how do I quit smoking if I know I NEED to but dont 100% WANT to. I know you have to want to quit and part of me does for more then just my health... but part of me dont too.. or at least i think i dont. maybe its just that i dont think i can or something.. anybody ever went thru the quitting smoking deal??
2006-06-29 15:32:10 · 11 answers · asked by heavensent41770 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
If you are not committed to quitting then it won't work. You have to make the decision to stop, and mean it. Write down the reasons that you want to quit. All of them. Post them on the fridge with the kids pictures.
I would not suggest the "Air" cigarettes because you are ot breaking the habit part of this. Use a patch or gum, wean yourself off of those as you are able. You will find the desire to go through the actions of smoking are very, very strong and probably the hardest thing to change in the beginning. So give yourself time to get beyond that phase using a nicotine delivery system that will keep you satisfied physically while you work on the emotional and mental parts of it.
I used both gum and patch. I prefered the gum because it allowed me to "do" something. Since actually getting a smoke out, lighting it and having to go through all of the stages was an involved process I opted for another 'process' to fill in.
Then I eventually switched to regular gum. It worked. But now I carry gum like I used to carry cigs! It is cheaper, smells a lot better, doesn't make me cough, I can chew gum in a movie theater and can go places and do things that I couldn't before because of the smokes.
I quit several times, but each try was more difficult than the ones before. So if you make the attempt to stop, try to make it work that time. If you fail, then try again. Don't stop trying. It is worth the effort. I promise.
2006-06-29 15:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by Batty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know someone who quit smoking. Some people say the gum/patch works for them. Some do smoking sensation classes and I know a person who quit smoking due to hypnotism.
My dad said the best way he quit was cold turkey. He had a heart attack and it was a real wake up call, but he says considering the other methods he tried, cold turkey worked the best and the cravings on occasion are still there like after dinner, but its become less intense as time went on.
2006-06-29 22:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by the_doodle_bug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, dont use the gum
the companies packs that s.hit with nicotine (what you are addicted to in ciggs) and it'll ween you off the ciggs but you'll be addicted to the gum and if you dont already know, the gum costs ALOT more than ciggs. its just a way for tobacco companies to benefit even more. it's not any healier; it's just not ciggs.
ive seen this happen to at least a couple dozen people.
what you need to know is that a lot is going to change by choosing to quit. you're going to be very irritable and most people that quit smoking end up gaining weight because eating becomes their new habit. most people quit best by just slowing down. limit yourself to a certian number of ciggs each day, because most peoples bodies go whack if you just cut off the nicotine cold turkey.
good luck
i need to quit too : /
2006-06-29 22:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have tried so many times in the past 9 years and every attempt has been a failure. I've even gone to the extent of hynosis, taking wellbutrin trying those hard candy thingys everything and I'm still smoking. I'm the same way I know I should quit but another part of me says no you can't you need them, it's called a nasty addiction, never been addicted to drugs, but I feel like a crack addict. I'm going to try again actually I have set my quit date for July 1st, lets see how it goes, considering my chest hurts like hell everyday I hope I can do it.
2006-06-29 22:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by MOVING 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i quit a couple of years ago. i used the patch. believe it or not they do work. now they have cigs out there called QUEST. they go thru 3 stages. after u reach # 3 you are basicly smoking air. maybe u should check them out. here is the site for the quest...http://www.questcigs.com/ good luck to you.
2006-06-29 22:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by missindy46 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother quit by using the patch things. Good luck, my dad died from emphesema and my mom just had a stroke from blood clots due to smoking.
2006-06-29 22:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The patch works great but nothing wll work unless you are ready
2006-06-29 22:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by TJ R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicotine is a drug and addictive...try the gum and the patches..keep you hands busy the hard habit to break a;so is the hand to mouth ..and if you fail try again..till you succeed
2006-06-29 22:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some support and found out the best method to help you quit.
2006-06-29 22:37:26 · answer #9 · answered by e25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about this. Your clothes SMELL, your breath SMELLS, your car SMELLS, your house SMELLS. YOU SMELL!
Go to this website and learn about what cigs are REALLY made out of and what parts of the body they harm. www.thetruth.com
2006-06-29 22:42:23 · answer #10 · answered by whatzerface 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋