how to give up smoking?

Answer 1

Despite all the good advice you are sure to get, most successful method is quitting "cold turkey" . My guess is when you are ready to really quit, you will do so, get over the hump in the first few days and then it becomes easier. If you are looking for an easy way out then you are not ready to quit.

Answer 2

I quit a 5 pack a day habit by extending the time between smokes

Maybe you could get some help with an antianxiety drug like Ativan ($10 w/o a copay)

Answer 3

My mom has tried several times to quit, but about four months ago she went to a place in Las Vegas that did some sort of laser therapy. She said it didn't hurt at all, they just did something on her temples and places on her hand. I think it was around $300 or so, and she hasn't smoked since although it has been tough! Hope this helps.

Answer 4

You do need to quit smoking. If you put your mind to it and you really want to any method will work. I have heard of ear stapling working for many people. The link below is a video that shows a Dr. talking about something that most people miss when they are trying to quit. Talk to your Dr. about all of the possibilities and good luck.

Answer 5

There is a professional way of quitting tobacco. Consult a physician, he will provide you will a nicotine pack, which will put on your shoulders or on the hand. This reduces the desire to smoke. Many of my friends have quit smoking using this technique.

Answer 6

Quit drinking and hanging around places that smoke. If your friends smoke then get new friends. Misery loves company.

Answer 7

angel-ey - to much information. Has an ex-smoker, gave up 5 years ago. I used Zyban - medication from doctor - and will power. I was a very heavy smoker. It is not easy - but worth it. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

The first thing that you need to do is to seriously think about going smokefree.
This is the simplest step, and guess what, because you are here right now, it means that you are already thinking about it!

Feeling ready and motivated is very important. Have you seriously thought about how you will feel when you are smokefree? Imagine being free from the health risks, feeling fresh and having extra money to spend.

You have everything to gain
We all find reasons and excuses to put off the day when we finally stop. You might be worried about coping with the cravings, putting on weight, or dealing with stress. It's also hard to stop when everyone around you smokes. Last year 250 THOUSAND people went smokefree. You can do it too!

Remember why you first started
Try to remember why you first started smoking. Perhaps you wanted to look older, be part of a gang or to look tougher. Now that you are an adult, do your reasons for starting seem silly?

Think about your reasons to stop
Remind yourself of your reasons for wanting to stop. Being smokefree means you save money, feel healthier, smell fresher and reduce your risk of serious diseases like cancer and heart disease. When you go smokefree you will stop your family and friends from breathing your secondhand smoke.



There are many products on the market to help you gradually stop smoking. If you just want to do it without any recent creations here is what you do.

2- Make a plan-

Choose a quit date and stick to it
The most important thing that you need to do is to pick a day to go smokefree and stick to it. You will find it easier if you choose a day that is not going to be stressful.

Plan how to deal with temptation
Everyone has situations when they feel tempted to have just one cigarette. Think about when you are most likely to want to smoke. At the pub, after a cup of tea, after a meal?

Make a list of these situations and stick it on the wall. Now you can plan ways to take your mind off the temptation. Perhaps you could avoid the pub for a while and snack on fruit after a meal or a cuppa?

You may also want to speak to your doctor about using nicotine patches or gum or Zyban. These can help you to deal with cravings and double your chances of success. They are available on prescription so it isn't expensive to go smokefree.

Get support from your family, friends and experts
Getting support from the people around you really helps. Tell everyone about your quit date. You could even team up with someone else and go smokefree together.

There is loads of expert support available that can help you to go smokefree. You can speak to an adviser over the phone on the NHS Smoking Helpline. They can help you to decide what support would suit you and can tell you about your nearest services.

3- Go smoke free

Throw away all of your cigarettes
The night before your quit day you need to get rid of any temptation. Look around the house and go through all of your pockets. Throw away any cigarettes, matches or lighters you find. It's also a good idea to get rid of ashtrays as they will only remind you of smoking. When you are smokefree, you won't need them anyway!

Your withdrawal symptoms will soon get better
Remember that the first few weeks are the worst and you will soon start to feel much better! These symptoms are a sign that your body is starting to recover…

Cravings - your brain is missing the nicotine fix, this should get better after a few weeks.

Coughing - your lungs are clearing out tar. Try having a warm drink to soothe your cough.

Hunger, diarrhoea or constipation - your body is just returning to normal, try to eat healthy snacks instead of junk food.

Dizziness - your brain is getting used to having a normal amount of oxygen. Don't worry this should only last a few days.

Trouble sleeping, bad moods - these are signs of nicotine withdrawal and shouldn't last more than two or three weeks.

Get help when you need it
It helps to speak to your family and friends. They can remind you why you are quitting and encourage you to keep it up.

If you are struggling to cope with the withdrawal symptoms, don't feel bad, just go and talk to your doctor. They can prescribe nicotine patches or gum which can really help.

4- Staying smoke free
Coping with difficult situations
It is a great idea to remind yourself of the situations that tempt you into wanting a cigarette. Planning ways to deal with these situations can really help.

If you do have a cigarette you should stop again immediately. Then throw away the rest of the packet and take yourself out of the situation. Go for a walk, drink some water or take a deep breath and ask yourself if you really want to be a smoker again.

If you start again, don't worry. You haven't failed. You have improved your chance of success next time. It takes most people three or four attempts before they go smokefree for good. Take another look at step 2 and set yourself a new quit date


** 2 of my friends quit at the same time so they had each others support, and when they wanted to smoke they both started eating a pack of sun flower seeds.
** Also for alot of people its a habit of having something in their hands--it may sound crazy, but as your eating the sunflower seeds have a piece of paper rolled up and hold it like you would a cigaretts. It honestly helps get your mind off of it.

Answer 9

hhmm...my bro quit smoking but chew gum..when he craving to smoke...he just grab a piece of gum and chew it ...it work for him...