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Hi I'm 22 years old male. I have been dealing with anxiety since 2023 and I've been on medication for it. I've been smoking for few months but now I've stopped it. I'm feeling restless. Is this because I've stopped smoking suddenly or is it something else?
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Stopping smoking can cause a bit of withdrawal anxiety which any psychiatrist would be able to treat. Good luck.
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Your restlessness is likely a combination of nicotine withdrawal and your existing anxiety disorder. Since you’ve been smoking for a few months and suddenly stopped, your body is adjusting to the absence of nicotine, which can cause irritability, restlessness, mood swings, and increased anxiety. At the same time, if you’ve been relying on smoking as a coping mechanism for anxiety, quitting might temporarily make your symptoms feel worse.
This phase is temporary, and your body will adjust over time. To ease the restlessness, try deep breathing exercises, physical activity, staying hydrated, and distraction techniques like listening to music or engaging in hobbies. If your anxiety feels overwhelming, therapy can help you develop healthier coping strategies to manage both withdrawal symptoms and long-term anxiety. If you want to take online therapy sessions, connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five. I can help you work through these challenges with therapy and coping strategies.
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Hi.. it could be due to anxiety or withdrawal features of smoking. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately.
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consult online for further evaluation and management
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Should consult your Psychiatrist as soon as possible.
Anxiety can get worse if you abruptly stop smoking.
Proper psychiatric assessment should be done.
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consultation immediately for the smoking cessation.
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I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two.
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi there,
You have written about your issues but it is not clear whether you are still on anxiolytics or not.
Yes ,Cigarettes contain nicotine and if people continue for long can also go into withdrawal symptoms like anxiety also.
There’s need to know details in the history and MSE.
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I also advise people to go through investigations like Thyroid profile and some other tests to rule out medical issues which can present as Anxiety features.
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Don’t worry.
Contract a mental health professional for your issues.Im sure those will be sorted out soon.
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Dr. Somnath Sengupta
Psychiatrist
36 yrs exp
Delhi
Either you go back to previous psychiatrist who may know you better or see someone now.
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