I am 43, have several health problems, and have tried cold-turkey lots of times, without success. What have you found to be the easiest most effective way to quit smoking cigarettes? I want to stop so badly. I'm tired of coughing and hacking and smelling like smoke all the time.
2007-06-20 10:25:30 · 11 answers · asked by Rotten Johnny 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
ok folks, I'm 43 and started 25 years ago, so "dont start" is NOT an answer. Please no more smart-a** answers, ok? I really want to quit.
2007-06-20 10:45:54 · update #1
I stopped in January 2005 after many years smoking. I failed plenty of times....but my secret to success was simply to have a firm dedication never to smoke again...I used patches to help with the withdrawal.
If you want to hear the whole story email me....believe me if I could do it anyone can.
2007-06-20 10:32:41 · answer #1 · answered by Citizen Mac 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you bro.......I finally quite cold turkey about 4 years ago. I tried everything...EVERYTHING! Acupuncture, hypnotism, the patch, gum finally cold turkey worked when I really, REALLY wanted to. The first 2 to 3 weeks is the toughest....it gets easier. You will still think about it for the next year or two also....it will get easier.
Good Luck!
2007-06-20 10:32:18 · answer #2 · answered by Cochran 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a good hobby. I found that when you find something to replace the smokes it is easier or get rid of the rest of the cigarettes you have before you go to bed and when you get up in the morning, no matter how bad you want one, refuse to go buy a pack. Hope this helped
2007-06-20 10:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by Candice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I watched my best friend's husband die a SLOW death from lung cancer, and THAT was enough to scare ME straight! I quit cold turkey...It will be 2 years for me in Sept. I FEEL GREAT! I'm 40 now....PLEASE, try again!!! =)
2007-06-20 10:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by Georgia Rose 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never have picked up the habit of smoking...sorry but maybe taking up a exersice to keep your mind off of wanting to smoke
2007-06-20 10:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm really fortunate, I never started, I only tried and didn't like it. I wish you good luck. I know so many people who have tried to stop. I know it's really difficult, so don't give up.
2007-06-20 10:29:32 · answer #6 · answered by Miss T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I went to lights, cut down and then cold turkeyed, and it took three tries. Good luck!
2007-06-20 10:29:46 · answer #7 · answered by mury902 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i never started....but i have heard of people quitting cold turkey & it helps
2007-06-20 10:29:58 · answer #8 · answered by × 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the easiest way to stop is to not start.
2007-06-20 10:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
easy for me
i didnt start....
2007-06-20 10:28:27 · answer #10 · answered by kirstyyy :) 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋