How to get a loved one to quit smoking?
959226
GET MEDICAL HELP !!!\n\nBUT YOU KNOW IT WON'T BE SUCCESSFUL UNTIL SHE COMMITS HERSELF TO QUIT !!!
119343
First thing is encourage him and give some self confidence to quit the smoking. After that tell him what are the problem when smoking and advantages of quitting smoking. then say the way. Some easy way is ask him to use whenever willing to smoke means chewwing gum, and tablet is available it gives the effect of smoking. ask him to take medidation. when mind is ask to smoke take small pencil and imagine that it is cigarrete and smoke it. definitely he will stop the smoking habit. ok all the best try these tips now itself my dear friend.
296592
there is not much you can do. Me and my husband quit. about a month ago. I have to say that i just did because he did. i didn't really want to. But as of right now am still smoke free and feel better. oh, i want one every so often but not like i thought i would. i have children too and it sure did make them happy. It feels good to be free of "oh, did i get my cigs" or "do i have a light".  Show your dad this question and answer. I will be praying that you do this for your child. Just give it a try. We used the patches and gum. only had to buy 2 weeks worth and then the patch became just plain annoying and the gum just tasted plain gross. Just try it. My husband smoked 1 1/2 pks a day and i smoked 1 pk a day and didn't even want to stop. once the nicotine gets out of your system, You will feel better. Trust me. just try it.....
996528
I don't think making him smoke a whole pack will help. My mom best friend did that to her daughter and now her daughter is a heavy smoker. \nI think taking away his luxuries for a certain amount of time or until he gets his act together is the best thing to do.
977718
Make a bet!  I hate losing a bet and my husband I make bets ALL the time.\n\nIt's gotta be worth it though, because smoking is as hard to quit as heroin is. Make the bets small at first and gradually make them bigger. Taylor the rewards based upon what she likes. It's even better if you offer to do (or not do) something as well.  \n\nFor example: If you don't smoke for 1 day, you get this or I'll do this. (small reward. Breakfast in bed, dinner out or made by you, etc...)\n\nAfter she wins the first bet, she'll feel confident and will be much more receptive when you suggest another "bet".  This time it will be more difficult (naturally) but the reward will be bigger.  \n\nIt's a slow process and I know you'd prefer a fast one, but it just may work for you. If my husband makes bets with me for breakfast in bed, a massage, a housekeeper (him or hired!) for a day, a great pair of shoes, a weekend getaway or piece of jewelry, I'm ALL over it!\n\nIf your wife is at all competitive...she'll be up for the challenge.
808876
She already knows that you support her in not smoking, the only thing that you can do is continue to let her know that her smoking hurts you and that you would support her efforts to quit. Don't berate her, it will only make her resent you. The final decision is hers and hers alone. Many people successfully give up smoking, but it takes tremendous willpower and there are probably even more ex-smokers in the world than smokers.
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I think you know very well that how to give up cigarette. i.e. strong will power.\nStrong will power..just spread your finger when you hold cigarette it will fall down..hahah..If you want any medical help try a nicotine chewing gum, definitely it would assist to give up smoking but it also required strong will power.
653466
Who cares if he smokes just let him and tell him that you dont care as long as he doesnt do it around you. You cant make someone quit it is a hard thing to do so dont waste your time good luck
1161436
I am a smoker and there is nothing that anybody could say or do to convince me to quit as long as I'm not ready to. You have to understand it's an addiction. Sure, we enjoy it, but there's more to it than that. My Mom offered to give up soft drinks if I would give up the cigs. I told her that was too easy for her. Her mind would only be telling her she WANTS a coke. My mind would be telling me I NEED a cigarette. Big difference.
1099484
and your question is what?\n\nkudos to you, though. stay strong. smoking is super hard to quit
39679
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!
1164453
You will not make the descision for him or her.  As a ex-smoker, it was not my wife who made me want to stop - even though she tried for 20years - I made the choice.  Give it time, and when they do give up don't talk about it, just let them get on with it.
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First of all, I'd emphasize the fact that you love her and that you're only discussing this with her because you don't want to lose her.  If you still live with her, be a good model and go for walks, drink diet sodas instead of regular, and perhaps offer to cook dinners.  Is your mom alone often?  She may be lonely or bored, so maybe the two of you could do some activities together like dance class, yoga class, aerobics, or swimming.  You don't have to stick with something that turns out boring, so find your niche.  As for the smoking, perhaps having her talk to her doctor would help.  There's actually a medication called Zyban that helps a lot with the depression and cravings people get when they try to quit but it's prescription only.  Also, if she's alone, cooking for one can be annoying.  Help her find some easy but healthy recipes so that she doesn't feel like she's wasting time.  Good luck!
320931
Just quit. My husband quit about a week ago. He just came home from work, said I quit smoking today, and hasn't touched one since. He used Nicorette gum the first couple day, now he chews regular gum. I know it's hard, but if he can do it, so can you. (He's been smoking since he was 14.) Just think how much healthier you will be and in better shape to play with your kids. Plus, you are setting a bad example for your kids by smoking. By having a parent that smokes, they are twice as likely to smoke themselves.
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Have you tried telling them that smoking will lead to CO PD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and that you don't want to "watch them die".  I went through that with both my mom and dad and had to watch both of them die a horrible death.  Try being "honest" and tell them you don't think it's fair for them to put you through watching them "die" from something they are doing by choice!  Good luck to you, however it turns out.  I wouldn't wish what I went through on anyone!  If you want, print my answer out and show it to them!  I've been there, what you are going to have to go through if they don't stop!  Good luck, and God Speed, no matter how it turns out.
719306
Why don't you try an ethnographic study of a group trying to quit smoking.\n\nYou could take a video camera to a smokers support group and interview people- make sure they know it's for a class project. You might be able to get family members outside the meeting or in the meeting.\n\nFor the project, write up your experience, the answers you recieved, and if you have to do an oral presentaion you have the video. \n\nGood luck!
749694
Tell him you love him and will help him and support him if he choses to stop. Otherwise tell him that it is you or the cigarettes. Remember that a bad habit is more easily broken when it is replaced by a good habit. Good Luck!