will my doctor prescribe zyban again after me havin a relapse . i hate smoking but find it very hard to say no .or does anyone know of anything that might help apart from cutting my fingers off .
2007-02-07 10:19:00 · 17 answers · asked by bob a builder 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I used to be a smoker and thought that I would never quit. I tried so many times and used everything available. Like you, I had a few relapses but finally one time worked. Your doctor may let you try Zyban again...you need to ask.
The most important thing is that you KEEP TRYING! One time it will work. I was so hooked on cigarettes and hated myself for it.
I thought I was addicted for life and I was just going to be one of those people that couldn't quit.
But..I have been smoke free for 8 years now and if I can do it anyone can! I don't know what finally did it..it wasn't just one thing. I think it was that I kept trying.
You keep trying...one day it will work. Keep a positive attitude and don't ever give up.
Good luck and good health!
2007-02-07 10:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by Taylor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have stopped smoking for about the same time that you have. I used an inhailer that contains nicotine capsules. These are available from any chemist ie boots for around 10 pounds. I found that they were the only thing that helped me especially when drinking , which as Im sure you know is the hardest time. Patches are no good nor the gum , but theses things actually give you something to do with you hands while giving you the nicotine your body needs. After a few weeks ypur craving will cease smell will return and taste improve. After that time inhailer should only be used when absolutely nessasary. You will then not need it but its always handy to keep with you incase you relapse again. Hope this helps you out
2007-02-07 18:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by mad123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, snap. Well I was 10 months off then started again just before Christmas when I was having a bad time. I think your doctor would prescribe again if that's what you want to do. Are you in England? If so I would say the smoking ban will help, that has really made a difference for me (I live in Scotland), or it did anyway for 10 months.
Have faith. I try to, they say the average smoker takes 7 attempts at giving up before they succeed for good. But I also despair when I speak to people who have stopped for 10 years or more who have started smoking again, or others that still look at cigarettes wistfully!
When I was successfully quit, I used the little puffer thing that looks like a tampon and gives you a blast of nicotine. Also I tried to see each craving I got as a seperate little entity, ie it felt as if you were always craving but if you have a toolbox of things you can do to distract yourself, you realise each craving really does just last moments.
Although I am currently stinking of fags so I cant offer advice really... good luck x
2007-02-07 18:46:10 · answer #3 · answered by jobby1111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure the doctor will. I used that and it drove me up the wall! Don't give up, think how much better your mouth tastes and your clothes and hair smell when you aren't smoking. It is truly a mind over matter situation but stick to your guns. Try saving the money you spend on smoking. Put that money aside or in a Christmas Club and you will be surprised how fast it adds up. Best of luck to you.
2007-02-07 18:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by smart azz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband has used nicoderm cq and wellbutrin off and on for two years. THIS time :-) he had success with nicorette. Now, he can't stand to be around it much less smoke it. I think if you just keep trying wether you relapse again and again, you are doing your body a favor. Eventually, you wont need the nicotine anymore.
Good luck
2007-02-07 18:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing....well done! 11 months is amazing and I am not patronising you. I am serious.
You can stop smoking anytime you feel like it.
You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning...you know the way you breathe...you know that sense of success when you leave the house without all the paraphernalia....the lighter, the packet of fags, the tobacco, the papers...
This isn't about what you are tempted with...this is about what you WANT!...and you know it!
The best of luck my friend. I am at 4 months...Lots of us in the same boat! Bless you!
2007-02-07 18:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry.. I'm trying to cut the habit myself. I was only able to successfully quit when I got pregnant. After I had her, I started again.
I always found that not thinking about it helped. If someone offers, say no without thinking. If you think about it, you are more likely to say yes.
2007-02-07 18:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Laura Joy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dumb. stop smoking. My dad was a doc, and when asked "What are three things I can do for myself to be sure my life is healthy for the longest period of time?"
His answer:
1. stop smoking
2. stop smoking
3. stop smoking.
Do whatever you can to quit.... take walks, rinse your mouth with mouth wash after eating, avoid drinking in bars, anything.... Get back on that med,,,,, anything....
And you can stop.... I quit, and I was truly addicted.... smoked 7 before I even got out of bed in the morning.... now that, hon, is addiction..............
2007-02-07 18:25:34 · answer #8 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try again! Cold turkey is hardest, but BEST! Get the toxins out quickly, without TOO MUCH suffering! Good luck!
2007-02-07 20:34:19 · answer #9 · answered by DORY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did the exact same as you i found no medication etc. useful but i found that i smoked mostly when i was under stress so try cut that out if its at all possible
2007-02-07 18:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by marky_fightthepower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋