I have no motivation to stop smokimg.

grrrlface

Read Allen Carr's Easy Way To Stop Smoking. It tells you every reason WHY you should quit but it never once makes you, you have to make that decision for yourself but I guarantee you you will want to stop by the end of the book.

I read it and I've never wanted another one since. Despite being in a house of smokers.

There's new research to suggest that e-cigs are also quite harmful for you. If I can find a link I will post it but it's very recent. Also with their rise in popularity there's a lot of toxic stuff going round sold on the cheap so becareful where you buy if you choose that method.

But I really do recommend the book, I smoked for 8 years and tried every other way. It really just spells it out to you why it's such an important thing to do.

Cella30

Former smoker here. Smoked for 15 years, 3 years smoke free now. I hated it but couldn't stop so Chantix was my lifesaver. Please spend sometime on this website, it was a game changer for me.

www.whyquit.com

Best of luck!

cindy326

Smoking led me here. Its my reason for getting in shape and living a more healthy life. 11months ago my husband at 40 yrs old had a stroke. Hes almost back to normal. (90%) With months of rehab thank God hes ok. Smoking wasnt the only reason but it does play a part. We have smoked and ate whatever whenever we wanted..being overweight ,smoking, not exercising, genetics led to high blood pressure which also played a part. Looking back I have to ask myself was it really worth it? NO. Does it get easier? YES. I have never felt better about myself for stopping. And losing weight at the same time. I wish you all the luck in the world that you find your reason to stop before its too late...We had the "it wont happen to me" syndrome. Everyone knows the risks of smoking..but it wont be me! Well it was us. That my friend was an eyeopener. GOOD LUCK!

viv0147

Hi I am a novice it's only been 3 wonderful weeks and 2 days since I became a non-smoker but I really have a strong motivation to never smoke again my specialist told me the fat in my blood was way to high I was a candidate for a heart attack or stroke and that smoking was a contributor to the fat in my blood I have also got diabetes 2 and because of the fat in my blood I have circulation problems especially in my legs after walking a short distance the pain becomes unbearable I am pleased to say since stopping smoking there is a definite improvement but if I continued to smoke there was a strong possibility I could lose a leg maybe both so I don't think you are in that situation but if you start smoking again there is every chance it could happen later in your life I don't want to be in a wheelchair and I am sure you don't either, so the next time you have a crave look at your legs and imagine life without them.

acogg

Thank you so much for the replies. I have read each post and now have a lot to consider. The MFP community has come through in a big way! I am 52 and am very healthy according to my doctor. I think it is more difficult to quit smoking than lose weight because I can't see any results. With weight loss, I can get positive reinforcement from the scale, my clothes and the mirror. With smoking, it's all in my head. I am not smoking as much as I did two weeks ago, but I can't seem to stop completely. I have been at this two weeks and I am needing the extra push to stop cheating. Please keep the replies coming! I need each one.

HollisGrant

Thank you so much for the replies. I have read each post and now have a lot to consider. The MFP community has come through in a big way! I am 52 and am very healthy according to my doctor. I think it is more difficult to quit smoking than lose weight because I can't see any results. With weight loss, I can get positive reinforcement from the scale, my clothes and the mirror. With smoking, it's all in my head. I am not smoking as much as I did two weeks ago, but I can't seem to stop completely. I have been at this two weeks and I am needing the extra push to stop cheating. Please keep the replies coming! I need each one.

Many hospitals have free stop smoking classes. A friend who smoked for 35 years did this and has quit for 5 years now.

Years ago, I went to a 6 week program (not at a hospital -- I paid $350) and it was worth every penny. They trained me to think like a nonsmoker and see myself as someone who didn't smoke. The classes were positive and really helped. Consider this when you're ready. Call your local hospital for more info. It's one of the smartest things you can do for yourself.

jess6742

Look at the side effects of lung cancer chemo. I work with people who are getting treatment for lung cancer. Its horrible watching someone slowly waste away. Lung cancer kills more people each year than breast and colon cancer combined. Trust me you don't want to take the risk! For the sake of yourself and your loved ones.

Healthydiner65

How about a blood clot to the heart? Like you I thought I was "healthy". Stop fooling yourself.If you smoke, you're not healthy.Period!

aeg176

like others have said you have to want it for yourself ...that will be the difference between temporary quitter and permanent quitter...good luck!

ednaroberts1978

There are so many reasons to quit and everyone else has posted most of them. It's an expensive and deadly addiction. I have just hit one year of being smoke free 2 days ago and I feel so much better since quitting. Here's the thing, no matter what we post here the only person who can make the decision to quit is you.

I found an awesome and very friendly forum at About.com for smoking cessation. You can talk to people who are going through the exact same problems you are, after all misery loves company and I won't lie, the first few weeks can be miserable. This forum also has a lot of articles that will help you understand nicotine addiction.

My best advice would be to just pick a date to quit, as there is never a "good time" to quit. Life doesn't allow us this and addicts always find a reason to continue using their drug of choice. Know that all cravings will end, it may not seem like it at the moment but they all do. Keep track of the amount of money you save by not smoking and after a week, month, etc treat yourself to something nice. You'd be amazed, we took a family vacation in May thanks to my quit fund (almost 2500 at the time). Now that my husband has quit too, we're saving double that amount.

There is also a book by Allen Carr, called the "Easy Way to Quit Smoking". Now contrary to the name of the his book, there is NO getting around the discomfort of withdrawal but it may help with the way you with how you think about smoking. I hope you check out the website even if you're not quite ready to quit, it may give you the needed push you're looking for. Good Luck, and believe me it is totally worth it!

harleygroomer

I quit 13 years ago after a VERY bad lung infection. Let's just say that the 2 weeks I spent coughing up all those years of nasty foul smelling tar from my lungs has made me NEVER pick up a ciggie since. And you would not believe how good food taste !!! If you can't put them down, take each day and smoke one less, than two less then three---you will get there, you have the drive IN you.

dianesheart88

I smoked for 25 years... On July 27, 2011 I had my last cigarette. On July 28, 2011 I had two repairs on my heart and diagnosed with Heart Disease. It took being diagnosed with Heart Disease for me to quit... Don't let it take that to make you quit. Make the decision to care enough about yourself to quit... it's as simple as that. Good Luck!

Oh... I am cigarette free for over 2 years now! Never touched one again.

Howbouto

This is not about motivation to quit but about moving you closer to quitting. When I quit, I had to smoking sensation counselor tell me in the months leading up to quitting, make smoking as boring as possible. When you smoke, just smoke. No talking on the phone, no eating, no reading, go outside , stand don't sit and only think about the smoking it self. Eventually, work up to no smoking while driving. If you need a cig while driving, stop the car get out and smoke. I was amazed that when I did this how boring smoking was in and of it self. Once it is boring and not as enjoyable, it is easier to find your motivation. Good luck to you.

cherryd69

After everything everyone has said, theres only one person who can make the choice for you.

You wont quit until you want to quit. its as simple as that.

You can look at all the costs, all the horrible things that may or may not happen to you, you can see what your life expectancy is, you can be told all the horrible side effects.. but if your anything like me (or any other smoker).. it wont make any difference.



For the past 3 days, iv been using ecigs. Iv had 1 ciggy in them 3 days. I havnt quit for healthy reasons, i havnt quit for cost (iv just spent £60 on this ecig lark... so its deffo not cost) Iv decided to quit because i wanted to. Yes they still contain nicotine, but not as much, the also dont contain all the other harmful crap.


Until you reach that point, like weight loss... you will just yoyo.

Bernadette60614

Our son.

I can't say: Smoking is bad for you, it is expensive, and it will probably shorten your life and expect that he's going to take that seriously if I'm smoking.

I switched to Nicorette gum (which I still chew on occasion) and it also got me more interested in working out and nutrition.

I didn't think of it as quitting smoking, I thought of it as "I'm chosing not to smoke today." And, after 20 years of a pack a day, I've been smoke free for two years.

bonjalandoni

I am a respiratory therapist and COPD is a long slow way to die. Try plugging your nose and breathing through a straw for an hour and then think about doing that 24X7. Emphysema cannot be reversed

This! Just give it a try and imagine doing that for the rest of your life... I see patients in this condition all the time. I quit cold turkey 4 years ago after I realized THIS can be MY LIFE.

MinMin97

I am a respiratory therapist and COPD is a long slow way to die. Try plugging your nose and breathing through a straw for an hour and then think about doing that 24X7. Emphysema cannot be reversed

I worked at a hospital, and was amazed at how many RT's smoked. WHY does someone with so much knowledge/first hand experience, still smoke?

MinMin97

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I don't either. However, I got over it and quit anyhow. Nicotine patches got me through, took about 8 wks.
That doesn't mean that even after better than 5 yrs gone by I still don't feel a pang now and then :huh:
annnnd, I can smell a cigarette from a mile away, not unpleasant to me even now.

Don't judge me :laugh:

Good luck :drinker:

Why did you quit?

cherryd69

I am a respiratory therapist and COPD is a long slow way to die. Try plugging your nose and breathing through a straw for an hour and then think about doing that 24X7. Emphysema cannot be reversed

I worked at a hospital, and was amazed at how many RT's smoked. WHY does someone with so much knowledge/first hand experience, still smoke?

Simple answer is they dont believe it will happen to them.... same as other things really.

calx77

You should get a decent E-cig. Start with a good dosage and cut down every few weeks.

It has seriously worked for me. I've not had a cigarette in 5 weeks now and after 2 weeks I don't even crave one.
Smoking is a waste of money and out of fashion.