how to quit smoking?

Answer 1

Then dont smoke!


try some patches or menthol candies.

Answer 2

Just....quit.

Nothing else to it.

If you find that difficult, oversleep a day, giving your system enough time to get the nicotine out. Then eat a heavy brunch and go back to sleep...

Sleep atleast a few hours more. This will definitely ensure that you have no nicotine in your system, and also that you are asleep during the times your body is craving for it... Avoid tea and coffee, and alcohol. frequent places where smoking is not allowed.
Give yourself an alternative, like everytime you want a smoke, pop a mint or a candy. Get loved. Anything... that does not involve smoking afterwards...:)

Do a movie marathon....

Its all about will power. Nicotine patches, and substitutes are just that... All you need to do is just quit. You can always ask your friend(s) or family for support...:)

Answer 3

Nicotine is a very powerful drug.Quitting smoking is just as difficult as quitting any other addictive drug.When I have a problem that I cannot solve myself,I* turn to the 12 step process,that has helped millions of people for over 65 years.I attend Narcotics Anonymous,and work the 12 steps.The support there is real.Although you may feel like you can do alone,I suggest you get a sponsor(someone who will hold you accountable)and go to at least 90 meetings in 90 days straight.You must first surrender.Tell yourself that you are a non-smoker.Establish a "clean date" and try to think of this date as being as important as your belly-button birthday.Work through this as though your life depended on it because it does.Surrender 1st,go to support group meetings,get a Sponsor.And clean up all smoking paraphernalia,ashtrays,cigarettes,lighters,etc,etc,.Do this one minute at the time,when you want to smoke,tell yourself,that you will wait for five minutes,then 10,then 30,then 1 hour.etc,Also I will have to agree that nicorette gum and the tape that comes with it really did help me too.God Luck!!!!

Answer 4

since you smoke that much everyday, your body got adjusted having these poisons running ur body. That's why people with more serious drug problems can actually die by quiting abruptly. You hav to take decrease your amount of cigarettes maybe every few weeks or whatever you're comfortable with. The reason why you were coughing and stuff (tryign to not smoke) was because your body was so used to having 2-5 cigarettes a day. So each week you should decrease slowly from 2-4cigarettes, then another few weeks, 2-3, then so on.

Answer 5

Just quit. No cutting back, no patches, no chewing gum. I stopped many times,just by picking a date and stopping. I stopped on 15.11.2006. I hope to stay this way until my end........

Visit the web pages on the benefits of not smoking. It's an eye opener for you when you see the smoke filled lungs. Did anyone in your family die of heart attack? So think about it as this is a valid reason to quit.

Answer 6

I quit smoking in June. I started by smoking outside only. That made me cut back. Then The hard part.... you have to want to quit. Not just think you should. You can't say "I am trying to quit". You have to be able to say.... "I DID quit". It is NOT easy. Be ready to face it. Then remember that you are a strong person and you can do it.

Answer 7

I used to smoke, too. I was a 1/2-1pack/day smoker, depending on whether or not I had cocktails. Even though I knew smoking was bad for you, I really liked it!
I became a nurse on a cancer floor in 1998 and I still continued to smoke until 2000. I took care of a woman who was 38 years old with stage IV lung cancer that had already spread to her brain by the time she got to the doctor. She had a 21 year old daughter, an 18 year old daughter and a 7 year old son. One day she told me, "Di, I was always a pretty healthy smoker. If you can find a way to give it up kid-you need to do it." She was having to make plans about who to pick to raise her 7 year old boy because she knew she wasn't going to be around to do it. That really hit home with me because my little girl was only 7 at the time. And I realized it could be me... I also thought about how I didn't want my kids to have to come see me in the hospital. I didn't want to try to have sex with an oxygen tack by the bed, or go shopping in the mall pulling a tank beside me.
I stopped and started several times before I finally kicked the habit. I think the main thing that helped me is asking God to change my want to. I prayed, " God, we both know that if I want to -I'm going to. So if You don't want me smoking, then please help change my want to." And He did! (I heard this from Joyce Meyer and it really worked!) I swear, the very next day cigarettes were less desireable to me. I started noticing how bad they smell and taste. I started thinking differently about them. I also read something that helped, "Remeber the urge to smoke will pass whether I have a cigarette or not." If I didn't have one, I would want to smoke. If I had 20-I would still want to smoke, later. So I figured if I was gonna want one or want one I just may as well bite the bullet and make my pain count. Whenever I started having a nicotine fit I just told myself that-and I drank lots and lots of water.
I think women especially have a harder time quitting because we become emotionally, as well as, physically addicted to cigarettes. Your family may let you down, your boyfriend or husband or best friend may not be there when you need them- But those 20 sticks are always there when you're angry, sad, depressed, excited or bored. So I had to identify my "triggers." For me, the danger zone was getting angry and drinking alcohol. I haven't smoked since New Year's 2000.
Now I can have a few beers and not want to smoke-MOST of the time. But the urge does pass. Just try not to think about it too much in the beginning. And if you slip and have one-don't get discouraged and think, "Oh well, I blew it so now I might as well smoke it up." Throw out the rest of the pack, or whatever,and get back on the wagon. The more times you attempt to quit the more likely you are to actually stop. The trick is to keep trying until it sticks. Good Luck to you. You can do it. If I could quit, anyone else can.

Answer 8

You have to really want to quit. Then just quit. Fight the urge by distracting yourself with something else. Stay away from smokey enviornments, change some habitual habits that were associated with your ususal somking pattern, like after dinner, favorite chair, before bed, etc. It's hard for the first few days, but then it get's easier. Gum's and patches don't work if your wishy about quitting. Cold turkey is the best way..ask the pro's.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

my buddy tried the hypnotize thing and stopped for two years. I don't remember why he started back up. just a couple of months ago he did the accupuncture thing and hasn't had a puff since. I think he said both where about $70 and as far as I have seen they. also, this is a guy who I would consider of sound and strong mind and these procedures worked. i was skeptical but they worked. lastly, $70 equals about what, 15 packs of cigarettes or about two weeks worth of smoking for your average smoker. go ahead and try it, it can't hurt

Answer 11

Finally, I'll managed to quit my 30 years of smoking. I'll can tell you so very,very difficult to quit. How ! your brain power. Just quit immediately, and even don't except free cigarettes.