I am having problems Quitting smoking anyone have any suggestions?

December 3rd, 2008 | by Jeff Trikoleti |

I think I have tried everything and nothing is working, so either I have no will power or the companies who make the (stop smoking products) have not come up with a product that will help me yet.

It is very difficult but you can do it. Try substituting for other things…and a healthier habit. Drink herbal tea, eat raw vegetables or chew gum (as a last resort).

Look at what you miss about it. Do you feel the need to be occupied by something? To keep your hands busy? Do you smoke while doing other activities. Try to avoid those for a while.

You do have the power to do it. If you have a craving, just acknowledge it and take a deep breath (enjoy how you can breathe better). Move on to something else. The cravings will go away…they are only temporary.

Try to remember how filthy of a habit it is; Bad for your health & wallet, yellows your teeth, gives you wrinkles and makes you smell really horrible to non-smokers. It also makes your voice nasty as you age. I'm sure you know all this but it is easy to forget when you want to give in to a craving.

  1. 12 Responses to “I am having problems Quitting smoking anyone have any suggestions?”

  3. By danac12321 on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    u have to tell ur self wen u want to smoke "Is this really worth it?"…try that!
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  4. By laurieanne72 on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    Your doctor can prescribe medication that helps reduce anixety associated with nicotine withdrawl. My doctor prescribes wellbutrian. Go to your doctor and ask for help. If I can do it, anybody can. You can do it!!! Good Luck!!
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  5. By mister on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    I'm with you. I also have tried to quit many times. Guess what? I still smoke. If you figure this out let me know.
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  6. By bred2bbroken on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    Me too. Tried over and over again. I finally decided that nobody likes a quiter anyway. Which presented the following dilema: why is it so darn easy to quit trying to quit smoking?
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  7. By lou32681 on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    I am going through the same thing too. It is helping some that everyone who is smoking doen't do it around me and I cannot smell it. I have not tried it yet but I have heard from other ppl that welbutrin (sp?) helps the cravings. I am thinking of trying that. I have started to walk in place of smoking, but that doesn't seem to kill the cravings. But by the time I am done walking, I am pretty winded and cannot imagine lighting up. I wish you good luck.
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  8. By iltmaemc on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    very very simple. grow up and just don't smoke.
    I quit from one day to the next after smoking for 12 years 2 packs a day. it is just a choice. like losing weight. very simple grow up and choose. I did not say it will be easy.you cannot have both. just focus on the rewards of not smoking. like living better and longer. just think of the money you save. with the money you save by not smoking, buy your self something nice for your self with that money. today if you smoke 2 packs a day thats about $8.00 a day right! thats $240.- a month you could spend on something really nice. and you won't be a slave to that dam cigarette
    realize it is really a disgusting thing to do. focus on how wonderful it will be to be free and in better control of your life.tell yourself you can do it. YOU CAN DO IT. Be smoke free
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    my own experience

  9. By msdan99 on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    well go to your docter to be checked up for a prescripsion. and try thinking about some thing like nooooooo or its going to kill me . and try surching up a picture of lungs of a smoker or listen to this when you smoke your lungs become blackish and redish it also scwishy and think about you having to do sugery the docters cuttind you stomach sticking a knife in and out . oh i forgot print the picture of the smoker's lungs and when you want to smoke look at the picture!!!!also think of all that good valueble money your spending you could waste 200-300 dollars a week just smoking!!!!!!!!It gives you wrinkeles to and makes your teeth yellow besides surgery can burn a hole in your pocket. P.S. GOOD LUCK^_^hope it works
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  10. By Linc on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    Get a back bone and stop TRYING to quit and just quit…. who has the brains? You or the cigarettes?
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  11. By newagegurl3 on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    It is very difficult but you can do it. Try substituting for other things…and a healthier habit. Drink herbal tea, eat raw vegetables or chew gum (as a last resort).

    Look at what you miss about it. Do you feel the need to be occupied by something? To keep your hands busy? Do you smoke while doing other activities. Try to avoid those for a while.

    You do have the power to do it. If you have a craving, just acknowledge it and take a deep breath (enjoy how you can breathe better). Move on to something else. The cravings will go away…they are only temporary.

    Try to remember how filthy of a habit it is; Bad for your health & wallet, yellows your teeth, gives you wrinkles and makes you smell really horrible to non-smokers. It also makes your voice nasty as you age. I'm sure you know all this but it is easy to forget when you want to give in to a craving.
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  12. By jheli2247 on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    Beef up your will-power. Think of the best reasons that will motivate you to stop smoking: 1) Healthwise and finance-wise–you are not only burning money (high cost of cigarettes plus tax), but you are also burning your lungs and eventually your body. Invest your money for a healthy tomorrow. 2) Be considerate to the people you're living or working with–second-hand smoke is dangerous; ditto with the people who go to public places to enjoy them, especially in restaurants. 3)There's no denying that when you smoke, your teeth, gums, lips and skin are being discolored–they look awful. 4) And smokers exude an awfully bad smell! I know you're aware of these effects of smoking, but please take them as a reminder. Better still, put up posters in your room reminding you of the dreadful effects of smoking. Take it from me. I was a smoker for 8 years on and off–but I quit cold turkey.
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    Experience and some readings.

  13. By kat2 on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply

    think of a daughter/son/niece/newphew and think would i let him/her do this? no way then i shouldnt do it! i need to get my mind of this addiction so ill go chew gum or sumthin dont be worried of you dont get it the first time itakes most people 8 trys to do it! maybe all those times you tried before were just practice! you can do it ive never even met you but i know you can do it im not gonna wish you good luck because you dont need it YOU CAN SUCEED! WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU!
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  14. By lisa ky on Apr 9, 2009 | Reply

    It’s kinda weird when I decided to quit smoking. I just out of the blue made my mind up to quit. Was it hard? Of course, I had cravings and had thoughts of going to the store and buying a pack “just in case” I couldn’t handle the cravings. After a couple days, it began getting easier. I would drink bottled water, take a nap, soak in a hot bath, watch tv anything to occupy my mind. It’s been 3 weeks now and I am thrilled. I was a smoker for 12 years and I’ll turn 32 end of April, this is the best decision for you and your family. You can do it, I did. Cigarettes don’t have a brain, they can only control you if you let them. Good luck.

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