Quit Smoking And Extreme Anxiety

Quit Smoking And Extreme Anxiety

 In my 15 years of helping clients quit smoking, I have occasionally seen a confusing answer. It's happened to a few people who don't normally suffer from anxiety. In these cases, their anxiety was overwhelming and made them feel so bad that they could not work or barely hold a conversation. When I delved into this problem, I found what is called a glutamate storm. The extreme form is common in head injury and stroke, but some individuals may experience a minor storm when nicotine is suddenly withdrawn from their brains. It is a similar reaction to what is described as an allergy to MSG, a salt traditionally used to enhance flavor in Chinese foods and commonly used in salty processed foods. Glutamine washes out of brain cells and displaces GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), an amino acid associated with feelings of calmness. In addition, calcium enters the same cells. There is a delicate balance between calcium and magnesium in all our cells. Calcium in our muscles causes contraction and magnesium causes relaxation. We are never short of calcium because our bones release calcium to maintain proper blood balance. But a high percentage of people are low in magnesium. This is because, in today's modern age of chronic stress, we have high demands. So glutamate is flushed out of the brain cells and calcium enters the same cells, leading to severe anxiety. That's the short version of a complex biochemical process. If it's a mild reaction, it can be easily managed with breathing and relaxation techniques, but if there's a glutamate storm, a quick fix is ​​to replace the nicotine from smoking with nicotine gum or patches.  This will ensure that balance is restored to the brain. The next step is to cut back on nicotine replacement for a week or two. Most people who quit using a method that accesses the subconscious will quit easily and quickly. But if you run into a glutamate storm, a hypnosis session can handle the habit, but you may need to supplement the storm. At the end of the day, when you decide to quit, you need determination and a helpful mental and emotional process. However, you may also need more knowledge and specific supplements to handle any difficulties you may encounter.