Why am I smoking ?

You are a firefighting nicotine junkie!

The nicotine monster has you addicted. At the same time, smoking is a tool you use to fight the emotional fires in your life in areas such as stress and self-confidence.

Nicotine gives you a sense of alertness and energy, similar to other drugs like heroin. It also tricks your brain into craving for cigarettes throughout the day whenever the nicotine level in your body runs low.

You may find that smoking gives you a sense of pleasure and over time, more cigarettes are needed to attain the same level of stimulation and satisfaction. When you try to deprive your body of nicotine, you are likely to experience some kind of withdrawal symptoms such as running nose, dry cough and irritability.

From the emotional aspect, smoking is a tool you use to cope with emotional turmoil among other things.

You tend to smoke when you feel stressed, depressed or anxious. Cigarettes give you a temporary sense of relief, but it doesn’t solve the problems that are causing those feelings.

Smoking may also boost your self confidence and make you feel more comfortable with friends who are smoking around you.

What works:
Nicotine addiction
If you are worried about withdrawal symptoms, consult a pharmacist or a doctor for quit smoking aids such as NRT or prescriptive medication such as Buproprion Hydrochloride tablets. Together with some simple changes in lifestyle and a good dose of determination, the withdrawal symptoms will pass within 2 to 3 weeks.

Coping with your feelings
While breaking out of this is easier said than done, if you are thinking of quitting, it is possible to find ways to manage your emotions more effectively. For example, if stress and anxiety are affecting you, try relaxation exercises to take your mind off problems, or talk to someone you can trust to release the negative feelings. If it is confidence you need, there are many techniques out there to help you stand tall and show off the great person you are.

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