Anyone managed to stop and stay stopped, What worked for you?
Zyban has been the best so far. Lasted 8 months.
(And to the non smoking never smoked readers of this, yes we've all seen the rotten lungs, the lung cancer suffers and the orphaned kids. So no patronising shock tactics because the dont work)
2006-06-26 21:01:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Allen Carr and Easyway - because, you know, it is very easy, does not cost a bomb, does not require will-power, does not mean weight gain, does not mean irritability, no replacement therapy, gives you the right attitude about smoking (i.e. pro-quitting rather than the socially enforced anti-smoking), and you enjoy quitting.
2006-06-27 08:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by Kasha 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
There are lots of so-called 'aids' on the market, and I tried most of them from hypnosis (made me smoke more) to chewing gum (which eventually pulled some fillings) Willpower is the only thing that really works.
I know exactly what you mean about shock tactics - they don't work for you beacause they are all things which have/are happening to other people which you are unable to identify with. I worked in a hospital for years and saw all of this but it wasn't until I was diagnosed with the veins of a 60 year old when I was 37 after my first stroke - it made me think, in a positive way , about how I could improve my chances of having a life worth living.
I seriously looked at how I could improve my wealth, maintain my fitness, my looks and my independence. I wanted more time for life, Stopping smoking just became a small challenge amongst many. I stopped going to pubs to avoid association with smoking, bought a better car, started saving - I now have holidays, whereas before, I could never afford it. The doctor (after 3 years) is finally cutting down my medication. Find something you want badly enough and focus on that. There is no quick fix and nothing in life that is worth doing is ever easy.
2006-06-27 04:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by trebs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i managed to quit every now and then, you just need your willpower, i never tried nicotine chewing gum or patches. You'd better try it when you're not under stress, for example i smoke less (a lot less) now that i'm on holiday (since the school end i've been smoking one or two cigarettes a day vs the half a 20 cigarettes-packet i used to smoke), and i think that soon i'll quit smoking during the day, to smoke only when i go out at night. Moreover: 1-the less you smoke the less you want to 2-avoid the circumstances (when i'm under stress i almost chain smoke, but when i'm relaxed i smoke only when i'm with other smokers or with friends).Good luck!
2006-06-27 04:17:20 · answer #3 · answered by Alice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just stopped on 15 May 2006, I was smoking 30 -40 per day. I used no substitutes, It was difficult at times but it was sheer determination on my part not to give in. I have discovered in life that if you really want to do something you will. Now it is much easier.
2006-06-27 05:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold turkey , yes its killing me some days , 17 weeks now an it feels like yesterday the smoke was slipping down my lungs, the cravings r still there but only some one trying to give up would understand, gave up once be4 14 years ago but i was or still is a heavy smoker 30 2 40 a day
2006-06-27 04:24:17 · answer #5 · answered by merlin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started running 3 nights a week. I thought, if I smoke my fitness will suffer.
It's now been 2 months since I last had a cigarette.
You also need willpower though.
2006-06-27 07:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by Alonso14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been shown that those who give up on the spot stay out for longer than those who try and phase out smoking. I have 2 friends who tried different approaches, and the one who gave up oin the spot is fairing better than the one who has tried cutting down.
2006-06-27 04:09:23 · answer #7 · answered by themanwithnoname 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just gave up like that but i put on a lot of weight it was hard when i had a drink now its been 2 1/2 years now..good luck u will feel a lot better 4 it
2006-06-27 15:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by zoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried the patches, which worked well for me...until I had a few beers, and decided I desperately wanted a cigarette. I have never been so sick in all my life, it was like the exorcist, vomit everywhere!!
Not touched one since. Worked for me, even if it was a bit dramatic!
2006-06-27 04:07:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used NRT for a while and told myself that any cravings I had were not because I needed a cigarette but were a symptom of having been a smoker.
2006-06-28 19:07:44 · answer #10 · answered by mickyrisk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋