i have been smoking for like two years now, i really think that it is gross and i want to quit. i say that im going to quit but then an hour or two later, im right back to smoking again. it stinks and it makes me feel really unattractive. got any ideas on how to make it a little bit easier?
217314
I too am trying to quit smoking.  I was smoking full flavor 100's and smoking about 1 1/2 packs a day.  I have lowered to lights shorts and smoking now only about a 1/2 pack a day.  My suggestion would be not to grab a cig as soon as you get up in the morning and everytime you eat.  Try not to pick one up just because your bored or think you need one.  Wait until you just can't take it any more and you HAVE to have one.  Pay attention to how often you smoke.  If you just had a cigarette 30 minutes ago, make yourself wait another 30 minutes.  Also, set a goal that by a certain day you will be a non-smoker.  And write down the reasons that you want to quit.  Post the goals and reasons on the fridge or somewhere that will remind you constantly why you are doing it.  Good luck sweety!  You can do it!
357889
first, congratulations!  Giving up cigarettes is hard.  I know because i've done it too.  I'd have a "me" day.  Take yourself out for breakfast, go shopping, have your hair and nails done, buy yourself your favorite expensive perfume.  Now people can really smell it, because it won't be competing with the smell of cigarettes.
522805
your body is used to getting the nicotine on a regular basis so you will have huge cravings for it. as for caughing, you loung is finally starting to breeth, hopefully it will get better soon. *tumbs up* for quitting, don't give up the fight, you can do it:)
109909
Don't beat yourself up for "cheating". I was a smoker for close to 10 years I quite last year. It took a long time and I had to scale down on my smoking. That is all your doing. Be proud of yourself. Only smoking a couple of times today is great! Your on the right path. Take it slow. I tried once to quit cold turkey and it did not work. Smoking less and less each day was the right method for me. If your husband can quit  cold turkey then more power to him! But if you can't it is okay. The end result will be the same. You are just taking 2 different roads to get there. Stick with it! You know this is the right thing to do! Good luck
436973
He is just trying to come up with whatever excuses he can to start smoking again.  If he truly cares about you he will understand you don't want to smell like an ashtray all the time.  Tell him that's what he smells like when you hug him.  Tell him he tastes like an ashtray when you kiss him.  But tell him, more than all that, you care about his health.  Those are all very important reasons and they have everything to do with your relationship with him.
155811
the best thing to do is just cut back on the amount your smoking... say if you smoke 2 packs a day> well only smoke one pack a day... and if you only smoke 1 pack a day then start smoking half a pack a day... if that doesnt work try smoking LIGHTS... smoking less the amount you are smoking now until eventually your maybe smoking 5 or so a day... then talk to your doctor and maybe he can get you some help> ever tried the gum or the patch? and if that doesnt end up working... try talking to a close friend and see how they feel about your smoking... maybe they can give you some encouraging advice on how quitting is better. everone knows that smoking isnt good but being a smoker myself... i just smoke when im stressed out or out in public places where everyone else is smoking because when i see other people smoke it makes me want to smoke. anyways like i was saying dont take the risk of getting cancer because a smoke isnt worth your health or even your life.... cut down then get help because it will be so much easier on you. dont do cold turkey becuase if you just suddenly quit without smoking ANY... the only thing you'll end up with is a migrain and a pissy mood.
419682
I have tried twice before and got 46 days the first time and 30 days the second time and used the nicotine gum to do it BUT the most important thing I did and forgot to keep doing therefore I started up again and that was to change people,places and things.\nIn the beginning I stayed away from people who smoked and stayed away from places where I was use to smoking  ie my favorite eating place.Drank water with my meals as I use to drink coffee with my meals and would smoke while drinking coffee before my meal came and after I had finished my meal.\nI avoided my usual smoking break time outside with other employees.\nI tend to be a realy high wired person so as I started out with my efforts to quit smoking I made up my mind to run in low gear and to quit putting pressure on myself and to quit letting others laziness and imperfections bother me and to take it all in stride.\nThe only thing I can figure I did wrong was I got too comfortable with my efforts of not smoking and in doing so I forgot to keep up the work of avoiding familar people,places and things that encouraged my desire to smoke.\nI didn't want to gain the weight that most people say you will do when you quit smoking since we tend to exchange one habit for another so I made sure that I had plenty of fresh fruits and veggies on hand.\nI also made sure that I had plenty of my favorite gum on hand to help me get through those tough moments when the nicotine gum did not seem appealing or when it was too soon to have another piece.\nMy family,friends,employer and fellow employees were very supportive in my efforts.\nMy clothes,my house ,my car started to smell so much and my mouth was losing that bottom of the ashtray taste during my efforts to quit and I intend to quit again. .  . and this time FOREVER!\nPeople will certainly climb your backside for smoking and will rag on you forever but when you quit smoking they rarely give you as much credit or praise. . most of them do not really realize just how hard it is to give up smoking. . they say it is as hard as getting off of heroine so be sure to not let this discourage you. \nOne of the most important things to remember is that you want to quit smoking more than you want to smoke.\n\nThey say that the first 72hours of not smoking is when the nicotine leaves your body so the next time I quit smoking it is going to be cold turkey as I can't afford the gum or the patches for months on end and thusly dragging out the quitting smoking process and I will reminding myself that I want to quit smoking more than I want to smoke.\nI also want to set a good example for my grandchildren who are under the age of 4.(It is extremely hard to explain to my grandchildren why their Grammie smokes.)\n\nGood Luck \n\n\n\nP.S. IF you want some extra support,you can email me.
492817
Unforunately you can't quit for any other reason then you are finished, fed-up, determined, and commited to ending a bad habit.  Having been a smoker and been at your intersection, I think you haven't reached the point where you detest the habit enough to be able to quit.  Just keep trying and one day you will get there.  I haven't had a cigerette in almost 29 years.
414860
You know- I've smoke for 21 years and tried to quit 7 times. I tried the patch, the gum, slowly cutting down.  I got pissed about the price and tried to quit 2 years ago again, and I was cheating in three days.  6 months ago I finally had enough, I quit cold turkey bought a motorcycle , and every time i wanted to smoke I got on that bike and rode the hell out of it-  The upshot is you realy have to want to quit, and I guess that you have to reward yourself adequately for doing it--Best of luck!
119383
no. its disgusting and you'd be better off quitting    not only would they have to deal with how it smells it makes your teeth all yellow and that is so gross  not hot  guys that smoke arent as hot  srry  good luck
559025
You can try this , cut back but be serious about it. if you smoke a pack go to half until you are use to it. then cut that in half again. do this until you can get to 1 cigarette a day and keep that routine for a year. Now , when you do one a day, you will have stressful days where more than one will seem needed. It's okay to smoke another as long as the next day you go back to just ONE! after a year of one a day, then go to one day off a week without any smoke. after that is easy for you , you are ready to try more days off, until you are without the craving. it's not the nicotine as many think , it's the actual act of smoking that stick that is hard to kick. you need to rehab yourself and time helps. you'll feel much better once your all through, and your skin and hair will show the improvement. God bless.
652219
I don't like smoking at all, so it would be difficult to be with someone else who smokes! It's a smelly and dirty habit! For me it is a total turn off and it's not attractive at all! Who wants to kiss someone who tastes like smoke? Yuck!!
302493
Congratulations on quitting!! As a former smoker I know exactly how you feel. For me quitting was one of the toughest things I have ever done. It is very common for people to start up again after quitting, especially when confronted by stress in life. The best things you can do are the following: throw away all smoking related things(ashtrays,lighters etc.)Try to avoid places where people smoke. What helped me alot was chewing on plastic straws,gum etc. I tried the patches and the nicotine gum and they really did not do anything for me. You just have to set your mind on this goal and tell yourself you can do it. Reward yourself somehow for every day you go without. Good luck!!
246993
Well you're gonna be cross, you're getting one mean monkey off your back!\nTry some relaxation excercises, or go to the store and buy some Celestial Seasons Tension Tamer tea and sip on that. Will help improve your mood and make you less tense.\nThe overall withdrawl symptoms will last around 2 weeks, so bear with it and keep up the good work! You may be a bit grumpy but you have MY admiration for having the balls to even try. \nIf someone says something to you, just make sure you let them all know that you are trying to quit smoking and apologize for your testy behavior. They will  understand and support you during this time......be patient with yourself and cut yourself a little slack because you will get past it!
513165
stop smoking it stinks \njust try it for a week and then smell someone who smokes\nthats what you smell like you just don't know it
133479
Put the cigarettes down, throw away everything pertaining to them, and then walk away. Do not gravitate towards people who do smoke, don't have long fantasizing conversations about how you used to smoke, and do not give in to the urge to smoke. Just say NO!\n\nThink of it this way: When you put a cigarette in your mouth and start to smoke, and then after a while you get the urge to do it again, and you can't control that urge, who is really in charge of your life? A little rolled up ball of tobacco? Give me a break, I used to smoke and I could never stop until I decided to walk away. It was a life changing moment, and between me and God, I told Him I would not smoke any more. That was over 6 years ago, no patches, classes, gum or anything! Every time I saw a smoke, I told my self "You will not smoke that." \nI can honestly say that it did take a few months for the thought of smoking to go away, but it was nothing I could not handle, and after 6 months I realized I do not even like the smell of smokers around me. And I haven't considered picking up that nasty habit since. Thank God!
311655
Same here. I quit a month ago.  I've tried to quit like 100 times and it never worked.  Then one day I got sick from something I ate and didn't feel like smoking that day and then it was weird because that feeling just stuck with me.  I've even lost 2lbs.  Usually when I try to quit I gain 15lbs.  I guess God thought it was time for me quit.  I'm a true believer that He can do anything.  I smoked just about 2 packs a day from the time I was 13 unitl now at 36 and I questioned why I didn't have cravings or anything. My husband and kids can't get over the fact that I'm not bitchy either.  Well, I'm done questioning,,,I'm just thankful I am a non-smoker and you should be too!!