{"id":148634,"date":"2024-07-01T11:03:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T10:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/?p=148634"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:58:38","slug":"what-is-smokers-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-smoking\/what-is-smokers-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"What is smoker&#8217;s flu?"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section data-top-tips=\"active\" class=\"container container--large article-container\">\n            <div class=\"article \">\n            <div class=\"article__sidebar\">\n                <div class=\"sidebar-inner-section author\">\n                    <div class=\"author__avatar\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\"\n     src=\"https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/09145007\/paul.baker_1-200x200.jpeg\"\n         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smoking is to feel worse than you did before, but some people experience what they describe as smokers flu. So what is \u201cquitters flu\u201d, how bad can it get, and how long does it last?<\/p>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"article__readtime\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0 0h20v20H0z\"\/><path d=\"M10 2c4.42 0 8 3.58 8 8s-3.58 8-8 8-8-3.58-8-8 3.58-8 8-8m0 14c3.31 0 6-2.69 6-6s-2.69-6-6-6-6 2.69-6 6 2.69 6 6 6m-.71-5.29c.07.05.14.1.23.15l-.02.02L14 13l-3.03-3.19L10 5l-.97 4.81h.01c0 .02-.01.05-.02.09S9 9.97 9 10c0 .28.1.52.29.71\"\/><\/svg>\n                        <span>8 minute read<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                                            <div class=\"article__image\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n     src=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Woman-with-flu-1-min-1-880x587.jpg\"\n             srcset=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Woman-with-flu-1-min-1-220x147.jpg 360w,\n             https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Woman-with-flu-1-min-1-440x293.jpg 768w,\n             https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Woman-with-flu-1-min-1-880x587.jpg 1440w,\n             https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Woman-with-flu-1-min-1.jpg 2000w\"\n             alt=\"\"\n               \/>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                <div class=\"u-show-mobile article-social-bar\">\n                    <span class=\"sidebar-sub-title\">Share this article<\/span>\n                    <ul class=\"social-list\">\n            <li class=\"social-list__item\">\n            <a class=\"social-list__item-link\"\n               href=\"\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-smoking\/what-is-smokers-flu\/\"\n               onclick=\"window.open(this.href, 'share popup','left=20,top=20,width=500,height=360,toolbar=1,resizable=0'); return false;\"\n               rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"\n               target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/wp-content\/themes\/allen-carr\/public\/dist\/svgs\/social-facebook-fill.svg\" alt=\"Share to Facebook\"\/>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n                <li class=\"social-list__item\">\n            <a class=\"social-list__item-link\"\n               href=\"\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-smoking\/what-is-smokers-flu\/&#038;text=What is smoker&#8217;s flu?\"\n               onclick=\"window.open(this.href, 'share popup','left=20,top=20,width=500,height=360,toolbar=1,resizable=0'); return false;\"\n               rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"\n               target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/wp-content\/themes\/allen-carr\/public\/dist\/svgs\/social-twitter-fill.svg\" alt=\"Share to Twitter\"\/>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n        \n        \n    <li class=\"social-list__item\">\n        <a class=\"social-list__item-link\"\n            href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-smoking\/what-is-smokers-flu\/\"\n            data-behaviour=\"copy-link\" title=\"Click to copy\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/wp-content\/themes\/allen-carr\/public\/dist\/svgs\/social-sharelink-fill.svg\" alt=\"Copy link to clipboard\"\/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                \n                \n                \n                \n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2>Introduction to Smoker\u2019s Flu<\/h2>\n<p>Smoker\u2019s flu, sometimes called quitter\u2019s flu, is a term used to describe the uncomfortable symptoms that can appear when someone quits smoking. These symptoms are a direct result of nicotine withdrawal, not an infectious disease like the actual flu.<\/p>\n<p>When you quit smoking, your body and mind react to the sudden absence of nicotine, leading to a mix of physical and mental symptoms. These can include everything from headaches and fatigue to mood swings and trouble sleeping. Understanding that these symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are a normal part of the smoking cessation process can help you prepare for your quit journey.<\/p>\n<p>By recognising that smoker\u2019s flu is simply your body adjusting to life without nicotine, you can better manage the mental symptoms and stay committed to quitting smoking for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"summary-block\">\n    <div class=\"summary-block__intro\">\n        <span>Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"summary-block__list\">\n        <ul class=\"summary-block__points\">\n                                            <li><a href=\"#1\">What causes smoker&#8217;s flu?<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a href=\"#2\">What Are the Symptoms of Smoker&#8217;s Flu?<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a href=\"#3\">How Is Smoker&#8217;s Flu Treated?<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a href=\"#4\">Role of a healthcare provider<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a href=\"#5\">Nutrition and Smoker&#8217;s flu<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a href=\"#6\">Stress Management<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a href=\"#7\">How to Prevent Smoker&#8217;s Flu<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a href=\"#8\">Coping with Smoker&#8217;s Flu<\/a><\/li>\n                                            <li><a href=\"#9\">How Long Does Smokers Flu Last?<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2 id=\"1\">What Causes Smoker&#8217;s Flu?<\/h2>\n<p>Smoker\u2019s flu, often referred to as tobacco cessation syndrome or nicotine withdrawal syndrome, encompasses a range of symptoms that can occur when individuals quit smoking.<\/p>\n<p>The term \u201cflu\u201d is somewhat misleading as it does not involve an actual influenza virus but rather reflects the body and mind\u2019s response to the absence of nicotine. As the body begins to heal after quitting cigarettes or when people quit smoking tobacco, it undergoes a detoxification process that can trigger withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the symptoms are genuinely physical, and some are the result of a mental process caused by the belief that the former smoker has made a tremendous sacrifice by quitting something they enjoyed.<\/p>\n<p>It is this thought process that causes cravings, and it\u2019s important to understand that cravings are real physical feelings with no physical cause.<\/p>\n<p>The important thing to remember is that there is nothing negative about quitting smoking \u2013 the real <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-smoking\/nicotine-withdrawal-timeline\/\">physical symptoms<\/a> are extremely mild and really easy to deal with and as long as you use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-smoking\/\">method to quit<\/a> smoking that changes the way you think about smoking and quitting smoking, the cravings simply aren\u2019t an issue.<\/p>\n<p>Some so called experts believe that the primary cause of smoker\u2019s flu is nicotine withdrawal \u2013 yet millions of smokers have quit without suffering any discomfort at all. Even chain-smokers! Compared to withdrawal from opioid drugs, nicotine withdrawal is generally much milder and less risky; unlike withdrawal from more dangerous substances, the symptoms are usually manageable.<\/p>\n<p>Most people who experience smoker\u2019s flu do so because of nicotine addiction and the sudden reduction in nicotine intake.<\/p>\n<p>The physical withdrawal from nicotine is extremely mild; a slight, empty, insecure feeling which is barely perceptible. Unlike withdrawal from opioid drugs, the symptoms are not life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>Now that doesn\u2019t sound much like flu does it?<\/p>\n<p>When you look at the symptoms of smokers flu it helps to identify which are genuinely physical and which are primarily caused by a frame of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2 id=\"2\">What Are the Symptoms of Smoker&#8217;s Flu?<\/h2>\n<p>Common symptoms of smoker\u2019s flu include irritability, anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite, insomnia, headaches, and cravings for cigarettes. These are the symptoms people most frequently report after quitting cigarettes.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, none of these are genuinely physically triggered by nicotine withdrawal. They are the result of a very specific thought process.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s examine the causes of these symptoms which all derive from the former smoker\u2019s belief that they can\u2019t have something they want, that they\u2019ve quit something precious. Many people experience symptoms such as flu-like symptoms, cold symptoms, mouth ulcers, sore throat, runny nose, and even chest pain as part of the withdrawal process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Irritability \u2013 \u201cI want a cigarette but can\u2019t have one\u2026UGH!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety \u2013 \u201cI wish I could smoke, how am I going to cope\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Depression \u2013 \u201cI miss smoking, I\u2019m never going to be allowed to do it again\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating \u2013 \u201cI want a cigarette and I can\u2019t get rid of the thought\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Increased appetite \u2013 \u201cI want a cigarette but can\u2019t have one so I\u2019ll eat instead\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia &#8211; See all the above, anyone feeling irritable, anxious, depressed, unable to concentrate, and overeating is likely to suffer sleep problems \u2013 especially if they\u2019ve been eating sugar and carb laden candy \u201ctreats\u201d or \u201ccomfort\u201d food.<\/li>\n<li>Headaches \u2013 See all the above<\/li>\n<li>Cravings \u2013 \u201cI want a cigarette but can\u2019t have one\u2026AGH!!!\u201d It is the cravings that trigger all of the above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some individuals may experience intense cravings and intense withdrawal symptoms, which can sometimes make symptoms feel unmanageable.<\/p>\n<p>All the above are real physical feelings but they originate from a mental process. They are not genuine flu symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>The only link between smoking and flu is that if you don\u2019t \u201cget your head right\u201d when you quit smoking it can make you feel lousy.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you use a method to quit smoking that helps you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/easyway-stop-smoking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">change the way you think about quitting<\/a>, something thoroughly unpleasant can actually be easy and enjoyable without any hint of quitter flu.<\/p>\n<p>Change the way you think about cigarettes and smoking and there\u2019s no need to suffer.<\/p>\n<p>The only physical symptoms of nicotine cessation are the extremely mild symptoms of physical withdrawal from nicotine (a very slight, empty, insecure feeling) which is barely noticeable and perhaps a cough for a short period caused by the healing of the respiratory system leading to increased coughing and mucus production as the lungs clear out accumulated toxins and debris. As the lungs begin to clear mucus, you may notice coughing up clear mucus as your respiratory system heals. Changes in blood pressure can also occur as the body adjusts to life without nicotine.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone comparing it to flu has never experienced flu.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s this last element, the smokers cough, that has led to the colloquial term \u201csmoker\u2019s flu\u201d with all the avoidable symptoms caused by negative thought processes that make some former smokers feel lousy for a while. These quit experience symptoms are temporary and part of the body&#8217;s healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2 id=\"3\">How is Smoker&#8217;s flu treated?<\/h2>\n<p>Can stopping smoking make you ill?<\/p>\n<p>No, it cannot. It can make you feel ill if you go about it using willpower rather than a method that changes the way you think about cigarettes and smoking.<\/p>\n<p>Change the way you think about cigarettes and the unpleasant symptoms of smokers flu disappear and you can really enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-stop-smoking\/effects-quitting-smoking\/\">effects of quitting smoking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Those who don\u2019t realise how easy it is to change the way they think about cigarettes and smoking tend to treat smoker\u2019s flu by attempting to manage the symptoms rather than the cause.<\/p>\n<p>They stay hydrated, maintain a healthy diet, engage in physical activity, and use nicotine patches, gum etc. Using chewing gum or other strategies to keep your mouth busy can help manage withdrawal symptoms. OTC medications such as cough drops and pain relievers can help relieve symptoms like sore throat and headaches. Herbal teas may be helpful for improving sleep and soothing the throat. Taking a few deep breaths can be a quick and effective way to distract from cravings and reduce stress.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to have a plan to manage withdrawal symptoms and prevent nicotine withdrawal symptoms during the quitting process.<\/p>\n<p>Ironically, they still end up feeling lousy because they\u2019re not dealing with the cause of the symptoms, the belief that they\u2019re missing out on something by quitting smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2 id=\"5\">Nutrition and Smoker\u2019s Flu<\/h2>\n<p>What you eat can have a big impact on how you feel when you quit smoking. Good nutrition helps reduce cravings and supports your overall health, making it easier to manage symptoms like hunger, anxiety, and depression. Focus on eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to help your body recover and reduce inflammation.<\/p>\n<p>Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water can also help ease headaches and fatigue, two common symptoms of smoker\u2019s flu. Try to avoid foods high in sugar and salt, as these can trigger cravings and contribute to weight gain. By making healthy food choices, you\u2019ll not only feel better physically but also give yourself the best chance at a successful quit.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2 id=\"4\">Role of Healthcare Provider<\/h2>\n<p>When you decide to quit smoking, having a healthcare provider in your corner can make a world of difference. Healthcare professionals are equipped to guide you through the quitting process, offering advice on the most effective quit smoking methods, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and prescription medications.<\/p>\n<p>They can help you choose the right nicotine replacement products, such as patches or gum, to ease withdrawal symptoms and make the transition smoother. Your healthcare provider can also monitor your progress, address any symptoms that arise, and provide support if you encounter challenges along the way. By working closely with a healthcare provider, you can increase your chances of quitting smoking successfully and reduce your risk of developing smoking-related health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2 id=\"6\">Stress Management<\/h2>\n<p>Managing stress is a key part of quitting smoking and handling the symptoms of smoker\u2019s flu. Stress can make cravings feel more intense and worsen symptoms like anxiety and depression. Incorporating mind-body therapies such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga into your daily routine can help you relax and stay focused on your goal.<\/p>\n<p>Physical activity, even something as simple as a daily walk, can boost your mood and reduce stress levels. Make sure to get enough sleep and take time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation. By prioritising stress management, you\u2019ll find it easier to cope with the challenges of quitting smoking and keep your symptoms in check as your body adjusts to life without nicotine.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<h2 id=\"7\">How to Prevent Smoker&#8217;s Flu<\/h2>\n<p>Understand why you smoke, why you want to quit, and look forward to a life of freedom rather than be weighed down by a feeling of doom and gloom.<\/p>\n<p>Some people choose to quit cold turkey, stopping all nicotine use immediately after their last cigarette, while others prefer a gradual approach. Quitting cold turkey can sometimes lead to more intense withdrawal symptoms, but both methods can help you become smoke free. Maintaining a smoke free lifestyle is important for long-term disease control and overall health.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a case of looking on the bright side; it\u2019s the only side. Getting free from cigarettes and smoking is genuinely wonderful and as long as you understand how you became tricked into smoking and into believing that you enjoyed it \u2013 you won\u2019t miss it at all.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t miss it at all \u2013 you won\u2019t crave for it or mope after it. 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