How to Talk to Anyone (Junior Talker #2), DeYtH Banger, Clive Cooper [i read book TXT] 📗

smoking, any medications you are taking for other conditions may do their job better. Your whole body will thank you.

 

 

 

Depression and Anxiety

 

People living with depression or anxiety are two times more likely to smoke cigarettes than their peers. Some people think that smoking relieves stress, but that’s not true.

Any short-term relief you feel from smoking is replaced by the stress of going through nicotine withdrawal. Research shows that over time, quitting smoking lowers stress levels and decreases depression symptoms.

If you smoke while taking medication to treat depression or anxiety, it’s important to know that some medications won’t work as well. And smoking may make you more likely to have thoughts about suicide.

Quitting won’t interfere with your mental health treatment. In fact, quitting can boost the benefits you get from treatment. And quitting can improve your mood and well-being. Want to know more? Talk to your VA primary care provider or mental health provider about quitting. Or call 1-855-QUIT-VET to talk with a Quit VET counselor.

Learn about other resources that can help support you during your quit journey.

 

Substance Abuse Disorders (SUD)

 

About 70–80% of people with SUD are smokers. The good news? Effective treatment is available.

The risks add up for SUD and smoking. Did you know that veterans who smoke and use other drugs have higher rates of disability and poorer health? In fact, more than half of the patients treated for SUD die from tobacco-related causes—that’s almost double the risk for smokers without SUD.

Smoking actually makes it harder to recover from SUD. Smoking and drinking/drug use often go together. So when a person smokes, it can trigger a strong craving for alcohol and drugs. That increases the risk of relapse.

Quitting smoking can actually help a person recover from SUD. Smokers with SUD who receive treatment for both their smoking and SUD are more likely to successfully stop using drugs and alcohol.

Ready to get started with treatment? Call the Quit Vet Quitline at 1-855-QUIT-VET to speak with a counselor about quitting. 

 

 

 

 

Smoking & Depression

 

 

 

 

Smokers are more likely to have depression than non-smokers. Nobody knows for sure why this is. People who have depression might smoke to feel better. Or smokers might get depression more easily because they smoke. No matter what the cause, there are treatments that work for both depression and smoking.

 

 

Find Help 24/7

 

If you need help now, call a 24-hour crisis center at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for free, private help or dial 911.

Sometimes people who are feeling depressed think about hurting themselves or dying. If you or someone you know is having these feelings, get help now.

 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)—a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—runs both crisis centers. For more information visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline(link is external) website.

Para obtener asistencia en español durante las 24 horas, llame al 1-888-628-9454.

 

Mood Changes

 

Mood changes are common after quitting smoking. Some people feel increased sadness. You might be irritable, restless, or feel down or blue. Changes in mood from quitting smoking may be part of withdrawal. Withdrawal is your body getting used to not having nicotine. Mood changes from nicotine withdrawal usually get better in a week or two. If mood changes do not get better in a couple of weeks, you should talk to your doctor. Something else, like depression, could be the reason.

Smoking may seem to help you with depression. You might feel better in the moment. But there are many problems with using cigarettes to cope with depression. There are other things you can try to lift your mood:

 

Exercise. Being physically active can help. Start small and build up over time. This can be hard to do when you’re depressed. But your efforts will pay off. Structure your day. Make a plan to stay busy. Get out of the house if you can. Be with other people. Many people who are depressed are cut off from other people. Being in touch or talking with others every day can help your mood. Reward yourself. Do things you enjoy. Even small things add up and help you feel better. Get support. If you are feeling down after quitting smoking, it may help to talk about this with friends and family. Your doctor also can help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 7 - Understanding Depression

 About DepressionDepression can happen at any age. Your race, where you live, or how much money you make doesn’t change your chance of having depression. But some people are more likely to be depressed than others:

Smokers. People with medical problems. People who are stressed.

Everyone is different, but some common things can lead to depression:

Feeling lots of stress. Going through a difficult life event. A big life change, even if it was planned. A medical problem. Taking a medication known to cause depression. Using alcohol or drugs. Having blood relatives who have had depression.

For some people, depression is only a problem during stressful times, like a divorce or the death of a loved one. For other people, depression happens on and off throughout their lives.Signs of DepressionEveryone has down days and times when they feel sad. Sadness could turn into depression, but depression and sadness are different:

How long: Depression is felt every day or most days and lasts at least two weeks, usually much longer. How bad: Depression gets in the way of everyday life. It can stop you from working, carrying out family duties, or doing things you want to do.

People with depression usually feel down or blue. They may have other signs:

Feeling sad all the time. Not wanting to do things that used to be fun for them. Being grumpy, easily frustrated, or restless. Have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, waking up too early, or sleeping too much. Eating more or less than they used to. Having trouble thinking. Feeling tired, even after sleeping well. Feeling worthless. Thinking about dying or hurting themselves.

 

 

Get Help for Depression

 

Many people benefit from treatment for depression. Treatment can help reduce symptoms of depression and shorten how long depression lasts. Treatment usually means getting counseling, taking medications, or doing both.

 

Counseling

 

Counseling is also known as talk therapy or psychotherapy. Talk therapy can be helpful and is often an important part of treatment for depression. Most talk therapy for depression is for a short time. It typically focuses on the thoughts, feelings, and issues happening in your life now. Talk therapy is more than telling the counselor about your problems. It means working with the counselor to improve the way you cope with things in your life, change behaviors that are causing problems, and find solutions. 

 

Medications

 

Many people with depression find that taking medication can improve their mood and ability to cope. Medications for depression are called antidepressants. Antidepressants cannot solve your problems. They can help you even out your mood and be more able to handle events in your life that are affecting your mood. You will need to see a health care provider to get a prescription for an antidepressant. Follow instructions carefully when using antidepressants. Don’t stop taking them without talking to your health care provider. 

 

 

Know Your Smoking Triggers

 

 

 

Triggers are the things that make you want to smoke. Different people have different triggers, like a stressful situation, sipping coffee, going to a party, or smelling cigarette smoke.

 

Most triggers fall into one of these four categories:

Emotional Pattern Social  Withdrawal 

 

Knowing your triggers and understanding the best way to deal with them is your first line of defense.

 

Emotional Triggers

 

Many people smoke when they have intense emotions. An emotional trigger reminds you how you felt when you used smoking to enhance a good mood or escape a bad one, like when you were:

 

Stressed Anxious Excited Bored Down Happy Lonely Satisfied Cooled off after a fight

 

How to deal with emotional triggers. You can learn how to cope with your feelings without leaning on cigarettes. Try these ways to deal with emotional triggers:

 

Talk about your emotions. Telling a friend or family member how you feel can help. Take some slow, deep breaths. Deep breathing will slow down your body, quiet your mind, and reduce cravings. This is also a great way to manage stress and anxiety.   Exercise. Physical activity is a great way to handle emotions. When you exercise, your brain releases endorphins. Endorphins are chemicals in the brain that make you feel good.   Listen to calming music. Music can relax you by slowing your heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing stress hormones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop. Breathe. Think. It’s a great way to take a time out and de-stress.

 

 

 

Pattern Triggers

 

A pattern trigger is an activity that you connect with smoking. Some examples of these activities include:

Talking on the phone Drinking alcohol Watching TV Driving Finishing a meal Drinking coffee Taking a work break After having sex Before going to bed

 

How to deal with pattern triggers. One way to beat pattern triggers is to break the association with the trigger and transfer the feeling to another activity.

 

 

Find a replacement. Chew gum. Eat sugar-free candy. Suck on a straw. Try activities that keep your hands busy. Squeeze a handball. Do beading or needlework. Hold on to a silver dollar or “worry stone.”   Get moving. Go for a walk. Ride a bike. Go swimming. Exercising can distract you from smoking. Change your routine. For example, try drinking your coffee at a different time or brushing your teeth right after you eat a meal.

Do you smoke after your morning cup of coffee? Try switching up your routine when you quit.

 

 

Social Triggers

 

Social triggers are occasions that usually include other people who smoke. Here are some examples:

Going to a bar Going to a party or other social event Going to a concert Seeing someone else smoke Being with friends who smoke Celebrating a big event

 

How to deal with social triggers. Once you’ve made the decision to quit, it is best to avoid places where people smoke, and ask your friends not to smoke around you. Over time, it will get easier. Tell your friends and family that you have quit. Ask them for their support.

 

Withdrawal Triggers

 

If you’ve been a long-time smoker, your body is used to getting a regular dose of nicotine. When you quit, withdrawal symptoms will produce cravings for nicotine. Withdrawal triggers include:

Craving the taste of a cigarette Smelling cigarette smoke  Handling cigarettes, lighters, and matches Needing to do something with your hands or mouth Feeling restless or having other withdrawal symptoms

 

How to deal with withdrawal triggers. Distract yourself. Find something to take your mind off the craving. Try nicotine replacement medication. Learn more about medications and other quit methods.

 

Now that you better understand triggers, identify the ones that you want to control, and make a plan to manage your cravings.

 

 

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Obesity, alcohol, depression interlinked for women

 

 

 

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Alcohol abuse, obesity and depression seem to go hand in hand for many women, according to the first study to look at how the three relate to one another over time in young adults.

Dr. Carolyn A. McCarty of Seattle Children’s Research Institute and