Smoking

             Reasons some people just won't quit......
             You, and your body are used to smoking. So when you smoke you are making yourself think you are relaxed, and that's because you are addicted. But, in reality your blood pressure, and heart rate are going up. How's that for being relaxed.
             When you smoke, your brain is not getting as much oxygen as it normally would be getting. But, after a week or two, or perhaps even immediately for some people, you will notice that you are able to think much more clearly, you will have more energy, and you may even sleep better.
             Quitting is hard, but it will be better for you in the long run. There is no better time than the present! As many as 3 million people quit smoking every year, and if you make a commitment, you could be one of those people soon. Quitting smoking is only as hard as you make it out to be, so don't let it get you down.
             Cravings are to be expected. The longer it has been since you have quit, the urges to smoke become less frequent, and so does the need to fulfill that urge. Remember, you are doing good for yourself, and it will be worth it in the long run. Just think about how you will be getting back your health, and gaining control over your body once again.
             Many smokers think that because they are going through a stressful time that they can't quit. But it is quite the opposite. When under stress smoking can add to it, quitting will make you feel better, and will make you feel more alive.
             Boredom is also another big factor in smoking. When you are sitting alone you often smoke more to "keep yourself busy". By finding alternative things to do you can stop boredom smoking.
             So many people put off quitting because they don't want to gain weight. Fact is, most people don't gain more than 10 pounds. If you keep active you may not even gain that much, if any. For others quitting may have the opposite effect. Heavy people that quit smo...

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