2006-10-23 18:54:43 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
when i quit, i bought gum, sunflower seeds, and drank more liquids that'll get u through about a week, after that it's will power, because once u just take that first drag it starts all over again.
2006-10-23 18:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 30 years of smoking and several tries, I quit 2 years and 9 months ago using the gum. I used more than was recommended and chewed it whenever I felt a craving. It seemed expensive but one piece can last an hour. A cigarette lasted about 8 - 10 minutes. After about 4-6 months, I did not even have a craving.
I had a lot of non-smokers around me.
Good luck. If I could then anyone can quit.
2006-10-24 02:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by San Diego Art Nut 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just stop and take up a constructive hobby.
When you do quit, tell everyone you know that you quit. Then if your a honorable person, you can not go back on your word. Also stay out of environments where you may be tempted to smoke.
Be strong, I quite and I was hard for about 1 week and everyday I didn't smoke it got easier. After about 2 weeks you regain your full sense of smell and you will start to notice how bad smokers smell.
2006-10-24 01:58:57 · answer #3 · answered by timberland1952 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit
2006-10-24 01:56:23 · answer #4 · answered by triniqueen40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Substitute for something else oral, like suckers or food, (then go on a diet.) That's at least what I am doing after 2 months of not smoking, ate anything, gained 5 pounds. Now no more hard cravings to smoke and just need to lose 5 pounds.
2006-10-24 02:05:55 · answer #5 · answered by Soph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, it's cold turkey. I feel like everyone I know who did it successfully did it that way. You just have to know what to expect so that you can beat the cravings... like after the first two days you'll REALLY want to smoke, but just know that's how you'll feel and beat it. Go running or something that conflicts with smoking. Definitely don't drink for a while, because you may want to smoke while you drink.
2006-10-24 12:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I quit smoking in 1985 just plain "cold turkey". It was fast and look at all the cash I saved. No patches, medicines or any of that stuff. Just plain did not touch another nail for my own coffin. I am now 79 years of age and have no regrets about quitting. SBK in Bartlett, Illinois.
2006-10-24 02:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by SPOTTED FAWN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably talk to a Doctor about quitting to determine the best way that is suited to you, or try calling the Quitline on 13 QUIT (Australian number).
Congratulations on wanting to quit by the way!
2006-10-24 02:00:43 · answer #8 · answered by Pango 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a hobby and put your mind to work for you. If you stop smoking
you will live longer. Any way you may need to see your Dr. Please visit the American Lung assocation and The American cancer socaity. Don't forget to ask your Dr. to show you the picture of healthy Lung and smoker's. Then make the right choice.
2006-10-24 02:07:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple have one of your friends that dont smoke and someone who does smoke have the one who does smoke quit with you and the one who dosent have him not let you smoke
2006-10-24 02:04:28 · answer #10 · answered by wolfleader26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋