(4) REACHING OUT TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR SUPPORT WHILE YOU QUIT SMOKING Talking things through can seem like a waste of time, or you might think how is talking about things going to help me deal with triggers? Its a fair question, but sometimes saying things out loud can really help
Smoking also increases insulin resistance and damages blood vessels, raising the risk of serious complications such as: Heart attack and stroke Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) Reduced circulation and higher amputation risk While more research is needed on smokings impact on microvascular complications, like kidney, nerve, and eye disease, evidence suggests it may accelerate their progression over time
Image Credit: Degimages / Shutterstock Smoking is an extremely addictive activity, and quitting is typically unsuccessful
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[,,] Nicotine, the addictive component of tobacco, is a key factor in sustaining tobacco dependence, making cessation challenging