Quit Smoking – Are You Craving For A Puff? – Part 1
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A number of people who take a “breath of fresh air” at work when stressed end up taking a smoking break. The fact that smoking is not conducive for indoor environments makes it convenient for smokers to have a puff while they are out of the office, even in the great outdoors.
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One of the most addictive substances known to man, nicotine is powerful and fast-acting, being the chemical which causes addition to cigarettes. It is a substance that has many different effects on the body at the same time, including being a stimulant.
It produces feelings of relaxation and reduced anxiety when the pleasure-related areas of the brain are stimulated. After a puff one usually feels good for a while, which is why many smokers view smoking as a source of stress relief.
As you continue to smoke, your body grows to depend on nicotine. When you stop smoking, you get ‘nicotine cravings’ along with other withdrawal symptoms such as:
- headaches
- sore throat
- insomnia
- cough
- anxiety
- increased appetite
- weight gain
- lack of concentration
This leads to a vicious “reward-punishment” cycle.
Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for Part 2
Extracted for Healthy Times Magazine volume 25
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