I smoke a half pack of Newports 100's a day and when I smoked less I could quit cold turkey for a week and the want for cigarettes would lessen dramatically. I've heard that taking like 500-1000 mg of Vitamin C daily helps get the nicotine out of your system a lot quicker, but I'm not so sure it works. Nearly every single one of my friends smoke so it's hard to see them on the weekends and not get the urge to ask for one, especially if I've had a few beers. I don't think going on the patch is a good idea cuz I have an anxiety disorder (one of the reasons I don't drink coffee anymore) and having a patch that puts nicotine, another stimulant, into your blood 24 hours a day doesn't sound like a good idea. One of my friends succeeded w/ the patch and chews gum all the time, a safe habit to take up. What should I do?
2006-08-05 20:14:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
You have my sympathy.
Check out 'Answers' on my page, I had some tips posted from my personal experience. (It's right at the bottom of 'Answers', ignore all the rubbish above it!)
I also had the problem of friends smoking. My advice:
Don't see them until you KNOW you will NOT LAPSE. I don't mean shutting yourself away for 2 months, but maybe just a week. You will find that the smell of their smoke changes from a 'turn-on' to a 'turn-off' once your body has overcome its basic nicotine withdrawal. In six months, you'll be amazed that you could ever tolerate the smell of cigarettes.
Not aware that the Vitamin C theory is supported, BTW.
Nicorette can be addictive for some, I'd still go cold turkey, myself - just break away totally from nicotine dependency.
Hang in there. It's never easy.
2006-08-05 20:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Bowzer 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I quit smoking two years ago and I know how hard it can be. I don't know what method would be best but I do have some suggestions that might help you keep to your commitment to quitting.
Check with your doctor to see what method might work best for you. It may be a prescription or you may be one of the few who can quit cold turkey. Either way, your doctor can help you find what could work best.
Also, check out any stop smoking support groups in your area or see if you can find some on the Internet. I signed up with one and it helped me a lot. All of the people who are members of the site either quit smoking or are in the process of doing so.
They also have a shop that sells a fake cigarette that might help you with the need to have something in your hands.
Here's their website: http://www.quitnet.com/
Another thing you might do is take up a hobby that helps you keep your hands busy. As long as you have something else to do with your hands, it should help keep you from thinking about smoking.
No matter how you decide to quit, I wish you the very best of luck. I've noticed a definite improvement in my health ever since I quit and, except for some rare occasions, I don't even think about smoking anymore.
2006-08-05 20:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by Katrina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking vitamin C does help, but you need to put other tactics in place along with that. I stopped cold turkey, but I was living with a friend who smoked and we stopped together and used each other as support. When you can, brush you teeth when you get the urge. Drink loads of water and I mean lots. If you really want to be around your smoking friends find the upwind and stay that direction and a few feet away. All you have to do is tell them what you are doing and if they are true friends they will respect that and give you the support you need.
My smoking friends don't take my distance personally. They understand. And don't drink any alcohol when you're with them.
Chewing gum is a good substitute and also sucking on lozenges or hard candy are just as good.
My prayers will be with you.
2006-08-05 20:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by angelcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the will power to quite cold turkey, then do it. Because beating around the bush is just telling yourself that it's ok, and you'll stop eventually. Just do it!
2006-08-05 20:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-05 20:43:36 · answer #5 · answered by angel eyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone that I know that has ever quit and stayed that way had to plan it. OK I'm going to quit on my birthday or New Years Eve.... Set a date and know that is the day and then you just put it down because it was the plan, man.
good luck 2 u
2006-08-05 20:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remind yourself that lung cancer doesn't seem like a good idea either. Don't go out for a while, find a hobby, don't drink... whatever it takes. ther's gum, and several prescription remedies. Only 7% of those diagnosed with small cell lung cancer survive past 5 years....
2006-08-05 20:20:12 · answer #7 · answered by Erin H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try quitting cold turkey but if that doesn't work ask your doctor to put you on welbutrin sr. I was on it for 6 weeks and it was working. Unfortunately I'm allergic to them and had to stop taking them.
2006-08-06 16:49:55 · answer #8 · answered by isis_osiris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who had a pack a day habit. He used acupuncture twice, and was able to quit. He hasn't smoked in ten years.
2006-08-05 20:19:42 · answer #9 · answered by Michael D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first think about if you really want to go cold turkey and if not, go to smoking.com to quitting smoking, final smoke. It is new and promises to have you smoke no more. GOOD LUCK! dude
2006-08-05 20:32:30 · answer #10 · answered by smiles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋