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Depression can make quitting hard.
It's long been believed that for smokers who are depressed, cigarettes are used to self-medicate in order to feel better. People who suffer from depression often have a more difficult time quitting cigarettes than do people who are not depressed.
Interestingly, one of the most effective ways to help people stop smoking is to have them take a medication called bupropion (also known as Wellbutrin and Zyban). Bupropion is an anti-depressant t
TH - Business Article.
Priscilla Nachtmann knew smoking was damaging more than just her lungs.
"My wallet was really taking a hit," the 38-year-old Epworth, Iowa, resident said.
She spent at least $5 daily for her pack-a-day habit, and by year's end, her bill for her addiction totaled nearly $2,000.
"I couldn't afford it," she said.
But what Nachtmann was worried about even more was the cost of quitting.
"You always hear about how expensive it is," she said. "And that can be a little scary, too."
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