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The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...

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FullertonBee 04/08/2012

although I have been getting plenty of rest, I find myself tired every day. i read (or heard) somewhere that nicotine is a stimulant so this is a normal reaction. has anyone else experienced this?

deleted_user 04/08/2012

I thought I was the only one!! I have NO energy at all!! I'm sorry you are tired too but I'm glad to know it isn't just me!! Yesterday I could hardly move!! I feel a little better today

oceanamoonjl 04/08/2012

Hello FullertonBee & denise1949,

I recall being and feeling tired quite a bit in my first month or so of quitting. (I don't know how long of quit time either of you have) But Now I'm close to 8 mo. and its no longer an issue. So it does get better fairly soon for many I think.& yes nicotine is a stimulant. & I always thought it was calming me down! guess not huh?!

Blessings,
Jess

FullertonBee 04/08/2012

OOPS...forgot to include I am at 23 days today. Thanks Jess!

vnurse 04/08/2012

I also remember being tired all the time. I slept allot early on in my quit. . I am at 6 months, and I am now back to 'normal'. Hang in there, it gets better. I think I read somewhere that your body is healing itself, and that is why you are tired....

littlemac 04/08/2012

Yes Fullerton Bee, Denise, I experienced that also when I quit. I was not sure at the time if it was the quitting smoking or something else. Now I know it was a big part of quitting.
Hope ya'll get to feeling better soon :)
(((hugs:))) for support

littlemac 04/08/2012

Awesome job on 23 days Fullerton Bee!
Wooooooooo hooooo!

debraccc 04/08/2012

hiya and well done on your quit. I experienced tiredness for quite a while and yes I do think nicotine kept me pepped up. The tiredness will subside. A multi vitamin might help
Hugssssssssss deb

deleted_user 04/09/2012

I am at day 42 Jess & thanks. Looking forward to getting some energy back!

deleted_user 04/10/2012

I was SOOO tired that I slept like half the day when not busy and felt SO fatigued, like mentioned above, I think our bodies are healing and need that rest. And nicotine is a stimulant, and once it's gone we probably just crash. I found that Orange juice was a little pick me upper, and naps sure helped, well i napped my way a lot through my days but that helped actually to just sleep,to pass the time, those first days

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