We all know Ramadan does not only mean fasting without food or water, but also stopping smoking and drinking coffee or tea for as long as 14 to 15 hours daily. This can become really hard for people who have gotten used to their morning cigarette or for those of us who need a strong espresso shot before the day begins.
Often associated with illegal drugs or addictive substances, withdrawal or withdrawal symptoms refer to the body’s reaction to a sudden and drastic reduction in intake of the substances. While some of these reactions are manageable, others can affect daily life, mobility and mental health.
Smoking or caffeine addiction
Smoking is something people can get easily addicted to and affected by even though the dangers are advertised on the product itself. While chain smoking might be considered more of an addiction than one cigarette a day – even that counts as addiction if you cannot do without it.
Quitting smoking for Ramadan and onwards
- Use nicotine patches during the month of Ramadan as these can control the withdrawal symptoms and help quit the unhealthy habit in time.
- Supplement unhealthy food with healthier options like carrots, cucumber and more fiber to avoid over indulging on the carb-heavy iftar favourites.
- Start the iftar meal with soup to help feel fuller and avoid carbohydrate-rich food
- Take a resolution to quit as nothing is stronger than the will to quit smoking
Caffeine withdrawal during Ramadan
“Caffeine is the most commonly abused drug which is consumable only in certain amounts.”
Caffeine addicts complain of severe headaches during the initial days of Ramadan until they get used to the routine. They experience withdrawal symptoms like tiredness, lethargy, irritability, lack of concentration, insomnia, anxiety and dizziness.
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