How did you quit smoking?

Question

I need help...I am so addicted to cigarettes...I'm 30 years old and I've been smoking for 10 years now and I would like to quit...I think there gross and I hate the smell they leave on your hands and clothes...But, I have a hard time quitting...I need Any suggestions or help...

Answer 1

After years of trying, I finally had to do it cold turkey.

Answer 2

I smoked for 20 years, quit for 5, started back, quit, smoked 9 more years, then quit again. It is worse than heroine, and it takes a few attempts, but dont give up. Take it from a chronic smoker, it can be done. I'm 46 and haven't smoked for 7 years. I'll never smoke again. I know what a terrible habit it is now. How did I do it? I took an ordinary household drinking straw, cut it in half, and kept it on my person at all times. When the urge came, I puffed the straw. When you feel the urge, smoke the straw. It sounds silly, but I swear, it works. When the urge gets very strong, get busy with something else that makes it impossible to smoke.
Also you must be spiritually strong, and stay away from other smokers. Pretty soon you'll look back and will not be able to imagine yourself ever smoking. Really. You'll be a nonsmoker and you'll see that it isn't the person that you are anymore. Do I ever get the urge? Once in awhile, but not smoking is much better than smoking and I know this now. It is cleaner, and people have a different view of you. They see you as a cleaner person. More wholesome. Spiritually strong. Good luck!!

Answer 3

Natural Quit Smoking Magic

Answer 4

Just like many people I've tried to quit several times and even quit for 2 years at one time. I have been smoking since I'm 14 and I am now 49. On January 2, 2007 I bought the patches (which I have used in the past) and so far have not had a cigarette. I've always went back to smoking because my husband refuses to quit and it's very hard trying to quit with someone sitting next to you smoking. He works out of the country a lot and hopefully by the time he gets home this time, I will be way past the cravings and he will respect my wishes and not smoke anywhere near me. I have several situations that help me. One is my granddaughter. I always knew I stunk of smoke and it was hard for me to be near her because I didn't want to offend her. I love holding her and kissing her but always felt the need to back off a little because of the way I smelled. Nowadays, I can actually kiss her on the mouth without feeling that I've offended her in any way. Another reason is, in this day and age it is so uncool and unhealthy to smoke - as the media is making sure we all know this. You are restricted to certain areas - even outside - where you can light up. Plus with all the ads on TV and the radio about the new smoking laws, it makes you feel like an outcast. Smoking is a very addictive habit. People see you as being a weak person. It pretty much made me say, if you can't beat them, join them. I feel better, sleep better, plus I'm also doing the Nutrisystem diet and have lost 8 pounds since January 1. Make a list of the reasons why you want to quit and read them daily. Plus, you will be surprised of the "new delightful smells" once your sense of smell comes back. Take a deep breath and smell the clean air. Get as close to those you love without feeling you are offending them with smoke stink. Good luck!

Answer 5

I am 50 years old and I smoked for 30 years. I quit smoking 7 months ago using the nicotine gum. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I have heard some people say that the worse s over in about 2 weeks. I wasn't that fortunate, it took about 3 months , but now , I seldom think about a cigarette The gum helped with the physical addiction to the nicotine, but the big step is you just don't buy them. Believe me, it will take some time but you will get to the point that you can stop off at the store and not even think about buying a pack.

Answer 6

How Did You Quit Smoking

Answer 7

I have started trying to quit the past 3 days also and I am truly scared. I am going to the doctor this morning to talk about this terrible addiction I have to cigarettes. I am 54 yrs. old and have smoked since I was 14. So this is 40 yrs of smoke build-up that needs to be cleaned out. I have tried quitting before, several times, with no success.

But this time, a week ago, I suffered with almost having a stroke. I started to tingle and get numb on my left hand side, fingers first then up my arm.

I have never been so scared in my life. I thought I was going to die. I got taken to the hospital and the dr. said I had to quit smoking. But it is so hard, because I love my smoking, but WHAT I AM I DOING TO MYSELF???? I now have High Blood Pressure and need to keep that down, wayyyy down.

So today is the day that I put those cigarettes down and pray that I never take one again!!

I need all the prayers I can get too, so if you want to contact me, please do so and we can quit together, if you would like.

I wish you the best and we both know, cigarettes are NOT good for you or anyone around you.

Answer 8

I'm 40yrs old, had been smoking since i was 20, now i've been smoke -free for almost 2yrs now. The way i quit was to do other things to take my mind off those urges to smoke. Like for instance, when i felt like i wanted a cigarette i would chew gum, exercise, go for a walk, etc. I know everyone is different. Some people have to smoke after eating or when drinking alcoholic beverages . Believe me , it was hard at first, especially after eating, but it can be done. You just have to really want to quit. Also another way is to not buy them. If you dont buy them , you cant smoke them. Also try those Commit lozenges,they seem to help me out alot too. Once you get past the first 3-4 days of quitting , you will be fine. You will be able to tell the difference. You will feel alot better in the morning when you wake up, your clothes wont smell like smoke anymore, and you will breathe alot easier. Just remember everyone is different, what worked for me might not work for anyone else , but its worth a try, Good Luck !!!!!

Answer 9

Okay, some people are not going to like this technique, but it is the only thing that worked for me. I smoked for about 20 years. I tried to quit constantly, like every 4 months. I tried everything, all types of nicotine replacement, the shots everything. I really hated that I smoked. The problem was that my nicotine addiction was strong, but so was my habit. I was a reward smoker. If I worked out, I smoked, if I sold a big deal, I smoked...the whole nine yards. What finally worked for me was Quest Level 3 nicotine free tobacco cigarettes. I live in a state where they are not sold, so I had to buy them online. I told myself that NICOTINE, not cigarettes, was my problem. I could smoke all I wanted as long as I didn't have any nicotine. It took a few months, but without the nicotine I found myself forgetting about it completely. After 3 months, it just wasn't worth the smell. My niece did the same thing and went from being a 3 pack a day smoker to only having "nicotine free" ones a couple of times a week when she was feeling stressed out. A BIG improvement. I feel strongly that nicotine replacement won't work for some people, it didn't work for me, it just kept me addicted. I had to kick the nicotine BEFORE I could let go of the cigarettes. I won't even walk into a cigar bar now, can't risk the second hand nicotine...Good Luck!

Answer 10

Hi ;o)
I am 40 and finally quit smoking 5 months ago after countless attempts. This time I joined Quitnet, an online community for quitters, I read this book called "Willpower is not enough", I was taking Wellbutrin (but I was taking them for a while before I quit and kept on smoking- so I don't think that did the trick). I was fine for about 4 months when all of the sudden I started thinking about cigarettes again. I kept on going back to the quitnet community forums daily and read what the others were experiencing. What really helped me after I started craving cigarettes was reading a book by Allen Carr called "the easy way to quit smoking". That book opened my eyes and really helped me understand the whole smoking thing. I wish you so the best, life does get better once you quit and realize that you are not sacrificing anything but gaining a whole lot of quality of life. Feel free to e-mail me at [e-mail] if there is any way I can help you.
Good luck and have a great day,
Barb

Answer 11

I have found that the best way for me to quit and stay quit is with support. Quitting smoking is the hardest thing that I have ever done. I go regularly to meetings at yahoo groups. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lobbyville/cal

I don't know if is spam or not, but this has been the biggest help to me. I was a smoker for about 25 years smoking 1 1/2 packs a day. I have now been quit for: I have been quit for 1 Month, 1 Day, 2 hours, 32 minutes and 41 seconds (32 days). I have saved $191.82 by not smoking 802 cigarettes. I have saved 2 Days, 18 hours and 50 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 12/29/2006 5:00 AM.

There are lots of people to help here that have gone through and are going through what you are.

Good Luck

Debbie