The Psychological Effects of Smoking: The True Barrier to Quitting Cigarettes
I'm a former smoker, and I can tell you that the scare tactics don't work. Heck, if they did work then wouldn't the entire world be rid of smoking by now? Bizarrely, the failure of these campaigns isn't attributed to their general defectiveness, but rather the "stupidity" of smokers. It is amazing pig-headedness.
The fact is that smoking withdrawal produces very little in the way of real physical symptoms. You'd be hard-pressed to find many ex-smokers who vomited, suffered from severe cramps or had fainting spells after packing in the cigarettes. What does drive people back to smoking is the psychological effects of smoking, and as long as these are ingrained on the psyche, then the battle with smoking will be an unpleasant and lifelong one.
The great news is that all these psychological "reasons" are myths. They can be easily debunked. And like anything in life, once you have no reason to do an act, then you simply won't do it. There are millions of smokers who can testify to stopping smoking easily, and it is almost certain that they did precisely because they conquered the psychological effects of smoking with ease.
What precisely do I mean when I say the "psychological effects" of smoking? Well, any smoker will believe that the cigarette is an all-purpose fix. If they need to concentrate, they light up. If they need to relax, they light up. If they need to relieve boredom, they light up. If they need to talk on the phone, they light up. If they are going to drink, they light up. If they need to cope with stress, they light up.
So the notion of throwing away this miraculous all-purpose fix is simply unbearable. It is no wonder that ex-smokers are most likely to light up again in a classic "cigarette moment", such as a funeral (high stress). Once smokers realise that the psychological effects of smoking are all illusions, then it simply won't be a problem to quit. Do not underestimate or unappreciate the depth of the smoker's brainwashing; the tobacco industry has spent billions for over a century in order to promote its product and its myths.
Related Tags: quitting smoking, stopping smoking, psychological effects smoking
Jonty Smith packed in his 40-a-day smoking habit last year, to the amazement of friends and family. With the increasing global public bans on smoking, Jonty realised that the time was ripe to take his knowledge and methods to the greater web public. He is now sharing his personal advice on quitting the fags on his non-profit webblog, http://www.FinalCigarette.com
Your Article Search Directory : Find in ArticlesRecent articles in this category:
- Smoking - Dangerous for your Heart
"Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life."Brooke Shields (A - Smoking Statistics In The USA
Practically everyone has smoked at least 1 cigarette in their lives - usually during that rebellious - Wouldn't You Be Happy To Find A Pure Plant Remedy For Quitting Smoking?
Myrtle therapeutic-grade essential oil is a soft, gentle oil that is a wonderful choice for clearing - Smoking Cessation Toolbox - A Cool Listing Of Stuff You Should Know Before You Quit
Nicotine is in the body 72 hours, or three days, after you smoke your last cigarette. This may be th - Smoking And ADHD - Things Parents Need To Know
Could teens that smoke be more likely to develop anxiety disorders in early adulthood? According to - Quit Smoking The Easy Way- Willpower Not Needed
My guess is most smokers would like to stop. Scary social, medical and oral health reasons are aple - HoHow To Quit Smoking Without Withdrawal Symtoms
Quitting smoking is not as easy as we think it is. It is not so difficult either, if you really want - Smoking is Not Cool - It Kills
For a teenager who has just started college, the greatest desire is to get peer acceptance and to be - Smoking Facts You Need to Know
As a result of research, smoking facts related to health are well established, whilst in our grandpa - The Best Ways To Give Up Smoking
My StoryAfter years of smoking (13 to be exact), I finally decide it was time to give up. The main r
Most viewed articles in this category:
- Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy and How It Works
Hypnotherapy is to Stop-Smoking as Door is to Frame, as Chair is to Table. Mention hypnotherapy to - Stop Smoking - Adopting The Right Mindset To Stop
To stop smoking you need to overcome both psychological and physical barriers to succeed.The former - Tips To Help You When You Quit Smoking
This is a tough battle but it is one you can win. It is so important to keep yourself occupied in t - Quit Smoking - 10 Tips To Help You Give It Up Now
To quit smoking you need to overcome both physical and psychological addiction and it's not as hard - 4 Reasons You "Must" Stop Smoking Now
Reason number 1: Nicotine is a deadly poisonNicotine is the addictive agent used in cigarettes. It - The Reason Why You Smoke is the Key to Giving Up
If you want to cut down or stop, you need to know why you smoke in the first place.Many smokers beli - How to Commit to Quit Smoking
I want to quit smoking - I know I should quit smoking, but do I feel I MUST quit smoking? I love smo - Stop Smoking Help
With the attention being given to health and the effects of smoking on the body (even the effects of - The Battle to Stop Smoking
So now I'm a seasoned smoker, year in and year out. Occasionally I see a story sbout some guy who - Effective Quit Smoking Ways
Smoking is something that is responsible for over 20% of American deaths. Over 20%!Yet people still