Common withdrawal symptoms differ from person to person. There are varieties of common withdrawal symptoms that strike smokers who are trying to quit smoking and these symptoms can be psychological as well as physical.

The most common symptoms are:

• Psychological

• Nasal Drip

• Sleep Problems

• Headaches

• Dry/ coughing throat

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Hunger

• Constipation/gas pains

• Craving for cigarettes

Here are some methods through which you can cope with these common withdrawal symptoms if you really want to quit smoking

1. Psychological: This is the most common withdrawal symptom, which a smoker experiences as soon as he/she decides to quit smoking. These symptoms are mostly in the form of edginess, anger and irritability. In order to cope, it will be better for you if you anticipate these feelings ahead of time. Warn the people who are closer to you so they know the reason for your unusual moods and can support you. Find a way to remove yourself from those around you while experiencing these feelings. Avoid getting into situations, which you think may strain you.

2. Nasal Drip: If you experience some disturbance in your nose or nasal cavity, drink loads of water to cope with it.

3. Sleep Problems: Avoid the intake of caffeine in the evening. Go for a walk, or exercise lightly in the late afternoon. Try to include relaxation techniques in your exercising regime.

4. Headaches: Drink plenty of water, eat many vegetables and snacks

5. Dry/coughing throat: As soon as you experience coughing or a dry throat, have cough drops on hand and see to it that you drink a minimum of eight eight glasses of water per day.

6. Dizziness: If you experience dizziness, always be cautious and change your positions slowly. Dizziness also doesn't lasts too long.

7. Fatigue: Taking quick naps is the best solution to overcome fatigue. Avoid pushing yourself in stressful situations if you are trying to quit smoking.

8. Hunger: To avoid excessive hunger always drink loads of water and have healthy snacks at hand.

9. Constipation/gas pains: To deal with this, add more fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your daily diet. Again, drink plenty of water.

10. Craving for cigarettes: This is the most common symptom you experience while on your path to quit smoking. The best way to avoid craving of cigarettes is to wait out the urge for cigarettes or to distract your attention from pondering over cigarettes.

If you really want to quit smoking, the above-mentioned coping methods will surely help you to deal with the withdrawal symptoms.