Smoking is a devastating habit that causes many health and social damage. It is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases as well as affecting the environment. Therefore, it is crucial to work on quitting smoking and encouraging individuals to make healthy decisions and get the support to do so. Smoking is highly harmful to all organs of the body, including:
1. Smoking damage to the nervous system
Anxiety.
Depression.
Sleep disorders.
Nervous
2. Smoking damage on the respiratory tract
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis
Lung Cancer
3. Smoking damage to cardiovascular
High blood pressure.
vascular wall fragility
Increased chance of blood clots
6 ways to resist the desire to smoke
The urgent desire to smoke tobacco can be strong. And yet you can overcome it. 6 Ways to Help You Resist Smoking
1- Goal Setting and Commitment. : Set a clear goal to get rid of smoking and commit to it. Write your commitment and place it in a visual place to remind you of your strong commitment.
2- Use of nicotine therapy: nicotine therapy products such as gum, plasters, or sprays can be used to alleviate nicotine withdrawals and reduce the desire to smoke.
3- Avoid smoking-related situations and places: Avoid places and situations that provoke your desire to smoke. You may need to change your social habits associated with smoking, such as avoiding groups that smoke or places where smoking is allowed.
4- Attention Distraction
When you feel a pressing desire to smoke, tell yourself that you should postpone smoking for 10 minutes. Then do something to distract you during this time. Try to go to a public place where smoking is forbidden.
5- Join smoking cessation programs: explore programs available to help quit, such as mentoring sessions, psychological support, or cognitive behavioral therapy. You may find that joining a support group that brings together people trying to quit smoking helps you to keep going and share experiences.
5. Relaxation exercises
Smoking is probably your way of dealing with stress. You can relieve stress by exercising some relaxation methods such as deep breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, yoga, visual imagination, massage, or listening to soothing music.
6. Request Support
Seek help from a loved one, friend, or support group to help you overcome the urgent desire to use tobacco. You can also call the free line inside the Arab Republic of Egypt (16805) to stop smoking
The benefits of quitting smoking
1-Mood improves
2-Increase energy and fitness
3-Skin improvement and general appearance: smoking is a causal factor that causes skin damage and the appearance of wrinkles and spots
4-Save Money
In conclusion, we must recognize the serious damage that smoking can cause and the urgent need to quit. Smoking is not just a bad habit, but a serious health problem that negatively affects public health and quality of life. We must take decisive steps to address this problem in Egypt and around the world.
The Egypt HealthCare Authority offers community programs and awareness initiatives to provide information and education on the need to quit smoking. Efforts are directed towards providing awareness and education in the community, encouraging smokers to consider stopping smoking, and providing them with the necessary support.
Remember that quitting smoking is not just an individual decision, it is a positive step that affects our health and our society at large. Using health services available in our medical facilities in Egypt, smokers can receive the support and guidance needed to get rid of this harmful habit and live a healthy and happy life.
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