Why is it so difficult to stop smoking? - A Guide to Stop Smoking
The main reason for that is nicotine. Nicotine is a substance found in tobacco smoke which gives you a ‘high’ when inhaled. It is also an intensely powerful stimulant which causes you to become addicted to smoking.
If you have ever wondered why people find it difficult to stop smoking then this is the answer why. Nicotine makes you feel good about yourself and confident in a social situation. It improves your concentration, speeds up your metabolism (which is especially attractive to women) and reduces stress levels.
But these are short term effects only. Your body adapts quickly to nicotine which means an ever increasing amount is required in order to satisfy these demands. If you go a period of time without a cigarette then cravings and/or withdrawal symptoms occur, such as headaches, nausea and irritability. This means that you are more than likely to carry on smoking rather than experience these unpleasant symptoms.
It’s a powerful addiction but it can be broken. Many people manage to stop smoking, even if it takes them several attempts to do so. As long as you are determined and have enough willpower to do so then you will be able to quit.
Stop Smoking FAQs Index:
- Stop Smoking FAQs - Intro
- Why is it so difficult to stop smoking?
- What are the advantages of stopping smoking?
- What are nicotine withdrawal symptoms?
- I have tried to give up before but failed. How can I ensure that it won’t happen again?
- Do I need a plan to stop smoking?
- Will stopping smoking help me to live longer?
- Can I get help to stop smoking from the NHS?
- What treatment is available for stopping smoking?
- What are Zyban and Champix?
- If I give in does that mean I have failed altogether?