have you quit smoking i know you need will power but ?

Question

i have tryed nicotene inhalers,gum,patches but they knock me sick and make me feel c*rap any suggestion`s apart from hypno i smoke 20 a day

Answer 1

Quitting smoking is a great opportunity to learn about ourselves, as you have already observed.
Congratulate yourself on having the desire to stop - then you are over the worst, but still need to maintain your resolve. It's just so easy to start thinking that just one won't hurt, but it does. Just one achieves nothing except feeling the need for another. Whatever you do, don't have just one.
Here's a few home-brewed tips that might be useful.
It's not just nicotine addiction - there are 50+ chemicals 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!
We will have a few bouts of feeling or even being short tempered. We must try to bite our lip, and control; ourselves. Recognise the short temper as being the removal of toxins which are trying to find a way out. They went in through the mouth, and they try to get out that way to. We must learn to keep our mouth closed, and force the toxins out the other way.

Answer 2

I used to smoke 20 a day too. If you really want to quit there are two hurdles to clear, firstly the physical addiction (cravings) If you think about it this isnt so bad, you will only experience the craving sensations in your throat and chest, nothing like the extreme pain and psycological anguish when going through withdrawal from drugs like heroin. The first 2-3 days are a pain but you just need to put up with it. After a week it does get much easier,you may not even crave at all! Id advise you to stay away from gum/patches and the like because aside from the negative side effects some people get from them you are just replacing nicotine from tobacco with nicotine in these products,also at great expense! The second hurdle is the association of a cigarette with certain situations such as in the morning with a cuppa or in the pub with a pint. This is psycological and again gets much easier with time. Just be strong and really believe you can enjoy a cuppa or a pint without a ciggie, and the truth is you can! Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I actually quit yesterday. It's my second time quitting in over 10 years. I know, I was dumb to start up again after quitting for 9 years. I find the best way is cold turkey. (If I'm having a hard time of it, I do put the patch on) It's all a matter of how bad you want too quit. Be strong. Do something else when you're getting that urge to smoke. I painted the guest bedroom yesterday. LOL.. When I felt the need to have a smoke, I stopped whatever I was doing and do something else. Best of luck to you. Will Power. Stay strong....

Answer 4

I went cold turkey after 19 years of smoking about 20 a day - that was 3 and a half years ago. : )

Preparation was key for me. Prepare yourself by knowing what your pitfalls will be (like at the pub, after a meal etc) and by meditation. Its good to make up a positive suggestion that you can repeat to yourself thus encouraging your body to relax into being smoke free. Also, every time you get the urge its good to think like this: "Wow, that's the nicotine coming out of my body - that's great! I'm de-toxing!"

Oh, doing a detox before I quit really helped the urges and I knew I had the will power cos the detox was quite tough too.

What ever you do it will be the best thing you can do for your body so Good luck!

Answer 5

My husband smokes cigars, and I smoke ciggs....but we both know we need to quit. He had success in the past chewing the gum (he used to smoke ciggs, then quit and started the cigars)... and I once quit for 7 years (cold turkey). I know I can do it again, and have to prepare myself. It all takes focus, concentration, commitment, determination, and above all WILL POWER. I flicked the last butt out the window, and started setting small goals for myself. I wanted to get to the end of the day. I reached that, and kept going....I wanted to get to the NEXT day, then the next week, month, etc. It ended up being 7 years! I had visited a Friend after a break up with a boyfriend, and she smoked. We had a bottle of wine, and I asked her for a butt....bad idea. If I never did that, I might still be smoke free!

Answer 6

I attempted to quit smoking a million times. Then my friend lent me a book by Allen Carr called "The Easy Way to Quit Smoking" and I haven't smoked since - it's been nearly two years now. He basically makes you really think about smoking rather than doing it unconsciously. You continue to smoke until you finish the book. By the time I was half way through I really really hated smoking, and would spark up, take a toke and then put it right out again!

Mr. Carr doesn't convince you to quit by telling you all the terrible things about smoking he just asks you to look at it logically - and eventually you realise you don't need to do it and don't want to!

It doesn't even take willpower, as by the end of the book you're happy to put out your last ever cigarette!

PS This way of quitting doesn't turn you into one of those really annoying jealous ex-smokers who wish they were still a smoker!

Answer 7

I smoked 20 a day for 25 years. I quit 5 months ago. I read the Allen Carr book and went cold turkey. The first week was hell, after that I found it easy which I NEVER thought I'd be able to say. Have faith, it can be done!!!

Answer 8

Buy a copy of Alan Carrs Easy way to quit - keep smoking while you read the book and follow the instructions. By the end of the book you'll be ready to quit without any will power - trust me I smoked for years 20+ a day and it worked

Answer 9

I have smoked for 9 years at least 30 cigs a day. I told my doctor I was ready to quit, but I knew I needed help. He suggested this new medication. It is called Chantix, it truly is a wonder drug. I have been taking it for 12 days. I have been completely smoke free for 7, with absolutely no cravings. Ask your doctor but it really has worked for me. You can also go to Chantix.com and learn more about the medication. Good Luck.

Answer 10

The best suggestion I could tell anyone, is "You will know when you are ready." Then it's just a matter of setting your mind to it. I used Nicorette gum for the first couple of weeks, (chew twice, then put gum between gums and cheek). Been smoke-free now for 4.5 years! AND DAMN GLAD TOO!