Distress Intolerance in Relation to Reliance on Cigarettes for Weight, Shape, and Appetite Control.

Emily K BurrBailey O'KeeffeMindy M KibbeyKathryn A ConiglioTeresa M LeyroSamantha G Farris

Published in: International journal of behavioral medicine (2020)

Distress intolerance may play an etiological role in maladaptive use of cigarettes to control appetite, weight, and body dissatisfaction among daily smokers, particularly those with weight- or shape-related concerns. Interventions aimed at increasing perceived ability to withstand distress could potentially reduce reliance on cigarettes for the aforementioned purposes.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
weight loss
physical activity
body weight
body mass index
replacement therapy
weight gain
depressive symptoms
social support
drug induced