Help with quitting smoking?
966066
Hi, I quit smoking six months ago.  It was tough.  As for the Jack A** who says to just quit because it's bad for you, we both know it's not that easy or everyone would quit. DUH!!!  Anyway, I ran across a sight that I found helpful called quitsmokingonline.com   it's free and it covers a lot of the myths about quitting smoking.  It sort of gave me a fresh outlook on the whole thing.  As far as the constipation thing, I never had that problem, I would definately try to drink more water and eat prunes or raisins.  Also, more fruit and vegetables in your diet would be good.  I wouldn't use a laxative because those are so harsh, but a stool softener could be helpful.  If the problem persist, you might contact your physician for a prescription of some reglan just to get things moving again.  Good luck with your program of quitting, and don't be afraid to use the tools available to you like patches, gum etc.  I used them and had really good luck.  Don't let anyone pressure you.  You can do this, just take it one day at a time or one hour at time, or one cigarette at time.  I promise you will be glad that you made the choice to quit.  Good Luck!
712442
I gave up in March this year. Was very difficult, but worth it. Get some help with a group via NHS or do it with another smoker who is keen to give up, especially if theres someone at work. You can spend your break times together instead of rushing out for a quick smoke! Keep trying it will be worth it.
860870
Hey Wizzle. I'm going to tell it like it is. I smoked for 20 years. I quit once for 9 months and now for 13 years. There's only one way to quit smoking. JUST DON'T DO IT ANYMORE. All this crap about cutting down and drug treatments. That's for weaklings and people who don't really want to quit. It's a total mind game. You against it.\n\nHere's your biggest obstacle. The people around you. There will be people in your life who want you to fail. Some will do it on purpose. Most don't even know they're doing it. They'll get you drunk. Take you to places where people smoke. Even offer you a cigarette. Just know in advance these things will happen. That's when you have to be strong. Also, the craving for a cigarette will go away in a few minutes. Just fight it off til the next craving. You're addicted to the act of smoking as well as the nicotine.\nThe first 100 days are the hardest. I'm not gonna say it's easy. "Just don't smoke". Simple as that.\n.
775852
I have been smoke free for about a week now.  I have taking Chantix a new medication on the market that actually blocks the nicotine inhibitors in your brain, making you actually feel like you don't want to have a cigarette.  It is a 12 week treatment, the first week you can smoke with it and then afterwards you continue to take the medication.  My thing even when I start craving or thinking about smoking I try to go for a walk, the gym, but you have to do something that makes you feel good.  (Sometimes just driving in the car screaming a song at the top of you lungs can help.)  I am sure it is a struggle now trying to quit smoking and trying to deal with the issues in your life.  Just remember you need to tell your family that you are going to be doing this a support is something you need now.  I understand that it is always there but explaining to them may make them be a little more sensitive.  Just remember though that it is not the quitting that is going to kill you it is the smoking in the long run that will take your life.  Good luck with everything!
665509
COLD TURKEY.\n just walk away.\n stay away from smokers.\n it works I have been smoke free for over a year. \n ( 4 Packs a day.)\nwhy give the money to someone else.\nput it in your pocket.
44152
Gradually decrease your cigarette intake and make a time table which is attainable. Do not do it abruptly, this can cause more harm than good for others. Good luck you are making a good decision already by choosing to quit. Good Luck!! :-)
374993
ya the best way 2 quit smoking is to make up ur mind..if u decide in ur mind that u r not going to smoke again u can definately quit this habit u just need to exercise self restraint
484956
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 ...
6637
There are a lot of products available, but there weren't when I quit.  So, I used the "cold turkey" method.  The longer you've smoked, the harder that one is, but it can be done.  However, nicotine addiction is the first and most important task to accomplish.  Long-term smokers have a tougher time without help.  Here's some info on kicking the addiction from the American Lung Association.
271936
To quit smoking, you need to make two considerations.  First, you have to deal with the cravings, which are from the physical addiction to the chemicals in cigarettes.  Second, you have to address the habit or the behavior of smoking.  The cravings can easily be addressed with acupuncture, it does work for this.  On the other hand, the behaviors - things like smoking after a meal, lighting up when you are stressed, etc - are a completely different issue.  You will have to make the effort to form new habits to replace smoking.   It is like that old saying, "you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink."  The role of the acupuncturist is to make YOUR job of quitting easier.  If you are determined, the acupuncture therapy can make the process of quitting go more smoothly for you.  Also, acupuncture therapy can help your lungs and body begin to detoxify, reduce stress and improve your general health.  Good luck to you.
230092
hey man there aint no easy way. i smoked for ten years and am quit for a year now.  first you have to do it cold turky. no cutting down patch gum or anything. do it only when ur the most motivated and determined. then use all the will power that you have to not take even a hit off another cig, when cravings start chew gum, and work out. If you run it out that works vary well also, just keep yourself busy and you will notice in a few weeks the cravings will start to go away. just remember the key is cold turky if you put nicoteen in your body in any way you will fail its inevitable. remember dieng of lung cancer will suck, good luck.   -clokey
1099484
and your question is what?\n\nkudos to you, though. stay strong. smoking is super hard to quit
150802
I went from almost a pack a day last month to none 5 days ago..... The best thing you can do is quit them, or never start, it's MUCH easier to never start smoking than it is to quit smoking.
1004070
Smoking is like an oral fixation...so sucking a lolly pop helps...i also cut up straws and would hold them in my mouth....it's hard...but you will feel so much better once you quit!! stick with it!
618716
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!
887165
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.
26831
Yes, I quit smoking over two years ago now. I smoked for about 7 years previously. How did I do it? Well, what worked for me was patches and counselling. Yeah, I can't think why anyone would want to try and quit any drug of dependence without some kind of assistance (especially nicotine). If you're a regular smoker, for example, you're going to go freaking nuts at times while the nicotine is exiting your system. At least get some patches, gum, or whatever so that you don't go mental! Also, you might want to ring a support number for quitters. I used Quitline in Australia. They helped enormously.