Smoking addiction means you have an uncontrollable dependence on cigarettes whereby stopping will cause withdrawal symptoms.
Addicts usually suffer unpleasant nicotine withdrawal symptoms when they are deprived of nicotine when they need it.
Because of these nicotine withdrawal symptoms, it could make smokers reluctant to give up their habit.
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms include but not necessary restricted to the following: oAnxiety oDepressed mood oIrritability oHeadache oRestlessness Despite the fact that everyone knows that smoking is harmful and addictive, few people realize how addictive it is.
You start of as a casual smoker and before you realize it, you are hooked! But being addicted doesn't mean that you cannot kick the habit.
You can do it, as long as you have made the decision to quit.
How and when you stop will be dependent only on you and yourself.
Only you know what are you giving up and all the benefits associated with your decision and action.
Most smokers do want to stop and have actually tried.
However, success rate is not very high at first go and usually they will have to try a few times before they finally succeed.
The reason for such a low success rate on getting rid of the smoking addiction on first try could be due to: oYou were not prepared for the nicotine withdrawal symptoms that you will be facing.
oThe nicotine withdrawal symptoms are both mental and physical.
Imagine, your body is so used to a drug that it's getting everyday and when you cut off the supply all of a sudden, your body is going to need to time to re-adjust.
I applaud your decision to get rid of your smoking addiction if you have decided to do so but embark on your quest with your eyes wide open.
Know what to expect and it will certainly help you along.