How can I help my husband quit smoking? -
He just spent the night in the hospital and he is only 34! I want to be supportive but firm because he is having major heart problems. He almost had a stroke. I understand he is under a lot of stress, and he wants a cig more now than ever (even though he is trying to quit) Any suggestions?
This is so difficult, he really needs to want to stop smoking. If that want and need are not there then there really is no point in trying to give up. In fact if he is under undue stress at the moment, now might not be the best time. Stress and anxiety can trigger heart related problems, so giving up the cigs now maybe worse for him!
Wait till things have calmed down, may be take a vacation, relax together, let him smoke during that time with the knowledge that when you get back he will give up. Go cold turkey, thats the best way. Its hell for the first 10 days and then you really don-t miss it at all, even when you are having a drink, eating a meal or talking on the telephone. good luck
try wellbutrin. also known as zyban. It will definately get rid of the nic-fits.
In addition to the wellbutrin you may want to pick up a book that will not only help with the smoking but that will also help with the stress. The Sedona Method.
Available at :
http://www.booksamillion.com/ncom/books?…
actually thats my prob too!
try to visit this site and email it to your husband...
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco.
It sounds like the stressful life is what needs to go more than the smoking. Sell the big house and get rid of the fleet of SUVs. Don-t worry about whether you can afford Dartmouth for the kids; if they are bright and talented, they will make their way in the world without the silver spoon. Opt for a lifestyle that will not kill him. Maybe the best thing you can do to help your husband is to have a really productive talk with him about how the two of you need to change some things (perhaps everything) in order to make life a joy instead of a stress mess.