Quit smoking, can’t sleep?

Is this true that sleep disturbances are a common side effect of quitting smoke?
It turns out that it is more common than anticipated. It happened to me as well. However, I brushed it off as one of those days. It pays to be ignorant sometimes.

In some cases, it could be severe, which means no sleep at all. As the body reacts to the loss of nicotine and other poison from the body, it can leave a dull mind, lazy, sleepy at times during the day. In my case, it was even hard for me to speak as words would slur a bit. Don’t get demotivated; it only lasts a day or two, and in many cases, it may not happen at all.

It’s all worth it. Knowing that your body is actively cleaning your system and going towards recovery will feel great. Taking less caffeinated drinks, taking a massage, going for a walk in nature, listening to calming music are a few of the things you can do to help.

Meditation is an excellent way to disassociate with your thoughts and remain equanimous. When the thoughts arise, please don’t go with it. Observe it. Do this as much as needed at the beginning. Not taking any nap during the day will help. Think of it as you are traveling to a different continent, and due to different time zone, you may feel like a lag. It is also known as jet lag. Jet lag only lasts for a short period, the same as the sleeping pattern reset after quitting smoke. It will come back to normal in no time at all.