Physical and Emotional Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal
Cigarettes are not only very bad for your health they are a nicotine delivery device. In essence a cigarettes primary purpose is to deliver nicotine into your bloodstream. Its no wonder that people find it easier to quit other habits than to stop smoking. One man found it easier to quit his drug habit than to quit smoking.
The physical symptoms that a smoker would experience trying to quit:
An intense craving for nicotine.
Tension
Irritability
Headaches
Difficulty in concentrating
Drowsiness and trouble sleeping
Increased appetite and weight gainIts no wonder with those physical symptoms that smokers find it increasingly difficult to quit smoking. The emotional symptoms are the product of the physical. Those who have tried to quit have made others around them miserable. The stress of trying to quit smoking has made many go back to smoking than fight the hardship of trying to quit.
How about the cost of smoking and the effect it has on your pocketbook. Over 22 billion packs sold in the US each year. With health costs $157 billion in health related costs. This was as of 1999 and 8 years have gone by since than. Medical costs add another $7.18 to each taxpayers medical costs as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The average cost of a pack of cigarettes today is $4.00 to $7.00 per pack. Smoking two packs per day at $4 per pack would cost you $2920 per year.
My wife smokes a brand that costs $5.03 per pack and she smokes 2 packs per day so we are spending $3672 per year. She has tried to quit but gives up after one day. This is story is repeated for many smokers who have tried to quit many times.
Smokers need to seek assistance of medical profession who have experience helping people quit smoking. Those who have different health issues may not be able to use the patches and gum on the market today. If your trying to quit I suggest you consult your doctor. He has resources to be able to help you achieve your goal. On most circumstances you will not be able to quit on your own. If you are able to quit on your own than by all means do it for your own health.
Published by Timothy Scheiman
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