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nannycoe1

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« on: November 20, 2014, 04:16:47 pm »
Does anybody have any suggestions on how to quit smoking besides coldturkey. I got it bad!

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« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2014, 07:47:28 am »
I quit almost 9 yrs ago this coming march 2015. I had to do it! It's ALL physiological! I woke up one day and said this is my last pack FOREVER! I smoked that last pack BUT made it last like 10 days as I weened myself off it. I smoked like 2 cigarettes a day. One in the morning, kept very active during the day and then one before bed time. By the 3rd day my cravings weren't as strong but I was determined to QUIT! I joined NJ.QUITNET.COM and talked to others struggling as well, now I am a mentor and help people try to quit from time to time. I would talk to myself and say things like I am going to DIE if I don't smoke, my kids will have no mother, I would look on the internet and force myself to see ugly pictures of black hardened lungs and people who had cancer. it broke my heart and that is HOW I mentally tricked myself into quitting and I have NOT picked up a cigarette since March 24, 2006! I hope you do it! Do it for YOU and your family will support you and love you no matter what! Good luck!! Keep us posted! :) :) :star: :heart:
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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2014, 10:11:33 pm »
It is your decision and how you are  interested to quit it.

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« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2014, 11:49:19 am »
Post pictures of everyone in your life that you love dearly.  Look at these pictures often throughout the day.  Think about these people and what they mean to you.  Think about what you mean to them.  Then imagine how they would cope without you because smoking took your life. 

I've never been a smoker so I don't know what it would be like to try and quit.  But I would think that focusing on the special people in my life may be a good beginning.

I wish you the best.   :)

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« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2014, 04:51:43 pm »
I am not a smoker...never have been...so I'm not an expert.  However, I recently read that the most successful in the long term are those who quit "cold turkey."  That was a surprise.

The suggestion about pics of all those you love and thinking about how they would feel if something happened to you is an idea!  Put those pics where you easily see them throughout the day, including the car.

Of course, addictions are physiological and psychological.  You have to overcome both.  You need mentors and supports.  You need a variety of things to replace the habit, especially when stressful events occur.  Make a list that you can refer to.

And see if you can visit a hospital or hospice where there are patients with lung cancer or advanced COPD.  Probably difficult due to confidentiality.  But if you have been up close and personal while someone is dealing with one of these diseases, it might help you be strong in regard to cigarettes.

Do you know that many health care costs are related in some way, either directly or indirectly, to smoking?  Not all of course, but more than many might think.  Why do you think doctors do not want you to smoke pre- and post-surgery, for example?

Very good luck to you.  It could mean your life, itself, or the quality of your life.  By the way, an acquaintance who quit smoking about six months ago has been surprised by the extra money in his pocket each month.

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« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2014, 05:33:09 pm »
You got a lot of good answers here. My boyfriend quit smoking 4 years ago. He got an 800 number, you might be able to look into Google. He got started with gums and a free supply for a few weeks. It was not exactly enough to finish the process, but he persisted. He had good days and bad days during the withdrawal, but he knew he was going to quit by telling himself that his lungs were damaged, as well as most of his body. He never looked back. He is saving money in the process, food tastes better. Now, he cannot stand the smell of cigarettes. Yes, you can do it. Use all the resources you have to help you.
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« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2014, 02:23:22 pm »
I would get visit with your doctor and get put on the patch they work great at least they did for me or get a ecig they don't have hardly any niccotine in them

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« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2014, 10:40:30 pm »
I got the E-cig just because I got tired of having to go outside to smoke.....  I got it just to use at work.  That was 2 years ago last Feb.  I tried a regular cig only 1 time after;  I got so choked, I decided it was no longer for me!  ;)

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« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2014, 06:01:35 am »
Cold Turkey is the way, even if you have to try over and over. I did and finally on July 4, 1964 I did it, cold turkey. Both my younger siblings didn't and they are both dead from smoking.

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« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2014, 07:13:58 am »
my suggestion: never start. You cant become addicted to something youve never had.

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« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2014, 04:29:34 pm »
my suggestion: never start. You cant become addicted to something youve never had.

That is excellent advice, but when a 12 year old gets subjected to peer pressure it's not always that easy.

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« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2014, 09:00:57 am »
my suggestion: never start. You cant become addicted to something youve never had.

That's not true cause I tried weed before and never got addicted to it. I cant stand the smell of it.

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« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2014, 09:01:40 am »
Does anybody have any suggestions on how to quit smoking besides coldturkey. I got it bad!

U could try cold turkey or u can go with the vapor cigs e-cigs

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« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2014, 03:22:15 pm »
I believe in the cold turkey  :turkey: method, of course, but addictions are powerful.  :monkey: Monkey on your back, so to speak.

If you avoid the situations where you smoked before, it can help you not think about it so much.

Seriously, avoid those situations where you always smoked before! You can quit if you want to badly enough. Good luck to you.  :thumbsup:

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Re: smoking
« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2014, 08:21:54 am »
You could use the e cigs or the patches. They have a new pill out called Chantix that you could talk to your Doctor about. There are also support groups that you could talk to. I wish you luck and hope that you quit smoking. :monkey:

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