I just quit smoking 5 DAYS AGO ANY SUGGESTIONS TO HELP ME ??

Question

I WANT TO QUIT FOR MY HEALTH, AND LAST TUESDAY WAS SEVEN YEARS SINCE MY DAD DIED OF CANCER! I REALLY WANT IT TO WORK...PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

don't ever qquit trying, you'll make it, have determination for your dad, usually trying to uit, you need something to do with hands, but you dint want to gain a ton of weight either, weight gain is usually the reason people go back to smoking, but keep your hands busy and anytime you really think you want to smoke exercise,that way you'll be toned and smoke free,try those long pretzels to chew on, lots of gum or even toothpicks, you can do it,i know you can, I'm all ready proud there's a new non smoker out there. you will be totally impressed on how you actually smell, plus your sense of smell and taste will be extremely better,i wish you well, never give up trying, god bless you

Answer 2

I know how hard it is... I did it cold turkey and I did it tough, from 90 a day to I havent smoked in 12 years. Do your best and do what ever you can to relax. When I first gave up I started walking and after every meal I took the time to do deep breathing excises... Just sit quiet and breath in, counting in your head to 5 and than holding for the count of 5
Then do it to the beat off 6 ,7 ,8 9, and 10. It doesn't take long but it seam to simulate that cigarette after dinner feeling. Good luck and I do wish you well. Cause as much as I miss smoking I know I'm so much better with out it. I never realized how much the next cigarette controlled my every move.

Answer 3

5 days is a VERY good start, acually.

I quit about 2 months ago... I was a two-pack-a-day-er... so quitting was beyond impossible at the time.

After 2 weeks, you start forgetting about smoking and the physical symptoms that go along with quitting have long sense past. You may be in an area (like coffee shop, restraunt, ect.) where there are people smoking... And thats when I almost slipped after I quit for good.

Once you get past the first month, its all downhill. Just go on about your life... If a problem arises, I find it best to just 'quit for today'.

Or quit for an hour. Thats the best way to deal with addiction... one day at a time... one minute... or even one moment.

If you can quit for one day, you never have to smoke again!

Answer 4

It sounds to me like you have good reason and incentive to help you out already. Your health and remembering you dad's death.

I once smoked and quite without too much trouble. My father also died of lung cancer in 1998 so I can fully relate. I think we have good reason to quit already, yes? Don't buy any more cigarettes, stay away from other smokers when they're smoking. Substitute chewing gum or lifesavers, or sugarless if you prefer.

Anything to help you *do something* when you want a cigarette. As a replacement to having the cigarette.

Look at yourself in the mirror and declare you will not smoke again, ever. Don't buy cigarettes. Realize the money you will save. Know that your lungs will repair well in five years. You have an extended lease on life staying smoke-free. Try!
A smoker's hair never smells that well--you will begin to regain your acuity of smells as that also heals over a period. Good smells get even better!

Answer 5

One of the main reasons it’s so hard to quit smoking is because all the benefits of quitting and all the dangers of continuing seem very far away. Well, here’s a little timeline about some of the more immediate effects of quitting smoking and how that will affect your body RIGHT NOW.

In 20 minutes your blood pressure will drop back down to normal.
In 8 hours the carbon monoxide (a toxic gas) levels in your blood stream will drop by half, and oxygen levels will return to normal.
In 48 hours your chance of having a heart attack will have decreased. All nicotine will have left your body. Your sense of taste and smell will return to a normal level.
In 72 hours your bronchial tubes will relax, and your energy levels will increase.
In 2 weeks your circulation will increase, and it will continue to improve for the next 10 weeks.
In three to nine months coughs, wheezing and breathing problems will dissipate as your lung capacity improves by 10%.
In 1 year your risk of having a heart attack will have dropped by half.
In 5 years your risk of having a stroke returns to that of a non-smoker.
In 10 years your risk of lung cancer will have returned to that of a non-smoker.
In 15 years your risk of heart attack will have returned to that of a non-smoker.
So, you have more immediate things to look forward to if you quit now besides just freaking out about not being able to smoke

So ok I think chewing gum keeps your mouth busy. Also, everyone below has some good ideas. Good Luck

Answer 6

listen. just think of all the horrible things it does to you, and the rewards that quitting offers. use your dad as an example (im sorry i dont mean to sound harsh) if quittin doesnt work, i have a better idea. My dad smokes, and I want him to quit.. there is a process called Laser Smoking Cessation. It works from what i hear, and the withdrawal symptoms arent that bad. go to this website. 85% of people who try this method only need one session.

http://www.newlifenyc.com/?gclid=CMnCjZ_CyooCFQKIgQode2BGcA

try that, its only for people living in new york at this place, but it gives you all the info you need. go to google and search "Laser Smoking Cessation", and try to find it in your area.

Hope i helped, and good luck!

Answer 7

Try to keep your mind occupied so that you don't think about smoking. If you used cigarrettes to calm your nerves in stressful situations, find somthing else to calm you at those times, like a stress ball (which is usually a balloon filled with sand that you squeeze with your hands).

Answer 8

When I quit, I was told to use Clove. It is a herbal tincture that you put on your tongue, maybe 5 to 10 drops when you crave a cigg and the craving went away, it was wonderful. After about 2 weeks I did not even need it anymore. Check it out, and good luck.

Answer 9

CONGRATULATIONS -- Keep the faith (faith in yourself as well)
Just remember that it ain't gonna be easy BUT the first 40 hours
are the worse and that's behind you. As long as you don't take
that first puff you've got'er. So stay quit BEFORE that first hit.

Answer 10

Get an assortment of hard candies. It helps.