Zyban....it worked for me...no cravings...no weight gain....great!
Tess
2007-06-28 11:21:13
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answered by Anonymous
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I gave up six months ago after years of trying. I honestly feel that I will not smoke a ciggie again. The reason I gave up is that I was 40 - a bit cliche but I thought if I don't manage it soon I am going to be one of those old ladies smoking in the street and I didn't fancy it. I also realised that as you get older, your body will struggle to cope with smoking - as always, when youth is on your side, your body can take some abusing! I went cold turkey - I just stopped buying them and that was that. Afer 8 weeks, I paid for a full BUPA health check - I wanted my heart and lungs checked including a chest xray and was pleased when I found out that I have not done any damage - that really spurred me on. I put on about 10 pounds - I was only just over 8 stone to start with so while I have gone up from an 8 to a 10, I actually do feel and look healthier. My skin has improved, I do not get out of breath. It was hard, I did feel pretty awful initially - I had a headache that lasted two weeks, palpitations etc. I feel great now and I HATE the smell of smoke. Try again - especially now you can't smoke from 1st July in the UK - that will make it easier. Good luck. x
2007-06-28 11:32:54
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answered by Anonymous
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I gave up smoking a few years ago, because my Grandfather died of emphysema and then my Mum died of lung cancer (both caused through smoking). I have not looked back. It was really difficult and I did use patches. I would not recommend doing it without. To conquer the cravings I did things like, take a walk, eat a piece of fruit and drink a glass of water. Initially I avoided smokey places, and then slowly allowed myself to be around smokers. The cravings took about 6 months to go, but during that time they got less and less. Even now I get the odd urge to have a ***, but I wouldnt have it, it's just the thought of it. In terms of physical differences I used to swim for the County, but gave it up and when I stopped smoking I decided to start swimming again. At first I couldn't manage more than two lengths without having to stop and catch my breath, but after a few weeks I was able to swim 60 lengths without stopping and I am now back on the ladies team. I didn't notice any difference with my smell and taste but my morning cough has gone and I no longer get out of breath. I also king of reversed the psychology of it. So, when I saw smokers instead of thinking how much I wanted a cigarette I thought about how disgusting it was, how expensive it was, how much healthier I felt without it and how nice I would smell without it. As a final incentive I put five pounds into a pot everyday and saved loads of money,enough in fact to go to Greece for two weeks. I also treated myself at the end of each week. Anyway hun I wish you well. Hope this helps. Good luck.
2007-06-28 11:32:59
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answered by Anonymous
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I quit smoking 4 weeks ago today to be exact. I think I was just ready I ran out of smokes and decided I just wasn't going to do it anymore. I haven't had cravings too bad,its strange though sometimes it's like I forgot I quit smoking I think I want a smoke then I remember oh yeah I don't do that anymore, but when this happens I am ok with it. Part of the reason I quit is because I want to have kids and I don't want to smoke while I am pregnant or around my kids so now is the time to quit.
2007-06-28 11:38:54
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answered by grizzliesgurl 4
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I gave up smoking over 2 years ago.I decided to give it up as I was never feeling 100%.Always dark around the eyes.Skin appearence was not clear.I drank alot of water the first three days and done alot of walking.The bad cravings only lasted about 48hrs .The key thing is to hold a pen or emery board in your fingers as if holding a ciggerette.Food and smell is alot better weight gain approx.3kilos.I have never felt better.It was worth gaining afew kilos plus the bank balance grows with the savings your not spending on a bad habbit.Good luck.
2007-07-01 00:53:58
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answered by Anonymous
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I quit a year and a half ago. I went through several attempts and tried lots of different things. The key to it and what you should remember is that the worst part of it is the mental addiction, the physical addiction will pass in a few days but its the habit....a smoke after dinner, in the morning with coffee etc.
The clincher for me was when I arrived at hospital in the early hours of a Sunday morning with my girlfriend when her mum had died an hour before of lung cancer............the only comparison I could make was to egyptian mummies that you see in museums, thats how much weight loss etc. that there was. It was an awful and scary sight.
Don't kid yourself...quit today.....or it'll get you in the end. If you want my prediction I reckon in years to come smokers will have to pay for their own treatment at hospital.
Stay strong & positive......the grass really is greener on the other side!!!
2007-06-30 00:57:54
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answered by genome1 1
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My dad has been been smoking when he was 21 now he in his 60s and still he smoke, and he are making us me and my mum second smoker, and that is bad for our health, to in hale a smoke is no good and to in hale a stale smoke is worse. Smoking is an additive, and do u know every puff u take u closer to death? U will depend on them when u are stress, when u feel tired when u want an idea, actually,almost every thing u will turn to smoking, and smoking make look older. Smoking is will blocked up the wind pipe ,destroy yr lung and then will clod up ur brain, make and u might have a stoke. U even smell like one, the smoke and that make u stink. The reason is why smoke in the first place if u don't need it?
2016-05-22 01:11:57
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answered by ? 3
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Stopped nearly 2 yrs ago - had tried patches etc but none worked. The way i did it was i didnt tell myself i couldnt smoke again. I just thought i will see how long i can go wothout having one. I didnt put pressure on myself to stop which i normally would have. Also i didnt tell friends and family or work colleagues that i was stopping as they will constantly ask how you are doing, thus reminding you and prompting a craving. Less pressure on yourself and do it for you and no-one else. Good luck x
2007-06-28 12:01:09
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answer #8
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answered by lady.x 3
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Quit Smoking Cigarette With QuitSmokingMagic - http://Go.QuitSmokingMagics.com
2016-01-30 03:40:11
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answered by Lida 3
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Contact the Quitline and join a Quit Smoking Clinic.
2007-06-28 15:19:45
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answered by Susan Yarrawonga 7
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A report of the effect tobacco had and the chances of getting cancer frightened the living daylights out of me over 30 years ago (most of my family has died of cancer since 1945 most were smokers) It was not easy you will want to smoke for a long time after but the longer you go the easier it is to say "No thanks" The, "Oh just one will do no harm!" temptation will put you back so the answer must always be, "No!" It is a long term project and down to you and it will get easier
2007-06-30 04:36:58
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answered by Scouse 7
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