You are probably well aware of how damaging smoking is to the human body. This habit can be especially damaging if it lasts for a long period of time. Yet many smokers may not be aware of the extent of the damage that cigarettes can do to their health and over all sense of well being. This is partly due to the fact that many smokers say that they enjoy their habit because it relaxes them and they believe it helps them cope with stressful situations.