how to quit smoking? give me the most effective skill if you have?

Answer 1

Cold turkey, which of course requires the proper frame of mind, meaning that you truly want and are ready to quit.

Also, try not to surround yourself with people that do smoke, as they will tempt you to remember how enjoyable smoking can be.

Answer 2

Go cold turkey.
But, unlike several of the other suggestions, don't do it without help.
1) Do aerobic exercise. This will likely scare some life into you and help you realize just how badly smoking is hurting your cardiovascular system. This is much more striking then simply thinking how many years smoking may take off your life because you feel first hand how much it is taking away.
2) Use lollipops whenever you, psychologically speaking, need something to suck on or handle with your fingers. More than half of smoking is not physical nicotine addiction but the feeling of having something in your mouth (an oral fixation, psychologically speaking).
3) Surround yourself with people and hobbies that intrigue you. If needed, take a week off from work, don't drive in bad traffic.... In general just put yourself away from situations that give you stress (which often makes you want to smoke).

Answer 3

Hi,
I really empathise with you, I quit my 20 a day habit in a pain-free way this time last year!
No stress, no cravings, no weight gain, no pills, patches or gums.
The program I followed was recommended by a friend and now boasts a 90% success rate and is 100% fully guaranteed - can't say fairer than that

All the best..

Answer 4

well I was a die hard smoker... No one loved it more than me...I had an ashtray by my bed for Gods sake...2 packs a day and I quit
I carried with me unopened pack of smokes ... for over a year..played with them when I was nervous and smelled the unopened packs when I needed to... I had them all over the place in my car , purse, by my bed, every pocket I had...etc.. little by little I threw them away... usually out the window of my car cause I knew someone would find them and smoke them probably
I never told anyone I quit.... and when asked I said I just wasn't right just then ...but I could if I wanted... I never cheated... and have quit for 21 years now

Yea and it still smells good to this day...but I would never do it knowing what I know now about smoking

good luck... it is hard...but keep putting it off instead of not having any... I found that worked for me

Answer 5

ive been a smoker since 2001 Ive been weeks and months without a single whiff of a cigarette. I only do it still because I enjoy it and want to. My solution to you is use your will power, find something else to bid your time. Like taking a walk. youll want to smoke after so take a shower. take a drive but youll want to smoke there so grab some taffy or gum. go get some lunch, youll want to smoke there also so do pushups. The thing i missed most is having that feeling in your hand, so grab you a pen an twidle with it when your nervous or itching. Trust me its tough but dont worry youll make it throgh if you commit yourself.

Answer 6

It's not just one addiction, it's many addictions. Do you smoke while you drive? What about after dinner? Or after sex? Or while you're taking a break at work? That's four different addictions right there, and each need to be respected and treated seperately.

If you can, or if you're a college student, replace the addiction with one that is easy to drop: every time you want to smoke, smoke pot instead. Then, after two weeks, stop smoking pot, too.

It's the only cure that I've seen work long-term. Plus, when my roommates quit cigs, they weren't irritable and nasty like most are when they quit. They were actually quite chill and good-natured to be around! I told them I wish they'd always be quitting cigs!

Answer 7

you need someone to be doing it with you for support but i recommend decreasing the number of cigarettes a day for the next couple weeks until you no longer have that craving anymore. physically take them out of the pack. it worked for my mother


example 8 cigs a day. go to 5 or 6 fora week or two then 3 or 4 for a week or two then 2 -3 etc. GOOD LUCK and dont give up!

Answer 8

Your own will power. Look at the negative effects on your body.
Decide its in your best interest to quit. Make a decision and don't back down.

Answer 9

well i quit smoking because i found out i had high bp and i knew if i didnt quit i would die....i mean u really just have to make up ur mind..i quit cold turkey and i know plenty of people who said they could never quit, put down the cigs and never looked back..have a strong will and u can do it

Answer 10

I basically decided whether or not i wanted to die young. The answer was obvious, so i stopped smoking..... yep, just like that. It wasn't easy, but I do want to watch my children grow up.