Take heart that these symptoms are temporary they are at their worst for the first two to three days, and then taper off. Within a month, your withdrawal symptoms are likely to have disappeared. Plenty of simple remedies can be used. Try chewing sugar-free gum or eating something healthy, like fruit. To keep your hands busy, fiddle with a pen, a coin or a ball.
Exercise is a good antidote.
Try to be active every day, even if it is just climbing the stairs or walking around the block. Try to follow a nutritious diet, and avoid high-calorie, fatty foods. You may be worried about gaining weight during this time, but keep in mind that the average weight gain for people stopping smoking is only four pounds. If you do gain a few pounds, worry about losing that weight after you have successfully stopped smoking one challenge at a time is enough. You may also consider complementary therapies such as acupuncture and hypnotherapy.