I've been smoking for two years. I have a light form of asthma and I want to quit smoking because I feel worse and worse, but I just can't shake off the addiction. I really need help here.
2006-10-11 02:16:50 · 17 answers · asked by Kino Yuki 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I was a heavy smoker too..I got a tablet called Zyban off my doctor..you start the tablets but can still smoke for a week I found before the week was up the addiction was weakening the cigs were tasteless and I didn't seem to get a HIT off them...it took me 3 weeks to stop totally it was pretty painless the hardest part was the habit you know what I mean after a meal a coffee and a smoke..that was 3 years ago...If you really want to do it you will succeed good luck I hope you are a non smoker by Xmas.
2006-10-11 21:37:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lily 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN WIN!
I was smoking and inhaling 2 packs of cigars a day plus an untold number of cigarettes.
Just quit and think of all the money you will save. Tell all your friends and family that you quit and if your a person of your word. You'll have to stay clean.
Stay out of smoking environments, take up a hobby, try nicotine gum to take off the edge, go for walks when you get the urge to smoke. Within a few days to a week you will start to notice how bad smokers smell and how good you feel.
Once you've gone 3 days to a week you will notice your physical cravings going away. Physiological cravings will last for a little longer, that is why a walk or hobby for a distraction.
My distraction was video games. I was a champ with Tetrus.
I'm 15 years and still clean and I never realized how bad smokers and smoking smelled until I quit.
2006-10-11 02:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was 5 years after quitting that smokers had the same chance as a non-smoker of getting lung cancer and 10 years after quitting before they had undone the damage smoking had caused. I guess different organisations have different data about how soon smokers can get their bodies back to their pre-smoking state. The main factor seems to be the length of time someone smokes rather than the quantity they smoked. I don't know whether anyone can speed up the repair period - the important thing is to quit smoking and not start again. I hope too much exercise does not have a detrimental effect on their health.
2016-03-18 07:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just quit smoking last week, smoked for 5 years, it is VERY hard. I suggest going cold turkey it is extremely hard but most people say it is the only way you will stay quit. First get rid of everything in your house that triggers a craving (ashtrays,lighters, etc), then tell everyone you know that you are quitting EVERYONE it will make you feel guilty about lighting up in front of someone. The first three days are very hard but it gradually gets easier after that. You will start to feel better after the first day. Good luck you are doing the right thing.
2006-10-11 03:01:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just QUIT, now. Cold Turkey!
When you feel the urge to smoke, engage in an activity that keeps you from lighting up. For example, hop on a bike and go for a ride. Work on an activity that requires two hands, such as knitting. Also, place yourself in non-smoking environments, like a school, where you could volunteer time.
Go for a walk -- rain or shine -- when you want to smoke. Walk fast.
2006-10-11 02:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by sskwert 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a nurse, I know there are many hospitals and doctor's offices who will give free info on quitting techniques and even free nicotine patches to get you started. Also, I find it easier to replace a bad habit with a good one. So next time you want to smoke, do something positive and fun instead, ex: take a walk, dance around to a favorite song, etc...I wish you so much luck!
2006-10-11 02:20:46 · answer #6 · answered by snowgirlsam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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There is a brand new drug that really works good..However you have to want to quit really bad for anything to work...I mean you have to be so sick and tired of smoking that you want to quit more than you want to continue smoking....If this is the case You are well on your way....
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2006-10-11 09:13:52 · answer #7 · answered by LENNON3804 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a report in the news that said the same drug that gets people off heroin can help women stop smoking (for some reason it doesn't work for men). I can't remember the name of the drug but it wasn't methadone.
2006-10-11 02:19:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've known people who have smoked for 40 years and just stopped smoking. Don't light up! The "addiction" isn't that strong!
Get tossed in jail and You WILL quit!
2006-10-11 02:27:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest cutting down slowly. this way you stay off of them . if you can cut 1 a week by the end of the month you will be down to one pack. Spend a month at that level and start over you can beat it if you stick with it.
2006-10-11 03:13:51 · answer #10 · answered by louis g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋