'It's not hard to quit smoking, I've done it a thousand times' is no longer a joke
The United States has implemented laws banning smoking in bars across the country. Quebec, Canada, is preparing legislation that will presumably also address smoking in restaurants and workplaces. A survey of the health of restaurant service workers in Montreal showed that they were deeply affected by the smoke. It seems that the world of smoking has become smaller and smaller. Under such circumstances, why not take advantage of this opportunity to quit smoking? Why bother to ruin your health so stubbornly? It’s time to quit smoking!
What are the dangers of smoking?
On the surface, although some people start coughing and shortness of breath after only a few years of smoking. But many people have no discomfort. Don't worry, cigarettes kill people invisible, and over time, mistakes will be revealed. Simply put, smoke contains about three thousand toxic substances. Substances such as tar can cause cancer. Nicotine and carbon monoxide mainly harm the heart and blood vessels. People who smoke have poorer quality of life and life expectancy. In these respects, most smokers would agree. As a result, three out of four smokers consider quitting. Half of them have been tried more than once.
Practical Problems of Smokers: The Difficulty of Quitting Smoking
The great American humorist Mark Twain said: "Quitting smoking is not difficult. I have quit smoking a thousand times!" This joke just shows that quitting smoking is not easy. Smoking does have an addiction problem. There are also "withdrawal" symptoms when quitting smoking. This is the real difficulty in quitting smoking. The rest are ideological concepts and psychological factors that prevent you from quitting smoking. For example, heavy smokers often think they are too addicted to quit. Actually not. Because of smoking too much, the throat is very uncomfortable, and there is often phlegm, smokers no longer feel that smoking is a kind of enjoyment, but suffering, and worry that such smoking will harm their health, so it is often easier to quit. On the contrary, people who can't smoke a few cigarettes a day often feel that it doesn't matter whether they quit smoking or not, and it turns out that it is difficult to quit completely.
There are many reasons for quitting smoking, but they can be summed up in the following points: Reduce the risk of serious illness Some more specific figures are shocking to read. Nearly one-fifth of the annual death toll in the United States is related to smoking; the premature death rate of smokers is 60% higher than that of ordinary people; among the 10 most common causes of death, 6 are related to smoking. The prevalence rate of smokers and their family members is higher than ordinary people, especially cardiovascular disease and lung disease. The smokers themselves are seriously ill because they cannot make up their minds to quit, which is the pain and sorrow of their family members. For reasons of appearance, image, cleanliness and social life, after quitting smoking, the teeth will become whiter, the body will no longer smell of smoke, the nails will no longer be yellow, and the skin and lips will become rosy. And you will never be disliked for smoking again.
If you are facing a major life event (eg: divorce, widow, death of close relative, separation, layoff, job loss, retirement), this is never the time to quit smoking. It's best to put off your quitting schedule. On the contrary, the new law banning smoking in public places and the United Nations' annual smoking cessation day are good opportunities to quit smoking. The American Cancer Society has compiled some successful experiences in quitting smoking. The first one says: When you have a cold, you often don’t want to smoke, so you can take the opportunity to quit smoking. As far as the author knows, many people use this opportunity to successfully quit smoking.
Give yourself the determination, be fully prepared, and quit smoking completely.
⑴ First of all, choose a day to quit smoking, and then quit smoking completely, instead of just smoking less. There is no more smoke in the home and office, and the ashtrays are removed on time. After starting to quit smoking, you must understand: smoking another cigarette will put your efforts in vain this time. ⑵Write down the reasons for your determination to quit smoking, take them with you, read them when you feel uncomfortable, and add more reasons. ⑶In difficult times, you ask yourself: Is your health important to yourself and all those who love you, or is it insignificant? Think about how many toxins in the smoke are damaging your heart, lungs and blood vessels. Think about your health. The damage caused by smoking addiction to loved ones (especially to children). Think about the fact that smoking makes you have bad breath, even your clothes and even your own home are full of smoke smell.
⑷ try to avoid smoking-related occasions. Drink plenty of water, but less alcohol, tea, coffee or cola and other stimulating drinks. Eat in moderation and eat fruits, vegetables, and sugar-free gum when you feel like eating. Minimize your chances of gaining weight after quitting smoking. ⑸ increase the amount of activity and activity time. Engage in a form of physical activity that interests you, or other fun activities that can replace smoking. ⑹ If you do not succeed in quitting smoking this time, do not give up the next effort. Even quit smoking again immediately, or choose a new quit day again. Must make persistent efforts.