Has anybody got any good tips or ideas that might help me quit.
I don't really want to start using nicotine replacement if at all possible.
Are there any natural aids to help me quit?
2007-03-06 04:04:28 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Just don't buy any more, and don't be tempted to ponce them off your mates.
2007-03-06 04:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Quitting is all about self discipline. All you have to do is NOT light a cigarette. I'm so irritated with all these nicotine patches and gums and other "methods." It's simple, don't smoke and you've successfully quit.
I smoked for 12 years before I finally decided it was time to quit. I've been clean for over 2 months. When I'm out with friends or at a bar, I miss it, but then I think about my lungs and cancer. Like I said, it's self discipline. Plain and simple, just don't light a cigarette.
2007-03-06 04:13:56 · answer #2 · answered by Sheriff Liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really recommending this but I am off them since New Years Eve. I really smoked way too much over the Christmas period and as a result burnt myself out. The following few days I didn't want to go near one and as the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months it wasn't too bad. I didn't use any nicotine replacements. It was hardest the first night I went out but once I got over the first night it gave me the strength to continue. I reckon its to do with habits like if you smoke in the car or have one after your meal. You need to cut out the habit cigarette and take it from there.
I do miss them espically when my friends are having one.
Good luck.
2007-03-06 04:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by Baby # 1 - April 09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have recently quit using patches and have found them to be very helpful.
I read up many thing s and nicotine replacement or zyban can double your chances of succesfully quitting. They are not a magic cure but if you are serious about quitting i believe they are worth trying.
I quit four weeks ago but am still bothered by cravings etc but so far have managed not to succumb to them!
Good luck x
2007-03-10 01:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by mustlovedogs0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really anything that is going to be much use. Acupuncture, homoeopathy, hypnotherapy and herbal remedies (which are not always as safe as people assume.) Seem to come out no better than placebo.
The only 2 aids that do help, and then only modestly, are NRT in all its forms and Zyban, which has a better success rate, but more potential side effects than NRT.
2007-03-06 04:32:32 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most natural aid is in your own head. I'm quitting, too.
I've found the most helpful thing is (cheesy, but...) mind over matter & LOTS of water.
Also, eating little snacks throughout the day like peanuts or chips (Pirate's Booty is my weakness) will help with the hand-to-mouth physical craving. Chew gum. And drink water. Lots of water.
Good luck!
2007-03-06 04:12:51 · answer #6 · answered by Winette 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good for you. Take a couple of weeks to get yourself mentally prepared to quit. Then take 2 more weeks telling yourself that you won't be pressured into starting again. Keep reminding yourself that it will not bother you when you quit and try to stay out of smoky places for awhile. It worked for me and I smoked for 30 yrs. I quit cold and you can to. Don't start taking drugs cause they don't work if do don't really want to quit. Good luck and persevere.
2007-03-06 04:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am in the same boat. down to 3 smokes a day. drink lots of water and eat hard candy, suck on suckers or chew gum. it really helps when you have someone there to encourage you. tell you no when you think you need one. the craving will never go away but if you could just quit for awhile and tell yourself that you never want to do that again also think about the people around you, they shouldn't have to smell them nasty things and have to breath in your second hand smoke. right now it is freakin cold here and if i want one i will have to go outside to have one and personally i would rather be warm then cold and smokin. good luck to ya!!!
2007-03-06 04:11:22 · answer #8 · answered by mmh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I to am trying to quit, i woke up one day and thought this is a waste of time. I just stopped buying them, i fall off the wagon now and again but just try again the day after. I used to smoke 20+ a day. went down to 10 now i only light up if i have a really bad day.
Best of luck to you.
2007-03-06 04:08:46 · answer #9 · answered by thegenius 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-31 02:45:09 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, Liz, I found that giving up something else, in my case sugar in my coffee, helps, I don't know why, but it sort of takes your mind off the cravings, dilutes them, What you really need is the WILL to give up, don't play at it, DO IT, I did and feel 100% better!
I wish you the very best of luck, and hope you will succeed, take every day as it comes, DON'T GIVE IN!
2007-03-06 04:10:55 · answer #11 · answered by Greybeard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋