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Nicotine Withdrawal

Amanda Gray

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Nicotine Withdrawal

Those who are trying to quit an addiction to nicotine will have to face many withdrawal symptoms. These should not scare you into giving up hope on quitting tobacco products, but they may help you understand what you are going to face when you decide to quit. We know it can be stressful trying to give up nicotine. Luckily, you can find trained therapists on Mentaline.com, who can help you deal with your nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Treatment for withdrawal from nicotine is possible. With the right help, you may be able win the battle against nicotine withdrawal and stop your nicotine addiction.

Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal

The symptoms you will face when trying to quit nicotine can be broken up into two main categories - physical and emotional. One or the other may be more difficult for some people, but both can take quite a bit to overcome. That said, here is a short list of some of the emotional and physical symptoms you may face with nicotine withdrawal.

Physical Symptoms:
 
  • Headaches - Painful and frequent headaches may occur when the body begins to adjust to the lack of nicotine.
  • Nausea - An upset stomach may be a problem for some people suffering from nicotine withdrawal.
  • Problems sleeping - Trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep come with withdrawal from nicotine.

Emotional Symptoms:

  • Anxiety - Nervousness is one of the side-effects of coming off a nicotine addiction.
  • Irritability - Snapping at others, yelling, and being upset more than happy is another sign of nicotine withdrawal.
  • Depression - Mild or severe depression may also come with quitting nicotine, making it even more difficult to stop.

There are other symptoms that some people may face, but these are the major ones that you should be concerned about. If you want to try to quit your nicotine addiction, but you need help with the nicotine withdrawal stage, there is help.

Treatment for Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms

Quitting a nicotine addiction can be one of the most difficult things to do because it is a physical and psychological addiction. The good news is that the online therapy you can get from therapists on Mentaline.com can help you with the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Trained therapists are here to help you deal with the side effects of quitting nicotine. The psychological dependence is sometimes the most difficult for people to overcome, which is where online counseling and therapy come in. In addition to the therapists, we also have an online forum with other people who are going through the same thing.

Definition of Nicotine Withdrawal

Nicotine withdrawal refers to the symptoms that appear when a person stops using nicotine products. These range from irritability, headaches, sweating, nausea, anxiety, and depression. Other emotional and physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal exist, but therapy can help you cope with kicking the habit.

Symptoms of / Reasons for Nicotine Withdrawal

  • Irritability
  • Headaches
  • Sleeping problems
  • Sweating
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

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Simon Jacobs
Simon Jacobs

Simon Jacobs

London
Psychotherapist
About me

I offer psychotherapy and counselling, incorporating a brief, solution-focused approach or longer-term therapy for a deeper exploration of your life.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Inability to talk
    • Blackout - memory loss
    • Acting automatically
    • Sleeplessness
    • Irritability
    • Anger
    • Limiting of life choices
    • Hopelessness

    » Definition Trauma is damage to a person's psyche (soul, mind) as a result of a traumatic event. There are various causes of trauma, but both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of all trauma related problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Better relationship
    • Guided communication
    • Neutral person to mediate

    » Definition Relationship counseling is used to help a couple learn to deal with many relationship problems that may arise during a long term relationship. While the reasons couples decide to get relationship counseling may differ, when taken seriously, it can help everyone involved.
    » Symptoms
    • Depression
    • Guilt
    • Avoidance
    • Lies

    » Definition Betrayal is the breaking of trust in a relationship. The exact type of betrayal may differ from couple to couple, but the resulting lack of trust is an issue that relationships affected by betrayal have to face. This is why therapy and relationship coaching are recommended for dealing with betrayal in a relationship.
    » Symptoms
    • Anger
    • Fighting
    • Lack of effective communication
    • Avoidance of intimacy
    • Arguing

    » Definition Power struggles refer to people in a relationship fighting about who is in control, with both trying to dominate the relationship in one way or another. In many cases, relationship therapy and coaching can be very beneficial for couples dealing with all the negatives that come with power struggles.
    » Symptoms
    • Need for constant communication
    • Controlling behavior
    • Emotional distance

    » Definition Jealousy is a negative human emotion that can result in serious problems for relationships. It centers around controlling behavior mixed with insecurity. Therapy can be very useful for dealing with jealousy before it leads to more serious effects on a person's life.
    » Symptoms
    • Unhappiness
    • Inability to explain feelings
    • Feeling misunderstood
    • Feeling invisible
    • No meaningful communication for long periods

    » Definition Communication problems are any difficulties that a couple may have trying to talk to each other and explain their wants and needs. Trouble communicating can lead to many other serious problems in a relationship, which is why therapy and counseling may prove useful.
Prices
First session 60 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 80 GBP
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60 GBP
Paul Rudolph
Paul Rudolph

Paul Rudolph

Suffolk
Counsellor/Therapist
About me

I am able to assist people through critical points in life, and am an “integrative” counsellor. This allows me to use CBT, Psychodynamic, and Client Centered Therapy, depending on what the client wants, and what we agree is necessary.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Post traumatic stress disorder
    • A severe reaction to being chastised or scolded
    • Dissociation
    • One person completely controlling another
    • Unexplained marks or bruises on the body
    • Repeated injuries that cannot be explained
    • Limping, broken bones, or bruising

    » Definition Abuse is the mistreatment or harm (physical or mental) done to another person over a period of time. Therapy can help a person learn to deal with all the issues that come with long term abuse.
    » Symptoms
    • Strong desire to be the opposite sex
    • Vocal insistence of being part of the opposite sex
    • Cross-dressing
    • Continual discomfort about sexual identity
    • Inability to maintain an erection or achieve orgasm

    » Definition Sexual and gender identity disorders are disturbances in sexual desire that cause distress and difficulties with interpersonal relationships. While there are a wide range of different types of sexual and gender identity problems, treatment including counseling and therapy can help.
    » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
    » Symptoms
    • Fear of a specific person or scenario
    • Dramatically increased feeling of guilt or shame
    • Low self-esteem
    • Post traumatic stress disorder
    • Borderline personality disorder
    • Dissociative Identity Disorder

    » Definition Sexual abuse is the perpetration of any sexual act on an unwilling party.
    » Symptoms
    • Concentration problems
    • Bad judgment or trouble making decisions
    • Fatigue and a general decrease of energy
    • Feelings of guilt and/or worthlessness
    • Extreme pessimism
    • Insomnia
    • Excessive sleeping
    • Irritability
    • Loss of interest in sex
    • Loss of interest in life
    • Eating problems
    • Physical pains
    • Suicidal thoughts
    • Suicide attempts

    » Definition Depression is defined as a mental state that causes extreme sadness, pessimism, and a loss of interest in life. Symptoms of depression include sleep problems, uncontrollable crying, loss of interest in life, as well as other physical and mental signs. Counseling and therapy are two recommended ways to get help with depression. While depression is a normal human state of mind, when it lasts for a long time or is very intense, it may be a sign of bigger problems.
    » Symptoms
    • An excess of anger that can lash out at any time
    • Often not understanding why you are angry about something
    • Being unable to focus your anger to appropriate parties

    » Definition Anger management is the process of controlling one’s anger through therapeutic techniques and exercises.
Prices
Counselling Session
(60 min.)
30 GBP
Geoff Hurry
Geoff Hurry

Geoff Hurry

Wiltshire
Hypnotherapist
About me

I have been in practice now for 16 years and love what I do. The human condition never ceases to amaze me. Our capabilities, strengths and weaknesses make us who and what we are.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Strong desire to be the opposite sex
    • Vocal insistence of being part of the opposite sex
    • Cross-dressing
    • Continual discomfort about sexual identity
    • Inability to maintain an erection or achieve orgasm

    » Definition Sexual and gender identity disorders are disturbances in sexual desire that cause distress and difficulties with interpersonal relationships. While there are a wide range of different types of sexual and gender identity problems, treatment including counseling and therapy can help.
    » Symptoms
    • Lack of sex drive
    • Avoidance of sex
    • Relationship problems
    • Problems performing during sex
    • Obsession with sexual activity
    • Problems during any stage of sexual intercourse

    » Definition A sexual dysfunction is a problem that occurs at any point of sexual activity and causes difficulties. Treatment for sexual disorders should include therapy and counseling.
    » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
    » Symptoms
    • Changes in behavior
    • Financial problems
    • Destructive, anti-social behavior
    • Apathy

    » Definition Addiction and substance abuse are related, but addiction refers to any pattern of behavior that becomes habitual and results in negative effects - either physical or social - while substance abuse deals with an addiction to a substance that changes or alters the chemistry of the body.
    » Symptoms
    • Trouble with withdrawal symptoms
    • Health problems
    • Cravings and insomnia when trying to quit

    » Definition Nicotine addiction is a physical dependence on the drug nicotine commonly found in cigarettes and other tobacco products. Serious and minor health problems are both signs of nicotine addiction. Treatment for the this physical addiction can be helped quite a bit with online therapy.
    » Symptoms
    • Inability to fall asleep
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Excessive sleeping during the day
    • Disruptions while in REM sleep
    • Sudden awakening from sleep
    • Fear or terror at night
    • Disruptions while not in REM sleep

    » Definition Sleep disorders are difficulties related to sleeping, including falling asleep, waking up during sleep, and other similar problems. Therapy and counseling are both helpful in treatment for sleep disorders.
Prices
First session 34 GBP
Normal price (45 min.) 45 GBP
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John Creagh
John Creagh

John Creagh

Berkshire
Counsellor/Therapist
About me

John Creagh, MA, PG Dip., member BACP ,has been providing counselling, psychotherapy, and supervision in the Reading and Newbury area over the past four years. This has been done in agency, NHS, and private practice.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
    » Symptoms
    • Inability to talk
    • Blackout - memory loss
    • Acting automatically
    • Sleeplessness
    • Irritability
    • Anger
    • Limiting of life choices
    • Hopelessness

    » Definition Trauma is damage to a person's psyche (soul, mind) as a result of a traumatic event. There are various causes of trauma, but both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of all trauma related problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Concentration problems
    • Bad judgment or trouble making decisions
    • Fatigue and a general decrease of energy
    • Feelings of guilt and/or worthlessness
    • Extreme pessimism
    • Insomnia
    • Excessive sleeping
    • Irritability
    • Loss of interest in sex
    • Loss of interest in life
    • Eating problems
    • Physical pains
    • Suicidal thoughts
    • Suicide attempts

    » Definition Depression is defined as a mental state that causes extreme sadness, pessimism, and a loss of interest in life. Symptoms of depression include sleep problems, uncontrollable crying, loss of interest in life, as well as other physical and mental signs. Counseling and therapy are two recommended ways to get help with depression. While depression is a normal human state of mind, when it lasts for a long time or is very intense, it may be a sign of bigger problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Changes in behavior
    • Financial problems
    • Destructive, anti-social behavior
    • Apathy

    » Definition Addiction and substance abuse are related, but addiction refers to any pattern of behavior that becomes habitual and results in negative effects - either physical or social - while substance abuse deals with an addiction to a substance that changes or alters the chemistry of the body.
    » Symptoms
    • Guilt
    • Sadness
    • Shock / Disbelief
    • Anger
    • Fear
    • Fatigue
    • Nausea,
    • Weight fluctuation

    » Definition Grief and loss are two powerful human emotions that cause intense sorrow when a person dies. Psychotherapy can help with all the emotional and physical symptoms that sometimes accompany loss and grief.
Prices
Consultation
(60 min.)
40 GBP
Susie Hudson
Susie Hudson

Susie Hudson

West Yorkshire
Coach , Counsellor/Therapist
About me

My approach is integrative and I draw on my skills as is most appropriate and beneficial for the individual client and includes CBT techniques, Stress Management, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy and Mindfulness.

Specialties
    » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
    » Symptoms
    • Changes in behavior
    • Financial problems
    • Destructive, anti-social behavior
    • Apathy

    » Definition Addiction and substance abuse are related, but addiction refers to any pattern of behavior that becomes habitual and results in negative effects - either physical or social - while substance abuse deals with an addiction to a substance that changes or alters the chemistry of the body.
    » Symptoms
    • Anger
    • Guilt
    • Resentment

    » Definition Separation is typically a step taken before a divorce or a break-up that consists of partners living separately and not having a close, intimate relationship. Relationship therapy can help both partners deal with all the issues that come with separation.
    » Symptoms
    • Health problems, especially with the liver
    • Anti-social and irresponsible behavior
    • Physical effects with withdrawal
    • Neglecting responsibilities

    » Definition Alcohol addiction is the compulsive need to have a drink and the excessive use of alcohol. There are many signs and symptoms of alcohol addiction, including health problems, social problems, and destructive behavior. Therapy specialized around helping with behavioral patterns can help break the addiction cycle.
    » Symptoms
    • Headaches
    • Loss of appetite
    • Insomnia
    • Nervousness
    • Irritability
    • Nausea / vomiting

    » Definition Alcohol withdrawal refers to physical reactions when regular intake of alcohol is taken away from the body. Shakes, audio hallucinations and other symptoms may be experienced by those suffering from alcohol withdrawal, which is why treatment is so important.
    » Symptoms
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    • Working late
    • Multiple email accounts
    • Lies

    » Definition When one person in a relationship has a sexual relationship with another person or otherwise breaks agreed and known boundaries in a relationship, it is known as infidelity. Once the infidelity is known about by both parties, it can have many serious consequences on a relationship. Because of this, relationship coaching and therapy are recommended.
Prices
First session 30 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 40 GBP
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