2007-08-09 05:35:32 · 6 answers · asked by anonymous 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
First off, congratulations for WANTING to quit smoking!!
As far as answering, there are a lot of ways. The best ways are slowly lowering your dose (takes a long time sometimes), or going cold turkey (which is faster, but harder). Either way, the last thing is making the decision to quit, so you'll eventually have to deal with the withdrawal.
For the most part, when you deal with withdrawal, you'll just have to tough it out, but there are some things that can help cleanse out the toxins and may help to minimize some of the effects of withdrawal...
Drinking water will help to detox, and taking some supplements that work as cleansers may help as well. Specifically, Apple Cider Vinegar, Green Tea (decaffeinated), Chlorophyll (fantastic cleanser), and even good amounts of fiber and water helps some people (although it's not very comfortable for the lower level of detoxification you get).
All that being said, it's likely that the symptoms should stop relatively shortly after your last cigarette (it's never as long as it feels like it is). Your neurotransmitters don't take too terribly long to scream for something they are addicted to after you stop.
Another important thing to note is that no matter how bad it gets, taking more of the drug (and yes, nicotine is a drug) will only make the withdrawal last longer and will be harder on you in the long run. Good luck, and congrats again!
2007-08-09 05:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am quitting myself. 4 mos now. I am using a pill which has helped. There are several types, plus patches, that can help and you should pick the best for you. I tried cold turkey before and was unsuccessful so would recommend using one of these.
Avoid people who are still smoking. One of my problems the first time was that my wife kept smoking. This time we are both quitting so there are no cigarettes around the house or in the car for me to grab when I get that urge I can't resist. Funny thing - when you can't have one - the urge goes away quite quickly.
Exercise a little more. The faster you get feeling more healthy (and you will) the more you will want to feel even better.
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Good luck. I think when I have successfully quit, I'll have a cigarette to celebrate ....no wait, I won't do that really.
2007-08-09 12:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace smoking with something positive--like exercise or a hobby. It will keep your mind off your craving and keep you from feeling like you're missing something in your routine. Or put something good in the place you usually keep your cigarettes. For example, if you keep them in the top desk drawer, put some chewing gum or candy in that drawer instead. That way when you go to reach for a cigarette, you can grab something else to take their place. Hope this helps! I'm glad you're trying to quit! :)
2007-08-09 12:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by somebody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Yahoo search for "how to quit smoking" will give you a wealth of useful information and advice.
2007-08-09 23:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by Susan Yarrawonga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.chew gum !!
2.or just smoke one cigarette less each day ...and keep going that way
3.ever try the patches??
4. or if your a brave soul just go cold turkey...
5. dont go around people who are smoking...temptation is huge !
2007-08-09 12:44:47 · answer #5 · answered by southerngirl882002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put all your cigarette "butts" in a jar and save them. It will gross you out.
change/break your habits. if you smoke at a particular time, stall.
eat good licorice. it makes cigarettes taste horrible.
2007-08-09 12:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋