how does one effectively quit smoking?

Question

i have tried twice and the first time i quit it lasted just about a month or os...then the second time around 3 days..i've been smoking for 3 years now and im only 19..turing 20 on july 26..which is an hour away..hahaha!

Answer 1

You have to remember that quitting smoking is a test of mental fortitude and will beyond all else. You can quit, but you won't quit until you actually do it. That is of course the hard part, but no one said it was going to be easy.

First off, only very determined individuals can quit on their own, most people aren't "very determined individuals" so I advise you have a bunch of friends and family to support you for this.

Second, avoid smoking all together, don't go to bars where they smoke, don't go to liquour stores, don't look at the cartons at the grocery counter.

Third, one mistep will send you tumbling to the bottom again. If you break your resolve even once, you are highly likely to fail. Just like exercise, consistency is key. You can never "Have just one to calm my nerves." If you do you will probably "Have just one more to calm your nerves." Later and be hooked as before.

Remember that smoking is a addiction and that it will be easier to resist once your body gets it out of your system.

Answer 2

No, you can't MAKE anyone do anything unless you force them to do it against their will, in which case they're only doing it because your forcing them to do it. All you can do to get someone to quit smoking is to be supportive of their efforts to quit or show them why it is bad for them. If you nag on them too much, they'll only get upset with you though. It's a careful balance between being understanding and giving them a kick in the bum.

Answer 3

Quitting smoking is hard. I would suggest you use a nicotine replacement therapy, or even more than one if need be. Whatever it takes not to pick up a cigarette again.

Nicotine addiction is nasty and it will rob you of your health, your looks and your money. It may be very difficult to quit, but it won't kill you, so remember that when you think you "can't take it anymore". You CAN take it some more, and it WILL get better.

You just have to hold out for all the times that you REALLY want to smoke until you are left with no longer even wanting to. THEN you have kicked it.

Good luck.. may the force be with you!

Answer 4

Stop! Stop! Stop!, I smoked two pks a day for 42 years and quit cold turkey over 4 years ago and I now pay for my foolishness. I have diabetes, COPD and congestive heart failure. So Stop the Madness and quit while you are young. Here is how I did it:

1. I told everyone I knew I was quitting (peer pressure)

2. I avoided areas where people gathered to smoke (breaks at work etc.)

3. I took walks whenever I had the urge to smoke.

4. Every day that passed I told someone that another day had gone by without smoking (personal gratification) and pretty soon it was a week, a month, a year and now going on 5 years.

5. YOU HAVE TO REALLY WANT TO QUIT!!!!

Good Luck and please give it your best for your own sake and that of your friends and family.

Answer 5

me and u got the same birthday and i just quit. COld turkey - really no other way of going about it. I dont think the gums or patches work but you can give them a try maybe they work fors ome people. Some people also try hypnotism or there is some medicine that the doctor can give you to help get over it. You just gotta keep your mind occupied and not htink of it.

Answer 6

You must really want to quit. It has more to do with having a strong will, or a strong mind than any thing else. If you don't want to be an old lady carying around an oxygen tank, quit now! If you've been smoking for 3 years and find it difficult, just think how hard it will be to do in 6 years, or in 10 years. Quit now while it's relatively easy.

The key is to make the decision to quit and wanting to prove to yourself that you have the strenght to achieve what you want to achieve.

Answer 7

One day at a time. Try everything. Be with supportive friends. There are so many options now, gums, patches, lozenges, etc. Just find what works for you and stick with it. It's worth quitting, so keep up the good work!

Answer 8

Mark Twain said, "Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it a thousand times."

How to Quit

Smokers often say, "Don't tell me why to quit, tell me how." There is no one right way to quit, but there are some key elements in quitting smoking successfully. These 4 factors are crucial:

1) making the decision to quit
2) setting a quit date and choosing a quit plan
3) dealing with withdrawal
4) staying quit (maintenance)

Double your chances
of quitting for good.
Call 1-800-ACS-2345
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Answer 9

First Happy Birthday.

I us to smoke for 30 some years and tried to quit on my own a few times. All times were failures. (For ME) You may succeed though. Medical reports say some people take 3-4 tries before it sticks.

I have been smoke free for over 3 Years now. What helped me was my doctor prescribed Wellbritin.
It's a medication originally used for depression, but they found many people quit smoking while on it. Now it is prescribed to help stop smoking. IT WORKED FOR ME!!

Once done and free of smoking You no longer need to take the medication.

I tried the nicorette gum and patches before. They actually made my smoking worse. And my nerves then were frazzled ALL the time.

Good luck in what ever you try.
And should you fail, just try something else till you find one that works for you.

Answer 10

You effectively quit, and know that to be the case, when you do not smoke any more.

Answer 11

I'm going on my fourth week. Its still hard sometimes. But I t stay active,An think positive. I Ride my bike alot an run around alot with my 2 year old dog. So in general i think more about my health @42 An also the money I'm saving, those 2 thing rite there are huge. Put them down rite now an don't look back. Email me back if you need more help good luck Bobby