way because your body is getting used to being without nicotine. Take a few deep breaths and remind yourself why you’re quitting. ![person stretching and holding foot](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/images/three-650x380-1.jpg?_=64620) Feeling jumpy or restless during the first days or weeks after quitting is normal. Just like your mind gets irritated without nicotine at first, the rest of your body can, too. Ways to manage: Doing some physical activity can help shake loose your jumpiness. Get up and walk around for a bit if you feel restless. Try cutting back on coffee, tea, and other caffeinated drinks. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body. You may notice that it is harder to concentrate in the first days after you quit—this is very common. Ways to manage: Try to cut yourself some slack, especially in the first days after you quit. Try to limit activities that require strong concentration if you can. ![man sleeping on pillow](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/images/five-650x380-1.jpg?_=64623) It’s common to have some trouble sleeping when you first quit smoking. This will get better, but if it is bothering you, talk with your healthcare provider to get help. If you become exhausted from poor sleep, this can make it harder to stay quit. Ways to manage: - If you drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks regularly, don’t drink them in the late afternoon or evening. When you quit smoking, caffeine lasts longer in your body. - If you are using the nicotine patch, try taking it off an hour before bedtime. Sometimes the nicotine in the patch can affect your sleep. - Try some of the other things that can help you get a good night’s sleep: - Don’t watch TV or use phones, computers, or e-books in bed. - Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature. - Don’t eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol right before bed. - Add in some physical activity during the day (but not right before bed). - Go to sleep and wake up around the same time each day, even on weekends. It’s normal for your appetite to increase some when you quit. And your body may not burn calories quite as fast. You may also eat more because of the stress of quitting or to have something to do with your hands and mouth. Food may even be more enjoyable because your senses of smell and taste are not being dulled by all that smoke\! Ways to manage: While some people may gain weight after they quit, it’s important for your health to quit sooner than later. Below are a few simple things you can do to help control weight gain after quitting. The bonus is that these things will help you build healthy behaviors for a lifetime of being smokefree\! - Snack smart. If you eat between meals, find some healthy, low-calorie foods that still give your mouth and hands something to do, like celery, carrots, or sugar-free mints. You can also keep your hands and mouth busy with a toothpick or a straw. - Be active. Any physical activity is better than none. Even if you don’t want to join a gym or take up running, simply going for a walk can have real health benefits\! - When you eat, focus on eating. Eating is often something we do in the background while we watch TV or check our phones. When we eat like this, we eat more. When you quit smoking, make a point of removing distractions when you eat. Also try eating a bit slower and focus on enjoying your food. This can help you notice when you are getting full. If you are worried about gaining weight, [a quit coach can help you with other quitting tips](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/quitline/index.html), or you can talk with your healthcare provider for help. ![Two young women in coffee shop talking](https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/images/seven-650x380-1.jpg?_=64625) People who smoke are more likely to have anxiety or depression than people who don’t smoke. Some people feel mood changes for a short time after they quit smoking. Watch for this, especially if you’ve ever had anxiety or depression. For some people, smoking may seem like it helps with anxiety or depression, but don’t be tricked. Smoking might make you feel better in the short-term, but that’s because the nicotine in cigarettes stops the discomfort of withdrawal, not because it is helping with anxiety or depression. There are much better ways to deal with withdrawal symptoms and mood changes than returning to smoking! The good news is that once people have been smoke-free for a few months, their anxiety and depression levels are often lower than when they were smoking. Ways to manage: - Be Active. Being physically active can help lift your mood. Start small and build up over time. This can be hard to do if you’re feeling down. But your efforts will pay off. - Structure your day. Stay busy. Get out of the house if you can. - Connect with other people. Being in touch or talking with others every day can help your mood. Try to connect with people who are supportive of your efforts to quit smoking. - Reward yourself. Do things you enjoy. Even small things add up and help you feel better. - Talk with a healthcare provider. If you don’t feel better in a couple weeks, or your symptoms feel unmanageable, it’s important to contact a healthcare provider. What if feelings of depression get worse, or don’t get better? You should get help. Talk to your healthcare provider, call the quitline ([1-800-QUIT-NOW](tel:1-800-784-8669)), or seek appropriate emergency help. - Sometimes people who are feeling depressed think about hurting themselves or dying. If you or someone you know is having these feelings, get help now. - Call or text the [988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/) at [988](tel:988), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [Online chatexternal icon](https://chat.988lifeline.org/) is available 24/7. - Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department for emergency medical treatment. - Don’t be alone. Don’t leave another person alone if he or she is in crisis.
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