Why Stop Smoking Now?

Once you make the decision to quit smoking, it really doesn't matter how long you have been smoking or even how much you have smoked in the past.

If that's the case, you may wonder, why stop smoking now, what's the rush? Well, as soon as you stop, you will start to see many of the advantages of quitting smoking. So, why should you stop smoking now? Keep reading to find out about some of the "quit smoking benefits".

First off, when we think about smoking cessation, we look at the great number of health benefits, and rightfully so. It's a fact that smoking causes a myriad of health problems. Smoking kills, plain and simple. It's not a question of maybe, just a question of how and when.

Now, as a smoker, you might argue that non-smokers suffer from some of the same ailments. That's true, but it's also true that if you smoke, you drastically increase your odds of developing these health problems. Definite advantage goes to the non-smoker.

The sooner you quit the better. That's because our bodies begin clean-up and recovery operations as soon as you stop using tobacco.

And make no mistake. Cigarettes and other tobacco products are full of deadly compounds. The longer and the more you smoke the more damage there is to repair. Wait too long and it may be too late.

So one of the really big quit smoking benefits is that you may just be saving your own life!

Oh and let's not forget the minor issues facing a smoker. The hacking cough upon awakening, the slight wheeze when you breathe, the odor of tobacco that permeates everything and everyone you're around. How about the constant presence in the back of your mind that you want a cigarette?

Smoking probably gets in the way of your life once in awhile, like when you're at your daughter's birthday party and you need to leave for a smoke, or when you're playing cards with friends and you have to interrupt the game for a smoke break. How about if you're waiting for a job interview and all you can think about is how long before you can have a cigarette?

Non-smokers don't have that stress. They can enjoy watching their daughter open all her gifts and blow out her candles, finish the rest of the card game, and mentally review possible interview questions without having part of their mind off wishing for a cigarette. Smoking is very controlling. So who's in charge of your life? Advantage again goes to the non-smoker.

The financial benefits associated with giving up smoking have been well documented. Cigarettes are expensive and the cost continues to rise. If you smoke a pack a day, multiply that by thirty and you'll end up with enough money to make a good dent in a car payment every month.

But there are other kinds of hidden costs you incur as a smoker. Both life insurance and health insurance are significantly higher for smokers. Oh yeah, and insurance on your house or apartment will cost more if you smoke. And did you know that it's harder to even get health coverage and insurance if you are a smoker?

Your car will be harder to sell and will be worth less if you smoke because of the smell. Even if you don't light up in the car, it still has that odor just because you smoke.

Your house will be harder to sell too. You may have to rip out the carpets, replace the drapes, and repaint to try to hide the fact that it's a smoker's house.

A non-smokers' sense of smell is very acute and they are not easily fooled. Most times a non-smoker will simply not buy a house or car owned by a smoker because even deep cleaning doesn't get rid of the lingering smell for a very long time. Quit now, clean, then wait a few months before trying to sell.

One final advantage to smoking cessation is related to the change in attitude that society has towards smokers. Fast disappearing are the days of smoking in restaurants, bars and even airplanes. Smoking is frowned upon in the home, car, and workplace. Even designated smoking areas are on the way out.

As a smoker you are in the minority and becoming more unpopular and isolated. Do you really want to be tagged as a drain on our health care system when smoking is preventable? Did you know that there are now even some apartment complexes and hotel chains who will not rent to smokers?

So why stop smoking now? As you can see, the advantages of quitting smoking far outweigh the "pleasures" of continuing to smoke. There are so many quitting smoking benefits. So why not give quitting a try?