According to the American Psychological Association, ADDICTION is defined as a "condition in which the body must have a drug to avoid physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms." It further states that the first stage is dependence (drug dominates a person's life). An addict eventually develops a tolerance which makes the person consume larger doses and greater frequency to get the same effect.
From further research I found many studies that state individuals begin smoking as a way to "treat" their depression. Some then get to a point where they realize smoking is detrimental to their health and try to quit...but that results in further depression so they give in and repeat the cycle.
It appears to be an ugly and vicious cycle, HOWEVER, I believe those who fail and give up are VERY WEAK. Pardon me, but I am very blunt and upfront so if you don't like what I say or don't agree than by all means don't read my post.
There are people all throughout this world that have undergone REAL life-changing and life-defying stress yet do not throw themselves a pity-party and find some easy way to fix it. They face problems head-on, fix them and no longer have to consider them "stressers".
A lot of what ties people to continue with smoking is the physical feeling or relaxation they supposedly get from smoking. Well, listen up people....EXERCISE CAN HAVE THE SAME EFFECTS! So here's my thoughts and challenge:
Stop making excuses for your negative lifestyle and TRY something new! Don't just give up! If you're not hurting yourself, I'm pretty sure you're hurting someone or a relationship with someone!
I constantly search for the most effective exercises AND super-easy ways to make nutritious and tasty meals. Follow me to learn how I stay fit and healthy despite being a wife, entrepreneur, full-time student and mother of a very active family! Showing yourself some love by staying fit and healthy leads to a happier life...FOR ALL! ;)
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