Why quit smoking? Is "to save your life" a valid reason? Ttoday smoking is the highest preventable cause of death the world over. Do you want to be part of those statistics or do you find it wiser to quit smoking today?
There are many diseases directly and indirectly caused by smoking – some of which include lung cancer and other chronic diseases such as, pneumonia, stomach cancer, coronary heart and other cardio-vascular diseases, as well as bladder, laryngeal, esophageal, oral and throat cancer. Not a pretty picture is it? Do you really want to invite all these diseases in the front door? Think again. Just one of the diseases should be enough to answer the question ‘why quit smoking?’. Incidentally, a smoker also brings these "blessings" to all those he is smoking around – spouse, children, elders in the family and colleagues in the office. Is this really what you want to bequest your children with? As high as percentage 90 percent of lung cancer deaths in men are attributed to smoking. These are statistics that really tell a grim story. Something to stand and take notice of is the fact that a great number of non-smokers die of lung cancer too, because they were exposed continually to second hand smoke (the smoke a person exhales when smoking) – would you want your children to be victims of inhaling the smoke of your cigarette?
The good news is that you can quit smoking. It is possible, though quite hard for those who are chain smokers. Nicotine is an extremely addictive substance and it was observed that it takes two-three tries before people can kick the habit completely. There are a number of implements and substances that can help you quit – checkout with your local detox clinic or doctor for information and help.
In order to effectively quit smoking you need a good plan and be willing to see it to the end. You need to really internalize the fact that you are courting some very bad diseases and death itself by smoking. You need to get support when you want to quit smoking, as it is hard to let go. Enlist the support of your spouse, children, colleagues, friends and doctor to encourage you and advise you on what steps to take when you are uncomfortable with the decision. Once you have decided, stick to your decision strongly. Nicotine addiction can be beaten – but it takes a bit of struggle to free your body from its clutches.
It was observed that people, who take up new hobbies, or health program such as walking, jogging or any other physically intensive habits, have a better chance to quit and staying that way.
There is plenty of good medical support available. Enlist their assistance and make the quit smoking resolution a one-way resolution. You should never go back to the smoking habit. Do not be disappointed if you go back to the habit a few times. Keep at it, and you will be able to get rid of those smokes forever. It has been observed that for chronic smokers it may take two-three serious attempts before they are totally rid of the habit.
If you have decided to quit, there is help for you at http://www.smokefree.gov - contact them today.
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