Day three started well, I had a very wonderful sleep. I'm not as high on oxygen as I was yesterday which is nice because after an entire day it gets trying. Also, my acne has cleared up considerably and my extremities aren't as tingly. Enough good news, ON TO THE NEW SIDE EFFECTS!
Respiratory
-My sinuses have been moving around all day. Filling, refilling, etc. This is just the sinuses cleaning themselves out.
Gastro-Intestinal
-Constipation, it was only a matter of time. Nicotine is a stimulant, therefore it acts as a diuretic. It's the opposite of someone who is dope sick from stopping heroin. Once that stimulant is gone? BAM! Poo plug.
-Indigestion, I'm not sure why this happens but I do know it to be another side effect of quitting smoking.
Mental
-The aggravation hit earlier today on the way to the train station. Still not unbearable though and given this is the third day I'm hoping the aggravation has reached apex.
That's it for now. I've reached the third day mark so it should be downhill from here...hopefully. Luckily I am currently visiting my mom so hopefully the Less stress atmosphere will work in my favor (hence one of the reasons why I chose this week to quit). Stay tuned.
citation- most of the facts about nicotine and its side effects I'm listing come from this website.
http://hubpages.com/hub/What-happens-to-your-body-when-you-quit-smoking-with-cold-turkey--Chantix-or-Zyban
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