I am self employed and smoke where I want and where I want, but a couple of times a year, I have to take long flights and nicotene withdrawal drives me up the wall.
2006-09-03 01:43:33 · 10 answers · asked by watchdemknights 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hey, after almost 44 years of smoking, I quit almost "cold turkey." Since January of this year, I've broken down and have had 2 cigarettes and I can tell you that they didn't "taste" as good as I remembered. Now, it's not so much a physical withdrawal issue as it is mental. Guess what? I no longer "need" (crave) to smoke... or leave the comfort of my apartment at 3am because I got up to pee and wanted to light up but discovered I had run out of cigarettes... know what I mean? Coffee now tastes better. Weight gain? Hey, instead of eating junk food or candy, have a carrot or some raisins and lots of water.
Would you believe that some bladder tumors are associated with smoking? Yeah, I had one of 'em removed... oh, the examination... whew... the pain and discomfort... no anesthesia... right through the "manhood..." and the operation is also performed through there (THAT is under anesthesia) but when you wake up with a catheter and the burning sensation sets in... yeah, you have a hose in the same place... and you pee blood for about 2 weeks and can't shake off the last drop as usual... it hurts like hell... yeah, you'll consider quitting! I did! And I smoked even when I competed in Gymnastics, College Wrestling, while I taught Swimming, Lifesaving... and it didn't affect my performance (that's what I thought). Hey, want to improve your sex life...? Quit smoking! Whew.... what a difference... being a bedroom acrobat is better than smoking any day... even at 59 (increased blood flow). The women think I'm on some sexual stimulant pill or something and they search and search for proof... there's nothing to find... it's all natural!
There are worse things to deal with than the withdrawal symptoms... how about cancer, or a heart condition or high blood pressure or any number of cardio-vascular issues?
I recall how annoying people were then they'd start telling me to quit... so, instead, I'm going to suggest that you add up the money you spend on cigarettes each month and to consider what you can do with that money if you were smoking.
How did I quit? I changed the environment that was more stressful and tension-filled than I imagined... I quit the job I had where I could smoke all I wanted and when I wanted. Now, I wish I had quit sooner. Oh, man, it FEELS so good to take a full breath of air in the morning!
Hey, good luck and best wishes.
2006-09-03 02:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look man, the best thing that can happen to you is to give
up smoking, because smoking definitely causes lung cancer,
heart and arteries problems and it's an incurable disease.
Firstly, you must have a strong purpose when you stop smoking and use that purpose to overcome your nicotine urge. The nicotine withdrawal symptoms usually takes about 3 - 6 weeks
before one can really overcome it. It takes courage and good
state of mind to do it. The important thing is don't give up trying!
2006-09-03 02:05:56 · answer #2 · answered by steplow33 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont want to quit, then here's what i used to do when i smoked. I would have to fly for like 18 hours; going from the USA to IRAQ,SAUDI,KAWAITT for the military. well i would get those nicotine patches. Put one one before you fly, and boom your nicotine is under control till you land. You do know that those things put nicotine directly in your body through your skin
2006-09-03 01:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by kram_7777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak for myself. At one time I smoked because I enjoyed it. I smoked 1 to 3 packs daily, had periodic cigars, and sometimes a pipe.
Then 16 years ago I decided to quit (even though I would still enjoy smoking) and I laid it all down and never looked back. I had few symptoms of with drawl.
I must say that the hardest part of quiting was to decide to do it. That decision was delayed many times by the attitudes of the "do-gooders" who would say, "why don't you quit smoking." Which would make me immediately light up and blow smoke in their face.
2006-09-03 02:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by Randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you smoke where you want (twice) then why are you going through withdrawal on long flights?
Personally, I would recommend quitting. It's much easier on the body and considerably cheaper. Otherwise invest in a patch.
'nuff said?
2006-09-03 01:52:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure where u r from but here in Australia, you can buy nicotine lozanges or nicotine chewing gum... that would starve off the craving in the interim whilst on ur flight.... You can also get nicotine patches too.
2006-09-03 01:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by grumpy_anjewel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By a cd player and a guided meditation cd
Best Wishes
2006-09-03 01:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by GSKTS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called Zyban.Your doctor can write prescription for it.Believe me it works.You do not have to try to quit,in few days you will not feel like smoking Good luck.
2006-09-03 02:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try patches or gum. Those nose sprays help too but they can be painful. Or you could quit smoking, which would be much better for your health.
2006-09-03 03:14:35 · answer #9 · answered by CARLA E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try sucking on hard candy, reading a book, or sleeping through the flight.
2006-09-03 01:50:53 · answer #10 · answered by imasurefire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋