how do i stop smoking? tried patches and medication, gum etc. what about hypmotism? any ideas?
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Many years ago when I desperately wanted to quit smoking myself, a friend gave me the following suggestion, because that was the way she quit herself, too. I did it and it worked. I will now tell you how.\n\nThere is only ONE sure-fire way to quit smoking and that is to become absolutely DISGUSTED by the mere idea of having another cigarette. When you can feel thoroughly repulsed by the thought of lighting-up, you're ready to replace the smoking habit with something better for you. \n\nSo how does one DO that, you ask? "how do I get THAT grossed out by my cigarette habit?" It's actually quite easy. Don't cut down on cigarettes at all, in fact, you have to increase your 'dosage' all of a sudden, all in one sitting. \n\nDo this in an enclosed room so there is hardly not much air circulation, have as many cigarettes on hand that you normally would smoke over the course of a whole day, and begin smoking them one after another. You cannot allow yourself to take a break from them, you must smoke them ALL - one after the other. The smoke should be allowed to infiltrate EVERYthing - your hair, your clothes, your bedsheets. Don't take a shower before you go to bed, don't change the sheets either - allow yourself to smell exactly what all non-smokers smell when smokers are puffing away on the vile stuff around them. You must give yourself the full impact of the disgusting odor - it is especially important that you can smell the stink of cigarettes in your bed pillow and your hair as you are falling asleep later. \n\nThat really ought to do it. Everytime you think about having a cigarette after this experience, you should feel a strong repulsive YUCK! come over you. This may seem rather extreme - and it is - but if you want to quit ...
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I tried the patch, I tried the gum neither worked. I quit cold turkey for almost a year. Then I deployed to the Middle East (I'm in the Navy) and I started again. I'm still here in the MidEast but I quit again a month ago. \nIn my opinion going cold turkey is the best way....it shows you're really committed to quitting.
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You Can Quit Smoking\n\nA 5-Day Plan To Get Ready\n\nThe first step to quitting smoking is to decide to quit. Next, make an appointment with your health care provider, or contact a smoking cessation clinic to discuss your options for treatment. Set a quit date.\n\n\nQuit Day Minus 5\nList all of your reasons for quitting and tell your friends and family about your plan. Stop buying cartons of cigarettes.\n\n\nQuit Day Minus 4\nPay attention to when and why you smoke. Think of new ways to relax or things to hold in your hand instead of a cigarette. Think of habits or routines you may want to change. Make a list to use when you quit.\n\n\nQuit Day Minus 3\nMake a list of the things you could do with the extra money you will save by not buying cigarettes. Think of who to reach out to when you need help, like a smoking support group.\n\n\nQuit Day Minus 2\nBuy the over-the-counter nicotine patch or nicotine gum, or get a prescription for the nicotine inhaler, nasal spray, or the non-nicotine pill, bupropion SR. Clean your clothes to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke.\n\n\nQuit Day Minus 1\nThink of a reward you will get yourself after you quit. Make an appointment with your dentist to have your teeth cleaned. At the end of the day, throw away all cigarettes and matches. Put away lighters and ashtrays.\n\n\nQuit Day\nKeep very busy. Change your routine when possible, and do things out of the ordinary that don’t remind you of smoking. Remind family, friends, and coworkers that this is your quit day, and ask them to help and support you. Avoid alcohol. Buy yourself a treat, or do something to celebrate.\n\n\nQuit Day Plus 1\nCongratulate yourself. When cravings hit, do something else that isn’t connected with smoking, like taking a walk, drinking a glass of water, or taking some deep breaths. Call your support network. Find things to snack on, like carrots, sugarless gum, or air-popped popcorn.
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I don't think the patch thing is a good idea,  it would be feeding you nicotine the entire time its on.  I quit 6 months ago and have avoided alcohol.  I don't know what to suggest, but at least you are not smoking when your not drinking.  This would be less of a problem assuming your not an alcoholic
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Quitting smoking is not an easy task. Just like other additctions the person(s) must really want to quit. That is the first step. Then, trying the patch or the gum. If one can't use them, then everytime you want a cigarette, you wait until as long as you can. Believe me this will help reduce the amount of cigarettes and can eventually lead to quitiing. Finally, if all else fails, quit cold turkey! Since smoking is a hand and mouth thing. Try just holding the cigarette and chewing some gum or sucking on hard candy.
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I went to hypnosis August of last year and haven't smoked since.  I was really ready to quit and the hypnotist - a professional, not an entertainer - implanted the idea of anxiety any time I came into contact with the possibility of smoking.  I haven't smoked since.  Two of my workmates were also successful, but many have not been successful.  I think you must really, really want to quit.
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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!!
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what do you guys mean stop smoking it? thats not even a good answer. i heard water, cranberry joice and vinegar works. go to marijuana.com and read the forums b/c people usually post stuff on that. the morality tales bull shit sucks people, no ones gonna quit smoking weed, so don't even bother posting that s*it.
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Gotta tell you nicorette gum was the best; and the flavor wasn't bad either.  Start chewing the amount you need to cover your nicotine intake (the gum comes with a chart).  Decrease; by one stick each week until your done.  It was the most painless way I ever quit smoking and I had quit cold turkey on several occasions.
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What you are going through has to do with nicotine withdrawal. You can try nicotine replacement therapy in the form of nicotine gum or patches. But it will take awhile to get back to normal sleeping behavior by going cold turkey. And good luck i am also quitting I started by setting a date which is December first.
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I had the most success with gum together with cognitive behavioral self-therapy - changing patterns of behaviors that I associated with smoking, like after eating or after sex.  So you may need to find something to replace your addiction to cigarettes - something healthier.\n\nGood luck!
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The wish to stop smoking has to come from inside. Nothing you do will make your mom stop if she doesn't really WANT to.\nYou can, however, keep telling her how much you love her, how you want her to be with you for many years to come. Never fight, never confront her: just let her know.\nI was a very heavy smoker (three packs of cigarettes a day), and I quit 14 years ago after various unsuccessful attempts. What worked for me was the nicotine patch.\nI do believe that, when you are a smoker, your body becomes addicted to a certain amount of nicotine in the blood. The patch took care of that addiction, and then I only had to fight the sensation of not having something in my hand or my mouth. That is easier to fight than the physical addiction to the drug, because that is what it is.\nIt was not as excruciating as I thought it would be, and I have gone through very stressful situations in these years without resorting to a cigarette for comfort.\nI am so proud of my achievement that I dare put myself as an example in this matter.\nThere are many new products she could try: patches, chewing gum, ask around. Quitting cold turkey is extremely hard. I know I couldn't have done it.\nShow her my answer. Let her know those things do help. They do.\nI hope you will all succeed. The smells, the flavors, the deep breaths you can take without coughing, the stairs you can climb without suffocating, it's all worth it.
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I am not sure about the patch thing- but quiting smoking is a big step all together. I knew an instructor that changed cigerette brands first to the ones that are just pure nix. first- therefore when you quit smoking all together you're only getting the nix. out of  your system- rather then ALL THE ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCES they have now a days in cigerettes/ tobacco products. After that- there all herbs, etc. to take to help stop tobacco useage. Find a local herbalist and they can set you up a plan.
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Replacement therapy.  Start an exercise program (join a gym or walk together daily).  Try the patch and nicotene gum, and hypnotism.  All of those together should do the trick!  Good luck!  :)
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Don't drink, don't shmoke, and don't do drugs, dude. Eat healthy stuff, like fruits and vegetables. Do Yoga. Exercise within moderation. Drink lots of water. Pray. Think positive, baby!!!!!!
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how' s the no smoke thing going for you (2 hrs later)?  there's always the patch or nicorette as a last resort...\ngood luck!
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chromium picolinate.. naturally boost metabolism..it's in One a day weight smart.. or you can buy it seperately. I quit 5 months ago after smoking for 10 years. I read ALOT of books to keep my mind off of it. It was hard.. But now every time i smell it i want to vomit and i actually turn to my fiance almost every time and say 'Gosh I am SO glad i don't smoke anymore!!" Eat alot of whole grains and take chromium.. look at labels.. watch your fat and sugar intake. More than 30 grams of fat a day is too much if you are trying to lose weight or keep it off. MY biggest problem was turning from the cigs to CHOCOLATE and other sweets. It is proven that chocolate is just as addicting as heroin!! SO TRY not to sub the cigs with other bad addictions..lol. As for how long the first part was i'd say it was the first month that was the worst for me. The physical withdrawl part anyway. After that it's all in your head. GOOD LUCK!!