There are various strategies which can be used in order to ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal which include supplements, medications, exercise, rest and many others.

Various nicotine supplements in the form of inhalers, gum, skin patches and nasal spray are available in the market which can be used under the assistance of a doctor. If these supplements are used properly, they work very well and among all the patches and the gum are the most commonly used forms. Anti smoking medicines like Bupropion and Varenicline can also be prescribed by the doctor to block the effects of the nicotine and to give relief from the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Besides this short term use of antidepressant medication also proves to be very effective. Apart from various supplements and medications there are many other ways as well which help to ease the symptoms. These include delaying the urge, taking proper rest, distracting yourself, regular exercise,  taking deep breath, drinking plenty of water to fight cravings, discussing your feelings with your near ones, taking multivitamins, relaxing and pampering yourself. The combination of various strategies can be used to deal with the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal so that challenges of long term cravings are met.