There are no words to describe the pain of losing a baby while in the mother’s womb. As former President Ronald Reagan once said, a child who loses a parent is called an orphan, a couple who loses a partner is either a widow or widower, but for parents who…
My Struggle With Stopping Smoking
Stopping smoking is a struggle and not an easy journey at all. It requires a great deal of planning and willpower. A lot of people have tried and failed many times because they had underestimated their would-be journey to quitting.
Smoking: The Habit That Can Take The Lives Of Your Loved Ones
Most women want things to always be in order. They love fixing and improving the people around them. This is one trait of the women which men hate the most. Men see women as the nagger. When things go well for them, they blame the women for overthinking;…
Secondhand Smoke Took Its Toll On My Best Friend’s Life
Research has demonstrated that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, where more than 16 million Americans also suffer from a disease caused by smoking. — Key Sun Ph.D. Today, I just lost my best friend and wife of 27 years to cancer. I’m…
Dealing With Smoking Relapse
Quitting smoking is a perennially popular resolution and one that most people fail to achieve on their first attempt. — Glenn Sullivan Ph.D. Have you recently started quitting smoking? Does it make you feel good that you have finally given up this bad habit? Are you having difficulty in continuing…
What Are The Diseases Caused By Smoking?
The American Cancer Society makes an effort to conduct programs and seminars with the goal of encouraging people to quit smoking. According to this organization, smoking can cause serious illnesses or diseases not only to those who do it but also even to non-smokers. Whether you believe it or…
10 Mantras To Help An Ex-Smoker Stay That Way
Smoking, similar to any form of addiction, is quick to acquire yet tricky to overcome. Your fingers feel empty without a cigarette stick; your senses look for the lingering smell of the smoke. Though it may take much effort for you to curb that hunger for nicotine,…
Smoking And Its Detrimental Effects On Mental Health (Part 2)
Source: pixabay.com It was discussed in the first part of this blog that smoking could affect not just the physical fitness of a person. The mental and psychological health is also affected and in a massive way. Stress can be useful to motivate someone to be productive, but if in…
Smoking And Its Detrimental Effects On Mental Health (Part 1)
Source: pixabay.com The effects of smoking on physical health are commonly known topics in today’s time. However, studies have shown that smoking can affect a person’s mental health and psychological capacity, as well. The effects may differ from person to person but having more comprehensive knowledge of smoking, and its…
Staying Motivated In Quitting Smoking (This Is What A Psychologist Has To Say)
The number of negative health effects related to cigarette smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke provide a myriad of reasons to quit smoking. — Amy Copeland, Ph.D. If you are already starting your journey in quitting smoking, then that is one of the most significant things you can thank yourself for doing.…