Whats the useful advice to say to a friend to STOP smoking? -

Whats the useful advice to say to a friend to STOP smoking? -

Ask them to go to a cancer hospice or pallative care centre and see some results of what smoking can cause. Believe me it is not a pretty sight.say to your friend... -why do you always smoke!!!, i really hate persons who smokes!!!... and if that doesn-t work... just ignore your friend until your friend realize why you-re not speaking to him/her because of smoking....You look old, smell like an ashtray, your clothes stink, your fingers are turning yellow as are your teeth, your house stinks, your car stinks and your second hand smoke is killing me too. I love you dear friend and that-s why I-m not sugar coating this. Smoking will kill you sooner than later and I-d like you to be around for the later.I wish you didn-t smoke. I care to much about you to watch you kill yourself like that (dont worry I am an x smoker) I feel like if people want to smoke they can its there life but think of the money this person and all would save, more money for Bud lite loltell her/him that it`s going to die! and that can get cancer..and if is a she and pregnant the baby can suffer from a stroqeThere is nothing you can do or say to STOP your friend from smoking. Your friend can only stop smoking if he/she determine to do so. You cannot change his/her mindset.Nothing. I have a friend whose father is dying of COPD and she still smokes. I just read a book about oxygen and deep breathing, and I-m going to give it to her to read, maybe it-ll get through to her. A lot of interesting answers here, but as we work in a facility for long term patients, she already knows all this stuffdo you want to die or do want to live a healthy productive life for yourself, your kids because no one will raise them like you. do want to spend all your money on treatments after you are diagnosed w cancer, if u can be treated it may have already spread. and if that doesn-t work take them to local hospital to see what dying of cancer looks like.Show him a picture of a smokers lung. And also find them proof that every cigerette shortens the life by like 4 days.All the suggestions about showing the person morbidity caused by smoking will not help.
My father died of cancer of the larynx. We all loved him dearly. When he was languishing in intensive care and we could only see him for 15 minutes at the top of every hour, four out of his six children spent our time crying and SMOKING in the waiting room. (This was before smoking was banned in hospitals. Back when patients on oxygen could actually ask the nurse to turn it off so they could smoke in their rooms!)
There were no warning labels when I started smoking. Studies indicate that smoking parents will likely produce smoking children no matter how much they tell them not to smoke (dad asked us not to.)
All this just illustrates that cigarettes are highly (unfairly) addictive. Support your friend in any effort to quit. Encourage him/her to get back on the wagon if s/he falls off. That-s all you can do.
People who smoke know it is bad. They-re addicted. I-ve heard it is harder to quit than heroin. It would be a great idea to make the tobacco companies pay for as many quitting treatments as a person needed to kick the habit. Especially those who started smoking before the warning labels. Everybody exploits smokers. $7.00+ a pack in my city ($4.00 of which is city and county sin tax) has not curbed my urge one bit. I just find the money.
My best wishes go out to you and your friend. I am trying to quit too.Don-t say anything, it-s none of your business!
How would you like it if that person was trying to get you to smoke? If you don-t like it, find a non-smoking friend.i don-t think there is anything you really can say..
a person is only going to stop smoking when they really want too..

and they have to 100% want to stop smoking otherwise it isn-t going to happenu can make him afraid of it by saying it-s gonna kill ya
it causes cancer for u - 4 the people around u
it-ll make ur mouth stink and ur teeth black......etcPlease stop smoking!There is nothing you can do, unless he/she wanted to stop...For most smokers there is nothing you can say or do that will get that person to quit smoking. I know, I used to smoke.

I had many people tell me how bad it made me smell, how bad it was for my health, how it was going to kill me, I-ve seen all the smoker-s lung pictures and everything else that people use as ammunition to try to get smokers to quit the habit.

Nothing will do it except for the smoker themselves wanting to quit. I smoked for more than 16 years. I loved everyone of the cigarettes, cigars and pipes that I smoked during that time.

I met a woman that I fell in love with, she was allergic to cigarette smoke, that gave me the reason I needed to give up my 3 packs a day habit.

I quit cold turkey and this was before all the patches and things they have now to help you. The only thing that really works is the desire to do so. There has to be a very good reason to do so. I could have been an inconsiderate slob and my girlfriend-s allergy wouldn-t have made any difference.

I eventually married her and in time, unfortunately, divorced her. The one good thing she did for me in my life was give me a reason to quit smoking. That was 30 years ago and I haven-t had one in that length of time. For that, I still love her.

Good luck.Tell your Friend how much you will miss him/her because smoking kills . and how much you would rather have your friend alive to have fun with and not dead.if you find out, tell me!!!!!!!show him my 360 picture where they took out my right lung . due to lung cancer.say him the bad effects of smoking... you must start from the least dangerous to the most dangerous to make your friend beacome nervous about the thing that might happrn to him... for sure he will realize that the thing that you are saying to him is true...take him/her to meet someone with advanced emphysema or lung cancer. That-ll probably scare them from smoking.Take them to an elderly home and show them the gasping emphysemia patients. :( Tell them thats them in a few years.

CheersThats a decision that they have to make.as a smoker myself, telling a friend to stop smoking is just not going to do it. Cigarettes are really addictive and it-s really tough to quit. Plus your friend might get defensive if you give him/her a hard time about it.

My suggestion would be to tell your friend that you-re concerned about him/her. Ask them if they want to quit. if not, leave it alone. if they do, ask how you can help. there are a lot of programs/patches/gums/etc to help someone that really wants to quit.I used to smoke very heavily (almost 2 packs a day) no one could tell me to not smoke. I just got tired of it and quit. This was 14 years ago. I think it is important to let your friend know that when they get ready to quit, they will have your support. But know that smoking is a very strong addiction and extremely difficult to stop.start smoking. most friends hate themselves but love their friends. tell them you won-t stop till u do it together. oh n be tactful. hope your friend is not on yahoo answers,tell him for every smoke you put into your mouth, you grow uglier and your reproductive organ will shrink by the min too.If you find out, share it with me. tried to stop many times and it was horrible. wish I stopped when I started.Show that friend pictures of a healthy lung and one of a person who smokes, show them the slow process of their lungs, wind pipe, gums and teeth being destroyed, and then tell them -Fire on one end and a fool on the other-Boot camp, or go on the Survivor showTell that friend that apart from being dangerous to his health it is also hazardous to others.

Whats the useful advice to say to a friend to STOP smoking? -

Is it normal to get headaches when you stop smoking ? -

Is it normal to get headaches when you stop smoking ? -

Yeah, it-s called withdrawal.When you quit smoking: Headaches (occasional), indigestion, nausea, diarrhoea and sore throats rarely last more than four days.

Try usual over the counter remedies for these symptoms.Yes, your body is used to having that nicotine and now it-s suddenly without it. You-ll just have to fight through it. Good for you giving it up. Hope you make it!yeah when i stopped smoking i started getting headaches because i was craving it but i don-thave them anymore....Yupps...I got them...It-s like the complete opposite of a nicotine rush :)

Have Fun ;D

Is it normal to get headaches when you stop smoking ? -

How can you convince someone to stop smoking weed? -

How can you convince someone to stop smoking weed? -

When I met my boyfriend 9 months ago he wouldn-t even think about smoking weed. Then one weekend 2 months later he went to his cousins house and they talked him into -trying- it. Well since then it seems he has became addicted! It-s all he wants to do. All day, Every day. I have smoked too but I don-t like it the way he does. He seems to think it-s the best thing ever... But to me it-s kind of just a waste of money. about 4 months ago he got caught... he was arrested and put on probation, however... his grandmother who he lives with works at the court house and got him off the hook. I-m not sure why she would want to do that? She doesn-t want him near any drugs but I think by doing that he didn-t learn his lesson at all! A couple days ago he turned 18 and now I am really worried about him getting caught again, I don-t want him going to jail! I would think he would be smarter seeing both of his parents in jail ever since he was 3 for meth labs ect. But he is very stubborn. He said he knew he needed to stop but couldn-t because if he did he wouldn-t have anyone to hang out with seeing as all of his guy friends smoke too. I don-t think I can convince him to stop... I think he needs to be the one to want to stop but I just want to trick him or something to where he will want to stop sooner. Any advice? sorry this was so long.There have been recent studies that marijuana might increase the risk of testicular cancer in males from the ages of 20 and 35. Just tell him if he doesn-t quit smoking weed, his risk of getting testicular cancer will rise 70 percent. Haha, I don-t think any guy wants that.You can-t help someone who doesn-t want to help themselves. Dump him and move on! Sound tough but until he realises his own stupidity there is not a lot you can do.I used to smoke weed for three years straight, everyday 24/7. But I quit because I couldn-t get any jobs due to the drug screenings and all of that. So I suggest you tell your BF to stop smoking because money will eventually run out for him and he wouldn-t have any way to support himself. He needs to get away from those friends cuz they-re bad influences. I noticed I that now I quickly forget things. Tell him if he wants a good future and be successful and stuff, stop smoking weed. I got kicked outta school and now I-m getting my GED to be a chef.

If he really loves you tell him, he-ll stop. But if he doesn-t stop, get a new BF.

How can you convince someone to stop smoking weed? -

Ive stopped smoking for 4 hours now? -

Ive stopped smoking for 4 hours now? -

and its getting harder and harder, aaaarrrgggghhhh. come on karen pull yourself together lol.Stick with it luv, it-s worth it - I assure you. Forget those wankers that think you-re boasting, I KNOW you-re looking for support and I WILL give it to you.

I too quit - 6 years ago (it was my 5th time to quit - with the longest time til then also being 6 years).

STAY WITH IT LUV!

It-s HARD...but you-ll really be so much better off for it.

Take it a day at a time. Put one day behind you and then another, and another, and another...

Before you know it, you-ll have gone a fortnight, and then a month, and then 2 etc.

Try to find the place in your heart or mind that knows why you-re quitting, and hold on to it dearly.

Quitting ciggies is one of the most difficult things you can do, but it-ll make you all the more proud when you do succeed.

Good luck luv and if you want, you can message me and I-ll do me best to help you through - as much as one can do from the computer that is.

Hang in there dearie! You-re NOT ALONE!

And it IS worth it!I am going through the same thing chewing gum,staying busy,or candy...try it stay strongchew gum chew gum chew gum haha now ur a train lol haha good luck on quietingwell good luck but 4 hours - a bit early for review to be honest

how many would you normally have had in 4 hours?good job do something that you enjoy to help distract yourself from wanting to smoke try chewing gum too it will keep your mouth busyThe earliest times are the hardest - so you GO girl... if you-ve got past the first four hours you can do ANYTHING!!!

I believe in you!

Good luck...

Wish I was as strong.good girl..keep distracting yourself and keep your hands busy..try knittingMy wife-s name is Karen.... You go girl! lolYou-re a woman, come on girl you can do it! We-re strong and tough and I can now honestly go out with the girls and watch other people smoke and think - yuk! And the smell of my partner when he comes in from the garden (we never smoked inside since before got pregnant, is enough to make me heave
Keep going - get some gum, or a patch maybe - you-re doing great ;)When you come back in four years and say you still don-t smoke, it-ll be something to celebrate!!

Meanwhile, set your sights on another four hours, then four days, four weeks, four months, and so-on.

If you-re for real, good on you, and stick at it.I havent had a poo for four hours but that doesnt mean Ive stopped pooing.Keep up the good work Karen. You can do it.well done on stopping the nasty habit ... you know you can do it ....every time you want to smoke just tell your self you-ll have one later ..then you will forget about it for a while...til the next time...and so on... and keep patting yourself on the back..be proud of yourself........I hope you keep your spirits up and don-t have a ciggie. Have you got any patches or gum? Get some tomorrow if you need them, the nicotine in them will help you stay off the cigs.
I wish you the best of luck.Good job!

Take it one hour at a time, or 30 minutes at a time and make other people help you. Make them promise you that they will not let you or help you buy cigarettes. THROW THEM OUT.

You can do it :)You can do it. You do not need a cigarette. Get some nicorette gum, its not the nicest in the world but it does take away the need for a cigarette. Just think of all the money you-ll save and you wont smell like an old ashtray.......bet your bloke is disappointed, only joking keep up the good work, smoking sucks.................... tee hee.wow 4 hours?...is that all? start boasting after 4 weeks and then maybe we will praise you.Oh give it up...u know u won-t!.
Got a light anyone?but that sleek sensual stick feels so nice when you hold it..inhale baby inhale

Ive stopped smoking for 4 hours now? -

Bupropion: Smoking Cessation Aid? -

Bupropion: Smoking Cessation Aid? -

I am currently in the 2nd week of taking Bupropion to help me to stop smoking. It has definitely curbed my craving for nicotine, however, I-ve noticed several side effects. First, my overall senses have been muted - which I expected since it-s a SSRI, but I seem to have a consistent dull headache that accompany these muted senses. I-m starting to feel like a zombie walking around. Second, I-ve started feeling like something is swelling up inside the base of my neck and pushing on my throat. Like I have a constant lump in my throat. It-s hasn-t constricted air-flow, and is more annoying than anything.

Will these side effects eventually subside with continued use, or should I be concerned (especially, the throat pressure?) Or are these normal side effects of Bupropion?If the side effects were going to subside, you would have already felt improvement.

I-m not sure how this medication works for smoking cessation, I took it for depression. I stopped the medication as soon as I realized it was causing problems.

If you are only going to be taking it for a limited amount of time, you might want to discuss the side effects with your doctor. Since it is working to control the nicotine craving, you may decide that the side effects are tollerable if you will only be taking the medication for a limited time.I take wellbutrin..bupropion for depression but it has helped me cut back on smoking...not quit all together.
I do not have the same side effects as you and the throat one is of a bit of concern.
I looked it up on webmd and there was nothing about the side effect with the throat.
It does say to contact your doctor if there are side effects not explained there. You may be having an allergic reaction to it.
Call your doctor immediately!First, bupropion isn-t an SSRI. Wellbutrin has a chemical structure unrelated to any other antidepressant medication. Unlike some of the other recently developed antidepressants (i.e., Celexa, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft) that target the brain chemical serotonin, Wellbutrin does not affect serotonin. Although its exact effects are not known for sure, it may act on the neuro-transmitters dopamine and norepinephrine.
Side effects:

http://www.wellbutrin-xl.com/prescribed/…
http://www.petitiononline.com/PP896/petition.html
save pluto by signing this petition

Bupropion: Smoking Cessation Aid? -