any heavy smokers ytere please?
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I've quit more than once and the key is to keep busy so you don't dwell on the habit. The act of smoking is as addictive as the nicotine.\n\nGenerally, it takes about seven days for the body to rid itself of nicotine dependence, so your "withdrawals" will probably last about a week. Keep busy and when you feel the craving, divert it to something else (NOT candy, cookies, etc.). Preferably, some kind of physical activity (mop the floor, straighten your closet, etc.)\n\nKeep some cigarette butts (hidden away) that can be lit and good for no more than two or three drags if you really get desperate. Taking a "hit" will help alleviate the symptoms.\n\nObviously, only use them in case of severe symptoms, don't take more hits than absolutely necessary.\n\nYou can do it, but the method you choose has to be one you are willing to use since no method will work if you don't apply it.\n\nGood luck.
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First off...Congratulations! Let me tell you what good you have done for yourself and your loved ones...\n\n20 minutes after a smoker quits: Blood pressure drops to a level close to that before the last cigarette; Temperature of hands and feet increases to normal\n\n8 hours after a smoker quits: Carbon Monoxide level in blood drops to normal\n\n24 hours after a smoker quits: Chance of heart attack decreases\n\n2 weeks after a smoker quits: Circulation improves; Lung function increases up to 30%\n\n1 to 9 months after a smoker quits: Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decrease; Cilia regain normal function in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs and reduce infection\n\n1 year after a smoker quits: Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's\n\nAre you going through some stressful times that you feel a cigarette will help ease the pressure? I am experienceing the same thing with pop. I do so good, then BAM, the urge to have a pop, any pop, is so intense I want to pull my hair out. I can feel for anybody stopping smoking.\n\nThe "experts" say that it takes 3 weeks to make, break, change a habit, but I feel that cigarettes and pop are beyond a habit. They are a crutch, and sometimes a "good" crutch, even though they are bad for us.\n\nTry this...everytime you want a cigarette, drink grapefruit juice...better yet, brush your teeth then drink grapefruit juice. Or put a rubber band on your wrist and snap it. As long as you can think of something else besides the cigarette, you should pass the craving easier. \n\nYour time frame is also like losing weight. You lose a lot at first and are happy, then you hit a plateau and can't lose any. You get discouraged. This is when you must try harder to keep on track.\n\nGood luck and again congratulations. Also add up the money you saved from not smoking. At an average of $5.00/name brand pack/day = ~$150.00/month.
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You are way too cool ! My God, what an achievement. Eight weeks without a single drag! \n\nI have quit myself, and yes, the thought of a cigarette never goes away. But one thing helps me... maybe it will help you too. \n\nAs of now its been 2 weeks since my last cig, and whenever I feel weak, I tell myself that if I take a drag, the two weeks would mean nothing, my efforts would come to nothing. And I will have to start from scratch. Every day that I am able to say no to a cig, I go to bed patting my back and feel that I have achieved something big. I started smoking 14 yrs back. \n\nJust accept its a continuous fight. Accepting that will be half the battle won. Hang in there, you can do it !! You are a great inspiration to me.
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I myself am trying to quit, as of the day after Christmas. You'd think seeing my mom die from lung cancer when I was 29 years old would have been motivation enough. It is sooo hard, especially around your "triggers". For me, it's at home after work. My dad told me when he quit he would go for a walk or take a drink of water. I have tried them as well. I have not had luck with the patch nor the gum. I am trying cold turkey again. I have a straw I "inhale" at home .. just a straw. It seems to be working. Then I think about how gross it is and why I don't want to do it anymore. There's a great commercial out there that shows a dr saying he doesn't think he can operate and then a smoker saying I dont' think I can quit.\nI think the clincher for me is that my best friends kids are 13 and 14 and are both smoking. I was a little bit younger than that so I am trying to be a good example to them. I have to quit. \nI wish you success in the new year to quit smoking.
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do what i did. go and see your doctor, have a full medical and see just what are the areas you need to concentrate on. your doctor will tell you the damage smoking can do to you. you have to want to give up smoking,your doctor will help you. remember this. you are stronger and healther every minite you do not continue to smoke. ok? and you get stronger every day. give it a go.
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What I have been trying to do (which so far is helping a great deal) is when I have a craving for a cigarette, I have a glass of water or a piece of fruit.  Then I walk around my house and look for things to do.  Breaking the habit of putting something in my mouth has been the most difficult, but I honestly think that the water is helping.  I haven't quit yet, but I've gone from a pack a day to between 4 and 7 cigarettes a day in about two weeks.  Good luck to you : ) (and to me, too).
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I've taken a course to learn how to hold smoking cessation classes. You've got the best thing already....WANTING TO QUIT.\nIf you can hold off the first 3 days, you've got the hard part over with, according to most who quit. ALL symptoms should be gone in a couple weeks.\nJust keep trying. I personally recommend the "cold turkey" method because if you use a product to help you stop smoking that contains nicotine it will continue supplying your cravings for nicotine, prolonging the process. If you can find a stop-smoking product that does NOT supply nicotine in any way, it's probably safe.\n\nTry to distract your urge-most of them won't last more than a few minutes. Try:\n\nChewing some gum\nGo for a walk\nTake a shower (one place it's difficult to smoke!)\nAnd anything else that will distract you!\n\nYou can make it!\n\nP.S.  I'll email you with more info if you're interested. Add to your post saying so, if you want.
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See you can beat around the bush, but jsut dont smoke. Its that simple. Do not smoke at all. The first 3 days are the roughest so suck those days up and you should be good to go.
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six months of continuous smoking does create a damage...i think u should go and take doctor's help...hope it will be nothing serious..best of luck!
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I smoked for 5 years, and quit cold-turkey.  Use someone you care about as your motivation.
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I think I know what kind of smoking you are talking about cause I had that same kind of problem and truth is its hard to cause you know with the smoke comes the munchies and if you don’t stop smoking you wont stop munching so you have to make a choice and if you work out you wont have as much time to smoke. Try It!
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You're ok, it takes 1 - 3 days for the nicotine to be out of your blood and brain. For very heavy smokers, it could take another day. There's are traces of nicotine left in your organs for months, but they don't cause cravings, or show in Dr's tests. \nTo get rid of the emotional and habitual addiction, can take the same time, or for some people never - they don't learn to program their desire for smoking out of their subconscious. There are powerful ways help your here: http://www.quitguide.com  There's a lot of encouragement and help to quit and stay quit, so that your op and afterwards goes well.
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I quit almost 3 years ago by taking Zyban.  It really helped.  I smoked over 2 packs a day for over 20 years.  It was a little difficult, but not too bad.  You have to be really ready to conquer that monster.  Good luck!!!
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Firstly, good job on quitting smoking! I've never smoked, but I know how hard it must be to stop, since I've had 2 relatives who've smoked, and they've tried several times to quit but were unsuccessful.\n\nSecondly, I have never smoked, so there's nothing for me to quit. But good job to you!! And good idea on getting it off your mind!\n\nThirdly, I think you should watch the movie "Thank you for smoking" as a reward this week. It's a very funny movie about the people behind Firearms, Cigarettes, and Alcohol. They only show it in select areas, so check your area (movietickets.com is a good site) to see if they're showing it.\n\nI think with your enthusiasm you'd love it.\n\nOnce again, good job on quitting!!! \n\n< 33 Ana
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Stick it out. Yesterday was my three year anniversary of my last cigarette. The cravings suck, but make yourself stick it out. It's worth it! The cravings won't last more than a few days Good luck!
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I smoked for over 40 years and now I am suffering from something they call EMPHYSEMA, and I am on oxygen to help me breath. I discourage anyone who whats to take up the habit to really think it over. Do you really want to get up coughing in the mornings or wonder where your next smoke is coming from when you run out. No matches and you got to have a smoke no one around with fie to light your smoke up you get to where you think you will climb the wall. I can go on and on but I think you get the picture.
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Hey, my prayers and best wishes are with you. I've successfully quit on more than one occasion simply by going cold turkey. There are several helpful hints though. First, try to avoid all situations where you would normally smoke. Second, try to drive the thought of smoking out of your mind. If you think about it, you might convince yourself to smoke. Third, exercise, proper diet (food will taste much better so watch your selection) and positive thinking will be your friends.