There are a very few stop smoking side-effects. Smokers who give up smoking even become healthier and live longer than those who fail in giving up smoking, The most difficult period is when the withdrawal symptoms are most prominent, so then, you have to battle a brief period when you give up smoking. Depression, confusion or anxiety are the most common feeling for this time. Also, weight gain, increased appetite, slower heartbeat are also common feelings for this state. But still, through counseling and exercises all these can be controlled.

For reducing side-effects is useful to use the nicotine replacement therapy. So, small quantities of nicotine are released in the bloodstream to kill the urge to smoke by using nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler or nicotine patch. This way, the patient can lower depression and improve well-being.

You can make life without cigarettes more bearable by using alternative therapies like Tai Chi, Qi Gong or Yoga, to relieve the stress. Also, the laser therapy can be considered as a therapy because it releases endorphins in the blood stream, that way making the person trying to give up smoking, feel better.

Smokers who suffer from depression are most prone to side effects, so they need the support of friends and family as well as counseling. Also, for treating depression among those who quit, and to reduce the urge of smoke, most of them are put on Zyban.(FDA approved drug).

Gaining weight is not considered a dangerous side effect because most smokers who quit usually put on from 5 to 8 pounds of weight, but still, you can always reduce weight trough exercise, dieting or Yoga. It’s important to note that smoking injuries your body more than a few pounds of weight, and you cannot undo the damage caused by smoking to your health.

After you give up smoking you will feel better, healthier and more energetic, and so that makes giving up smoking a first priority.