what is the easiest way to quit smoking and be most  successful to be done with the nasty unhealthy habit ???
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Quitting smoking is extremely difficult. The withdrawl makes us not want to, but we know the risks and we know that they are not worth it. For anyone who wants to end their nicotine addiction, check out www.stopsmokingcleveland.com. This is the MOST effective method on the market. It is 86% effective and the details of the program are on the website (no signing up or submitting your information).\n\nI tried this program and it changed my life.
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My dad quit cold turkey after smoking for over 50 years. If you have the willpower, that's the best way, but for most people, it's a hard thing to do. I suggest you ask your doctor, because there are many remedies out there that can help. There are also smoking sessation classes that you can attend. Check your local paper for events around your area. Good luck!
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The absolute BEST way is quite honestly COLD TURKEY.  The reason is...it takes 72 hours or 3 days for all the nicotine to get out of your system and once you live through those three days then it's just mind over matter as your body's NEED for nicotine is gone.  The patches, gum etc. anything with nicotine in it and the "tapering off" just prolongs the agony of nicotine withdrawal.  \n\nYou have to replace that "bad habit" with a good one so be prepared BEFORE you quit....and know what you are going to do INSTEAD of smoking.  Remember the average 'craving' lasts 3 minutes.  \n\nI used whatever it took to get through the first 2 weeks, sugar free suckers, licorice root (you can buy at the bulk store usually) to chew on, sugar free gum, tic tacs, and believe it or not straws the extra tough ones that come in drinking boxes (I chewed through about 7 of them and just keep cutting off the chewed end) and you can also "inhale" through the straw and then slowly exhale.  Drink a ton of water, now instead of smokes and a lighter I carry bottles of water with me everywhere.\n\nI also learned how to knit to keep my hands busy, you could do crossword puzzles, circle words, Suduko puzzles, or some kind of manly crafty thing like leather working or wood burning I suppose....\n\nAlso I downloaded a little counter from the site I posted below....I was so determined not to have to reset my counter back to zeros I wouldn't have another smoke!\n\nGood luck, you'll need it.....but trust me when I say looking back from the other side it is SO WORTH IT!!\n\nIn three days you'll start to notice how bad smokers really smell and you'll think OMG I used to STINK like that too, in 2 weeks when you run your tongue over your teeth they won't feel like they have fuzzy slippers on them anymore....and if you can make the 3 week mark without slipping at all......I believe that the statistics for maintaining the smoke free lifestyle are about 60% for those that can make it to the 3 week mark!\n\nGOOD LUCK!\n\nOne year, ten months, four weeks, 8 hours, 28 minutes and 34 seconds. \n13947 cigarettes not smoked, \nSaving $4,602.53. \nLife saved: 6 weeks, 6 days, 10 hours, 15 minutes.
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Lots of people swear by lots of things...the patch, hypnotism, etc.  I think cutting back is good, because your aren't obligating yourself to quit completely and immediately.  Things like lollipops can preoccupy you from smoking and help the "hand-to-mouth" addiction, I also recommend picking up mint toothpicks (little travel packs are available at health foods stores.)  Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor, either...he/she will probably be able to give you lots of excellent advice.  GOOD LUCK!
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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!
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http://www.philipmorrisusa.com/en/home.asp\n\nThen click on quit assist.  Lots of good reading material.\n\nHope is works for you.  I am still trying.
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I smoked for 11 years at it wasn't easy to quit.  What I found worked best was to make a list of all the time throughout the day when you usually have a smoke.  Take a good look at the list and decide which one you don't 'need'.  Cut that one out and do it for a week.  Then take another look at the list and cut another one.  Keep going as long as you have to to get down to none.  By the time you get to one, you usually have enough confidence in yourself to look at it and think "I don't need this - it's not worth it."  It took me 11 weeks to quit that way because my average intake was 11 cigarettes (just over half a pack) a day.  By doing it this way, I didn't feel deprived because I knew my next smoke was just a few hours away.  I hadn't quit cold turkey and I made the decision as to which one to cut out and when.  It gave me a great feeling of empowerment.  I know it sounds like it would take forever this way, but slow and steady really does win the race.\n\nBest of luck!
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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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stop smoking!! Wish me luck...
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Cold turkey is the only way.  Cigarettes have been proven to be more addictive than heroine but you can quit.  I did--10 years ago after smoking for 26 years and my husband also did after smoking for 34 years.  For me, I realized that I was more addicted to the oral fixation part.  I simply quit lighting the cigarettes.  This way, I could go through the motions of smoking (holding, puffing, flicking pretend ashes and blowing no smoke out) and still get rid of the addiction.  It was weird in a way because people would ask me if I needed a light and I would say, "No thanks, I don't smoke." even though I had the cigarette in my hand.  It took a year (the carton lasted that long) but I have no desire to smoke anymore.  My husband, on the other hand, went to a religious convention one weekend and purposely left his cigarettes at home.  He never smoked again.\n\nWhich brings me to a second point--it really helps to be seriously motivated and include prayer in your struggle.  Both of us did this and feel it would have been much harder (maybe impossible) if we hadn't.
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Dear Friend, \n\nGood on you that you want to quit. YOU CAN DO IT!!! Can a smoker overcome the physical addiction and habitual behaviors of tobacco use? The answer is a resounding yes. Not only is quitting possible, but it is also highly beneficial. It is never too late to stop using tobacco. Quitting at any age and in any state of health improves one’s health.\nBecause no single condition leads to tobacco dependence, no single solution cures smokers of their dependence on cigarettes. Some people are able to quit smoking easily, while some find quitting so difficult that they do not quit even when facing tobacco’s serious health problems. Smokers who believe that quitting smoking will be easy or that God will make it easy for them may become disillusioned if they experience the normal withdrawal symptoms or if they relapse back to smoking. Therefore, it is wise for smokers to take time to plan this important change carefully and prayerfully.\n\nSuccessful treatment can include at least three components: (1) counseling and advice from a skilled, knowledgeable professional, with a focus on developing problem-solving skills, overcoming barriers to quitting, and preventing relapse; (2) support from friends and family members; and (3) the possible correct, careful use of legal stop-smoking medications, including nicotine replacement and other drugs tested for safety and effectiveness.\n\nA local hospital or clinic may offer a stop-smoking group, and a health professional may be able to provide expert advice about medications that can help ease the physical and emotional discomfort of withdrawal symptoms. A nicotine replacement medication helps control withdrawal symptoms over a period of weeks or months while the ex-smoker gradually becomes accustomed to living without tobacco. 11 Nicotine replacement products are not designed to replace nicotine permanently; rather, the ex-smoker tapers off the nicotine replacement medication over a period of weeks.\n\nThe least successful way to stop smoking is to try to quit all at once, or “cold turkey,” without any kind of help. Quitting this way may seem like a good idea at the time, but statistics show that only a very small percentage of those who attempt to quit this way will still be smoke-free a year later. The work of quitting smoking involves not only the initial actions of becoming tobacco-free, but also the lifetime task of remaining tobacco-free.\n\nCheers
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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.
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It's hard! So you must try HARDER!\nWell, according to BODY & SOUL, there are 3 ways that have the highest success possibilities.\n1. Acupuncture (80%)\nThis Chinese traditional alternative medication has become quite popular these days, even in USA, the country full of technology. Don't worry, it's not hurt (at all!), because I have once before, to cure my asthma and it just make my back a little sore (only when the neddle on my back, after that the sore is gone).\nJust make sure you get a good doctor. Just like normal doctor, there are many acupuncture doctor out there. Usually, they have certificates to qualify the doctors.\n2. Hypnotize (~60%, not quite remember)\nThis one I never have, but according to Body & Soul, it worked so nothing to lose, jsut try it (if the first one failed you.\n3. Sorry, I really forget about this one, but the percentage only ~40% anyway...\n\nIn the end, it's all depends on your COURAGE and COMMITMENT. I know someone who stop smoking only because he wanted to do so and he was smoking badly (~15 years, yes, he is 45 years old, and about 3 packs a day, yes, his health was very, very bad)\nand I also know someone who nearly died because of smoking too much, but still smoking until now (he still alive though).\n\nWell, I really hope this can help you and you can quit smoking ASAP.
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Set a goal each day to make it through without smoking. The key is to take one day at a time. \n\nStay away from your triggers: Coffee, tea and alcohol are well-known triggers for smokers.\n\nReward yourself!\n\nThere are plenty of websites that offer tips and support for those trying to quit.
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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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start by telling your immediate family you want to quit smoking so they are aware of your withdrawal from the nicotine.\nstart by going to the doctor, get patches , nicabate or something similar..sit down and start a diary, write down everything that is in your head.. when and if you feel like a cigarette, walk outside pull weeds out of the garden for 15 minutes or go have a shower or go for  a drive, clean the car..anything to keep busy. the first 3 weeks is the toughest in that you have to break old routines.. lighting a "fag" before you get the evening dinner ready,,etc etc.\nthrow the left over cigarettes in the bin. This is a true committment..be prepared to feel sick like flue symptoms and expect to feel head achey, tired etc..dont give in every 15 minutes you will crave but dont give in ..chew chewys..etc..make a call to the quit line as well they are good for support. good luck..
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it is not really hard if you actually want to stop smoking.. but you would get that 'wanting to quit' if only you wanna achieve something badly.. so have an aim for example if you truely love your girl, wife you you should feel that your smoking would only bring death fast to you minimising the time you could spend with her together... likewise if you actually have an aim you could actually quit smoking.. so first of all have a 'reason' to quit smoking\n\nThen day and night work to achieve it!!!!