What can i do to quit smoking?

Answer 1

distract yourself, run, walk , laugh with friends, talk to someone on the phone, write a book, write songs, sing a song, run in the rain, when u want to reach for a stick of that nasty cigarette..good luck

Answer 2

First I started quitting by cutting down, Because you can't just stop cold turkey. I also chewed gum every time I had a craving (eclipse polar ice). I stopped smoking in the two places I seemed to smoke the most, In the car and when I'm drinking. If you like to drink, you will want to quit there first. At first I was chewing a lot of gum, but you are basically substituting one addiction for another. I have been smoke free for about 38 months now. But the key is will power you have to be stubborn and really want to quit. Good luck! I know how hard it can be!

Answer 3

Hi,

I quit this time last year having had a 30 a day habit. I'd tried and failed with allsorts until I a friend recommended this program - see below.

It also came with a 100% money back guarantee and has a 90% success rate - can't say fairer than that!

All the best.

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Answer 4

You have to absolutely want to and be willing to suffer through wanting a cigarette terribly yet not giving in. Once you can get through the craving a few times, you realize that hey, maybe I can do this, and it will get easier from there.
I think habits generally cannot be broken unless they are replaced with other habits, whether it be eating more, chewing gum, or healthy things like exercising or playing an instrument. Good luck!

Answer 5

It is all psychological. If you get yourself to rationally and emotionally hate smoking, then that's the biggest step. Try staying away from places where people smoke, such as bars, etc. Try to go to no-smoking public places or sit in the non-smoking sections.

Answer 6

My girlfried suggested that everytime I had the urge to smoke that I tell her and we'd have sex instead. Well, that worked great. Not only did I stop smoking but we lost like 60 lbs between the two of us.

Answer 7

Take Zyban. Try to avoid behaviors that you associate with smoking for a while (i.e., if you always smoke when you go to a bar, avoid that for a while). I think you can take nicotrol inhaler or patch with Zyban. Good luck!

Answer 8

http://www.anti-smoking.org/quitting.htm
1. Get Ready
Set a quit date.

Change your environment.
Get rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work.
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. Free programs are available at local hospitals and health centers. 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:
Bupropion SR—Available by prescription.
Nicotine gum—Available over–the–counter.
Nicotine inhaler—Available by prescription.
Nicotine nasal spray—Available by prescription.
Nicotine patch—Available by prescription and over-the-counter.
Nicotine lozenge—Available over–the–counter.
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 9

Only one way. smoke the last one in the pack and refuse to buy anymore or take them from others Amazing how short the craving can last.or how long you will still get them. good luck. it can be done even after 40 years

Answer 10

You have to find what works for you. My dad tried a lot of different things, he decided the gum worked best for him. My brothers girlfriend said that she needs something in her hands...so she is going to keep cinamon sticks around?? Good Luck I hope it works.

I think I heard that tea helps. Go to a vitamin store & see what they suggest.