Lets take a closer look at the effects of. Smoking has an injurious effect on most all of ones body parts. Its not so hard to believe but the biggest risk is to your lungs as they are affected most adversely and whats funny is, the most addicted smokers know the risk of lung cancer and continue to smoke.

But there is much more than one might know, smoking can adversely affect your hair, brain, eyes, nose, skin, teeth, mouth and throat, hands, esophagus, respiratory system and lungs, cardiovascular system, liver, abdomen, kidneys and bladder, male reproductive system, bones, blood, immune system, and your legs and feet.

So, how important is your health to you? Do you really want to Stop Smoking? There are so many different programs on the market today, what works for one may not work for another, and based on reasons for wanting to quit. Is it out of demand, illness or do you just have the pure desire to quit?

When searching for a quit smoking program, you will want to look at the pros and cons and warnings associated with each program, do they use medication, meditation or what is the primary methodology to guide you to break your addiction.

You will be amazed at how many diverse stop smoking programs are out on the market today. The big question is, do you really honestly want to quit? If you answered yes, then you and only you need to get a handle on your addiction. Find the program that feels best for you and go for it. It only takes a short period of time to break the chemical dependency to nicotine, it’s the habits that is hard, or when you are stressed or happy or other triggers that make you want to smoke. Have a great attitude, and confidence in yourself that you can quit this horrible addiction and you will do it.

Have much success with your quit smoking program, it may become stressful at times, but stay strong and know that your health is worth it. Do it Now, because your LIFE depends on it.

Most smokers sincerely want to quit.  They know cigarettes threaten their health, set a bad example for their children, annoy their acquaintances and cost an inordinate amount of money.

Nobody can force a smoker to quit.  It’s something each person has to decide for himself, and will require a personal commitment by the smoker.  What kind of smoker are you?  What do you get out of smoking?  What does it do for you?  It is important to identify what you use smoking for and what kind of satisfaction you feel that you are getting from smoking.

Many smokers use the cigarette as a kind of crutch in moments of stress or discomfort, and on occasion it may work; the cigarette is sometimes used as a tranquilizer.  But the heavy smoker, the person who tries to handle severe personal problems by smoking heavily all day long, is apt to discover that cigarettes do not help him deal with his problems effectively.

When it comes to quitting, this kind of smoker may find it easy to stop when everything is going well, but may be tempted to start again in a time of crisis.  Physical exertion, eating, drinking, or social activity in moderation may serve as useful substitutes for cigarettes, even in times of tension.  The choice of a substitute depends on what will achieve the same effects without having any appreciable risk.

Once a smoker understands his own smoking behavior, he will be able to cope more successfully and select the best quitting approaches for himself and the type of life-style he leads. Because smoking is a form of addiction, 80 percent of smoker who quit usually experience some withdrawal symptoms.  These may include headache, light-headedness, nausea, diarrhea, and chest pains.  Psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, short-term depression, and inability to concentrate, may also appear.  The main psychological symptom is increased irritability.  People become so irritable, in fact, that they say they feel “like killing somebody.”  Yet there is no evidence that quitting smoking leads to physical violence.

Some people seem to lose all their energy and drive, wanting only to sleep.  Others react in exactly the opposite way, becoming so over energized they can’t find enough activity to burn off their excess energy.  For instance, one woman said she cleaned out all her closets completely and was ready to go next door to start on her neighbor’s.  Both these extremes, however, eventually level off.

The symptoms may be intense for two or three days, but within 10 to 14 days after quitting, most subside.  The truth is that after people quit smoking, they have more energy, they generally will need less sleep, and feel better about themselves.

Quitting smoking not only extends the ex-smoker’s life, but adds new happiness and meaning to one’s current life.  Most smokers state that immediately after they quit smoking, they start noticing dramatic differences in their overall health and vitality.

Quitting is beneficial at any age, no matter how long a person has been smoking.  The mortality ratio of ex-smoker decreases after quitting.  If the patient quits before a serious disease has developed, his body may eventually be able to restore itself almost completely.

You have been hearing it from your family and your friends, as more and more of them quit smoking, and then want to convert you. Then there is your doctor, who would make more money from you if you continued to smoke, but never the less he wants you to quit too. Your dentist may even get in on the act. “You’re teeth are getting yellow, do you smoke?” Not to mention society in general. No smoking in restaurants, office buildings, pretty much any indoor public place. Where I live, even the bars have gone smoke free. Times sure are changing.

Therefore we get to the point where we ask ourselves, “Is this really worth it?” When
we are standing outside in January, freezing our collective butts off, that’s when we usually ask this question. We have to leave our desks every couple hours. We make excuses like, I am going to get a coffee, might as well have a smoke while I am out.

I guess the things that bother me the most about smoking is the smell. We have seen our friends turn up their noses when they come into our house. Or the kids will get in the car and say “Eww, it stinks in here”. We don’t smell it on ourselves very much, but believe me it’s there.

I quit smoking about 8 years ago, cold turkey. I didn’t really miss it after a little while. During this time, I noticed a lot of things about smoking. First of all, everything smells like smoke. You’re clothes, you’re house and car. Everything you use on a daily basis smells like smoke. I always had mild allergies. The whole time I smoked they seemed to bother me all the time. After I had quit for a while, my sinus cleared up. I felt like I could breathe better than before. Overall I just felt better and healthier.

Then about 2 years ago, when I had some stress in my personal life, I started smoking again. I know what you are thinking. DUMMY!
So before long, I was right back where I was when I was smoking the first time. The nose problems started again. After about 1 year, I caught a cold that felt like it held on for about 6 months. Things that I know are directly related to smoking.

Which led me to ask myself a question, but I changed it around a little bit. I asked myself “why shouldn’t I quit smoking”.
Do I enjoy spending at least forty dollars a week to smoke? No.
Do I like feeling like I have a cold for months at a time? No
Do I enjoy having a hard time climbing a few flights of stairs? No.

Whichever method you choose to quit smoking, remember to ask yourself these questions everyday. This will help you to stay focused on your goal. If you need more incentive, put all the money you would spend on cigarettes in a jar. Don’t count it or think about it. After 1 year, open it up and you will be thrilled with yourself. Treat yourself to a vacation, knowing you have a long and healthy future ahead of you.