Anger apparently peaks for the average quitter at about 48 hours (day 2) and within 72 hours is beginning to return to near pre-cessation levels. Although adrenaline was a non-addictive element of our nicotine high, whether the rational mind uses anger to invoke the body’s fight or flight response, or cessation anger simply reflects the boiling point of anxiety driven fears, the good news is that it only takes a couple of days of recovery patience to begin seeing improvement.
Find ways to vent frustrations that won't cause needless hurt to family, loved ones, friends or co-workers. Walk, run, vent into a pillow, find a punching bag, bend a piece of steel, or bite your lip if need be. Share your feelings with family, friends or other support network.