I have been smoking for more than a year, i thought it would be easy to quit since it hasnt been long but i guess not. So what is the best way to quit??
2007-08-18 06:12:14 · 9 answers · asked by derek_smith1989 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Put the cigarette down.....
Try a patch or the gum or both. Mainly it's just will power..... you know it's bad for you, let that be the guiding force.
2007-08-18 06:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Georgia 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Find a reason to quit. I had an ulcer once and smoking contributed to it, so I quit after that. Also over time from smoking I was developing emphazema, shortness of breath, and I was gaining weight. That was within the second year I started smoking. Do more things that smoking causes you to do less well like running and singing. Best way to prove to yourself your killing youself if you feel healthy is to have a physical. Anyways, best of luck trying to quit.
2007-08-18 13:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by tedfromwi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way is the one that works for you.
Check out http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/addictions/tobacco/296.html. This is a quiz which will help you understand what triggers your smoking.
Check out http://www.philipmorrisusa.com/en/quitassist/index_flash.asp for information on quitting.
Make an appointment with your doctor to find out what smoking cessation aids, if any, would work best for you.
Join a support group. There are three on Yahoo. My favorite is Nicotine Busters. They also have a wealth of information on smoking cessation aid and going cold turkey.
The best of luck to you!!!!!
2007-08-18 19:42:14 · answer #3 · answered by v_dotson@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I quit cold turkey after smoking for 20 years. That was 4 years ago. Gums, pills, nothing helped. I just had to stop smoking. Period.
2007-08-18 13:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually the best way is to spontaneously quit. Dont plan, dont think, just quit. Ofcourse this wont help sell any antismoking products or therapies so it isnt often suggested. The beauty of this method is that it costs you nothing and can be done anytime. Like NOW.
You dont have to believe me, so here is the scientific proof:
http://healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=602705
http://tobaccoanalysis.blogspot.com/2007/08/new-study-shows-that-spontaneous-quit.html
2007-08-21 21:06:52 · answer #5 · answered by counttrarian 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hubby and I quit 5 months ago--no pills or drugs--we used the help of this website
www.whyquit.com
It's a smoking support group--just mess around on there and read what they say
2007-08-18 13:20:00 · answer #6 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"I can resist anything except temptation" was the phrase by Charles Dickens. If you control yourself from the smell of smoke, you can stop smoking. Atleast try practising the art of controlling yourself when someone smokes beside you. You can definitely quit smoking. This is the way I stopped chain smoking. Please try.
2007-08-18 13:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by pnrao_1234 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nicorette has chewable flavor gum tablets that take away craving and nicotine.try it out and see if that helps
2007-08-18 13:20:33 · answer #8 · answered by dbsantos77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The onset of cancer
2007-08-18 13:19:53 · answer #9 · answered by Gday 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋