Any one else quiting smoking this year? Any help or support? I really want to do this.?

Answer 1

I'ms also trying to quit. Here are some tips that might help us both.

Getting ready to quit smoking

* Set a date for quitting. If possible, plan to have a friend quit smoking with you.
* Notice when and why you smoke. Try to find the things in your daily life that you often do while smoking (such as drinking your morning cup of coffee or driving a car).
* Change your smoking routines: Keep your cigarettes in a different place. Smoke with your other hand. Don't do anything else when you are smoking. Think about how you feel when you smoke.
* Smoke only in certain places, such as outdoors.
* When you want a cigarette, wait a few minutes. Try to think of something to do instead of smoking. For example, you might chew gum or drink a glass of water.
* Buy one pack of cigarettes at a time. Switch to a brand of cigarettes that you don't like.

On the day you quit smoking

* Get rid of all your cigarettes. Put away your ashtrays.
* Change your morning routine. When you eat breakfast, don't sit in the same place at the kitchen table. Stay busy.
* When you get the urge to smoke, do something else instead.
* Carry other things to put in your mouth, such as gum, hard candy, or a toothpick.
* Reward yourself at the end of the day for not smoking. See a movie or go out and enjoy your favorite meal.

Staying quit

* The expected consequences of quitting are irritability, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite, and of course, urges to smoke. So, if you feel more short-tempered or distracted or sleepier than usual, don't worry because these feelings will pass.
* Try to exercise. For example, take walks or ride a bike.
* Consider the positive things about quitting. For example, think about how much you like yourself as a non-smoker, the health benefits for you and your family, and the example you set for others around you. A positive attitude will help you through the tough times.
* When you feel tense, try to keep busy and think about ways to ease the tenseness. Tell yourself that smoking won't make it any better, and go do something else.
* Eat regular meals because feeling hungry is sometimes mistaken for the desire to smoke.
* Start a money jar with the money you save by not buying cigarettes.
* Let others know that you have quit smoking. You will find that most people will support you. Many of your smoking friends may want to know how you quit. It's good to talk to others about your quitting. In fact, people who stay off smoking for at least one year often have had very strong support from a companion or coworker.
* If you slip and smoke, don't be discouraged. Many former smokers tried to stop several times before they finally succeeded.
What methods can help a person quit smoking?

Several methods are available to assist those who decide to quit smoking. The three main categories of methods are:

* Changing the behavior that is associated with smoking
* Self-help literature
* Nicotine replacement therapy.

Each method actually offers several different options. Moreover, combinations of the methods usually are necessary, and no one combination will work for everyone. In fact, it may be necessary to try several different methods or combinations of methods before success is achieved.

Here's more help:
http://www.medicinenet.com/smoking_and_quitting_smoking/article.htm
http://www.mahalo.com/How_to_Quit_Smoking
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/index.htm

Answer 2

I quit smoking...not this year but last year and, as crazy as it sounds, I used a book to help me quit. The book is "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" by Allen Carr. I set a quit date and read the book slowly (a chapter a week) ...prolonging the inevidable, I guess. At the end of reading it, I had reached my quit date and after following the guidelines in the book, I quit. Cold Turkey. I didn't need patches or gums or any of those things and I wasn't irritable (any more than ususal, that is). I also didn't gain any weight. It's been 18 months now and I haven't relapsed, in fact being around cigarette smoke makes me feel ill (you don't realize how bad it smells until after you quit). It helped that several of my friends quit smoking at the same time as I did. I don't know about you, but I know that I tended to smoke more during social occasions--one person would light up and the rest of us had to also. The pointers listed above are great too. However, I do highly reccommend the book by Allen Carr. I'm a big reader so maybe that's why it worked for me. And two things to remember--1) everyone's path to quitting is different, what works for one person may not work for another and, 2) If you fall off the wagon and sneak one do NOT berate yourself and stress about it--that'll only make you want to smoke more, instead start at step one again by strengthening your resolve. The first two weeks are the worst but after that it becomes so much easier. It's also a good idea to reward yourself. Take the money that you would have spent on smokes and put it aside, after a month or two treat yourself to something you really enjoy but rarely get to do (I saved up my smoke money and went on my first vacation in four years). Rewarding yourself for your effort to be healthier really makes the struggle more worth it. Good luck !

Answer 3

I quit 4 years ago and never looked back, cold turkey. Got through the withdrawals and each time I wanted a ciggy. I found something else to do. Until it became easier!

No more chronic bronchitis!

Answer 4

My husband and I are quitting. So far, so good. Happy New Year. 2D

Answer 5

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