This has been the worst day yet in terms of exhausting physical/psychological withdrawal symptoms. Almost akin to a panic/rushed feeling - ALL DAY. I’ve never actually had a panic attack but am thinking this is what one feels like. The set of emotions and physical withdrawal symptoms I’ve experienced today is THE reason I couldn’t get off nicotine. Anticipation of the pain of withdrawal is as bad as the actual withdrawal. I never want to go through this again. EVER.
Withdrawal Symptoms from nicotine (NRT):
1. Slight hand tremors
2. Heachache
3. Racing thoughts
4. Thirst
5. Sore throat
6. Slight general achiness in upper body/abdomen/chest
7. Forgetfulness
8. Generally being a space cadet
9. Fatigue
What I’ve done/am planning to do to combat this today:
1. Walk the dog
2. Talk to friends
3. Help a friend
4. Watercolor painting class
5. Babysit grandson tonight
6. Knit after baby goes to bed
7. Write this blog
8. Check EX often
ARGHHH. Will this ever end? I know it will. Hope I’m not truly panicking over nothing.
