I am 16 (turning 17) and I am really willing to quit smoking. I started 6 months back and since i have smoked more than atleast a 300 cigarettes I think life will be more happier when i quit smoking.
There are a few problems that i have when i tried quitting smoking.
When i think i shouldnt smoke.. something in me tells that I am in need of tht smoke and it drags me towards take a couple of ciggies.
I am still trying very hard and whenever i see a girl smoking or any movie featuring a girl smoking.. i turn my mind towards smoking. I dont know what my problem is.. but i am still trying very hard.
The problem with me is.. i try till the last moment not to smoke but at the end of the day like.. at 9.00PM or something my mind totally turns towards ciggies and i smoke a couple of them.
I am unable to divert my mind from smoking and i am in need of some serious help and advice. How will i be able to divert my mind totally from smoking and even if a have such feeling how avoid?
2007-01-21 02:35:38 · 9 answers · asked by walter v 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Set a stop date 2 to 4 weeks from now so you'll have time to get ready. Write down your personal reasons for stopping. Be specific. Keep your list with you so you can look at it when you feel the urge to smoke.
To help you understand your smoking habit, keep a diary of when and why you smoke. Using information from this diary, you and your doctor can make a plan to deal with the things that make you want to smoke.
Just before your stop date, get rid of all of your cigarettes, matches, lighters and ashtrays.
You may have a habit of using cigarettes to relax during stressful times. Luckily, there are good ways to manage stress without smoking. Relax by taking a hot bath, going for a walk, or breathing slowly and deeply. Think of changes in your daily routine that will help you resist the urge to smoke. For example, if you used to smoke when you drank coffee, drink hot tea instead.
Tell your family and friends what kind of help you need. Their support will make it easier for you to stop smoking.
its never too late to stop
2007-01-21 02:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by hilary daniel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suggest slowley bringing the numbers down every day from the amount of cigerets you smoke. eventually you won't be smoking at all. untill then:
get people around you to encourage you. have them help you and keep you away from ciggarettes.
have people go to movies before you an tell you if there is smoking in it before you see it.
sit in non-smoking areas at resturants,
drink coffee,
and post apicture of blackened lungs in every room of your house. (totally gross)
and chew gum.
I've never smoked, and i'm only 14. but i bet that these would help from what i've heard and observed from other people.
2007-01-21 02:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by Alysse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go cold turkey
reward yourself by setting up a separate bank account of the money you would spend and see it grow towards something you have always wanted or a special treat.
2007-01-21 02:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by gasmanfart 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
try meditation, yoga,hypnosis,acupressure,acupuncture...coupled with ur own will power....im so happy dat u wanna quit...its half the battle already won.....
or just visit a cancer hospital and see patients with lung cancer...and u wudnt be able to touch another ciggie!...cheers!
2007-01-21 02:42:28 · answer #4 · answered by lilbit 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-01-21 03:08:47 · answer #5 · answered by tmthyh 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The best method is to just stop.Tell yourself and others that smoking is a dirty habit.
2007-01-21 03:18:28 · answer #6 · answered by Gruya 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just don't do it. Stop now or you will suffer greatly.
Watch girls lick lollipops, maybe you will want one of those??
You are still young enough to quit safely and quickly now. It will be like quitting AIR later in life, trust me.
2007-01-21 02:41:29 · answer #7 · answered by freakazoid 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
call 1866 ny quits. get the nicoderm cq patch.
2007-01-21 04:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is called self control and will power do it you know you can..High self esteem for your self and it will kill you God bless you through this and God bless the USA and Israel and All...
2007-01-21 03:49:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋