Often, a person who quits smoking goes through withdrawal. Withdrawal is usually worst the second day after quitting and usually gradually lessens. Second, many people also become psychologically tied to smoking. It is part of the ritual of their day. It helps them wake up in the morning, comforts them when they are upset, and rewards them for a job well done.
Smoking also has pleasurable physical effects.
It relaxes people and perks them up. These factors make it easy to smoke and hard to quit. On the other hand, when you try to quit, your first experience is the bad feeling of withdrawal. Only later do you begin to enjoy the benefits of quitting, such as more pep. Preparing to Quit T he first step in getting ready to quit is to study your own smoking habits.