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Insomnia due to cessation of tobacco
I've not been able to sleep properly since I stopped using tobacco. It has been going on for last 5 days and it's affecting my day time performance.
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Sudden withdrawal of tobacco can cause insomnia, irritability, headache etc. These symptoms are bothersome and as a result person again might shift to tobacco for relieving these symptom. For successful cessation you need combination of motivation, good detoxification regimen and support. As you are motivated at present but having side effects you need pleasant detoxification phase which will take care of your withdrawal symptoms.
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Remember craving is hardly for few minutes and if you can overcome that by drinking water or diverting your mind in some other work I think you will be able to control craving.
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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Appreciate your interest and efforts to come out of tobacco.
Every addition recovery is long process and it take time to remove your body and mind from such trigger.
Better advice you to take a professional help in handling such deaddiction. Because, sudden withdrawal of such things can causes other emotional issue and affects your physical health . Instead it should be a clear and phased manner approach with a focusing on other alternative things to divert your thoughts and triggers.
Consult a psychologists directly or online.
Feel free to reach out to me online through Practo for further detailed evaluation and suitable recommendation. Be positive. You will be alright soon.
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