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The US Surgeon General has stated ‘smoking cessation
represents the single most important step that
smokers can take to enhance the length and quality
of their lives’. Quitting smoking is not easy, but
it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting
successfully, you need to know what you’re up
against, what your options are, and where to go for
help. This document is intended to provide you with
this information.
When you make the decision to quit smoking, you will
soon realize that this is the best thing you can do
to improve your life and health. It’s never too late
to reap the rewards of quitting smoking, and in many
cases, some of which happen within the first few
days. With the right combination of practice,
support and determination you will be able to stop
smoking for good and any attempt at quitting smoking
will make you a stronger person!
In most instances, those who quit smoking will start
feeling better within 24 hours. The minute you quit
smoking, your body works hard to cleanse itself of
tobacco toxins. Two days after you quit, your risk
of heart disease will start decreasing and this is
only the beginning.
For most smokers who try to cut back or quit, the
absence of nicotine leads to withdrawal symptoms.
Withdrawal symptoms can affect humans both mentally
and physically. Psychologically, the smoker is faced
with giving up a habit which is a major change in
behavior. Physically, the body is reacting to the
absence of nicotine. Both must be dealt with if one
is seriously looking at quitting smoking
successfully.
Withdrawal symptoms can include the following:
depression, irritability, restlessness, headache,
trouble concentrating feelings of frustration,
tiredness, increased appetite and dizziness.
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