I am going to stop smoking on the 29'th of June...?

Question

I just need to know how?

Answer 1

Call 1(800) NO BUTTS

Answer 2

I quit cold turkey. What I had to do was keep reminding myself what I was doing. I did this by doing every day things opposite of my normal routine. IE. Answer the phone with my left hand instead of my right. Get out of bed on the other side. Go to bed an hour early each night. Get up an hour earlier each day. Anyway you get the Idea. Do every thing you in a different way. This will keep you knowing that you want to quit. Next is the hardest! Stay away from your smoking friends. This is very important. I had to make new friends. Your friends that smoke will bring you down. The say things like "I liked you better when you smoked" and many negative things. People who smoke are fooling them self into thinking it relaxes them. Not true it just makes them want another cigarette. Also the desire for a cigarette last about 2 min. Than it stops. Nicotine in your body will be gone in just three days. When you cough you may get Flem that taste like nicotine but that is the tar in the cigarettes, not the nicotine. So don't think it is nicotine. Nicotine has no taste. Also I took all the ash trays and threw them out. First I took about 20 cigarette butts and put them in a pint jar with water. Each time I had the desire to smoke I would open the lid and smell it. Good luck! Remember Luck is the residue of design.

Answer 3

You need to be mentally ready, and it sounds like you're working towards that. Unfortunately, there is no medication in the world that will make you quit smoking if you are not mentally prepared to do so. I tried to quit a few years ago using Wellbutrin, and although the drug itself made me feel ok, I didn't last 24 hours without a cigarette.

In August 2005 I made the decision to quit. I did it using the patch, prayer, and a lot of patience from my family (the 3 Ps). It has now been almost 10 months, and I have not had a single puff. Frankly, it was hard, but nowhere near as hard as it was when I tried it with Wellbutrin. My attitude was the difference. The first time, I "tried" it. This time, I "did" it. I was miserable for awhile, and a total b*tch on wheels from time to time, but I lived through it, and so did my family. So will you. Are there times that I still want a cigarette, even 10 months later? Sure. From what I read, there will continue to be times like that for a very long time, if not for the rest of my life. The difference is, I choose not to smoke. Every single time.

Join a support group. Quitnet is a good one, and it's free. (They do have an upgrade option, but I never used it) There you can vent about what you're going through to a group of people who have been there or still are, and that helps more than you can imagine. Pick an aid if that helps you (patch, gum, losenge, Wellbutrin, etc) Buy a lot of gum, hard candy, straws... things to keep your mouth occupied. Educate yourself. Read everything you can about the effects of smoking, stories of people who have died from smoking-related illnesses, reasons why you should quit and stay that way... again, a place like QuitNet will be invaluable for information.

Quitting smoking is hard. It is the hardest thing you will ever do, or one of the hardest. The success rate is low. It's higher with an aid (patch, gum, Wellbutrin, etc) or a combination of them. The most important thing, though, is the absolute conviction that you need to quit smoking for your own good, and that you CAN do it. You can, I did! You just need to believe that you can. Good luck to you.

Answer 4

No don't quit yet! ween yourself off the cigs. you wouldn't go cold turkey on heroine would you? You do not need to get prescribed drugs as they cost more than the cigs. My father and I both quit by slowly, keeping in mind the welcomed feeling you accomplished.
Also by weening slowly you will get a good idea of what it will be that will replace the cig habit,find out what that is than stop the new fetish such as eating mass quantities of food or ice cream or brownies,chocolate, malts,marshmallows,cream puffs,pastries all sound good, I think you get the jest of it. This might take around two months or more which is better than how long you have smoked. replace smoking with something healthy for a change, only you know you physical limitations.
try to keep your distance from Establishments and those who still smoke, but no need to let go of friends. be persistent,headstrong and knowing the great benefits of being free of tobacco. Soon after my grandfather past away from emphysema, it was very hard on us to watch him gasp for air.
that experience alone gave us the fortitude to quit. Perhaps your local hospital will allow you to observe a patient who was a victim of smoking's tragedies. it will hit home with guaranteed.

Answer 5

OH good for you......I tried and quit for 12 days, and started right back up....its tough, but i know i will get there someday.....you got the right idea....best thing to do is to pick a date and stick to it.....get rid of everything that reminds you of smoking....ash trays, lighters, ect.......let everyone around you know you need there encouragement.....that helps tremendously.......I would try the patches or the gum......I couldn't handle the patches, got to sick from them, but heard the gum works really well.......cold turkey was too tough for me...some people think its the best way to go......keep in mind that your mind will play tricks on you....some days will be easier than others and the hard days will be really tough........Its like your having battles with yourself in your mind over smoking......but you just need to be strong and stay away........it only takes 3 days to start to feel like you don't need one.....after that it should be a little easier......I wish you all the luck in the world and am so proud for you :o)

Answer 6

Depends on how long you've smoked and how much. Your doctor can prescribe medication to help or you could try the patches or the gum....or cold turkey. Good luck. I'm trying as well. Just started the pills monday.

Answer 7

There are several ways. Cold Turkey! Medication such as a pilll or patch; They have over the counter gum and such. A friend of mine recently quit by doing laser treatments.

Good Luck!

Answer 8

Good for you!

The best thing to help you is support. Any method you choose (cold turkey, patch, gum, etc.) will have more success if you have a plan.

The Lung Association has a 24/7 online plan:
http://www.lungusa.org/site/apps/kb/home/login.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=38973&membershipreq=83912&targetURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elungusa%2Eorg%2Fsite%2Fpp%2Easpx%3Fc%3DdvLUK9O0E%26b%3D22933

And here's some tips on the process from the CDC:
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/how2quit.htm

Good luck!

Answer 9

Get the patch or nicotine gum and slowly wing your self of the cigs. My friend did this and has been smoke free for the last 2 years.

Answer 10

raw carrots will flush the nicotine out of your system and alka seltzer will help fight the cravings.....make sure you have something for your hands to do....it takes 14 days to make or break a habit....it may take longer to get over the craving but it will be alot easier after that....try to break up as many of your routines as you can so you have more things to concentrate on.....good luck!

Answer 11

well i have never smoked but i say quit cold turkey sure it will be very hard but it is needed my pap just died a yr ago from smokin n it wasnt pleasant so pleaz help urself
have a great day