I am trying to stop smoking and i don't even no why am doing this ( logicaly i know ofcours ) i mean that i love smoking but i hated when it comes between some people who does't really like u to be around them while u r smoking. And nowadays its important to respect others feeling even though u know that u don't have to.
2007-03-21 15:15:53 · 11 answers · asked by arsouzy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I used to be a smoker 5 yrs ago and to me it's the hardest thing to quit. Make sure that when you decide to quit, it's something you really want to do for yourself, otherwise you'll only end up smoking again. Set a quit date and when that date comes...stick with it. For a while, you have to avoid the things you associated with cigarettes (for example, if you drank coffee while smoking, you'll have to stay away from coffee temporarily).
Basically, you have to change your whole routine and substitue something else for the cigs (like exercise).
The hardest part is the withdrawal symptoms and the cravings which lasted about 3 wks for me. After that, it got easier and easier. In the meantime, stay away from non-smokers and if you must, smoke outside, although that's getting harder and harder nowadays with "no smoking" signs posted everywhere.
2007-03-21 15:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Leila G 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is hard because when you are young you cannot imagine why you should not smoke, and smoking helps fill that awkward silence in conversations, but imagine all those cigarettes stealing all that extra time from you.
Replace smoking with something else. think about what you love about smoking, the cost, the way you feel in the morning, the craving, the worry about when you can have your next cigarette, and find a hobby that is expensive, is obsessive, and that can ruin your health. maybe Nascar? Or you could take up yoga, which will give you the same deep breathing that smoking gives you without the bad stuff, and probably costs less than smoking.
2007-03-21 22:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by mliz55 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I know it is hard to quit smoking, but whenever you have doubt, just remember that smoking can put you in your grave, it could put someone you love (who spends a lot of time with you) in their grave, plus, it makes you smelly! No Offense :) If you have children (or one day when you have children) it could put them at risk with the second hand smoke, AND it could make them think it is OK to smoke, which we all know that isn't a good thing. I wish you luck and I hope you can get through this. If you slip up...Don't give up. No one is perfect. God Bless!
2007-03-22 09:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by Shelly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Think of all the negatives before you smoke, one smoke will take 7 minutes off your life, you'll smell like an unattractive ashtray, and eww your teeth get yellow, find new hobbie or jog it off everytime you crave a smoke do like 10 push ups, take a nap or hang with friends that dont smoke, or positive people.
2007-03-21 22:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by MarinaMCR 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well that must be really hard for you to do, to stop doing something that you enjoy. Just think about it, and if you still dont want to quit smoking then atleast just stop smoking around others.
2007-03-21 22:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Maybe you can find yourself a treatment. Go to your doctor for treatment options. =] Think about the negative things that smoking can do to you... wrinkly, yellowish skin...yellow teeth because of the tar... you age quicker... bad for your lungs... can cause cancer =/
Get in the habit of NOT smoking. Avoid it. If someone offers you a cigarette, just say no. Good luck.
2007-03-21 22:22:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
i too am a smoker of many yrs and have tried to quit a few times ;but it;s no use going thru the motions till a person is really ready.if you still enjoy smoking and your health is not in danger because of it; then keep smoking,I hope you;ll quit before you get a smokers hack like i have.i bought patches today so Saturday is my quit date,,,,good luck......Shelly in Seattle
2007-03-21 22:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I could really care less if you do or dont smoke die of cancer thats your choice!! Just stay the hell away from me! Smoking is gross you smell like an ash tray and I hate having to walk through people smoking outside doors I need to go in!! You know how hard it is to get that smell out of my hair!! PEOPLE WHO SMOKE ARE WEAK!!
2007-03-21 22:20:55 · answer #8 · answered by jewel64052 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Just go outside to smoke.
2007-03-21 22:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by brandon42032 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
That's the thing - you have to want to be a nonsmoker.
Good for you, though, that you are considerate of those around you. That's a rare thing nowadays. Good luck.
2007-03-21 22:19:09 · answer #10 · answered by T Time 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋