i want to stop smoking?

Question

ive been smoking for about 6 year and smoke about 10 a day.ive try the patches but just give me a rash so i dont use it.i need sum advice.

Answer 1

Absolutely everyone I know who has quit by using an "aid" (gum, patches, fake cigarette, pills) has started again.

I was in exactly the same situation as you a few years ago. Been smoking for 6 years, smoked 10-12 a day. My father-in-law collapsed at his own wedding, unable to breathe - he'd been a smoker all his life. My husband and I quit smoking the very next morning.

We went cold turkey, and the only help we had was each other. It was almost competitive - kind of like "anything you can do, I can do too!". You've got to really want it. Unfortunately for most people, quitting because you know you should just isn't a strong enough motivator.

So my advice is, keep trying, and find someone to quit with. They can hold you up when you're feeling weak, and you can do the same for them. It worked for me.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Natural Quit Smoking Magic

Answer 3

Hi there, I am a smoking cessation advisor, if you visit a local clinic, maybe even at your doctors surgery they can advise you of the nearest centre.

You can obtain not only patches, but lozengers, gum, inhalators or evey zyban with your doctors approval. Not only have you a large selection you only have to pay for perscription at £6.50 I think it is now, per item rather then over the counter at £20 odd. They will give you counsiling to help you.

You can do it only if you really want to. You need to change your head. This will also mean your lifestyle. They can help you manage and deal with the cravings but only you can be sucssessful at quiting. They have loads of information that will help you.

The patches can cause alot of people rashes. They need to be moved each time applied, but even this is too much for some people. Maybe try gum, or if you work somewhere you can not chew you can get small mints that wont be noticable. Inhalator, like a pretend cigarette, gives you the same hand action that has clean nicotine tables in. Keeps your hands busy!

Good luck, you can do it if you really want too.

KIM

Answer 4

Make a plan
Set a quit date.

Change your environment. (Get rid of your cigarettes and don't let people smoke in your home or car.)

Review your past quit attempts. Think about what worked and what didn't.

Make a list of reasons to quit.

Once you quit don't smoke--not even a puff!
Change your routine to reduce your stress
Try to distract yourself from urges to smoke. Talk to someone, go for a walk, or find a new hobby.

When you try to quit, change your routine. Use a different route to work. Drink tea instead of coffee. Eat breakfast in a different place.

Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath/shower, exercise, read a book, call a friend, or go to a movie.

Plan something enjoyable to do every day. Reward yourself since you are doing a good thing for yourself and those around you.

Drink a lot of water and other fluids.
Ask your health care provider for advice first
Medications can help you stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke.

Ask your health care provider for advice and carefully follow the instructions on the package.

Approved medications can double your chances of quitting for good.

Everyone who is trying to quit may benefit from using a medication. If you are pregnant, nursing, under 18 years of age, smoking fewer than 10 cigarettes per day, or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or other health care provider.


Hope This Help!

Answer 5

I smoked for a lot longer than that and I gave up overnight 4 years ago. All I did was see an advert on the TV where the person smokes the cigarette and fat drops out of it - absolutely gross! Every time you have a cigarette about a teaspoon's worth of fatty deposit goes into your arteries or lungs. Put me off straight away so try thinking about that! P.S. I know it's not that easy for most people but think positive. The best thing in the world is not having your clothes or breath smell like an ashtray. Good luck. You can do it!!

Answer 6

ok im on the patch right now. this is the 3rd time ive tried and im on day 2.. which is where i always give in n smoke. so i know how hard it is. i do however know a couple ppl who have gotten the shot n say it was amazing they had no desire to smoke.. n they quit. it is 500 dollars tho which is why i havent done it yet but as soon as i get paid again u better believe im gonna try it.. good luck

Answer 7

I applaud your efforts, so far. For me after 42 years of 2 packs a day, it was Welbutrin-xl (sp). You have to be ready to quit, though. I set a quit date, started taking the pills two weeks prior to that date, and then on the night before the day,I poured water over the cigarettes I had left. From that days to this, some 5 years later, I have not smoked. I had cravings for quite some time, but after quittng the pills in three months, it got easier. Try it!

Answer 8

Hello, i gave up 2 years in feb... and i went through hell and back trying to give up.. i tried patches, gum, sprays, going cold turkey... even the fact that my dad had lung cancer didn't scare me into it... :(

But i dubiously booked myself in for Hypnotherapy and its the best thing i have ever done... i had 1 one hour session and afterwards it was still hard but it really just took the edge off the craving... also i personally had the feeling that i had just put one out... and i just didn't want another one so soon after....

I was a complete sceptic about the whole hypno thing, the whole time she was talking to me with my eyes shut i was thinking... "what a load of rubbish.. this isn't going to work" etc, etc....then she asked me to open my eyes when she got to 1 from 10... and as soon as i opened them.. i felt like id been asleep for a week!...

Really weird... but absolutely works... my partners dad went to the same women... and he had smoked for 40 years... and he has given up also for over a year...

Give it a go!... you have nothing to lose! :) x

Answer 9

prepare for your last smoke
plan it
smoke it and say good bye to your last smoke
10 a day is nothing, so the with draw will be in your head. It will require a lot of will power and determination.

stay away form smokers. If you have friends that smoke you need to take at least a one week break.
Drink much water.
Munch on carrot sticks
brush your teeth and use a strong mouth wash every time after you eat.

Answer 10

I stopped a few days ago, Ive been smoking for 16 years and was smoking 20+ per day. I ve never tried to give up before, its not as difficult as you think. Theres alot of will power involved, But if you really want to do it you will!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck.