Dizziness and nausea while smoking

I feel like this thread is a bit out of place here since it goes against everything this sub stands for, but I honestly don't know where else to go. I'm 17, and over the summer, a few friends of mine got me into smoking. It’s not even about trying to look cool or anything; it just feels easier to grab a cigarette and fit in rather than being the one "weirdo" who refuses when everyone else in the group is lighting up. Sometimes I actually enjoy it, but there's a major catch. Up until now, I’ve smoked maybe 20 cigarettes total in my entire life, spread out over years—I was never really a smoker. Now, I want to be able to have a smoke occasionally while grabbing coffee or just to relax, but every time I do, I get hit with dizziness and nausea. It’s like my body is straight-up rejecting them. From what I’ve managed to dig up on Google, this apparently happens to people who are rare cases or those who quit after smoking for a long time. Does anyone know when this nausea and dizziness will finally go away? What does it depend on? All my peers and most young people smoke constantly without any issues, yet I feel like absolute crap. I used to be able to smoke half a pack with zero problems, but now, if I have just one or two during a coffee break, I immediately feel sick. So, please, I'm looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with this before.
-Note: Please refrain from off-topic comments or preaching at me with stuff like "never start smoking," "you're better off without it," or "don't follow the crowd." I've already thought about all that; I don't have a massive craving or anything, it's just casual. Thanks.

There have been times when that very first cigarette in the morning—just as I’m waking up—has made my head spin quite intensely. It’s a similar sensation to what happens if I haven't smoked for a while, say because I was dealing with an illness, or perhaps after a rather unsuccessful attempt at quitting where I eventually gave in to that first drag. If this is happening to you constantly—I mean, if we're talking about actual, genuine vertigo—then I wouldn't exactly call that a good sign. I suppose I can't say for sure what it might be. 🤷 Do you generally deal with blood pressure issues? Or maybe anemia?

Sometimes, that very first cigarette in the morning used to hit me way too hard. It was similar whenever I took a break from smoking—like if I was dealing with an illness or if I tried to quit for a while and failed, only to come back to that first smoke. If this is happening to you constantly, and we’re talking about actual dizziness, then I don't think it's anything good. I have no idea what the cause could be. Do you have issues with blood pressure? Or maybe anemia?

-I don't think it's a massive issue, maybe just a matter of time. Maybe it'll stop eventually. When I think about it, if I'm only having one or two a day or smoking a few in a row, I feel fine. It seems to happen mostly when I haven't smoked in a while, so that's likely it...
-I haven't had a physical exam in two or three years. Back then, my blood pressure was totally fine. As for anemia, I didn't even know what that was until a friend explained it to me today; he's dealt with it himself. He described the symptoms, and then it clicked—I realized I've felt the exact same way, haha. Maybe I do have it, but honestly, I really don't want to deal with the hassle of going to the doctor to find out.

I remember seeing this exact thread once before! Hardly anyone ever spoke up about this "issue."😁

It seems like a pretty freak occurrence, but I've definitely dealt with it myself. I stopped trying to push through it after one time I felt so lightheaded and weak that it took me two whole hours just to feel human again. And mind you, that was from just TWO cigarettes.
My takeaway? I figured I can handle one, but God forbid I try a second one! It makes absolutely zero sense to me, but hey, that’s just how it goes.🤷
Aside from that, my lungs are perfectly fine and everything else is healthy. And since you brought up anemia, I don't have that either, yet I still run into this exact same wall.

analogpilot11 said:

Sometimes, that very first cigarette in the morning used to hit me way too hard. It was similar whenever I took a break from smoking—like if I was dealing with an illness or if I tried to quit for a while and failed, only to come back to that first smoke. If this is happening to you constantly, and we’re talking about actual dizziness, then I don't think it's anything good. I have no idea what the cause could be. Do you have issues with blood pressure? Or maybe anemia?

-I don't think it's a massive issue, maybe just a matter of time. Maybe it'll stop eventually. When I think about it, if I'm only having one or two a day or smoking a few in a row, I feel fine. It seems to happen mostly when I haven't smoked in a while, so that's likely it...
-I haven't had a physical exam in two or three years. Back then, my blood pressure was totally fine. As for anemia, I didn't even know what that was until a friend explained it to me today; he's dealt with it himself. He described the symptoms, and then it clicked—I realized I've felt the exact same way, haha. Maybe I do have it, but honestly, I really don't want to deal with the hassle of going to the doctor to find out.

Look, I honestly don't know what to tell you... you aren't going to get an accurate diagnosis on a forum like this.

It could be absolutely nothing—just that typical, slight, very brief "coughing fit" when you take your first one or two puffs of a cigarette, usually that first one of the day on an empty stomach. A lot of people experience that; it’s hardly a rarity, at least based on how many times we smokers and former smokers have hashed this out amongst ourselves.

I don't know, I have my doubts about it being anemia or anything like that. My health is great; I’ve never had issues with my lungs or anything else... I guess we'll see how things go over time. Maybe I just need to give it a little while to get used to the cigarettes...

Try to pay a bit more attention to when this actually happens—what time of day it is, whether you've eaten recently, even which specific cigarette you lit... because lighting up a white Marlboro versus a red Marlboro isn't exactly the same thing. 🙂It’s probably nothing serious, but if the smoking is what’s making you feel off, then just don't light one... at least now you have a built-in excuse if your friends start giving you a hard time. You can just tell them the nicotine is bothering you and that's that. Hopefully, they'll be cool with it... 🙂

Joseph King6 said:Try to pay a bit more attention to when this actually happens—what time of day it is, whether you've eaten recently, even which specific cigarette you lit... because lighting up a white Marlboro versus a red Marlboro isn't exactly the same thing. 🙂It’s probably nothing serious, but if the smoking is what’s making you feel off, then just don't light one... at least now you have a built-in excuse if your friends start giving you a hard time. You can just tell them the nicotine is bothering you and that's that. Hopefully, they'll be cool with it... 🙂

I don't know about analogpilot11, but honestly, I'm feeling exactly the same way!😂😂

It’s honestly mind-blowing to me, but I’m starting to think some people just aren't physically built to handle a cigarette.😕 🤷

I don’t know... I’ve been smoking for ten years now, and even after all this time, it still hits me—every time I light up a red Marlboro, there's that immediate sensation... my head starts spinning, my throat gets scratchy, my lungs feel heavy... it’s hard to ignore. And maybe it isn't just me, either. I have this friend who actually turned out to be allergic to nicotine—she wouldn't have had a clue if she hadn't gone in for some diagnostic testing. It never even crossed her mind that cigarettes could be the culprit, mostly because the reaction didn't happen right after a smoke, but much later on... and she was a constant smoker. She just assumed the red rash breaking out on her hands was something she ate, or maybe a reaction to some lotion or cream she was using...

I’ve given those light cigarettes a shot too... but honestly, it just doesn't hit the mark.🙂

Well then, maybe just quit smoking altogether 😉 I mean, what’s even the point if it isn't doing anything for you? 🤷

Joseph King6 said:Well then, maybe just quit smoking altogether 😉 I mean, what’s even the point if it isn't doing anything for you? 🤷

I know how that feels. When I first started, I felt dizzy and nauseous too. It was mostly because of the crowd I was hanging out with at the time, but eventually, things settled down. I picked up the habit, though I never really developed a heavy addiction, so I actually quit for a while. Nowadays, I only light up occasionally when the mood strikes—and honestly, it’s mostly just because everyone in my house smokes. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't bother; I can't wrap my head around wasting money on a pack of crappy cigarettes when I could just buy myself a decent sandwich instead. ^^

I honestly think the nicotine might be tanking your blood pressure, though I suppose that would settle down if you actually committed to being a full-on smoker—but let's be real, you're much better off just walking away from it entirely. If you eventually find yourself craving that hit, maybe you could transition into recreational smoking with some high-end brands, provided you pair them with a drink and a full stomach while you're totally relaxed, assuming you're truly desperate for that nicotine rush; but truthfully, you'll be far better off ditching the habit altogether, which'll leave you with more time and plenty of extra cash for other things. 😁

I could really use some advice here... I’m dealing with the exact same thing. For the last two or three weeks, I’ve had this weird, unsettling sensation in my gut. Sometimes, just lighting up a cigarette makes me feel nauseous. It all started after this one time I accidentally inhaled a huge cloud of smoke straight into my stomach—I was stuck with some pretty intense nausea for three days straight. But since then, things have just felt off. I even tried having a few cookies that had been near some smoke, and it triggered 🤷
again.

So, I'm 14 and I just started smoking about a week ago, and thank God I haven't run into any major issues yet. I've been sticking to Ronhill Silk White this whole time and they haven't bothered me at all, but then today I grabbed a white Walter Wolf from a buddy of mine and as soon as I took that first drag, my stomach just started killing me, so obviously I handed it right back to him. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing that? 🤷
Thanks 🙂

Greetings. I am 18 years old, and I’ve run into a bit of an issue regarding smoking. To be clear, I wouldn't call myself a smoker, but I tried a cigarette the other day and was immediately hit with dizziness and a wave of nausea. It was a Walter Wolf white, and I had smoked it on an empty stomach. Interestingly, the following day, after eating a full meal and having plenty to drink, I lit up five of them in a row and experienced that same dizziness and nausea, along with a slight headache. I was actually planning on picking up a pack of Marlboro for Christmas, but now I'm somewhat hesitant that these symptoms might return. Does anyone know which cigarettes are particularly weak—perhaps some lights? What exactly is this problem? Most of my peers are just weekend smokers, so I suppose I might end up with something like 20 sticks a week. Please, help me out. Also, is it even possible for me to get hooked on just a single pack? Thanks.

Look, I’ve been smoking for over a decade now, and let me tell you—if you light up on an empty stomach, or if you’re dealing with that intense craving where you can't get a cigarette in your hand for a while, things are gonna get a little shaky once you finally do. You get that weird weakness in your stomach and your head starts spinning. Honestly? That happens to pretty much every smoker out there. It's nothing to lose sleep over, seriously. It’s just your nerves acting up because you were waiting so long, and then once you finally take that hit, your whole body reacts and your head starts whirling. Don't sweat it, man; even total beginners go through this exact same thing.
Don't worry about a thing 😉
As far as being "addicted" goes, once you start hitting those things right after you buy them, you're already hooked—I know because I've lived it.

Thanks a lot. Honestly, I’m not exactly a heavy smoker by any stretch of the imagination; I’ve maybe hit 25 cigarettes at most, and I’m only 18. My plan was just to grab a whole pack so it lasts me until Christmas. I figured I’d ask so my friends and I could enjoy ourselves a bit—just one pack for the whole year, haha. But here is what I am actually wondering: Is it even possible to get hooked off just one single pack? Like, can I really become addicted from that, or is it impossible? Also, are these actually any good? People say Ronhill Silk White are pretty light. If I remember correctly, my old man used to smoke Ronhill Super Light, and they say it's basically the exact same thing. Thanks.

Donna Watson10 said:Look, I’ve been smoking for over a decade now, and let me tell you—if you light up on an empty stomach, or if you’re dealing with that intense craving where you can't get a cigarette in your hand for a while, things are gonna get a little shaky once you finally do. You get that weird weakness in your stomach and your head starts spinning. Honestly? That happens to pretty much every smoker out there. It's nothing to lose sleep over, seriously. It’s just your nerves acting up because you were waiting so long, and then once you finally take that hit, your whole body reacts and your head starts whirling. Don't sweat it, man; even total beginners go through this exact same thing.
Don't worry about a thing 😉
As far as being "addicted" goes, once you start hitting those things right after you buy them, you're already hooked—I know because I've lived it.

The kid literally said he isn't even a smoker yet! He's 18 and his head is spinning after just one puff... what are you even talking about here? What kind of advice is that?

Kid... seriously, just don't do it. Just because you're thinking about picking up some Marlboros for Christmas and wanting to act all grown up or whatever, don't.
Your head is spinning and you feel sick, and yet you're sitting there wondering which light cigarettes you should buy so you won't feel so bad. 😕

First off, it's expensive. Second, it makes you feel like crap. Third, you're being an idiot. 🤷

And btw, I've been smoking for a long time too, and my one true pleasure is having a cigarette on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. That’s pretty much the only good part... everything else is just forcing your body to deal with the nicotine addiction.

Austin James5 said:Greetings. I am 18 years old, and I’ve run into a bit of an issue regarding smoking. To be clear, I wouldn't call myself a smoker, but I tried a cigarette the other day and was immediately hit with dizziness and a wave of nausea. It was a Walter Wolf white, and I had smoked it on an empty stomach. Interestingly, the following day, after eating a full meal and having plenty to drink, I lit up five of them in a row and experienced that same dizziness and nausea, along with a slight headache. I was actually planning on picking up a pack of Marlboro for Christmas, but now I'm somewhat hesitant that these symptoms might return. Does anyone know which cigarettes are particularly weak—perhaps some lights? What exactly is this problem? Most of my peers are just weekend smokers, so I suppose I might end up with something like 20 sticks a week. Please, help me out. Also, is it even possible for me to get hooked on just a single pack? Thanks.

Move on. You just need more experience in the field.

Seriously, don't start smoking. Once you cross that line, there is no turning back.

Long live Predrag Raos!