whats a good way to stop smoking???

Answer 1

just to chew gum but not to much gum!

Answer 2

STOP. That one word is the most important word in the English language for you. Some people say they have trouble and they go back to smoking. Some people try to stop many times.
You just have to stop. You might need assistance from a doctor who could advise you about taking a nicotine substitute so that you are able to undergo the withdrawal and finally get yourself off cigarettes.
The content in cigarettes is poison. The product should not be sold in the USA, but the cigarette industry has a lock on Congress and the government gets loads of money in taxes from the sale of this stuff.
The companies are meeting with resistance in the USA and are building up their portfolios in foreign countries.
The medical costs in the USA are causing politicians and insurance companies to look at the issue again. The medical profession has been against smoking since the 1950s and the Surgeon General tacked on severe warnings on the packages in the 1960s.
Do whatever it takes to stop. I MEAN WHATEVER IT TAKES.

Answer 3

Last April I went on a cruise to the Bahamas with some people that don't smoke. I vouched not to bring any cigarretts with me on the cruise nor would I buy any while I was on vacation. I figured that there'd be no stress for at least one week and it was probably going to be one of my only chances to quit smoking successfully. At the end of the vacation, most of the niccotine was out of my system, I was tan, well fed and feeling healthy. So I figured I made it for 6 days without smoking and I didn't want to start up again. It worked pretty nicely, becuase I'm still smoke free and I know that even when I'm tempted sometimes I won't becuase I don't want to go through the trouble of quitting again. Plus the longer I'm not a smoker the stinkier cigarrettes are.

Answer 4

The best way to stop smoking is Cold Turkey or you'll never do it . stop talking about it and just do it, i learned that people who say they cant stop are not ready to, or they would. I smoked for 25 years and Ive been smoke free for 2 1/2 years now, and don't even want to go back so yes it can be done but u need alot of balls....

Answer 5

This is so hard. But it can be done. Ask your Doctor for a new stop smoking drug CHANTIX, very expensive but it works. See if your in good health first though. My mom smoked for 50 years and quit PALL MALLS. I have been trying for years but never give up.........

Answer 6

Any of the major brands with nicotene in them or some people find that ordinary gum helps just as much and tastes a lot better. An element of willpower is going to be needed though, she will have to want to give up.

Answer 7

Studies have shown that these five steps will help you quit and quit for good. You have the best chances of quitting if you use them together.

1. Get Ready

* Set a quit date.

* Change your environment.
1. Get rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work.
2. Don't let people smoke around you.

* Review your past attempts to quit. Think about what worked and what did not.

* Develop a plan to deal with cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and times when you usually smoke a cigarette.

* Once you quit, don't smoke—NOT EVEN A PUFF!


2. Get Support and Encouragement.

Studies have shown that you have a better chance of being successful if you have help. You can get support in many ways:

* Tell your family, friends, and co-workers that you are going to quit and want their support. Ask them not to smoke around you or leave cigarettes out where you can see them.

* Talk to your health care provider (e.g., doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, or smoking cessation coach or counselor).

* Get individual, group, or telephone counseling. Counseling doubles your chances of success.

* The more help you have, the better your chances are of quitting. Programs are available at local hospitals and health centers free. Call your local health department for information about programs in your area.

* Telephone counseling is available at 1–800–QUIT–NOW.


3. Learn New Skills and Behaviors.

* Try to distract yourself from urges to smoke. Talk to someone, go for a walk, or get busy with a task.

* When you first try to quit, change your routine. Use a different route to work. Drink tea instead of coffee. Eat breakfast in a different place.

* Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath, exercise, or read a book.

* Plan something enjoyable to do every day.

* Drink a lot of water and other fluids.


4. Get Medication and Use It Correctly.

Medications can help you stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke.

* The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved seven medications to help you quit smoking:
1. Bupropion SR—Available by prescription.
2. Nicotine gum—Available over–the–counter.
3. Nicotine inhaler—Available by prescription.
4. Nicotine nasal spray—Available by prescription.
5. Nicotine patch—Available by prescription and over-the-counter.
6. Nicotine lozenge—Available over–the–counter.
7. Varenicline tartrate—Available by prescription.

* Ask your health care provider for advice and carefully read the information on the package.

* All of these medications will at least double your chances of quitting and quitting for good.

* Nearly everyone who is trying to quit can benefit from using a medication. However, if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, nursing, under age 18, smoking fewer than 10 cigarettes per day, or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or other health care provider before taking medications.

* For information on FDA-approved medications, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. To find out more about prescriptions, contact your health care provider.


5. Be Prepared for Relapse or Difficult Situations.

Most relapses occur within the first three months after quitting. Don't be discouraged if you start smoking again. Remember, most people try several times before they finally quit. The following are some difficult situations you may encounter:

* Alcohol. Avoid drinking alcohol. Drinking lowers your chances of success.

* Other Smokers. Being around smoking can make you want to smoke.

* Weight Gain. Many smokers will gain some weight when they quit, usually less than 10 pounds. Eat a healthy diet and stay active. Don't let weight gain distract you from your main goal—quitting smoking. Some quit-smoking medications may help delay weight gain.

* Bad Mood or Depression. There are a lot of ways to improve your mood other than smoking. Some quit-smoking medications also lessen depression.

Answer 8

Try a trip to any cancer ward in any hospital, ask yourself then if you need any motivation to quit? Honestly we have become accustomed to ignoring just how insane some of what we do is simply because it doesn't kill us today. A lil perspective never hurts. Be well.

Answer 9

I know of a place called Quitters Inc. They will get to stop smoking-guaranteed.

Answer 10

Silly just stop!
BUT I had a quad bypass and had no desire to start when I got home.
I had always hated the stink of my house anyway.
It was easy!
But you better have good insurance to cover the cost. 41k+ :)

Answer 11

You HAVE to quit cold turkey. Its the way I did it after trying the patch, the gum, and even hypnosis...the only thing that worked is to just quit on the spot.

Good luck to you, I know you can do it!