I stopped smoking...?
960076
keep packs of sugar-free chewing gum on your person,  in your car, at work, it the kitchen, etc....and when you have an urge to snack, chew some gum, instead.
196347
I quit for almost 2 years now. I used the patch and the pill both! I quit on the 12th of may and my dad died on the 16th, everyone knew I'd start back smoking but that only made me stronger because he always lectured me about it. I am so proud of myself!! I still want one sometimes but I really feel better, gained 30 pounds but I feel better!
784445
I smoked from the age of 11 until I got pregnant with my daughter at 24. I was able to quit because I was pregnant and didn't want to put her at risk, but after I had my son, it seemed my reason to quit had disappeared. I only wanted 2 kids, so I knew I would never be pregnant again, When she was 2 and he was 9 months, i started again. I smoked for 3 more years, before I quit again. You have to find the inspiration to quit. I did it for 2 reason, my children, and because I watched my father die from lung cancer. I don't want to put my children through that torture if I don't have to. It may be too late, but at least I'm doing what I can to prevent it now.\nI quit slowly. First I only smoked outdoors, never in the house. In the summer it's fine, but during the cold windy days, smoking started to lose it appeal. I stopped smoking in my car. And I avoided alcohol. Then I started smoking half of the cigarette. I got to the point that a pack would last me 2 weeks, then 3 and at that point I stopped all together. The wole process probably took me about 3 months, but it was the only way that worked for me. I tried the patch and it made my arm feel weird, I tried cold turkey, but that only lasted a couple of days for me. The gradual method was best for me, but everybody is different. My step-uncle quit after 35 years cold turkey, but he would cut up carrots and celery and other veges and snack on them whenever he had a craving. It worked fo him, I had a friend quit using the nicitine gum. and I had another friend go to the doctor for a prescrition antidepressent that helped her quit. So far we are all still smoke free.\nJust try to find a reason that is very important to you, your health, the health of people around you, money, the smell on your clothes or hair, bad breath or whatever motivates you.\nIt's still not always easy (July of 05 was the last time I smoked). Stress triggers cravings and so does alcohol still, but I just focus on my reasons for stopping. If you can make it through the next five minutes without smoking, you can do it for a lifetime. A craving only last that long. Distract yourself in thos e five minutes by checking the mail, calling a friend, fold a load of laundry, or something that needs your hands to do it. \n\nYou can do it!!\n\nP.S. I feel better about myself now too, I don't feel like a lepper for smoking. I always felt a little ashamed whenever I lit up, not to mention that I have so much more money since I quit too. Not only do I save on the cigarettes and lighters, but breath mints, and air fresheners too!
246965
Have you tried one of the online smoking cessation forums? Unfortunately, I have not been brave enough or smart enough, for that matter, to lay the cigs down but I know from others that these work. Not only do the sites give you information but there are chat rooms/bulletin board type forums where you can share the experience with others, who are in the same shoes. Good luck and WOW, only 1 yesterday and none today. Good for you!
243480
I smoked ages ago and quit cold turkey. Although I would crave a cigarette if I was around a smoker or drinking with friends, and sometime take just a puff or two. Eventually the cravings went away. I haven't smoked for 17 years!!
1187107
I recently stopped smoking and I am very proud of myself.  I did put on about 21lbs though.  I am dieting and I have joined a gym but I am finding it very difficult to lose the extra weight, but I think at the moment, I would rather be fat than to start smoking again.  I am so much more healthier than I was and I have lots more money.
927788
Absolutely.  I was MISERABLE for about a week after i quit.  I smoked for 5 years all day every day. But dont worry. It passes. I didnt want to eat and i was just irritated constantly. And I couldnt sleep but I didnt have the energy to do anything either.  Its been 3 years since I smoked, and I now have absolutely no desire to do it.  You ll be fine.  Just stick to it.
612554
I got laser therapy on saturday (may 6th) and have not smoked since!  i have absolutely no cravings OR WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS!  I do think about smoking occasionaly...for like a few seconds then I seem to forget.  I guess this is part of getting rid of the mental/habitual aspect of it.  Hope this helps!  Good luck!!
901575
Don't give in to them!  I found it helped me get through by telling myself that I could smoke as many as I wanted tomorrow and that I just had to get through today.  When tomorrow came I would say the same thing.  It was really hard to start with and so tempting to just have a cigarette, but after a few weeks the cravings had gone completely.  \n\nI found that counting days, then weeks and finally months gave me a mental milestone to say I'd reached.  I have not smoked for 16 months now, but I still tell myself that I can have another cigarette 'another day' if I really want one.  \n\nI know it's dreadful at the moment but if you stick with it it will be worth it. Just one little piece of advice that you can ignore if you like...try not to replace gigs with food or alcohol.  I did this to start with and put on over 14lbs!  I've lost it again now, but if someone had told me that advice 16 months ago I'd have been grateful!\n\nGood luck!
352463
You better stop smoking that weed.  \n\nYou can't even spell "smoke" anymore.
770911
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.
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!
1088438
I smoked 30yrs.ago and i decided i was going to quit....I would eat peeled carrots when i wanted to smoke and it did help some...But the way i ended up quiting was,COLD TURKEY....Your really have to what to quit to get through this and don't start eating to make up for not smoking....Set your mind that you are going to do this no matter what....It really work for me....You know i can't stand to be around anyone smoking,it's a dirty nasty habit and the smoke just stinks and hurts my nose....And the second hand smoke is killing people all the time...Thats another good reason to quit and the cost,i can't believe it....I can remember when a pack was $.25.....Be strong and quit,you will feel alot better and you won't smell of cig. anymore......GOOD LUCK......\n Clowmy
433456
Smoking.  Haven't had a cigarette in 20 years now.  Tried cold turkey 3 times and failed... but then I got so sick with the flu that I didn't WANT to smoke for three days... and when I got better  the withdrawal was over so I decided to ride it out.  One of the best things I ever did for myself!
794149
I would carry on smoking for a while.  You've done fantastically well to stop drinking and you should be really proud of yourself.  I stopped smoking 2 years ago, I've never relapsed but it is hard, especially for the first few months and if you try to  give up too soon after you stopped drinking you could possibly end up relapsing on both counts.  Unless you have any serious health problems where smoking puts you in immediate danger, I honestly think you should forget about stopping for another year or so. I hope everything works out for you.
21491
I quit using the patch, and it was fantastic and so easy.  I had 2 modifications to the program:\n\n1: When I was wearing the patch, if I still craved a cigarette, I reached for the patch and rubbed it.  This might have released more nicotine at that moment, or might have just psychologically helped and kept my hands busy -- I'm not sure.\n\n2: For at least 6 months after getting off the patch, I kept spare packages of lowest dose patch in my purse.  If I ever felt like falling off the wagon (say, a trigger being in a bar with smoking friends while we were all drinking) I would apply a patch instead.  I didn't hold myself to having to be off the patch.  Eventually, I went months without using one of the spares -- and that was that (4 years ago!)\n\nWhether you should move:  I wouldn't just yet -- you don't know if you can quit, and to move might be a decision you regret.  See if you can keep up with the patch for a little bit.  If your roomates are smoking and you want one, try the patch rubbing trick.   Once you've gone without smoking for a while, then you won't be able to stand your roomates smoking, even if you're still on the patch.  Then you can make the big move.\n\nGood luck.  I've given this same advice to 3 friends, and they all quit successfully.  The "carry a spare patch after you're done with the patch program" tip really makes the big difference in not getting back to smoking.
990392
I'm there with you! I actually quit about 2 months ago, and then 2 weeks ago I was under a lot of stress and started back up again. I kept smoking one or two a day and kept telling myself, I'm not smoking again, I'll quit tomorrow, but I haven't. I think that you really, really have to want to quit. Not for your family, or your health, but just because you don't want to do it anymore. My dad, who is 54, quit a few weeks ago, and he has smoked since he was 16. He is using the patches. I'll pray for you and you pray for me! Good luck!