2007-04-12 14:24:58 · 12 answers · asked by motermouth 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
honey, it has to be his choice. that may be hard to hear but, it's very true. you can sit down with him and talk. explain to him your fears and why you want him to quit but, don't badger,argue or try to give him statistics.don't call him selfish either. you'll only make it worse. he knows all that. smoking is an addiction. just like drugs.it's hard to explain to someone who doesn't smoke but, a cigarette is like a friend to a smoker. it is a constant companion. you may say, how can a cigarette be more important to him than you? it isn't. you are more important to him. ask him to look into a smoking cessation class at your local hospital. they can really help. they are usually run by ex-smokers who have been there and know how to deal with this.they will teach him how to look at smoking in a different way. he needs to figure out what he'll gain from quitting not what he'll be giving up. be patient with him if he chooses to quit, and i hope he does, he will need lots of encouragement from you. your a good kid thinking about your dad like this. i'm sure he'd be very proud of you for seeking out some answers. good luck to you and him.
2007-04-12 14:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your Dad does not want to quit then there is really not much that you can do about it.What i would do is is take him to a hospital with lung cancer patients let him see how badly they are suffering.My mother died when I was only 24 years old from cancer due to smoking.You have no idea how badly she suffered until she finally died.Also down load any articles pictures showing deceased lungs of smokers maybe this will make him think twice before he puts one of those cancer sticks in his mouth.
I totally understand that it is very very difficult to quit smoking.I've smoked for years and stopped when i witnessed the suffering of my dear mom.I bet ya if she had a second chance she would not smoke again.
Talk to your father and explain to him how concernd you are and that you need him to be healthy and be around for you, his grandchildren and maybe even his great grand children.Good Luck and God Bless.
2007-04-12 15:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by Michael Jackson 1958 - FOREVER 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. My dad is the same way. except he has smoked 44 years. We have bought him everything and tried to convince him. He has tried so hard and just cannot do it. The only thing you can do is pray for him every day and not let the worry burden you so much. It has to be up to him and making him feel guilty will not help. that will just make him more upset and when people are upset they do whatever calms their nerves down and for him its probably smoking! Suggest that he use the patches or go to the Dr and get help with medications to help him quit but it really has to be up to him.
best of luck and you are very sweet to be concerned for you dad.
2007-04-12 14:37:17 · answer #3 · answered by Emily 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say Zackbarrett has got it right. Epilepsy sufferers tend to not want attention, and if they can they just want the fit to finish, so they can carry on. Read up on the subject, I've attached a link, and if you're around when a fit starts, get medical assistance as soon as possible.
2016-05-19 14:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As most of the others have said,there isn't much that you can do,it is up to him,if he wants to quit he will.The only thing you can do is to give him all the encouragement that you can and try to make suggestions without badgering him.I wish you both all the best and hope that you succeed.
2007-04-12 15:09:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dad died at the age of 53, I was 15 at the time. smoking killed him.................tell your Dad you don't want him to die young and have to miss him like I still miss mine. I quit smoking 19 years ago the day my son was born.
2007-04-12 15:07:29 · answer #6 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a smoker my kids want me to give up but it is so hard to do.plus your dad has to be ready to stop smoking for him and only him. all i can say good luck
2007-04-12 14:33:44 · answer #7 · answered by Angela W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when he falls asleep, grab his cigarette box. pull some of the tobacco out, nice and easy. Take a very small sample of fecal matter, and stuff it in the cigarette. Now stuff the tobacco that you poured out, back in. Make sure you are there to see it next time he lights up.
2007-04-12 14:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by three6ty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell him you don't think he really cares/loves you because he's risking his health and your health by smoking and it's as if he doesn't think your life is worth him not smoking and he doesn't love you enough to keep himself alive to have you in his life. Smoking, drinking, drugs, eating unhealthy, it's all very selfish because you are harming yourself and others around you.
2007-04-12 14:31:08 · answer #9 · answered by chrishw 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you just have to advice to him what the effect if continuos smoking. then, you tell him he will get lung's cancer, and if he still continue with his bad habits, he will having worst sick and so on die
2007-04-13 00:00:42 · answer #10 · answered by fauzan_genius06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋