Well, I've smoked for almost 5 years now. I want to quit. BADLY But, my social anxiety causes me to want a CIGG CIGG! WHAT DO I DO?
2007-01-29 08:13:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
You have the same problem as me. I quit in September because of the job I had. I worked 9 hour shifts with only one half hour break... nic'ing out was killing me.
For the first week or two, try staying away from really public places, parties and areas where you usually smoke. After about 2 weeks you are no longer physically addicted, just mentally. Buy a worry stone. Rub it when you are nervous. Get a rubber band and put it around your wrist. When you get nervous snap it a few times and it will make you less nervous.
You can always try the patch, gum and the fake cigs. They will sometimes help with the cravings a bit. You should contact your local stop-smoking support group and ask them for help and support. It is proven that smokers who have support to quit will have a much better time.
2007-01-29 08:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Social anxiety, as such, isn't much of an excuse to continue to smoke. Extreme, or "high," anxiety caused by attempting to quit might be an excuse. I don't think it makes any difference whether you've smoked for 5 years or 40 years, as I have, as to how hard it is to quit. An addiction is an addiction. But you are in a better position to reap the benefits of quitting. In a short time, your lungs will clear of the buildup that fouls them. You will have greater breathing power. There are many other pluses. It's the same for me after so long, only you can remain healthy longer. I've a couple things that make it hard for me to quit, besides the addiction. But that's another story. I've tried about five times now without success. One day, I too, as you will do, hope to do it.
2007-01-29 15:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by Nightwriter21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep smoking til your 40 or so and see how well you are doing. Then maybe you'll want to quit
2007-01-29 08:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by GREATJJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try 1866 ny quits or anti-smoking.org, cdc.gov/Tobacco/how2quit.htm and also nicotine-anonymous.org, and also stopsmokingherbs.com. i'm here for suport dogmicjoe@yahoo.com. also try socialanxietysupport.com. go to holisticonline.com. check under stress management to help u out.
2007-01-29 13:34:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋