I have been trying to quit smoking, but have failed a number of times. I don't know what to do. It is a battle

Answer 1

I am in the same boat as you. I quit smoking 8 months ago and recently took it back up again. I hate being a slave to it!!!! It is a nasty, expensive and unhealthy habit. I am so addicted to it, that if I do not have one with in 30 minutes of waking up each morning, I am on edge. I am cranky. And I can't function. I am glad I found you on here. I want to quit as well. But I have not the will power yet. My husband is at constant asking me when am I going to quit. Every time I light up he rolls his eyes, gripes and lectures me....with out fail, every time. These gripes and lectures only make me want to smoke more. And does not give me positive support towards building up a will power. My only suggestion to you is to set a date for your last day of smoking. Slowly wean yourself off by smoking less and when urges arrise, try to do something to take your mind off if it. If the urge is too overwhelming, then have one...but only if you can't stand it anymore. Set a realistic date and talk yourself into quitting. Try to get positive support from non smoking friends and family members. You can also go to your Dr and have them prescribe to you nicotine patches. I know this is hypocritical of me to advise you on how to quit when I am smoking myself. And I think in a way this answer is for me as well. YOU CAN DO IT!!!! We both can quit this slaving habit....But remember that we as humans always replace one bad habit with another...so be on the look out for that as well....

Answer 2

It certainly is a battle. Nicotine levels are not regulated so the tobacco companies can put as much as they want in cigarettes. In fact, cigarettes today have over 10% more nicotine than those of 2005!! Big tobacco knows people are quitting so they up the dose to make it almost impossible for those that are still hooked.

Try to slowly cut yourself off. If you're on a pack a day, try to cut back by 1 or 2 per day for a while. Then try to go to half a pack and so on. Unfortunately, nicotine levels aren't regulated in products like Nicotine gum so you don't know if those will even have a low enough dosage to wein you off the drug.

Slow but steady and Cold Turkey are the ways to go.
Good luck.

Answer 3

Nothing can make you quit (being "scared" into quitting by cancer or emphysema patients, gums, pills, patches, etc) unless you are determined to quit yourself. Once you have made up your mind and are 100% committed to quitting then, and only then, will commerical products assist you in quitting. Here is what I did: One day on the way to work I was coughing so hard (while smoking) that I almost blacked out. I could have wrecked and killed myself or someone else. I smoked one last cigarette and said that was it. The first 2 weeks were tough but after that it got easier each day. It has been 5 years now and I have fallen off the wagon occasionally (my weakness is when I am drinking). So quit and expect to have setbacks but trust me...you will feel SO much better. I can't even explain it. Plus, you will hopefully be around a lot longer. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 4

I quit several years ago - didn't think I ever could - I loved it and had smoked a long long time. It was a big battle for me. The things that helped me and might possibly help you, too:
1. I was taking Wellbutrin for depression at the time and it turns out that people who are taking it are much more likely to quit than others.
2. I made a list of reasons why I wanted to quit - I came up with alot of them - and kept it on me for weeks. The top ones that i could really count on were how much I hated smelling bad and that if I did grow old, I wanted to have the highest quality of life (smoking will give you all sorts of breathing problems and limit your life).
3. I did use the patch. Physically, I had no cravings and I could focus on the psychological part.
4. I worked hard to fill up the time that i used to spend smoking with something I liked - listening to music, reading a good book, etc.
5. Cinnamon helps to give you a different kind of taste in your mouth and is helpful.
6. I did have a variety of candy around and didn't care if I gained weight. One problem at a time!
7. I made a decision that there was NOTHING that would stop me and that NO excuse would be allowed no matter what.... I was a pro at coming up for reasons not to try to quit.
8. I decided I could not tempt myself with one puff and haven't had one.
9. I did keep a pack of cigarettes in my desk drawer for two years. lol I had some crazy thought that if the world came to an end and I had a few minutes then I would smoke. It seemed to give me some sense of control. Might not work for everybody but worked for me.
10. I decided to make the cigarette the enemy and the tobacco people who earn money from lung cancer victims my biggest enemy. that seemed to spark my stubborness to fight them and not myself.
Look, if I can do it, anybody can. No one would believe that I would be able to quit. You have to change up your life for a while and make adjustments that aren't easy to do. You will be feeling pretty darn proud of yourself and so will those who love you.
My very best of luck to you, my friend. You can do it! :)

Answer 5

YOu have got to #1 say that they are not worth you health and #2 worth the expense.....I can say this because I have been smoking since i was 12 years old (now 34) and have quit for 2 and half years now because i want to see my kids grow and not have an oxygen tank with me.......it's mind over matter. Think about it...your brain tells you when you want a cigarette ..why not train your brain in the opposite direction. Believe me it wont be easy but good luck to you.

Answer 6

My first battle was to start smoking. That was hard and I won. Then two years ago I was able to win the battle of quiting. Only a habit can kill another habit. This is one way of winning. There are two more ways fear and death. I won the battle of quitting by fear. I had a slight stroke. They say all of us are going to die. I would like to enjoy a smokeless life again just in case. It really feels good now.

Answer 7

The average attempts before most quit is 7 tries. Give yourself credit for continuing to try.

I'm going to recommend you this site. It helped me a lot and everyone I've recommended it to. Its free to sign up. It will give you techniques to use, information, support, etc. Take the time to look over the site... you'll be happy you did.

http://www.quitnet.com

Answer 8

There are different hot lines and patches you can try. And if it helps, think of your family and how second hand smoke is worse and you are doing them more harm then you are yourself. I hope you can get help soon and try talking with your doctor. Good luck!

Answer 9

The patch, the pill. a hypnotist, and psychologist etc. As pure force of will has failed, seek professional help, or get a buddy or sponsor to help you through this. Good luck man

Answer 10

Hello, Accept Jesus as your lord and savior. then pray that he will set you free from the bondage ! The payback will be priceless !Eternity in smokefree heaven ! ! !