Smoking and ME

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  • alsljl123
    alsljl123 Posts: 2 Member
    I quit smoking about 2 years ago with the help of CHANTIX. There are somethings that helped me. I used alot of gum and mints. I could not be around people who were smoking or the smell. And when I REALLY wanted one I reminded myself why I was quitting. Now when people talk about smoking around my daughter( one of my reasons, and the one that mattered the most) she says that "we used to smoke but we quit" and she says it with so much pride it makes me so glad that I quit.
  • Duckylette
    Duckylette Posts: 5
    Hello there. Just wanted to share something with you...I should probably listen to my own advice, but I'm sure, as you know...you won't be able to quit unless YOU WANT TO. In all reality, as of this moment, I don't want to. It's easier for me to take and focus on one thing at a time, and right now, I'm focused on losing weight. Then, after I lose a good bit of what I want to, I will start working on quitting cigarettes.

    I tried quitting back in 2009 with the help of CHANTIX, it wasn't expensive due to the help of my health insurance. It seemed to help, and it was nice considering you were able to smoke the first week of it. It gave me insanely crazy dreams though.

    If you are trying to quit, here's a suggestion. I'm not sure if you like cinnamon, but if you do, buy some cinnamon sticks. They come in a small bundle at grocery stores (I usually shop at Kroger, so I KNOW they are there...I'm pretty sure they are at Publix as well) but breaking one of those in half and sticking it in my mouth and chewing on it really kicked the cravings. Not sure why, it just did :)

    So, if you decide to try this out, I hope it helps you!!
    Good luck!
  • Nyranee
    Nyranee Posts: 57
    As I'm sure with anyone here to try and live a healthier lifestyle, if you are a smoker you are thinking of quitting. This is a battle I keep loosing.
    I can last a few days and then the temptation takes over.

    What tips and tricks do you use to help you keep the cigs off? And if you are a smoker trying to quit add me to friends we can spur each other on .

    T

    I tried, plaster, gum, medication, hypnosis CD's, e-cigarettes ... the only thing that finally worked was to decide to stick to it. I stopped in the middle of the day and did not postpone it till tomorrow or Sunday or or, in the middle of an extremely hectic period in life ... and never touched one again.

    The only thing that works is WILLPOWER.

    You need to decide that you will stop, that you will not allow an addiction to kill you, that you want to stop NOW. and then "just" stop. It is that simple...
  • AthenaErr
    AthenaErr Posts: 278 Member
    I went to the NHS stop smoking group in my area - GP referral. You get a support group and information plus prescription nicotin replacement - so you immediately start saving the money you blow on smoking (v motivating) I just used patches, others used medication - cant remember the name but basically makes you feel ill if you do smoke.

    I was on 10 a day (sometimes more) an had smoked since I was 14 (well over 20 years. Tried stopping often in the final 5 years. Smoking is a nightmare and highly addictive. Unlike most other addictive drugs its available all over the place so temptation abounds - see your doctor. Oh and freeze grapes for snacks, by a stress ball, fidget toy whatever. It can be done and you can do it too. Support groups was great cos you start to analyse how you smoke and why (triggers habits fears etc). Even tho I must have smoked about 20 on my way to the first 2 meetings.
  • annasara21
    annasara21 Posts: 44 Member
    Allen Carr's Easyway. Stopped dead two years ago, although I smoked a cigar at a party recently and, guess what? I've had a few cigarettes since. I'm not too worried, going to read the book again at the weekend and I KNOW it'll get me off them again.
  • AthenaErr
    AthenaErr Posts: 278 Member
    Also setting a quit date is good, plus its not just willpower - you have an addiction (dont underestimate that), deal with that first, then use willpower to never go back.
  • hunter624
    hunter624 Posts: 252
    Apart from the extra money, the better health , more activity, and general enjoyment of life... The best thing about giving up smoking is..................... I DONT SMELL LIKE AN ASH-TRAY.

    You probly won't give up this time but try, try, try again.

    :drinker:
  • urfitnesspal2
    urfitnesspal2 Posts: 62 Member
    Here is what worked for me-

    1. I quit with someone else who was serious about quitting. (in my case my wife)
    2. Find other things to do to occupy yourself during those times you would normally light up.
    3. Don't be afraid to put on some weight- I would rather weigh a few more pounds temporarily than to continue smoking.
    4. Find the positive voices in your life... and listen to them- not the same ones in your head that got you into this predicament.
    5. Begin dealing with the stressors you have so far been using nicotine to "medicate".
    6. When you feel a craving to smoke at night, just go to bed.
    7. Last but by no means least-Seek the help of God through prayer and scripture.

    This is a worthwhile challenge- Go all in! :)

    BTW - My wife and I have been tobacco free since November 1, 2005.
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