I made it to 10 days and its getting easier! first 3 days were the hardest i was ripping my hair out of my head lol but im doing it now and so proud!
2007-01-02 22:27:38 · 11 answers · asked by bewitchingbaby66 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Congratulations! Keep at it, it gets easier every day. I quit 13 years ago and have never regretted it. I still have cravings sometimes, but they are no longer bad enough that I can't ignore them. If you've made it this far, you can make it forever. Good luck
2007-01-02 22:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by jingles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Cold turkey" is a slang expression describing the actions of a person who gives up a habit or addiction all at once, rather than gradually (easing the process through tapering off or using supplemental medication). This is, of course, the cheapest method of quitting any habit, and its supposed advantage is that by not actively using supplemental methods, the person avoids thinking about the habit and therefore, the temptation.
The etymology derives from the phrase talk turkey, in which someone deals matter-of-factly with a subject. Some, however, believe the derivation is from the comparison of a cold turkey carcass and the state of a withdrawing addict — most notably, the cold sweats and goose bumps. It is often preceded by the verb "to go," as in "going cold turkey."
Sudden withdrawal from drugs such as benzodiazepines and barbiturates can be extremely dangerous, leading to potentially fatal seizures. In long-time alcoholics, going cold turkey can cause life-threatening delirium tremens and thus is not an appropriate method for breaking an alcohol addiction. Although many people disagree, it has been said that nicotine cessation can be the most difficult form of cold turkey, more difficult than even heroin or cocaine.
In the case of most other drugs, going cold turkey may be extremely unpleasant, but not life-threateningly dangerous. Terminating medication that has been prescribed, however, may be dangerous.
2007-01-02 22:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did the same thing as a regular smoker when I was a teen - cold turkey. The key was that when I took my last cigarette, I made a conscious decision that it was the last time in my life that I would ever smoke a cigarette. I won't say it was the easiest thing (I had cravings for a couple of years afterwards - especially when around other smokers - but eventually they subsided) and I haven't had a cigarette since. And won't ever.
Congratulations to you - the most important thing is your internal decision that your last cigarette was the last time in your life that one will ever be between you lips - no matter how you feel. This decision actually makes it easier, not harder.
Good on you!!!
Sincerely - a very ex-smoker.
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2007-01-02 22:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by cyclgrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats! I did it cold turkey too, and after you get past the first week, and then first month, it's a lot easier. I still have cravings (I quit in April) but I keep telling my self it's for the better :)
I quit for the health of my baby and myself, when I found out I was pregnant in April. I gave birth to a beautiful and very healthy baby boy on Christmas eve :)
2007-01-02 22:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by Huliganjetta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I commend you!!. It's so difficult to give 'em up. After smoking for 35 years I went cold turkey last October. I found I had to keep occupied to keep my mind off the smokes.
Congratulations to you.
2007-01-02 22:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by Billy T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wonderful. Good for you! I quit cold turkey myself and haven't smoked since. That was about thirty years ago.
2016-03-14 00:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well done!! Isn't it great to have all this support! I went cold turkey after smoking for 20yrs and have been off them now for 12 months. I believe this is the best way, as i feel it was harder to do on my own so I would be less likely to fall back. I also enjoyed alot of chuppa chuppa lollipops to keep my fingers busy. Remember how you feel now, and imagine how you'll feel in 12 months time.
If you ever feel the need to slip back please feel like you can email me to chat about it. Enjoy the rest of your life!!
2007-01-02 23:56:10 · answer #7 · answered by bichonbeauty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congrats! I quit cold turkey 6 years ago Jan 5th... I remember it was awful and the first 3 weeks were the worst, especially the third. I kept on dreaming a cig for YEARS, and I still have cravings.
But, I am not a smoker anymore *grin*
All my best to you!
2007-01-03 00:02:54 · answer #8 · answered by Ro' 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great job. I smoked for a couple of years and quit cold turkey also. It was hard, but it was a great decision.
2007-01-02 22:51:40 · answer #9 · answered by Unshaken Faith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you.. I have been smoke free for 7 days but with the help of a nicotine patch.. Not sure if that constitutes as being quit but I dont smell like a chimney
2007-01-02 22:31:04 · answer #10 · answered by jusbizness403 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋