tons of anecdotal evidence about the link between smoking and personalities

In a fascinating new research project a team of scientists from the University of Missouri say that they have found clear evidence to prove that individuals who quit smoking as well as benefiting from health improvements also benefit from personality improvements!

The study which was led by doctoral student Andrew Littlefield from the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Science observed that people between the ages of 18 and 25 who quit smoking tended to have a reduction in neuroticism and impulsivity. He also showed that people who smoked tended to suffer from more personality disorders. The research was published by the clinical journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research and was also done with the help of Professor Kenneth J. Sher also at the University of Missouri Department of Psychology.

There is tons of anecdotal evidence about the link between smoking and personalities. It is also well known that people who suffer from mental illness are more likely to smoke and also more likely to find it much more difficult to quit. Quitting smoking really could help you to be less anxious and nervous and more focused during your daily routines.

Smoking not only makes people anxious because of the nicotine highs and lows but also many smokers are extremely concerned about the damage that smoking is doing to their health and this manifests itself in an extra layer of stress.

Current attitudes to smoking in the UK also perceive smoking to be pretty stupid and this can lead smokers to try and justify their bad habits which makes them look weak. Again this is not a pleasant personality trait to have and one which is directly caused by smoking.

If you are a smoker you might want to think about the fact that smoking is not just damaging your lungs, your heart and practically every single organ in your body but it is also making you come across as a weak and ineffectual personality.