my mom smokes and i really want her to stop and im worried something will happen to her what should i do?

Answer 1

My mom used to smoke-my sister and I made her quit! We put posters that we made telling her that she needed to quit smoking because we were worried and that the second hand smoke was bad for us up around the house. And we cut out obituaries of people who smoked and taped them to the walls. We told her that we didn't want to lose our Mommy to cancer or any of the nasty things that smoking can do to you. Got any ideas yet? Also, you could print out the benefits of quitting smoking and give them to her. Take her cigarettes from her and throw them away. I did that a couple times. Print out something about how harmful second-hand smoke can be to you. Beg her to quit! Do everything you can do to get her to quit! If she loves you she will quit. It might take a while, but don't stop trying to get her to quit! GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 2

How You CAN Quit Smoking :
- A World Hooked on Smoking
- Why Quit Smoking?
- How Long Can You Quit?
> Helping a Loved One Quit
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2000/3/22/article_01.htm

Drug Abuse---There Is a Solution! :
~ Who Takes Them?
> Why DO People Abuse Them?
~ There IS a Solution to Drug Abuse
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2001/7/8/article_01.htm

Perhaps something in the above series of articles will help you to help her. There are also related articles whose links are listed upper-left of the texts. I do hope she will listen to you, but ... Don't feel badly if she doesn't! It will probably take some time for her to 'come around', even if she does eventually respond positively. 'They' have to decide for themselves. We can only show them that we love them -- while at the same time, not making it easy for them to continue their addiction. That's called 'Tough Love'. It isn't easy or fun ... but, neither is watching someone kill themselves, or feeling that one might have been able to do more ... Just do what you can. Don't take responsibility for Her actions. Let her know exactly how Her behavior makes You feel. And pray ...

"You Must Pray This Way"
The Lord's Prayer Its Meaning for You
- What Is God's Name?
- God's Will to Take Place on Earth
- Prayer and Our Physical Needs
- Our Prayers & Forgiveness
- Help to Pursue a Righteous Course
- Faith in God Essential
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2004/9/15/article_02.htm

Answer 3

My kids tell me to quit smoking too, I really do want to quit badly, I have tried and haven't been successful yet, but, I will keep trying. Your Mom probably really wants to quit too,just be there and support her when she tries, she will probably try a few times before it actually works. I am going to buy the patches and see if that works. Good Luck to you and your Mom..

Answer 4

I would say, "Mom I really love you. I want you to stop smoking so you can be with me longer."

Answer 5

My dad passed away a few months ago from smoking. I would sit down with her & strongly encourage her to stop. Offer your help & your support & keep your faith high! Good Luck!

Answer 6

ive been trying to get my mom to quit for 10 years! im not even jokng. your mom will not quit unless SHE WANTS TO QUIT! ive written her letters saying i want her around for my wedding and for her to be around when i have kids, ect that realy got to her. she stopped for about a week or two then started again..... i asked her to stop smoking as a bitrthday present for my 15th birthday! and she didnt!! rawr! (im 19 now) shes always stopped off and on for two weeks at most. then something goes wrong at work or somethign then she blames "smoking relieves stress for me" ugh...its hard to get her to quit but ive just given up.... i still bother her from time to time "when are you going to stop smoking" she always says she will, buts its been 10 years since i started to hagger her about it....they will not quit unles THEY want to....=\

god luck though!

Answer 7

U take a cigrette from her pack and try to smoke in front of her and if she asks why ? tell that u want to be like her. U bet she will surely think to quit.

Answer 8

burry her ciggs, throw them out the window, and talk to her ,throw some nicotine-gum in the cart at the store then giver her "the look" if she asks why just say you know why

Answer 9

if you find anything that works let me know. my parents and boyfriend smoke and i hate it. good luck

Answer 10

dont beleve all the government nonsense that you here. everyone is my family smokes and everyone has lived to 85+. you should start smoking. im surprised your mother hasnt forced you to start by this point.