Coping With Stress When You Quit Smoking

Once we move through recovery form nicotine addiction, our ability to manage stress is often greatly improved. Early smoking cessation however, actually increases the level of stress most of us feel temporarily.

Physically, our bodies are reacting to withdrawal from nicotine and the thousands of chemicals in cigarettes. Emotionally, we're dealing with the loss of the habit, which, for most of us is where the real work of smoking cessation lies.

Use these tips to help you manage stress as you recover from nicotine addiction, and remember - healing comes gradually. As you erase old associations and habits one by one, replacing them with new, healthier choices, quit-related stress will be reduced and your ability to manage other stress in your life improved. Be patient with yourself and allow recovery to unfold for you as it will.

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• 10 Tips to Manage Nicotine Withdrawal

• 5 Lifestyle Changes for a Healthy Life

• How to Manage Depression When You Quit Smoking

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