Smoking Cessation: Intrapersonal level

Smoking cessation is a process that can be stressful and at times it is easier to give up than to push forward.  The process of quitting smoking must first start within, on an intrapersonal level.  People that smoke have both positive and negative attitudes when it comes to quitting.  Smokers most likely know more about the risks and effects than non smokers, therefore they know why quitting is important.  Even if they know why they should quit smoking the benefits they receive from the product outweigh in their mind the damage.  People smoke because it relieves stress temporarily in their lives and they believe without smoking the stress will only increase.  To some the pros outweigh the cons.  The stress of smoking is what stops the quitting process. Quitting can be a long process but it has long lasting beneficial effects that will help to prolong your life.  “Smoking is the most important preventable major risk factor of our number one killer-heart and blood vessel disease” (“How can I,” 2007).

In order to start the quitting process you must decide what your reasons are for quitting.  Write these reasons down and continue to look at them throughout your process.   By looking back on your reasons you will be reinforcing the importance of your recovery. (“How can I,” 2007).