how do i quite smoking?

Question

i smoke every morning when i wake up n' jst b4 i sleep bt hardly ever in between. cant seem 2 quit thou, hw do i stop?

Answer 1

It's going to be willpower and that begins with the 'quality of your decision' to quit. Are you sure you want to quit now? If there was a button you could press that meant you had never smoked, would you press it?

It is more than the nicotine-addiction. There are social and biological factors. There is the habit - needing to do something with your fingers and mouth, for example - at particular times of boredom or stress. There is the psychological factor; for instance, do you smoke to alleviate anxiety and also to calm yourself down?; no drug can do both, so it is the psychological effect of the action of smoking which is affecting both those mental states, not smoking itself.

I gave up smoking 16 years' ago after smoking since age 10 for 20 years. I found a 'Stop smoking in 7 weeks' course which helped me to stop by fully understanding and dealing with the problem. But you can do it yourself if you really want to and by getting all the help you can.

But when you do stop, and keep stopping, remember this: "You are one puff away from a packet a day!"

Good luck with your mission, if you choose to accept it. It's worthwhile. Enjoy the better health, the extra money, your freedom from nicotine slavery, your improved self-esteem and the joy of being a self-righteous convert like me :)

Answer 2

Dear Face and other smokers looking to quit,

Try all of the following :

1.Chew cinnamon gum, keep putting fresh sticks in your mouth.

2. Suck on whole cloves.

3. If you really feel like you have to light up, take 1 to 3 drags; then put out that cigarette carefully, saving it for the next time you feel an urge you can't resist. Eventually you will realize how well you can control yourself.

4. Tell yourself (this is true) that smoking causes wrinkles, especially around your eyes and mouth. You will also feel better when you wake up after stopping., no more coughing.

5. Most importantly, go to a group "Stop Smoking Hypnosis Session". Call your local hospital to see if they have one.Keep going until you have quit. It isn't very expensive, and you can keep going for free after paying the first time until you totally quit.

Hypnosis works, you won't want to ever smoke again. I did it 16 years ago and have never gone back, unlike others who tried different methods.


Good Luck

Answer 3

Here's how I did it (one month, no smokes!). I broke my leg in several places and subsequently spent a week in the hospital for surgery and recovery. During that time I was unable to leave my bed, therefore I chewed Nicorette 2mg Fruit Chill gum (it actually tastes pretty good). Soon after I was released, I broke out a cigarette and lit up. Truthfully, it tasted like ****. So I decided to chew the gum whenever I had a craving. Now I find myself chewing the gum less and less and having less cravings. Last time I quit (cold turkey and it didn't last long), I developed a horrible attitude during those first few weeks, but this time it was a lot easier. Now I'm not telling you to go out there, get really wasted (Jager), and fall off a third story balcony like I did; but the gum really did help and I would recommend it to anyone. Give it a shot. Best of Luck!!!

Answer 4

I was going to say, have your doctor prescribe wellbuterin (excuse the spelling) I know several people smoked more often than you and couldn't stop and the wellbuterin took away the craving and they did quit and have not gone back to it. But you smoke so seldom, maybe you might want to try replacing the evening cigarette with something else, like munching on popcorn. It's an oral thing to do and it won't be fattening for you. And the morning one, sometimes if you cut out the coffee that goes with it or change your routine in some way, you won't miss not having that morning cigarette. Good luck to you and I hope you quit. You can do it!

Answer 5

Well you just took step. Congratulations I stopped about 3 months ago. I picked a date to stop and then i use those nicotine chewing gum, and stayed away from people who smoked. When ever I craved a smoke I drink a glass of water and try and keep busy, but if you fail not panic this was my fourth attempt. So good luck mate

Answer 6

I have the same problem, except I smoke more than you.

I have reached the conclusion that no matter what sort of NRT you try (and they are very helpful, not a waste of money), the key ingredient needed is willpower.

Without willpower, you won't be able to do it.

Answer 7

Put something else in your mouth beside a cigarette. A piece of candy some gum...Most people have a routine. Like you said when you get up...when you go to bed..after you wash dishes, after you eat...
At your weakest point consciously get some thing to take that place of that cancer stick. That why Nicorette wor\ks. It aint easy and I wish you luck...It's a bad habit.

Answer 8

I went from 40 a day 2 nil, just using willpower,, all the stooping aids are fine ,,, but you have got to want to do it,,

Answer 9

hi its the hardest thing in the world to do. so i am not even going to try. My sister has done it 10weeks now and she won't speak to me. I told her to go back smoking again as she is very rude to everyone, really bad mood swings she is having

Answer 10

try to prevent stress from getting to you...take up a new exciting hobby that interests you and get a doctor to advise you on whether u shud use nicotine patches or gum or what...but u need to also exercise more...and eat healthy and generally improve ur quality of life so u dont go back to them