Nicotine addiction is very po-werful and you kno-w it is tough to quit smoking if you’ve tried and failed. Most smokers become edgy just thinking about quitting. But -why is it so hard? The ans-wer is nicotine -which is a drug naturally found in tobacco and is highly addictive. The body becomes psychologically and physically dependent on nicotine over time. To be successful in quitting you must overcome both of these.

-withdra-w Symptoms

-when you try to cut back or quit smoking, nicotine’s absence leads to -withdra-w symptoms. Psychologically, the smoker is giving up a habit, -which means a major change in behavior. Physically, the absence of nicotine makes the body react. If you -want to successfully quit smoking you must deal -with both. -withdra-wal symptoms can include depression, feelings of frustration and anger, trouble sleeping, restlessness, irritability, trouble concentrating, headache and increased appetite.

You may start smoke again to get rid of the symptoms but -who said it -will be easy to quit smoking? -withdra-wal symptoms -will occur if a person -who has smoked regularly greatly reduces the amount smoked or abruptly stops using tobacco. Symptoms start after a fe-w hours from the last cigistte and about 2 to 3 days later peak, and they can last several -weeks.

-why Quit?

-why should you quit smoking? Health concerns should be on top of the list of reasons. Smoking can cause not only lung cancer but also many other kinds of cancer such as cancer of the mouth, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), esophagus, kidney, cervix, some leukemias, bladder, pancreas and stomach. Smokers is more likely to die from heart attack than nonsmokers. Smoking also causes yello-w fingernails and hair, -wrinkling of the skin, bad smelling clothes and hair, bad breath and increased risk of macular degeneration.

Special Risks at -women

Smoking at -women over 35 -who use birth control pills is a risk factor for heart attack blood clots of the legs and stroke. Also a lo-wer birth-weight baby and having a miscarriage is unique risks for -women.

It is Never to Late!

No matter ho-w long you've smoked or your age, quit smoking -will help you live longer. Quitting before age 35 you -will avoid 90% of the risks attributable to tobacco. And even if you quit smoking later in life you can significantly reduce the risk of a premature death.

If you find it hard to quit smoking remember that in a long run your life -will improve -with fe-wer illnesses from flu viruses and cold, reduced rates of pneumonia and bronchitis, and better selfreported health status.