My 1st day....... feel terrible....... need encouragement!!!!
2007-01-12 06:51:04 · 21 answers · asked by Jules G 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The first day is the hardest!! The second and thrid days are rough to. After that it gets considerably easier. I had attempted to quit 3 major times in my life. This last time has worked. I haven't smoked since July 17, 2006. I did it by writing down every reason I could think of to quit. My #1 was to save the $1000 dollars a year I spent on cigarettes!!! To visualize that I picked out a very nice guitar that I want and plan to buy when I hit that year mark. Other than that I used patches for the first week to satisfy the physiological cravings while I focused on not having a cigarette in my hand (use straws if it gets bad). Once you get over the weird feeling of not holding that cigarette, then getting over the nicotine itself becomes a little easier. Don't give up- I promise you can do it. And trust me after smoking for 9 years, I now feel like a completely different person (and smell like one too). Good luck.
2007-01-12 07:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by guitar4peace 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WAY TO GO !!! GOOD FOR YOU !!!
I quit two years ago and it was the best decision I ever made.
There is no right way to quit, Do whatever works for you and stick with it. For me i went cold turkey and the first month was very difficult but after that things were much better.
Get rid of all your lighters, ashtrays, cigarettes, it helps when you have a craving. Try using sugarless gum or candy or carrot sticks if you need to hold something. It also helps to make a list of all the positives of quiting and going over them. Exercise is also important. It will increase the endorphins (natural pain killers) in your body as well as make your lungs stronger. People who exercise are also less likely to smoke.
Keep a positive attitude (I know it is hard) it will help in the long run.
If you do end up smoking again please don't despair. It is very hard to quit and it takes most people about 5 tries at quiting before they are finally successful.
Congratulations
2007-01-13 00:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Vigilantis 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good for you jules.
Here is a sure fire way to stop, it helped me a lot.
Take one full ashtray, a jar and some vinegar.
Pour the contents of the ashtray into the jar and then half fill it with vinegar.
Shake well and store in the bottom of the fridge.
Whenever you feel like a smoke, bring it out and take a good sniff.
It's revolting and stops your craving dead.
Once again, good for you mate. I have every respect for what your doing.
Keep it up, its not easy but it's definatly, definatly possible. I'm living proof and you will feel a million times healthier to boot. You can do this Jules !!!!!!
2007-01-12 15:04:00 · answer #3 · answered by trickyrick32 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You deserve a medal for having the guts and common sense to quit cold turkey.
The benefits are endless and I should know! Do you realize how many women will not go out with me because I smoke? At present I have none and if I do not quit I may end up single for the rest of my life. The cost factor alone would be enough to make anyone quit. Me? lack the guts and the will power. I wish you the best of luck
2007-01-12 15:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by trendz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations your not going to smell of smoke anymore
Have more money to spend on doing the things you want
Remember the craving only lasts about a minute so get up and move when you crave
,I used to smoke so i do know what it is like just hang in there
2007-01-12 15:37:51 · answer #5 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good for you...I freak out if I run out. Plus I work for a Tobacco Company.
You need to use the patch, commit lozenge or something to eliminate the "habit". My friend used Zyban (prescription) and she was a hard core smoker.
Take a shower.....Eat, Eat....a few pounds are better than smoking and you will feel so much better in a few days/weeks.
2007-01-12 14:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh come on day one! Once you reach day three all the rubbish is out of your body and after 3 weeks the cravings go
I ve done 9 days and am feelin really great and I know if I have another cigarette I will hate myself- you;re doing really well keep it up!!!
Think of the money you will save and your health!!!!
2007-01-12 14:56:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all good for you . when i quit i found drinking a lot of water helped me it flushs out the body and helps distort the cravings. i also found exercise helped i ran alot (and still do ) and do a lot of wieght training and gave myself goals like im going to be able to do this many rep of this wieght by next week it helps have the destraction from the fags if you need any advice email me ill be happy to help
2007-01-13 20:01:04 · answer #8 · answered by johnstrangey 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can do it....honestly don't go back.
Me and my wife quit 3 months ago.Think of the money u save....and your health.
I know it's hard but go for a walk..find something to do around the house.Eat mints they do help alot.
Just think of the achievement if you keep it up.
Go on.........have a cake instead.
2007-01-12 14:58:46 · answer #9 · answered by Homer Baby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good job1 u havnt smoke 4 a day! dont smoke tomorrow either! now that money you would have bought ciggarets for, use them to buy urself something really nice! like a cake or sweets or a bag, shoes,,, anything! reward urself1 ur so good!
2007-01-12 15:00:43 · answer #10 · answered by Emma J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋