I am an on again off again smoker... the desire to quit is VERY strong inside of me, but I keep falling off of the wagon. I hate living like this.. I have tried every method I can find, from cheap nicotine gum all the way to a 700 dollar seminar with a hypnotist... are there really any tried and true methods? I recently heard and ad on the radio about a series of injections that will make you quit? Any one know about this method?
2006-08-21 04:26:48 · 18 answers · asked by julianna76301 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I had not smoked for 9 months and two weeks ago broke down when I was totally stressed and bought a pack... and so here I am smoking almost an entire pack a day again...
2006-08-21 04:27:58 · update #1
I also quit for 6 months and just for a stressful moment I smoked one and 10 minutes later I was a heavy smoker again . All 6 months effort was gone . So I was very angry to myself...
I think you are on the right path, just feeling uncomfortable about it will help soon, this will grow in you day by day , and one day you will really decide not to smoke again ... When I say decide you will DECIDE... keep not liking yourself because of this behavior you will discover that you are stronger than that pack. It is not the methods , its you deciding what to do... You know that when you decide; you can...
You are just postponing the real decision. When you decide you do not need that bad smell, you ll make the real decision, that's the only way out, I know personally.
I am not smoking since 2003, perfect feeling, never miss smoking, I hate it.
Good Luck and pray to catch that strong mood.
2006-08-21 04:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non Smoker
2016-03-17 00:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell you from experience but I work for heart and lung doctors and they have all told all their patients to use everything together that you can... all at the same time. Ask you're doc for the patch, the scripts, the gum and take them together; some I know you can't be on together but ask the doc to prescribe as many as he can for you together. They all seem to think this works. The more you're on at the same time, the better chance you have and I know a few of them have quit that way.
I know I heard about those injections on the news and was gonna ask about them since I haven't had luck with anything yet either. I've been told that they have a better success rate than anything so far. Good luck to you.
2006-08-21 04:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that it's tough to give up, but, think of all the benefits you'll have as a non-smoker... your food will
taste better, improvement of breathing, no irritating cough,
etc... You might want to hang around people who are
encoraging you, those who don't smoke... it's all will power! Keep in mind, smokers in this day and age
are considered second class citizens. Hang in there!!
2006-08-21 04:37:16 · answer #4 · answered by LorHod36 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will be the hardest thing you will ever do. My life had to nearly end before I finally quit. I spent nine days in the hospital, with heart problems. You have to go cold turkey, and you have to be determined. I have been quit for almost 2 years, and I could go right back now. Once your a smoker, i dont think that urge will ever totally go away. Its hell, but you can do it. Do it while you are healthy and dont have to almost die. My mom quit because she had open heart surgery, 4 months later she picked up one smoke, now shes back at it full force again STupid huh?
2006-08-21 04:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone suggested Wellbutrin. I advise you not to do that. It is rarely prescribed correctly. I found that out the hard way after having several health problems while taking it.
I agree with the person who said taper off and buy them pack at a time. Another thing is to stop yourself from smoking in places you feel you have to smoke (i.e. in the car, when you drink coffee, whatever). One you disassociate smoking with certain behavior, it'll be easier to just not have any at all. Keep yourself busy and best of luck.
2006-08-21 04:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is a little self control and discipline. Smoking 2, 3 cigarettes a day wont kill anyone but make sure you just smoke 2 or 3. Its just like dieting, when you feel the urge to smoke, tell yourself sure I am gonna smoke but thats gonna be after 2 hrs and then stick to it. Using this technique I have cut down my smoking from 30 a day to about 3 a day.
2006-08-21 04:37:37 · answer #7 · answered by ash_m_79 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your Dr about the drug called Wellbutrin..It is prescribed for people with depression but it also claims to help smokers kick the habit.
Or get the patch and go cold turkey.
2006-08-21 04:38:00 · answer #8 · answered by Adri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wellbutrin works as both an anti-depressant and a smoking cessation aid.
Talk to your physician about quitting... and see if there's anything he or she can do. They may have references for you. In any case, you shouldn't have to spend $700 to quit.
There's a lot of support out there, go get it!
And good luck. It's the hardest thing to do, but the single best thing you can do for your health.
2006-08-21 04:35:00 · answer #9 · answered by Kerry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in injections.
You need to control your urge - Substitute the smoking when you are stressed with another "habit" such as eating an ice cube, running a mile, meditate, something else but smoke. OR you can take the stress out of your life - or control it.
I were almost there, 9 months is almost a year.
2006-08-21 04:36:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋