Here I go again. Day one of quitting smoking. Any good advice?

Answer 1

I smoked for 15 years and quit about 19 years ago.

First thing I did was go to the Seventh Day Adventists church and joined their "5 day plan to quit smoking" I don't know if they still have it, but it was awesome. I'm not a member of that church, but they were really terrific. Its group-therapy oriented and that was a big help to me. The best part was watching all of these confirmed smokers nearly dying by the third day. I decided then and there that I never wanted anything to rule my life the way smokes ruled theirs.

Here are a few of the things they taught me:

First. Do it cold turkey. It will be horrible. Read through the pain and remember how hard it is to quit. Never-ever forget that. Don't rely on patches or other crap. They just prolong the cravings. Within two weeks they really do start to wane. But you really have to give yourself that two weeks of pain

Two. You can never, NEVER have so much as a puff of a cigarette again. You are one cigarette away from being a smoker. Remember how much you enjoyed it (I still miss it), but know that you can never enjoy that again. Its now in your past. I actually dream sometimes that I started smoking again and I wake up so angry with myself. What a great feeling to know it was just a dream.

Three. No alcohol or caffeine for two weeks after you quit. Avoid acidic drinks, colas, tea. Lots of plain water. Nearly drown yourself. No spicy foods for two weeks, minimize salt.

Four. Avoid going to bars for a while. At least several months. Take long walks. Lots of exercise too.


Do it. You won't regret it.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Oh yes, the nicotine withdrawl anxiety/temper tantrum. I've been there! What helped me was deep breathing. When you smoke, taking a deep breath feels like crap, when you've quit for even a week, it's a bit better. Come to appreciate that feeling of healthy lungs and think about lung cancer or how you'll no longer be coughing up crap, even the common cold is less of a problem when you don't smoke. After you've quit for awhile, you'll find that even the smell of cigarettes will give you a headache or make you feel nauseated. Wellbutrin is commonly prescribed to people who want to quit smoking, of course, for them it's called Zyban because it's misleading for those who would otherwise avoid psychiatric medications. It's an antidepressant that I suppose is supposed to help with the crappy mood during the first few months. If you get desperate, consider talking to your doctor.

Answer 3

I quit smoking a little over a month ago & it has been way easier than it has ever been before. I had smoked around 5 years & had tried quitting tons of times, but this time was different. I actually read a book which I know probably sounds stupid, but it worked for me. The book is called "Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking" I would recommend it to anyone trying or thinking about quitting. Stay strong it is worth it.

Answer 4

Take up a hobby or something you're passionate about. Also, keep your mind focused on a goal. Your's, I'm guessing, is to be completely free of niccotine and have no more desire to smoke, to be healthier. Just stay focused. Good luck and congrats on your disicion

Answer 5

Try the patch, it at least eases you off of the Nicotine. The 1st 3 days are the worse because your body is getting over the physical addiction. But, after that it's mental, which is hard too. Try to avoid stressful situations, and when one arises you're going to have to find a new way to deal w/ the stress. Try cleaning. I've heard that baby carrots are a good snack to keep around, because of their size.

Answer 6

Watch a video that shows the dangers of smoking like from middle school you will never even think of doing it again after you see what smoking can do to you!

Answer 7

Looks as though you got enough answers. But what really worked for me when I had the urge for a smoke was to eat unshelled sunflower seeds. They are available in low sodium if you don't like or want all the salt.Try it & good luck. It also keeps your hands busy.

Answer 8

Keep yourself busy eating vegies and fruit. They take a lot of chewing - it is a healthy oral occupation and it will help to clear the nicotine out of your system faster and get you through the physical withdrawel quicker. Now keep youself physically occupied even if it is walking around the block when you get edgy. Try not to bite anybody. And Good Luck, I hope you can do it.

Answer 9

Consider this: Adopt a personal philosophy of No Compromise. Do not allow yourself to make even the tiniest excuse to erode your commitment. Be strong, don't budge an inch.

Answer 10

Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why wouldn't you stick with it??? While I have never smoked, just think of the following and I bet you, you will quit for good:

you STINK all of the time!!!!!
your teeth turn yellow!!!
your smoking hand becomes yellow!!!
it rotts your insides!!!
most girls don't want to kiss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
second hand smoke kills just as much!!!
it could effect your sperm, hence, your offspring!!!

do you want me to go on???

Just quit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year!!! (smoke free)