I am looking for stop smoking support groups online? Any suggestions?

Question

I quit smoking 2 weeks ago and am looking for support groups to help me succeed in quitting for good.

Answer 1

Its not just the nicotine. Its also the other 50+ chemicals they out in cigarettes. Also the main problem is habit.
We have been used to having body sensations which we translate as 'my body needs something, which we have attempted to satisfy by having a cigarette.
When we try to stop smoking, we still get these 'my body needs something' sensations, and we still feel that we want a cigarette. We have to train our body to be more selective. When we feel we need something, we have to work out what it is that we actually need.
A glass of water is an excellent substitute if nothing else comes to mind, as it helps with the clearance of the toxic substances in our body. Another good substitute is a bag of salted peanuts, used in combination with the water.
Another thing to do is to find an activity which occupies the mind or body. Go swimming - nobody wants to smoke while they are swimming. Slowly, as our body adjusts and translates the 'want something' feelings into something other than cigarettes, then the feelings begin to go away. We know its not a cigarette that the body really needs, because as soon as we've had one we still have the feeling, and want another!

Answer 2

Natural Quit Smoking Magic

Answer 3

I quit a little over a year ago with the Nicorette patch; I'd tried before with Zyban, but it's really a matter of being ready to quit. If you want to truly quit, this really helped me: Two weeks before your quit date (you need to pick a date to stop if you haven't already), take an inventory of situations where you voluntarily light up. For me, it was getting off the bus, or between classes. In the two weeks before you quit, find ways to either not be in those situations, or try not to light up if you are in those situations. This will break the habit of instinctively lighting up. Also, call your county health dept. In many states, smoking cessation programs and medications may be covered by the state, as its far cheaper for them to help smokers quit now than pay for their health care later on.

Answer 4

Way to go. You can do it. One day at a time and it takes 21 days to form a routine. I quit cold turkey New Years 1999 and haven't looked back since.

Keep up the good work and believe in yourself.

Answer 5

http://www.philipmorrisusa.com/en/home.asp
They have various products and support groups for just that.
Good luck! It's not going to be easy, but stick to it! You can do it!

Answer 6

http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/support/

Answer 7

http://philipmorris.com/quitassist

Answer 8

cold turkey is the way to go.