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I'm serious! No one else will help. Most of my friends smoke and dont want to quit. Is there some kind of buddy program like AA in case you feel like relapsing???

2006-07-24 18:08:44 · 14 answers · asked by cocoanutt 4 in Health Other - Health

No, you don't know me but you can contact me through here.

2006-07-24 18:12:04 · update #1

14 answers

Hmmm... not sure. I don't really know you. Check out my 360 and message me from there if you want to. I am also quitting smoking, as of yesterday. (For good this time!) Good luck and health.

2006-07-24 18:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by Sarabeth 2 · 2 3

Here's a list of five reasons why you should quit. You can add more, then put it where you'll see it daily:

1) Expensive (smokers spend an average of $878,000 on cigs over their lifetimes--including interest had they saved that same money!)

2) Health reasons---you'll live longer.

3) Tobacco smoke contains over 400 known dangerous chemicals.

4) Health insurance costs more for smokers.

5) You create a health hazard for those around you.

(I'm an ex-smoker who smoked 2+ packs/day for over 25 years. I quit cold-turkey the day my wife had a heart attack---smoking related!).

You can quit. You have the desire. Look at it this way: if you smoke two packs a day, that equals a car payment of $279/mo.
You drive an old beater? If you quit, you could buy a brand new car.

2006-07-24 18:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Firstly, it will pass, I can assure you. It's a pretty horrible feeling and takes a while even to realise that it is a result of not smoking, but it will pass in time. (A matter of weeks in fact). High level anxiety is the right word and it definitely results in shorter temper, inability to concentrate for any length of time without getting agitated and yeah, nervousness and worry (possibly paranoia to a degree). Very difficult to sleep too and it feels like you wanna sit bolt upright every few minutes because there's so much buzzing go on.... not very nice, I know. But it will pass, hang in there, it will start to feel better in as little as another week or two, honestly. If you want to see a doctor for any legal drugs you can have it wouldn't hurt I guess, but to be honest, it's probably best not to. Not sure how fit you are but extra exercise helps a lot, it will help you sleep too and ease those shakes. I started swimming and running at the time and that helped me. Glass of wine doesn't hurt either but try not to substitute one thing for another and rely on it. It’s hard but the most important thing to do is realise what it is that's causing it and remember that when you feel the worst. (I have no idea about the medical / biological side of withdrawal of this substance and it doesn’t matter at all) – you know that’s all that’s happening and it will soon get better. I know sometimes you feel like you want to just run from yourself or the physical and mental feelings you are having, or slam your head into a wall to stop the buzzing, but just know it will soon be over. Try and occupy your mind as I said with exercise, reading, whatever. It will feel a lot better soon. Take care, all the best !!

2016-03-16 05:05:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Don't think anybody needs to send you a daily reminder. Let me give you a tip. I've smoked for many years. I had a heart attack and went back to smoking within a month. If you want to kill yourself then keep smoking. To put it plain and simple, it's an early death. I'm addicted to smoking just as a drug addict is addicted to drugs. I would hurt someone if they tried to take my cigarettes away from me. Remember my comment the next time you want a cigarette. Your digging yourself an early grave.

2006-07-24 18:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by luv2so2 3 · 1 0

Talk to your doctor about Chantix. It is a new product by Pfizer, that comes in a pill form, and thay have a complete support group over the phone and web that you can contact at no cost anytime. You take Chantix for 12-24 weeks, depending on your success, and most of the cost is covered by almost all insurance providers, including medicare and medicaid. It has a great success rate! Check out the website at www.Chantix.com. Good Luck!

2006-07-24 18:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by Cristalle T 3 · 1 0

Set up daily reminders through your Yahoo account. You can set it up through Yahoo Calendar, add a new event, and have it repeat daily. It sends you whatever email you want to say. If you don't have Yahoo email, set up your account today.

2006-07-24 18:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by Just Ducky 5 · 1 0

i had quit for 2 years and in the last 3 months i started smoking 2 or 3 cigs a day i need to quit before it gets harder for me
find it with in you at AA people do smoke
i dont think theres a smoker anonaymous

2006-07-24 18:15:20 · answer #7 · answered by jrmy 3 · 0 1

Every time you buy them, tell yourself "you don't need that" and buy only what you need. When someone offers you a ciggy-butt just think "you don't need that". This phrase can be your daily reminder. After all, what you need for good health isn't toxic.

2006-07-24 18:21:44 · answer #8 · answered by Canuck Guy 3 · 1 0

i had the same problem and what i did was:
i got a flyer from a doctors office that had horrible horrible pictures of mouth, tongue, lung cancer and placed the flyer right next to the cigarrete case so whenever i wanted to smoke i saw the flayer and i decided that i dont want that to happend to me. and it has help me...
i havent smoke in 5 months... yayyyyy for me...

2006-07-24 18:12:54 · answer #9 · answered by yoghurtlight 2 · 1 0

hey gurl!first of all no one could really help you..it's gonna be your choice if you wana quit... first of all smoking would ruin your lungs and if you like singing it'll ruin your voice...bad breath...pale lips and it will affect your helth in the future..so i suggest that if you feel like smokin just chew some gum or candy ya know..ahihi... you can do it gurL!

2006-07-24 18:14:58 · answer #10 · answered by camille_19 1 · 0 1

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