Nicotine dependence Symptoms

• You can't stop smoking. You've made one or more serious, but unsuccessful, attempts to stop.
• You experience withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop.Your attempts at stopping have caused physical and mood-related signs and symptoms, such as strong cravings, anxiety, irritability, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, depressed mood, frustration or anger, increased hunger, insomnia, and constipation or diarrhea.
• You keep smoking despite health problems. Even though you've developed problems with your lungs or your heart, you haven't stopped or can't stop.
• You give up social or recreational activities in order to smoke.You may stop going to smoke-free restaurants or stop socializing with certain family members or friends because you can't smoke in these locations or situations.