stopped smoking.

[nilepalace304]

have had gen anxiety for 10 yrs on and off. Stopped smoking 5 days ago and have terrible agitation and hideous insomnia. I am sure this is short lived and withdrawal and not just my anxiety. Has anyone else found the same and how long does it last please?

[Elle-Kay]

It will definitely be withdrawal. I've never smoked but my Dad did, and stopped on his 49th birthday. I think he found that the mental disturbances for him lasted a week to 10 days or so, but I suppose it's different for everyone. Make sure to drink LOADS of water, as this will flush the nicotine out of your system faster and curtail the symptoms you're getting.