What to expect after quitting

• Quitting smoking can be difficult but it is important to remember that:

1.  Most of the side effects of quitting are NOT dangerous.

2.  Most side effects GET BETTER with time. 

   The first week may be the hardest but it GETS EASIER after 3-4 weeks, so hang in there.

   Cigarettes and Vape-After quitting

• You may be irritable and uneasy/anxious, moody and tense.

• You may feel sad or lack confidence.

• You may have an increased appetite and weight gain(temporary).

• You may crave a smoke.

• You might have flu like symptoms-like a dry throat, or cough.

• Some people experience trouble sleeping.

• Rarely, you may have stomach pain, constipation or diarrhea (less frequent).

• The first 2 to 3 weeks are the most challenging.

• Try to relax as much, keep well hydrated, eat healthy and exercise and keep busy as much as you can. 

• Avoid any tea/coffee at night so you can sleep better. 

• Avoid alcohol if possible, so your chances of relapse are lower.

Weed/Cannabis

Effects of quitting Cannabis use

1. Feel restless/irritable/tense /low/moody.

2.  Have reduced appetite.

3. Lose weight.

4. Have poor sleep/lack of sleep.

5. Have vivid dreams/nightmares.

6. Have cravings/an urge to smoke.

7. Feel unwell-Have abdominal pain, feel feverish, have a tremor and headache.

• These can last between 1-3 weeks.

• Most of these effects improve with time.

• Trouble with sleep can persist for several weeks.

• Medication can be used for short term symptom relief and to treat agitation but overall, most symptoms get better with time.