Today is my first day as a non-smoker. I've been smoking for 14 years, I'm in my late 20's. I'm taking Chantix but its still so hard. I haven't smoked since last night. I really REALLY don't want to gain weight..but all I feel like doing is eating. Anyone have any good tips or strategies for quitting that helped them?
2007-07-01 09:56:38 · 20 answers · asked by bresmama 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Carrot sticks and celery sticks, eat as many as you like.
Try to keep your hands busy.
Smoking is part addiction and part habit. You're working on the addiction with the Chantix, the habit thing is just as hard. Try to identify the places where you would normally light up a cig - 28 years ago when I smoked I had specific 'triggers' - when I got in the car, after a meal, when I got on the phone, etc. If you know the triggers you can try to avoid them, substitute another behavior besides smoking for figure some way to distract yoursef.
It will get better, I promise. I sucessfully quit many years ago and the first few days are the hardest, it's gets easier after that.
Non-tobacco cigarettes were just starting to come out when I quit. I bought a pack of Ginsing cigarettes that were absolutely disgusting and made me naseous every time I lit up. When I got a craving I'd light a Ginsing smoke, it would make me sick after a couple drags and I'd put it out. This is called aversion therapy and it worked. Every time I wanted a cig I got naseous, and I stopped craving them pretty darn quick.
2007-07-01 10:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by heart o' gold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I smoked 15 years, from the time I was 15 until I was 30. I was getting sick often and I couldn't smoke when I was sick. One time I just decided I wouldn't start after I got well. From this, It's obvious smoking was damaging my health. The cravings lasted an entire year after I quit! Nicotine is what I craved, if there were no nicotine in cigarettes people would find other ways to get it. Another thing becomes obvious, that cigarettes are nothing more than a nicotine delivery system to be used by addicts.
2007-07-01 10:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by warrentalb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I smoked longer and quit when I was older. I picked a week when I would be really busy ( riding bikes in the desert) then I bought a ton og chewing gum and a box of cinamin tooth picks. Every time I felt the need, I'd pop some chewing gum,or I'd put a tooth pick in my mouth and constantly reach up, pull it out of my mouth and then put it back. That satsified my habit of reaching up for the ciggarette, as well as giving me a distraction. One thing, Keep trying, it's well worth it. I've lost 2 very close friends and had to watch each of them die a slow and really bad death because of ciggerettes. Also, you'll sure feel better if you do. Take it one day at a time and don't give up!!
Good luck
2007-07-01 10:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only smoke at 4:20
2016-05-20 03:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say you should quit all at once but I never saw a problem with cutting down on them like say if you smoke one pack a day tomorry try leaving one left and then two, three and so on untill there is only one missing from the pack one day and then stop all together. Or try Nicorete they have a anti-smoking gum out you can buy them at the drug store.
PS: Good job wanting to quit smoking.
2007-07-01 10:08:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I used to chew gum. I went through tons of gum and I have not smoke since I was about 17 and I am in my late twenties also. You can also do activities to keep your mind off the pressure of smoking. Stick to the non smoking you will feel better in the long run. Good luck.
2007-07-01 10:06:27 · answer #6 · answered by mona 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I smoked for 9 years (I'm 24). I quit about 18 months ago. I don't know how I did it. I was smoking one day and half way through the cigarette, I decided I didn't like it. haven't smoked yet. I have no clue how it happened.
I know this is probobly not helpfull, but I do think that you have to find the right time. If you aren't truely ready, then I think you are setting yourself up for failure.
2007-07-01 10:01:14 · answer #7 · answered by holtebr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep taking the Chantix and resist those cravings. For more Chantix information, click the following link: http://www.121doc.com/champix.html?a_aid=fbb92383
2007-07-02 01:45:28 · answer #8 · answered by java_kingpin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I quit a few months ago once I found out I was pregnant. Cold freaking turkey too. Still get cravings, but I just remind myself how crappy it made me feel and how gross it smells on other people.
Avoid triggers. Like drinking alcohol or coffee breaks (don't quit smoking AND caffeine at the same time, it's HORRIBLE). And if you get your cravings after you eat, chew on a pen or put something in your mouth. That's what my husband does.
2007-07-01 10:09:30 · answer #9 · answered by Mandiex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the gum and the patch since you have been smokeing so long you used to haveing this in you mouth so the best thing to do is have something in your mouth so the gum would really help because you have something in your mouth you could also chew on a straw or eat helathy food thatt would make you gain weight celery carrots etc. my uncel quit he hasnt smoked for 3 years good luck you can do it
2007-07-01 10:02:12 · answer #10 · answered by Peace Love Life :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋