Nicotine Withdrawal Survival Guide: A timeline for nicotine withdrawal *Tips, Tricks, And Mindsets*
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2021
- A nicotine withdrawal survival guide just for you! If you are trying to quit vaping or quit smoking this video is a must watch! Quitting nicotine often results in nicotine withdrawal symptoms. If you know what nicotine withdrawal symptoms to expect and how to manage those symptoms I guarantee you are going to increase your chances of quitting smoking or quitting vaping! In this brief video Dr. Frank, the founder of AddictionMindset Recovery Coaching breaks down a complete Nicotine Withdrawal Survival Guide!
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“Withdrawal is a guaranteed signal that you are winning” ... I needed that man
Thats the ine that stuck with me too 😌
@@ethanielhalling9426 I swear!! It was way more powerful than I thought it would be. I feel like that what people need to hear cause it makes perfect sense
Such a great way of putting it!
I need to wear that as merch
I'm smoking free day 14......it's very difficult...I'm worried about gaining weight......I can't fail....😢
I’ve been smoking for 48 years.My husband was diagnosed with throat cancer last week. I quit!Please remember me in your prayers. I’m going through withdrawal now and it’s awful.Thank you for the video!
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I hope you stuck to it 🙏
I love how you say we fell in love with nicotine, because it really does feel like love and trying to quit feels like heartbreak
Thank you, Dr. Frank. I'm now at day 336 of my cold turkey nicotine quit. I'm also on day 336 of zero alcohol. I'm now day 90 of also quitting sugars, carbs, bread, gluten, seed oils, and processed foods. 45 pound weight loss. The power of my own mindset is incredible. This is what I learned from you and your methodology. I am very grateful to you.
Help me please.
Hey. I just want to say that it is really well done. Huge respect! I'm on day 6 of quitting tobacco. It's not so hard any longer. Today was the first day I left my house without feeling something was missing in my pocket. It's all mindset. But damn. You quit everything in one go. Next level man
@@ArthurGoodness Cheers mate. I tackled the smoking and alcohol first and then afterwards took on my other addictions. Day 6 is a good start. Make sure you understand your WHY. Cultivate your mindset. Watch videos and read every day. Your battle has only just started but it will be worth it.
Wow this is so awesome congratulations 🎉🙌🏽
Wow ❤❤❤
47 years as a smoker, 8 days as a non-smoker!!! It’s about time!!! Thanks Dr Frank for knowledge and guidance!!!!!🎉
You can do it I'm nearly 3 weeks smoke free
How's it going?
Im just on 7 days on quitting smoking. I feel so weak until now. And i fell dizzy. Is that normal? Thanks
@@ericlim8150Are you sleeping and drink water . Most of all consult a doctor.
Im on my 3rd week, and now im having the smoker's flu. Stay strong 💪
I started smoking cigarettes since my teenage, spent my whole life fighting Cigarettes addiction. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. This is something that really need to be use globally to help people with related health challenges.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
Yes sure of Dr.benfungi
Yes very sure of Dr.benfungi. I'm really happy for you that your friend decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.
Yes he's Dr.benfungi.Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.
As of today I am 250 days sober from nicotine. Never going back! It takes time but after a few months I feel back to baseline and it is worth it! Best of luck to everyone out there giving it their all 🙏
How long until you stopped getting cravings ?
My father smoked hos whole life. Got lung cancer. Quit when ill. Recovered. He is 82. Wow.
I found out I had cancer in 2004 (had surgery & chemo), but my oncologist said he will only treat me if I quit smoking immediately. I quit smoking (technically), but I got addicted to nicotine lozenges. I've been spending $200 a month on lozenges every month for 20 years. I was completely overwhelmed by quitting smoking plus the cancer treatment and it is only now that I've become dedicated to stop all nicotine. I was finally able to taper down to 12 of the Habitrol 1mg a day and I made a daily schedule for 30 days to finally get down to 0. As of today, I'm on only 6 of the Habitrol 1mg a day but I can really feel the withdrawal. I have the flu type symptoms, brain fog, and feel up and down emotionally. But by 5/11, I will be free of it. This video was really encouraging and it helps to try and have that mindset that the withdrawals are actually a positive thing because your body is cleaning house. Good luck to everyone on their quitting! Don't be like me and waste thousands of dollars for years on lozenges lol. :)
Try not to be so hard on yourself. Give yourself credit for the good you are doing! Luck to you!
2 years sober from a 15 year run on opiates and meth. But this has proven to be a much tougher struggle for me to completely quick smoking
I am non smoker for about 5 days now, wish me luck so I never smoke again
Day 4 right here! We got this!!!!
We can quit ❤
Guys I was good for 3 months but I came back to that shit
Good luck brother!
Quitting today! Wish me luck
Goodluck! I quit everyday 😂
Did you quit
I’m on day 3 of my quit
Edit: it’s day 19 and I honestly never think about vaping occasionally I’ll think about it but it’s easy to suppress
I wish you all the success, not luck. I know you are going to make it!
Giving up nicotine drug addition, slavery, and monster chemicals that want to kill you for freedom and a healthy life!!! Every lil withdrawal pang is a celebration that you are killing the nicotine neurons in your brain. Easy!!!! Enjoy becoming a non smoker!!!! I am too!!!
You can do it
Currently on day 2 of not vaping for the first time in about 9 years. Definitely feeling that brain fog. Everything outside also seems way too bright feel like I’m in a dream almost it’s so weird
i dealt with the same exact thing my man, i’ve been almost 2 months sober now and let me tell ya that my life has completely changed for the better. those first 2 weeks were a pain in the ass but don’t get discouraged. you got this :) and you will thank yourself once you get past that first week. don’t give up hope! i’m rooting for you!
Give us update,how did you do?
@@milosjankovic6037 relapsed
Was it getting better?
I’m currently going through the same thing I honestly feel like a zombie
im 60, about to break up with a guy, was married 37 years to a cheater (long story), I've got my health back but started smoking 2-4 months ago....I smoked a whole pack in a week this last week, I play pickleball and run, walk, go to the gym, never did I think I would smoke again (smoked a little when my children were small, and in high school). I just flushed 3 cigs down the toilet. Tomorrow is day 1, taking back my healthy life, I'm come too far to throw it all away......
I'm about to have a laser procedure to stop smoking. I've been smoking a pack a day for 10 years, but now that I'm working from home it got worse, and I'm smoking a pack and a half a day. Im really scared to do it, but I've been feeling like my life revolves around when and where I'm having a cigarette. This tips are really useful, and let's hope this is the last time I try to quit❤
I know what you're all going through right now, we got this ladies and gentlemen. Don't give up 💪🏼
@@SAM--I--AMyou got this bro, I am currently on day 9 and I am struggling too but I know I will be out of this in no time
Im on day two of not smoking any cigs. So far im going cold turkey. Its been pretty difficult at certain times but im so proud of myself for getting this far. Cant wait to be feeling better while living a nicotine free life. Thanks for these videos! So helpful and i learnt alot. Mindset is so important!!
Goooo baby go, no matter if you fall! Get up & do it again, no matter how long it takes! You got this!
How goes the journey?... did u relapse. Pls reply. I'm on the start of my journey too. It's not easy at all.
@@3rdworldgwaming467 I'm still going strong. Didnt relapse. I still think about it and it's been over a month. Best of luck!
Also on day two and it's tough but I'm determined gotta quit being a slave!
Day 4 here! And counting (though hopefully I won't be counting days, as it will just be second nature to not be a smoker!). They say day 3 is the toughest. I think yesterday was vad but I got through it. It's only a couple days. I have been trying to meditate so j don't freak out on my coworkers. It's sort of been working! Lol
I vaped for about 3 years, I quit for 3 weeks and unfortunately had a relapse.
Getting past 3-4 days is a huge accomplishment but also you need to be wary of how your mind can play tricks on you even after those 3/4 days.
Can you elaborate, what kind of tricks? have you managed to stay away from nicotine?
@@kanyesouth4256bro your mind will go through lengths to get you to relapse. It will say anything to get that hit. I'm telling you. Nicotine is the enemy.
trying to quit smoking, drinking, vaping, porn, and caffeine addiction, ready to take my life back. Great Video doc.
Running, just run as long as you can 🏃🏻♀️
Currently on day 6 of no nicotine, day 3-4 was def the roughest physically for me but I’ve been feeling soooo much better each day
Hope you still stuck to it. I'm on day 6 of quitting zyn myself. I would have 1 pack of 6mg per day. (80mg nic a day). Currently, I have minor withdrawal symptoms but overall feel great!
I'm on day 5 cold turkey....I'm awake at 4am!!!! Frustrating ah....sweating in bed.....im going to buy a lifting bench!
What vitamins will help with healing...The Bs?
I lost 20 lbs...prior to quitting!! I can't gain any!!!! I still have 15 more lbs to go...
@colette today is my 2nd full day and man, do I completely understand what youre going through. I was thinking of just drinking some nyquil at night
9/29/2023 THROWING AWAY MY VAPE! 🙌🏻 Freedom, here I come!
Still vape-free?
I also just think that I’m going to lose all of this progress to feel a buzz for 10 seconds and then feel terrible about myself. I remind myself that it actually makes me feel sick not good. Light headed, stomach pains, pounding headaches. No thanks
I’m now 12 hours without using a vape. I’m not a vape smoker. I’m not a smoker. Thank you for this video and being down to earth with your teachings 👏🙏❤️😁
I’m right there with you on this one. Same here.
I’ve heard about the hormonal effects of nicotine on the brain a week ago. As an engineering student i actually got mad at myself for not being curious and not looking it up before. I felt miserable for a long time, had little motivation left for anything, popped a cig every couple hours thinking it eased my mind for a short burst. Gave up exercising, failed couple classes, struggled to meet deadlines… Then i realized, even if there was a chance smoking wasn’t the main reason, it did anything but helping. Today was the 6th day, went for a walk-run for a couple of hours, idk it felt like i enjoyed it way more than i did for a while.
Dr. Frank, thank you for helping so many people. I am day 4 of no nicotine after 6 years of vaping constantly. Your videos honestly are making this process possible, and much more enjoyable. I am not quitting something, I am getting my life back!
I hope you are still going strong! Good luck!
Best quit smoking video I have ever seen! Makes so much sense that it almost makes quitting easy. I quit because of this video by the way.
Currently on day 4. This is the last attempt I think, tried so many times but this is it. Quitting with my brother has made it way easier. Like if I give up I’m disappointing him.
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You have an excellent understanding of the nicotine addict's mind. Your videos and this one in particular is informative, gives realistic hopes and expectations and just comes across as completely authentic. You are helping a lot of people, I wish you great success.
Ive been using nictone for so long i don't feel it anymore, no buzz, nothing.
Anyone else???
Same. I’m quitting cold Turkey.
My morning cigarette 🚬 saps me of all my energy, for the day, yet I repeat the cycle.
I’m on day 19 and today has been the most intense cravings but I haven’t caved in and after watching this I definitely won’t! Today I drank more caffeine than normal and had some stress, so that could be some triggers that I didn’t have any of the other days. I was starting to think this was easy, but deep down I knew I’d be tested, and that happened today. Stoked I’m staying strong! Good luck ya’ll!
Keep it up my friend you’re doing well. It will try and trick you in extremely creative and insidious ways, don’t let it. You chose to watch a video like this when a craving happened, that’s great - keep it up!
Never commented on a UA-cam video before. This is a really, really helpful, healing and comprehensive presentation. I’m on day 9 of quitting a 20 year cigarette addiction. It’s very hard - very up and down - but I’m not giving in. Found this video and I really got so much from it today. THANK YOU
Don’t slow down 🫡🫡 excited for your day 10! And 11! Imagine when you get to share you’re 100 days clean?!?! 🥲
Iam on day 5 of quitting a 20 year old nicotine heavey addiction,,,I just wanna know that it will ease up ...90 days to feel normal is aloot
Update , iam on day 38 now feeling normal ,, I gained aloot of wieght thu ,,now iam gonna try to tackle that
How are you now
@SAM--I--AM
why what happend ?
Iam on day 38 , still nicotine free but iam eating like a pig ,,, alot of wieght gain
Hi dr frank, I just packed up all my vape stuff and trashed it all. Gonna be watching your channel for support. Thanks for this great content!
4 months was clean, now I'm retro mercury Monday getting start again.
Progress approved
This was amazing. Quitting the Juul was way more difficult than quitting cigarettes for me. I'm only 6 days off the Juul, but it's DONE.
Still done?
I quit vaping really easily but the cigarettes was way harder for me. Everyone is different I suppose.
Smoking 🚬 40 yrs and 3 yrs of vaping...vaping was easy to quit
Absolutely the best breakdown of this topic that i’ve ever see
I SMOKED CIGARETTES FOR 42 YEARS 2PK A DAY AND TO BE HONEST MY BOSS ALWAYS HAD EM TO I DID NOT PUT ANYONE ELSE IN THE HOSPITAL FOR THE LITTLEST THING YES VERY VERY VIOLENT SOUL I WAS WITHOUT. NOW I CAN SAY ITS POSSIBLE YES I QUIT COLD JULY 3RD 2022 AND NOW I CANT HANDLE THE SIGHT THE SMELL ECT. MAKES ME ILL. YOU TO CAN DO IT BUT YOU REALLY NEED TO WANT TO QUIT AND HOLD HOURLY OR DAILY PRAYER WITH GOD FOR THE STRENGTH. ALL BE BLESSED YOU WILL QUIT ❤❤❤
"It's not about what we're quitting, it's about what we're gaining back in life" AMAZING! Day 3 tobacco free! ❤ keep me in mind
You’re right!!!! Who hooooooooooo!!!!!!!!🎉
Thank you so much for all these in depth videos of what to expect, suggestions, tips and being so encouraging and also helping to change perspective on negative thinking.
Made me cry tears of joy with the hope you gave me. Thank you!!
You’re a god sent , thanks for educating us … ❤
Amazing, lots of info and insights condensed into one video, cheers!
Excellent video Dr. Frank! Thank you so much for sharing it.
what an awesome video. better than most professional ones. thank you. 🙏🏻
Been a smoker for 12 years quit last week on march 11 2022 never felt better hope I could come back to this comment in a few years and give you guys an update
Update
bro relapsed, RIP
Update
@@Intimatycalfr
Update?
I’ve stopped today. I do everything I can to stay healthy and quitting smoking is a must. I keep telling myself I’m not giving up I’m winning 🥇 😁
This is the perfect video I was looking for! Thanks so much for this information! Keep up the good work doc!😊
Anytime, a bit boring but very very good!
I’m so happy for you Dr. Frank good luck with your big day!
Thank you!
This is the best video. It's all about understanding.
I quit nicotine by accident while playing World of Warcraft. I played and focused so much at it, that I forgot smoking exist for 2 weeks. And decided I don't need it anymore.I Don't think about it at all
😂 That's awesome. I've definitely got sucked into that game deep before.
This is a really helpful resource. Thank you
I'm on my day 5 now... struggling a lot but still fighting... I'm taking it as a challenge that I will use all the stubbornness I could potentially have, against my cravings and the difficulties concentrating or all the anger, insomnia, headaches and my life that became an unpleasant place...
I'm always telling myself that this is temporary and that's my only technique I have to succeed, but it freaks me out to hear people saying, I'm on day 234, I'm on day 345... and so on!
It drags me down to imagine how long should I be counting... keeping counting means you're struggling, this kills me... in my case it's understandable to count as I'm on day 5... but if I will keep counting after day 35, what's the point of quitting! This means low quality life as a piece of hell!
I'll keep stubborn with this poor life till day 180, but if I keep counting and struggling the same, I'm gonna buy a pack of cigarette on day 181! 😅
Thanks for whoever read my angry comment, please don't take it personal and keep in mind that I'm getting through withdrawal symptoms 😊
You are changing my life bro🙏
Wow that’s THE BEST advice I’ve ever been given on quitting thank you so much
Day 9 today, heck yeah I never would’ve thought I would be able to STOP!! Thank you DR Frank
Congrats again! Wishing you and new partner the best. Great presentation here
Thank you so so much!
Day 18 no weed
Day 1no nicotine
Day 1no coffee
I can't believe I did it....if i dd it u can definitely definitely definitely 2...i love u all.... love from israel
Update
Hi
I quit nicotine just over 3 weeks ago and it was actually quite easy after all. I just took the withdrawals as they come no matter how bad I felt I just decided to not take any substitute to help. It was hell at the begining I can't deny, but in 3-7 days nicotine disappear from your system - when you keep that in your mind you will success 👍
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much.
! THESE FACTS AND INFO ARE ACCURATE AF!
I'm on 1 day and 15 hours quit (cold turkey). Feeling ok. Taking otc medication for headaches and have been tired. Main thing I have noticed is that i feel like I forgot something, or i need to do something.. just like something is missing. Not bothering me too much, just keeping my mind busy (thank god for youtube!😊)
The “something is missing is the main withdrawal symptom!
@@AddictionMindset other then watching huge amounts of tv and night time meditation, any other ideas?? Felt shit my first attempt but this time i feel surprisingly good for day 2. I learnt from last time not to catastrophize the experience. I just thought, if i can survive domestic violence then this should be easy. And so far it's not too bad, not easy, but not too bad
This was a amazing video, very informative!!!💯💯💯💯💯
I never would have “quit” if not for nicotine gum im not suggesting do if for weeks before quitting but i did use it for 3 days before quitting to reduce my nicotine intake and reduce symptoms, granted im only a week into quitting thats why i left it in quotations, but i tried multiple times without and I rarely got this far, feeling confident now.
An extreme anxiety episode is how I relapsed after 7 days after stopping reading easy way. I’m looking to quit again and that anxiety episode is one of my hang ups.
How did you get over this.
@@omarkhan9515yes i'm also curious
Never realized we go through daily withdraws! That hit!! Thank you!!
I watched a couple of your other vids yesterday and decided to start today. I made it through the whole day, no vape. I use Elf bars and Lost Mary's. NGL it's been tough, but there have been some good pointers and mindset hacks that have really helped. Particularly, having a winning mindset regarding withdrawals - i found that really positive and active way to approach it.
Awesome video everything you said on here I’ve been dealing with. I’ve been about a month from dipping. I’ve been at the hospital for tachycardia stomach issues, diarrhea everything but I’m getting over it man I’m sticking to it. Thank you.
How are you now?
This video is full of great advice
DocFrank you're definitely a staple in our household; we love you in Downtown Motown; WE APPRECIATE YOU; WE love you to the Moon and back; thank you for all of your assistance; good day!!! Keep holding our feet to the fire.
trying to quit vaping now appreciate the videos
God bless you, you were a literal godsend when my son was getting off delta8. We were truly scared when his stomach was hurting so much. We got through it with all your good advise in his recovery.
🙏🙏anytime I am happy to of a help.
bruh delta 8? smh
@@DiscipleCBget off of it man lol
3:52 I feel called out, you got the center of the target and didn't miss anything. On my way to get more knowledge on my addiction.
Thank you so much!! Im on day two of quitting juul and the headache is real. Im very grateful to learm about all the symtoms and that there are ways to make these uncomfortable things better in the interim. 🙏 I feel so much more informed and i think i cam do this for good. This really helped me!
Awesome video, thank you so much I really needed this today.
Best vid I found about this subject! Thank you!! :)
Lots of good info I been trying to stop for years and yes that 3rd day gets me the habit ones thanks for the tips I will quit smoking and gain back so much mind set is everything
I’m so glad that I found this post.. great solid advice.. just as much m preparing myself to stop..
This guy is genuine
Great video. Informative
Great video! so thankful to you.
I didn't realize you're a doctor. Thanks for your help
Very inspiring thank you. I am pretty scared of stopping, I will however try to focus on the great results I can expect in my improved health, and simply not smelling like an ashtray.
I quit cigarette then i started smoking weed so much after a while i found out that i had chs and was realy sick for 2 3 days and i was experiencing withdrawal and chs all and the same time your videos helped me i hope it helps others in around the world thank you for the content
Who's vaping while listening to this 😅
We can do it 🎉🎉🎉
This was brilliant thankyou
Amazing video, thanx
Thanks for this!
Day 2. Cravings are strong but I feel stronger! Pray for me. Vaping is awful.
Great video
Thank you for this. Now I know what’s going on with the person in my life who is quitting.
I’m having terrible headaches not sure if it’s from withdrawal Im hoping it will pass. I can handle the cravings I can handle the mood swings, but jeeze these headaches are something else.
Thank you for sharing this
dr frank thanks for posting the legend stone cold 🥶 🙏🏾 💯
Thanks for video today is my first day of quiting, after use of almost 15 years , I will do it .
Dude every time I have a craving I watch your vids and then I’m good. Thank you 🙏
SAMEEEEE HOLY SHIT
Congratulations Dr. Frank! I have been lifting weights since I was 12 years old. I am 6-2” and 212 lbs., and can move some iron. Caffeine & nicotine can jack you up a little before a work out and give you slightly better results for that particular work out, but are counter productive long term. I have been at my strongest when I have been not smoking! No questions about that one. Smoking, vaping, drinking, too much caffeine, overloading on sugar, recreational drugs, etc. all reduce your strength.
That’s facts Paul, have you quit any of the above substances?
@@AddictionMindset Smoking & vaping have been Achilles heal. I’ve watched guys at the gym get involved with recreational drugs, steroids and drinking. It never ends well.
This! I find that I needed to deload more regularly when using nicotine and caffeine. Acutely they’d help with sessions, until I needed them to train at all. It then becomes hard to train hard when you’re in that state.
Hi dear friends. I am in the process of doing cold turkey. So, it's been 7 days yesterday, and, boy, it hit me only last evening, such a bad crush, bad depression, desire to lit up that cigar, I'm a daily cigar smoker. Now, I'm holding on, but the reason I'm writing is because it is different also for some people. I thought look how good I'm doing, 3d, 4th, 5th day, great, how cool and easy it is, but I was deceived into thinking it's all done, no. Like I'm saying, the withdrawal started on the beginning of the eighth day. Thank you for your videos, it really keeps me going. Good luck to you all!!!
thank you for helping me, may god bless you