Day 29 without nicotine

If symptoms are still with you, that happens. Help is still there.

What's happening

Not everyone follows the average curve. The NHS says some people feel withdrawal symptoms for a few months, not just a few weeks.

If you are using nicotine replacement or quit medicines, the NHS recommends using them for at least 12 weeks, or longer if needed. Stopping too early can make the next weeks harder.

Cleveland Clinic advises asking your healthcare provider for help if you are having a difficult time.

What helps today

  • If you use NRT or a quit medicine, don't stop early. Ask your pharmacist or doctor how long to continue.
  • If symptoms are still hard, contact a quit line or your local Stop Smoking Service.
  • Keep using the craving tricks that work for you.
  • Be patient with yourself. Slower progress is still progress.

Sources

  1. Managing nicotine withdrawal symptoms · NHS Better Health
  2. Find the best stop-smoking product for you · NHS Better Health
  3. NHS stop smoking services help you quit · NHS
  4. Quit Smoking · CDC (Tips From Former Smokers)
  5. Nicotine Withdrawal · Cleveland Clinic
  6. Nicotine Withdrawal (McLaughlin, Dani, De Biasi; Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, 2015) · PubMed Central (NIH)
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This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, take medication or have a health condition, talk to a doctor or pharmacist. Free help: 1-800-QUIT-NOW in the US, NHS Stop Smoking Services in the UK.