The worst days of nicotine withdrawal are during the first week and the days 3 through 5.
The first week of nicotine withdrawal and the days 3 through 5 are always the worst days of nicotine withdrawal.
This is because it's the time when the nicotine has finally cleared it's way out of the body and you will begin getting insomnia, cravings and headaches.
Most nicotine relapses also occur within the first 2 weeks of quitting smoking or quitting nicotine in general.
The first week of nicotine withdrawal is when the nicotine withdrawal symptoms peak and lead to irritability, cravings and difficulty in concentrating.
The nicotine withdrawal symptoms often begin within 4 hours to 24 hours after your last dose of nicotine.
And the nicotine withdrawal symptoms peak or are at the most intense on the second day or third day of being free of nicotine.
And the nicotine withdrawal symptoms often fade over days to 3 to 4 weeks.
Common nicotine withdrawal symptoms include strong urges to smoke, feeling angry, frustrated or depressed, trouble focusing or remembering things, feeling restless, jumpy or tense, trouble falling asleep or staying asleep and sometimes experiencing increase in hunger and weight gain.
To manage your nicotine withdrawal you should stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, eat a healthy and well balanced diet, find hobbies or other activities that take your mind off cravings and talk to family, friends or a counselor for support.
You can also consider nicotine replacement therapy or other medications that can help with nicotine withdrawal symptoms.