been smoking since 13 now in mid 30's want to quit! i have tryed once before can not do cold turkey! i want to detox my body to help get out all the nasty crap i puff in daily as well make my body healty.i have 4 kids and a husband who just got back from iraq and is going back again so stress is pretty harsh for me i don't want to make excuses for myself it's a habit i regret starting and want to end this habit once in for all before my hubby gets sent back to iraq,so i'm not smoking packs a day to help relieve my anixiety and stress. i already see the terrible effects it is having on my skin when i used to hear all the time your how old , you look so much younger then that ,to not hearing that any more and seeing deep lines forming daily on my face and neck it's about that time to kick the habit! please please i need help oh and i tryed hypnosis ya right!!!!!!!
2007-01-02 04:16:19 · 19 answers · asked by tomboy 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
1. you have to REALLY & TRULY want to quit.
2. you MUST accept that it will be very tough.
-now you have a chance
3. select a method (smoke away, patch, cold turkey)
4. don't smoke a cigarette today-this hour or minute if you have to-don't worry about tommorrow.
good luck
2007-01-02 04:25:11 · answer #1 · answered by lkrhtr70 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-29 18:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the national stop smoking quit line as advertised on the TV ads i have this number for you to call 0800 2 4483 8 you can call them 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm.I gave up last new year after smoking for 30years at 40 cigs a day so if i can do it then so can you.They will tell you where to go(this is normally your nearest Boots) you will be put on a 6week coarse of nicotine replacement you wont have to pay for it as this is a scheme run by the government,I was put on the skin nicorett patches,and i used a inhalator that you put in cartridges that contain nicotine,I fount that this was the best thing to use as you still have the hand to mouth thing going on.I hope that this is a help to you,As it was to me.The cash that i have saved by not smoking has payed for myself and my hubby to be able to book us a 2week holiday in the US we go on June4 2007.
You have taken the first step to being a NON SMOKER.
If you need any help let me know Bella XX
2007-01-02 04:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by Bella 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The best way, in my opinion, is cold turkey. Which is what I'm about to do...again. Friends of mine have done it the same way. However, one wreaked havoc on any pen she could get her hands on. I just made up my mind yesterday that I was done. It's just getting too expensive, stinks, makes you feel less than 100%, takes a toll on your physical appearance...add to that mix the smoking ban going into effect in my area June 7.
If you don't want to do the cold turkey thing, I suggest you consult with your physician. I understand there is a new medication that Pfizer has recently put out on the market to help with smoking cessation and from what I've heard so far, it leads to good results.
2007-01-02 04:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You sound like me. It's not that easy to "just don't smoke." My doctor wrote me a prescription for a pill called Chantix. It's supposed to help block out all the withdrawal symptoms, thereby making quitting much easier. It's expensive though (about $100.00), and it's not covered by insurance. I haven't tried it yet, because I haven't completely made up my mind to quit smoking. It sounds like you have, though, and that's the first step. Good luck!
2007-01-02 04:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by Libby 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should make a commitment to not smoking. Try using a calender and put reminders on it. Also, put a picture of your kids and use that as a source of confident to make a habit of not smoking. I don't smoke because I'm an athlete, and I know it is not healthy for me.
2007-01-02 04:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by Quentin Grzyb 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may just have to walk the floor for a while-chew gum-use life savers candy (remember why you put one in your mouth)-Try whatever you have to to get your mind off smoking. If you use patches then you will still get the nicotine and still crave it! You may be able to use them to gradually let your body get used to doing without nicotine. Good luck and don't buy anything to smoke or borrow from anyone else! Your body will gradually become healthier although the damage that you have already done may be something you may have to deal with.
2007-01-02 04:36:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Put four or five dollars in a jar everyday you do not smoke. Then treat yourself or you and your family with the money every month. Actually, my doctor told me about a lady who did this and after a year went on a cruise. Do it for your children if you don't want to do it for yourself. Good luck!
2007-01-02 04:26:26 · answer #9 · answered by Summer 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i heard the wrinkel thing but it was more that smokers were sensitive to th e sun i been trying to quit for quite some time its definately going to effect your soldier because when they need there strength to accomplish there going to be haveing trouble breathing i started smoking and i got lots of excuses especially i was in a toxic relationship this person was being mean and abusive but that person is not my girlfriend anymore seeing that she beat me up for the holidays and threw my stuff in the cold and accused me of cheating on her when i never did i caught her in a few lies and our 3 years are out the door smoking is addictive there is no were i cant be exposed to it especially when im trying to quit and have quite sometime away from it and i can breath alittle bit and i loose track how sick it makes me after ive quit for a long time almost everyone in my family smokes i love them but i try my best to stay away from them
2007-01-02 04:44:17 · answer #10 · answered by peter w 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋