What are some of the most effective ways to stop smoking? Is the habit all in the mind?

Answer 1

Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things in the world to do.

First, you have to WANT to quit.

Second, get a plan in line. Here is one for you to check out:

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Good luck!

Answer 2

smoking is both a physical and mental addiction. if you can go 3 days without smoking, you have successfully rid your body of all nicotine. after that, it's all in your mind. basically, you need to pick a stop date. once that date has come, get rid of all your cigarettes and lighters. pledge to yourself that you will make it through the tough times. as an added incentive, take the money that you would normally spend on cigarettes and place it in a jar. at the end of your first completely smoke-free month, take the cash and do something super special for yourself. buy a new outfit, get a mani/pedi, or get your teeth whitened.

it can be a tough challenge, but it is well worth the effort to break the habit. good luck!

Answer 3

I quit smoking 5 weeks ago. I took two days off of work. I spent the time home cleaning and keeping busy. I did it cold turkey. I think it is mostly a habit of the mind. (once the nicotine leaves the system)

Answer 4

The habit is very physical. Nicotine is a narcotic. I smoked for about 25 years. I had to stop by slowly lowering the amount of nicotine. I went from Marlboro, to Merit to Merit lights to Merit ultra lights to Merit Ultimas. Took about 2 years. Finally got rid of the physical addiction and then just had to deal with the mental addiction. That was much easier. Gum, hard candy and routine changes. good luck.

Answer 5

I think it's 50% physical addiction, 50% mental. I used a nicotine patch, which majorly helped with the withdrawal symptoms. The rest was up to me.
Chewing gum, eating sunflower seeds and chewing on straws helped me keep myself occupied. I also tried to avoid situations where I'd be around smokers (bars,etc.).
Most of all, I made a promise to myself that I would never, ever smoke again, no excuses.

Answer 6

It's just mind over matter. Just think of what will happen to you, do you really want to have lung cancer? Or you can use some alternatives. There's this girl that had been smoking for 15 years, and now she sucks on a lollipop instead.

Answer 7

This is day 46 smoke free. I visited American Lung Association website. They have modules to work, support chat message board, and a lot of informative information about this horrible addiction. Once I was able to understand why I smoked and why I could not stop smoking it has worked for me. I have tried many things in the pass, but nothing worked. e.g. gum, wellbutrin, doctors, etc.
I also visit whyquit.com and quitsmokingonline.com. Please try the American Lung Association, it has saved my life.
Lyndadi

Answer 8

My best friend is trying to stop, too. I have done some research and they say a 3-pronged approach works best.

1) Physical (patch, lozenges, gum, etc.); make friends w/non-smokers
2) Mental (think of the MANY reasons you want to quit; hypnosis)
3) Psychological (support group of others with same goal; behavioral therapy)

Good luck. God bless.

Answer 9

No it isn't just a habit of the mind although that is part of it. A combination of patches and gum works good, and if that doesn't do it for you. Gum, patches and ZYBAN. Good luck my friend, you are making a very wise decision by quitting. I wish you the best.

Answer 10

I went cold turkey when i found out i was pregnant. I used to smoke 10-15 ciggies a day and i was a smoker for 10 years. I now havent had a cigarette in 5 months and ive had no cravings.

I totally believe its all psychological for me but not necessarily for everyone. Everyone's case is different and a persons willpower is different with a person's characteristics.