I haven't had a smoke for 2 days. I just want to know if any of you found it easy or tough to quit? So far I'm good and not many cravings I hope it stays that way! How long will it take to notice the benefits of quitting? Thanks.
2007-02-28 11:13:05 · 14 answers · asked by sydney77 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I'm so touched by all your encouraging and kind words! Thankyou.
2007-03-01 00:30:51 · update #1
I have tried about 20 times and always gone back to it. Sometimes after months of giving up.
It is so hard when someone else in the home smokes and is unwilling or unable to stop with you.
I hope you suceed and I'll have another try as well. Good luck.
2007-02-28 15:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're asking this question, then you really don't have the human quality of empathy, at least when it comes to this subject. My husband smokes, and I gently remind him constantly that he suffers from respiratory ailments more severely than I do and gets out of breath so quickly because he smokes. Sometimes he agrees and sometimes he gets angry and defensive. Only he knows when or if he will quit. I don't yell at him for not quitting, nor do I think him weak. He kicked alcohol 16 years ago and firmly understands why he couldn't handle it. Smoking is more insidious, and it can gain an even firmer hold before you realize what it is doing to you. Many sober alcoholics I know have never been able to kick cigarettes for this reason. I don't implore you to stop tooting your own horn. It is quite an achievement! But don't belittle those who have not yet made the leap that you have; it only makes them angry and works against your stated purpose--to encourage others to quit as you have.
2016-03-16 02:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Way to go Girl you can do it I had a very hard time quitting but I did it in the end, even now I could just go back to it if I don't stay away what I always say even after 25 years or so is it is easy to stop the hard part for me anyway was to stay away from them, I don't wake up in the morning lighting one up first thing,and last thing at night, also no raspy caugh or breathing problems, the smell is much better too my clothes don't reek of cigarettes there are no buts anywhere, no smelly trash, eitherthe whole place smells unlike a cigarette but dumping ground. I can use my nose and actually smell things and eat and taste.there is no need to go out in the weather to smoke, I don't have to raid the coins to rustle up enough money to buy a packalthough these days I doubt that I could so often because of the price hike, it is expensive to kill yourself slowly even. good on ya for going well and your best bet is keep far away from smokers I' not being cruel but they will sabotage your efforts sometimes even on purpose so for your sduccess keep away, and you will go far. Go for it Girl go!Make up your mind now that ou stay away from them and even if you do get cravings don't throw in the towel then you will succeed!if you give in to one you will end up all the way back to square one and not only once it will also make you give in again and again you have to be firm and do it while you are having it easy.Some people do you may be one of the lucky ones I hope so for you. I had it tough, I couldn't see myself as a non-smokerI could not imagine life without a smoke, but I toughed it out in the end and if I can do it you can too! I wish you great success!!!!
2007-03-01 00:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've been smoke free since 12/12/06. i used the new prescription drug chantix, and i had no problems leaving the cig's behind within a couple of weeks with practically zero withdrawals. it was 10x's easier than trying cold turkey by far.
u'll start to notice u gettin more energy with a month or 2 after quitting. the word is, the 1st year is actually the toughest. if u can make it a full year, the chances of u backsliding are slim. if u want to really notice the difference, put the cash u'd spend on cigs in a jar. after 6 months, count it up and go from there.
2007-02-28 11:24:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
2 days - way to go. I quit 10 years ago using Nicorette gum. Horrible on your dental work and can give you killer heartburn but sure got me through the rough times. I had smoked for 25 years and with the nicorette I didn't slip up even once. I took a little while to really notice the benefits of quitting. In fact for awhile it sounded like I was dying. I guess the lungs try to clear themselves out and you pretty much sound like you're going to cough one up. But after a couple of months I didn't wheeze anymore and the coughing was gone and I could start seeing the benefits. Good luck.
2007-02-28 13:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by cagrandmax2 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparently the first 3 days are the toughest... after that u start noticing the signs of quitting.
I am up to 7 months quitting and i feel great. the doctor told me at 6 months that my cough was a reaction of the next phase of quitting.. and my lungs were dealing with getting rid of all the gunky stuff.
I get the occasional "I feel like a smoke" but i dont resist. That one smoke could poison me, and addict me again.
Good on you for quitting. Keep going, it really is worth it.
Taste is better, endurance is better, and life itself is better.
Best of luck. If you ever need to chat, feel free to message me!
2007-03-01 00:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i gave up 18 yrs ago. i carried my cigs with me everywhere, for 2 wks. i told no one i was giving up. i really wanted to see how long i could go without a cig. the cravings started 3 months later. but i never had another. remember, every time you light up a cigarette, not only is it bad for your health, you are watching your money burn before your very eyes. don;t give in.
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2016-02-01 03:00:58 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so proud of you., I wish I had the same will as you. Not for health reasons but for the money side of it.
I tried once giving up, I lasted 2 hours......I was ready to tear a wall apart.
2007-02-28 17:05:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋