any advice im trying to give up smoking what are the best ways to cope?

Answer 1

The most important thing is your own determination and willpower.Unless you want to give up ,you won't.There are various ways to assist you.Nicotine replacement therapies,like patches and gum.Drug therapies like Champix or psychological ways .Group sessions organised by your local GP clinic can also help as you get a lot of encouragement from other people and you are not on your own.I tried patches,to no avail. I gave up for a while but soon started again. In January this year my doctor recommended Champix,a new drug just licensed.Champix does various things. It acts on the brain receptors that make you want to smoke and reduces the need.It also gives a certain amount of distaste to cigarettes and lessens withdrawal symptoms and pangs.The course usually is for three months. I stopped taking it after 2 months. I have not smoked since(mind you I have felt like a cig at times but have resisted the temptation).The only slight side effect is that after taking it (twice a day) I felt a bit nauseous but it didn't last for long.Champix is only available on prescription and your doctor or nurse should monitor your carbon levels in your lungs for a week or two. The benefits of not smoking are numerous,some almost immediately,other over the next 6 months or so.,but your health will definitely improve and so will your finances.

Answer 2

I feel bad for you...I'm fighting the urge to take smoking back up :( It is so difficult especially when you are feeling a bit rubbish. You know its not helping but its a vicious cycle isn't it. The worse you feel the more you smoke. Then you crave it more. I thankfully by the grace of god havent taken it back up because I keep thinking about being smelly round my son and he doesn't know me in that way so I'm not going to tarnish it, I know he is only 5 months old but I would be so disappointed :( When you feel like you want to smoke get your baby in the pram and go for a walk. I also have a peice of chocoltae or cheese when I feel like that, this releases the same chemicals in to your brain! It will be hard at night when it's just you but stick it out because like someone else said if you smoke your child is more likely to smoke and I would rather chop off my arms than have my boys smoke because we all know how horrible it is and difficult evil thing to break. You done well to stop the 1st time and you can do it again. Speak to your Health Visitor or GP and there is loads of help avalible on the NHS so good luck x

Answer 3

Only you can do it. In the first month keep away from social situations which your smoking friends attend. Get to the point where you get annoyed with the feeling in your eyes and throat where the acrid taste of everybody elses smoke annoys you. Think of their germs and bacteria intermingled with that bad air you're ingesting. Most of all, forever be on your guard. As a smoker, you are an addict. Forever. Weak points are social (pub/cafe/party) and stress. Be strong in these situations and you will win. Been there, done that, but still aware of the temptation. Stay strong.

Answer 4

Well i gave up i tried everything all the treatments to help they may help some people but i couldn't get on with them.
So i went cold turkey when it comes down to it in the end if you are really serious about it you will find the will power and give up just look at me 1 year 4 months now You still will want the odd *** after this l;ong but hte craving passes and passes quickly hang in therer

Answer 5

Pick a week where you will be really busy. It keeps your mind occupied. Carry sugar free gum and when you get a craving, chew some. Others use a toothpick to chew on. If it's really bad use nicorette gum, but remember your just getting nicotene from it instead of smoking. It's better, but not a lot. If you can go 2 weeks, you've won!! Good luck

Answer 6

Each day put the money you would have spent on ciggies, into a box, or anything else, and watch it slowly grow. Think of all the lovely things you can buy with it. That was what worked for me, but you have to actually see the money.

Answer 7

You have to truly want to quit. I found the patch worked best for me and keep busy. Stay away from bars and booze for awhile too. If you break down and have a cig, don't give up. It is a hard habit to break.

Answer 8

Read Alan Carr book ( Try quit smoking)I asked my sister in law to send it to me as I heard it really helps,I want to grow and see my grand children getting maried and may be their children.

Answer 9

Visit a graveyard, read the obituaries, stand outside a cancer ward, think of your family, do what you have to do and be strong.

Answer 10

Tell everyone you know and ask them for support and encouragement. Good luck!