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Research shows that abnormal mental state or anxiety disorder among smokers is frequent. This situation will improve significantly after you quit smoking.
1. The link between mental health and smoking
According to experts, the use of tobacco makes people more restless and anxious than those who do not use drugs. Sucking many nerves is inhibited leading to uncontrolled actions.
An opposite effect is that people with mental illnesses are 3 times more likely to smoke than the general population. Because they think that smoking can make them feel better, but on the contrary, smoking makes them respond to medications less. Thereby creating a pathological spiral, related to disease and smoking.
Thus, the association between mental health and smoking is bidirectional. That increases the risk of serious illness and many other systemic diseases.
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2. How does quitting smoking improve mood?
In fact, when treating patients with psychological problems, people will focus on eliminating bad habits that negatively affect the disease. Like alcohol, drugs... but not stopping smoking.
But studies have been done to demonstrate the effectiveness of quitting smoking on improving mental health for smokers.
Researchers analyzed data from 4,800 daily smokers from the survey. It was found that people with addiction problems or psychological problems had fewer problems three years later if they quit smoking. The survey was conducted as follows:
At the beginning of the survey, it was analyzed that about 40% of daily smokers reported having mood or anxiety related problems . About half of daily smokers also have an alcohol problem and a quarter have a drug problem. Three years later, a reevaluation was performed and found that 42% of the smokers still had a mood disorder. Among those who quit smoking, only 29% had a mood problem. Rates of alcohol and drug use are also lower among those who give up smoking. From there, it was concluded that there was a link between quitting smoking and having a good effect on mental problems. Quitting smoking makes you feel better. Therefore, quitting smoking is necessary for people with mental problems.
In addition, it has shown positive effects on overall well-being. It is found that about half of smokers die from emphysema, cancer or other smoking-related problems.
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3. Some notes to help you quit smoking
First, you must admit that you are a smoker. Or motivate yourself by learning about the negative effects of smoking on the health of yourself and your family members. Then make a plan to quit smoking with the help of family members. You can set up a quit smoking group to increase your motivation each day. Regular movement, exercise helps you to improve anxiety and stress due to work pressure or because you are not used to quitting smoking. Quitting smoking can make you crave food, so prepare some nutritious foods to eat when you feel the urge. You will probably gain weight, but don't worry the benefits of quitting smoking are much higher than gaining a few pounds. Clean your home space away from items containing tobacco. So that you no longer feel craving when you see them. You may need some medicine or candy to replace part of the nicotine. Consult your doctor when you want to quit smoking. Studies have shown that quitting smoking has a big impact on mental health. Not only that, but also prevent the risk of other systemic diseases. So, no matter what, quitting smoking is still highly valuable to you personally. Make a plan to quit smoking to notice a positive change in your body.
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