How can I stop smoking? I smoke 2-3 packs a day.? -
How can I stop smoking? I smoke 2-3 packs a day.? -
have you tried using gum or patches? You should try those, it might at least help you cut back a bit. I-m sure that gets really expensive, and you could use your money for something else, too. (just another motivator...besides your lungs lol)Would suggesting pot be too bold? Lol Jk, or am i? Anyways obviously you are no only psycologically addicted but also physically too. I would seek professional help from some organizations out there. Different strokes for different folks. I know some heavy smokers that went cold turkey just fine but I also know some that even got sick from withdrawel, look that up and do some research! good luck.My ex quit smoking with Snus, a Swedish tobacco that is not linked to cancer and eventually stopped using that as well and has not gone back to smoking since....its been 4 years.Carry a small hammer with you and every time you want a cigarette hit your penis with it. Then you can have that one cigarette. You-ll quit in no time.I can only tell you what I did. I smoked fifteen to twenty a day for three years, and haven-t smoked now for over a month.There are lots of different nicotine replacement products you can get: patches; gum; and inhalers to name the most obvious. You can also get pills that release chemicals in your brain which lock onto the nicotine connecters in your head, making your body feel as if it-s had its nicotine fix and thus eliminating the physical craving. I don’t know about where you live, but in the U.K. you can get all of the above from your doctor at a fraction of the over-the-counter cost.
Now, all those things will help with the physical craving, but that’s not your problem. The greatest problem any smoker faces when trying to quit is the psychological craving. And the only way to beat that is willpower.
Before you start trying to quit, you’ve got to work out why you want to quit. You’ve got to sit down and have a long, hard talk to yourself about why you’re quitting. It might even help to make a list of the reasons, and keep it with you at all times. Whenever you want to have a smoke, take a look at your list. Read it through, and remind yourself why you’re putting yourself through all this. Remind yourself why it’s all worth it. If smoking is more important to you than the things on your list, you’re never going to make it.
Another thing that’s going to help is getting support and understanding from your friends and family. There’s nothing worse when you’re trying to quit and someone snaps at you, ‘you’re being such a bear! Just have a damn cigarette and put us all out our misery!’. I’m sure your local health centre has details of support groups you can sign up for as well, where there’ll always be people there to support you and congratulate you on doing so well, and people you can turn to if you ever give in.
And the last thing to remember is that you’re lying to yourself right now. Whatever it is that you’re telling yourself when you buy another packet of smokes, it’s a lie. Not smoking is so, so much better than smoking. You have your freedom back. It’s been just over a month for me and I’ve already noticed considerable health benefits, and my bank balance is far healthier.
Just remember: decide to do it, and when you’ve made that decision, stick to it, come hell or high water.Damn. I-d try going to a Smoker-s self- help group type of thing. You know some what like an A.A. meeting or go to rehabilitation..I have heard they have something there for smokers. Sounds crazy but I believe it-s true. Good luck.It looks so suspicious that a tobacco company will try to help people quit smoking ,but Philip Morris USA is doing just that. They-ve helped develop quitassist, to try and help people who want to quit. There-s a guide too available for download. Very comprehensive. It can be a daunting task, but with enough will and the support of your family and friends, you just might be able to do it.
The guide is here:
http://www.philipmorrisusa.com/en/quitas…
take up meth or coke. . . .I had quit smoking 2 times - both were cold turkey, but once was in HS and with group support. But I went back. When I was REALLY ready, and you have to WANT it and want to do it for YOU, I went on Welbutrin. It-s an anti-depressant, but it-s not covered by insurance if you use it for stopping smoking. I stopped 8 years ago - it cost $75 per month (less than what you-re spending on butts); didn-t try to put it thru ins. (you can get it thru if your doc says it-s for depression), but the company actually had the greatest support system - they start you out a few weeks ahead, motivate you, call you, send email - mail, then you start the med. - still smoke, then gradually decrease your cigarette total to a goal date that YOU pick to stop. Again, they call you, have people you can contact if you are having a week moment. It worked for me - I haven-t had a butt in 8 years. I know the drug is probably more $ now, but it-s worth your life, right? Good luck :-)First you need to Gradually cut down , 2-3 packs a day is a lot and you probably wont be able to quit cold turkey. . . .Good luck!Remind yourself that you are going to die sooner than later if you smoke that damn much...I smoked for 5 years a long time ago and just quit cold turkey! You can do it, 2-3 packs a day is just calling for your day to come...geeezdang, no offense, but that is a lot. I would find somethin different to do. Running I would imagine would be good. It would possibly expand the lungs and help your body to realize it does not need nicotine. Just a thought though.....
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