smoking question?

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i actually have 2 questions:

I have been smoking for a year and thought about quitting. how long would it take for me to quit?

last question. what are the urges like after smoking. i've been asking my step dad who hasn't had a cigarette in over a decade and he says that he still has an urge to smoke a cigarette. is this true? i know if i don't have a cigarette in a while i get an urge, which i can handle, but will i live with an urge to have a cigarette for the rest of my life if i do quit

Answer 1

Prez say you smart if you quit. Prez say smoking is a horrible, disgusting habit and stop thinking about quitting and just do it. Prez want to know why you wouldnt decide to quit. Prez say yes, the urge is still there, especially when under stress, but be strong and keep will power on your side. Prez say you will live much longer life without those disgusting things in your mouth. Prez better know.

Answer 2

I quit smoking 4 years ago. I only get urges when I drink, and these urges aren't really physical in the sense that " all man I NEED a cigarette", but more like " mmmm, cigarette, haven't had one of those in awhile. It's not as bad as people say, and it's actually pretty easy to quit. Follow this method:

Keep an old cigarette box. Take an allowed number of cigarettes out of the new box and put them in the old box, and leave the new box at home. For example, If you are only going to allow yourself 5 cigarettes a day, take 5, and you have to make them last before the day is through.

Don't be a dumbass, smoke them all up, and go buy more, because not only is that a waste of money, but you aren't doing anything to achieve your goal.

As time goes by, gradually decrease the amount until you can get by on one cigarette. Then, once you run out, thats it your done.

Also, alot of people smoke out of boredom, so occupy your time so you don't get the urge. Like going to the gym or running or something ( kick one unhealthy habit in exchange for a healthy one).

Good luck with that.

Answer 3

I have tried many things to stop. I smoked 3 packs a day. I smoked so much it was more than my car payments every month. The best program I have used is the "quit smoking right now program" http://tinyurl.com/yag6v4
They helped me go cold turkey and never look back. In fact, I can have a cigarette now and not want another one. That's how great it works.
I used the patch as well, and didn't smoked for 2 months but had headaches every day. the mental part is hell, no question. what worked for me is chewing big red gum, (no other flavor helped, kinda strange), and changing your habits. if you normally wake up and smoke while drinking coffee, take a walk instead and have coffee when you get back. you really have to do something totally different at those times when you would normally be smoking. it's hard to do, but someone told me that the mental craving of a cigarette only lasts for 7 minutes, so, if you can get past that 7 minutes, it'll be easier! I suggest you invest in yourself and then put the money you are saving into a jar and watch it grow, then buy yourself a nice reward for quitting. good luck to you!

Answer 4

I smoked for several years - twice. The last time I quit took. I never get an urge, although, I have heard of others who still do. I think it has to do with how one perceives the habit. For me, I always knew it was bad for me, but I did it anyway. When I was serious about quitting, I started to consciously stop associating smoking with other habits I had, like talking on the phone, drinking coffee, after eating, while drinking, taking a break, using the head. You get the idea. When you choose to eliminate smoking after any one of these things, you have substantially reduced your habit. I also started to visualize black tar coating the insides of my once pink lungs (not a pleasant image). Again, for me, this, if nothing else, put the final nail in the coffin of any urge. The final kicker was when I got the flu. Never could smoke when I was sick, so when I had gone a week without it, decided to go another week. Then another, etc. In retrospect, it didn't seem all that terrible, but I'm sure there were times where my fingers bore the brunt of my teeth (mindless gnawing for lack of something to do). Good luck~

Answer 5

I doubt you'll have urges for the rest of your life. They say there's a 3 day hump you have to get past before you've officially quit smoking. That is, the urges are the worst for the first three days. If you can get past the first three days, the PHYSICAL urges should subside after that. MENTAL urges, though, can last for who knows how long. Like if you're hanging out with friends, drinking and they're smoking, you might want to join in, but if it's after the three day hump it most-likely won't be a PHYSICAL urge. Good luck!

Answer 6

This is true you can quit on a dime it does not take time to quit you just quit. however the nicotine addiction will subside in about a week however the mental addiction of wanting a cig. can last far longer than a decade. I was told that for however many years you smoke multiply that by 2 and you get how many years you will still crave a cig.

Answer 7

Well first I wanna say congrats on wanting to quit.Now as for your first question,the time it takes for somone to quit is dependent on the person.I still smoke and have never tried to quit,but im wanting to soon.I rarely have nicotine cravings but rather have a physical addiction to hold the cig. I smoke the same times every day,in social situations and even when im bored.My boyfriend whom I live with smokes and has been smoking for 10 years,he dosn't feel the urge to quit so that makes it even harder.I live in louisiana,we have a 1-800 number for smokes who want to quit,you have weekly counciling meetings over the phone with a representive.They also send you resources to help you quit and sometimes may send coupons for quit aids.Im sure you can find somthing simiular in your state.As for having a craving for the rest of your life,I doubt it, you may in a smoking atmosphere but once you have made the decision to quit and you actually do it you will be fine.Surround yourself with loved ones that you care about and that care about you.You will do fine!Good luck!-Jilliane

Answer 8

babe, i'm not sure if you're addicted or you just have made it a bad habit. You're on the right track though! Definitely quit!!

I smoked for a few years and i quit cold turkey. It took awhile, but i haven't had a cigarette in months. Since you haven't been smoking long, the urges shouldn't be that bad.

You can do it, trust me.

Answer 9

Only for a year?! Buddy, you're good to go - trust me. Your actual physical withdrawl will only be annoying for 3-4days. Do it . Zone-out in front of mindless tv, sleep, drink lots(no booze) eat crap, stir-crazy>get outside! You have to keep the noggin' from thinking for a while. It'll be hard to focus, everything will seem pointless (life will suck). Stick it out, be pig headed, things will turn around after a few weeks. I'm at 1week1/2 smokefree (coldturkey)after 25 yrs of cigs. Stop now!!! Nicotine's hold will only worsen over time (even if you smoked less!!)- & put the damn $ in an RRSP - wish someone did that for me when I was 18! If you slip up - don't worry about it - learn & try again!

Answer 10

I started smoking when I was 16. When I got pregnant with my first child, I quit cold turkey. No patch or anything. It was hard for the first few weeks, but after awhile, the craving left. After my daughter was born, I tried smoking, and it wasn't good at all. So, you can quit if you are committed. And I can't even stand to be around smoke now.No urge whatsoever.It helps if you are not around smokers alot too.