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for your spouse or partner According to the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC), more than 70 percent of individuals who smoke
cigarettes would like to quit (CDC, 2012). However, most people
who try to quit are not successful in their first attempt. This
is because the body physically and emotionally has come to rely
on the chemical nicotine. Most individuals who try to quit
smoking will experience nicotine withdrawal, which can last for
a few days to a few weeks. Withdrawal can cause symptoms such as
depression, anxiety, anger, insomnia, dizziness, headaches,
fatigue, and increased appetite. Being aware of these withdrawal
symptoms and creating a plan to overcome them can help you quit
smoking. Most of the individuals who are successful at quitting
smoking are very determined to quit. Writing down the short-term
and long-term benefits of quitting smoking can help you to
remain motivated. Re