Trying to quit smoking cigs? -

Friday, November 27, 2009

Trying to quit smoking cigs? -

anyone have any good home remedies that they have tried and can say that they have worked to quit smoking responses will be greatly appreciated thanks
My husband just quit smoking and we slowly -weened- him off the cancer sticks. Here-s what we did...

We realized the only time his body actually CRAVED a ciggy, was after a big meal-breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is typically the case for most smokers. If this is true for you as well, the next time you buy a pack of smokes, give the pack to someone you really trust and tell them to ONLY give you a cigarette after each meal for a week. After week 1 is over, ask for just two cigarettes a day. Week 3, one cig a day. At this point the majority of your cravings should be curbed and quitting cold turkey won-t be easy but it-s the best route in our opinion.

My husband smoked a pack a day for 14 years and he quit cold turkey. Just recently he was with a bunch of coworkers who were all smoking and he hasn-t had a cigarette in over 5 weeks. He asked for a drag from someone and when he did, he actually got sick! We both knew the hardest part was over and now he never wants to go back.

I wish you all the best in the coming weeks and if you TRULY want to quit, you will.
The best method is to quit cold turkey, going from however much you smoke to 0 cigarettes per day. Throw away all of your smoking paraphernalia, and tell everybody you are quitting. In extreme cases, I-ve heard some people carry a jar with them to put their spent butts in. They carry it with them as a badge of shame (or honor, whichever the case may be). If you really want to punish yourself, treat each cig as a lost hand in a game of strip poker. Remember to reward yourself by spending the money you-re saving.

To combat the craving, brush your teeth, or take a shower.
I never smoked before but my cousin quit for a very long time now. When he decided to stop, he said that it wasn-t that difficult because you THINK that you need it but you really don-t. When you stop thinking about it, go play something else. Find something you could eat. Get involved in an activity just to get cigarettes outtta your mind! =)
Well. A person in my family kept mints around and whenever they craved one, they would just pop a mint in.

My mother-s solution was having a persistent daughter bug her about how shes smoking the stuff you drive your cars on, how it takes off your life, and hurts everyone you love.
I just quit. All I did was, not buy anymore or bum any from my friends after I ran out. It was really hard, but it worked. I felt like I was going to die, but I feel really good about it now.
try eating jelly belly jelly beans. .that-s what ronald reagen did to stp smoking a cigar....
or try telling your self how nasty that habit is!!
Good luck, hope this helps
I guess I don-t smoke so I don-t know why its so hard...if you have the will power cant you just like...quit?
Not trying, just do it normally as many things else.
try the patch. good luck!
get pregnant thats what i did... not to quit but it worked!
See your Doctor he or she can help you
use one of those things that you put on ur arm
Trying to quit smoking cigs? -

How did you quit smoking? -

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

How did you quit smoking? -

I am extremely addicted.
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they have a new prescription that makes you sick if you smoke one! I havent tried to quit yet but i think i-ll get that when i do because im such a heavy smoker.
you?..how about 46 year habit?.... I quit with CHANTIX... just a pill a day for three months and I-m FREE!!!.... ya gotta want to quit tho..... really!!!....I-ve been smoke free for six months now and I-m like a walking advertisement for CHANTIX... it-s a flat out MIRACLE!!!!
How did you quit smoking? -

I quit smoking 4months ago and I still have smokers cough,how do i get rid of the bad cough? -

Monday, November 23, 2009

I quit smoking 4months ago and I still have smokers cough,how do i get rid of the bad cough? -

It can take a year to clear out the lungs of a regular smoker! You may want to check with your doctor to rule out an existing bronchitis or infection. Otherwise, get lots of exercise including deep breathing on a regular basis, and enjoy your expanding capacity for oxygen.
I agree with Natasha. It takes months to years to clear your lungs after years of smoking abuse to your lungs, it will take time to heal after you quit.

I quit smoking in last April, still have some tight chest and phlegm in my throat on and off. But breathing is much better than say in last April or May. Congrats to your smoking quit, make sure you don-t give in again. You should feel better and easier as time goes. Good luck!
I quit smoking 4months ago and I still have smokers cough,how do i get rid of the bad cough? -

What is a good method for easing into an exercise plan and quitting smoking? -

What is a good method for easing into an exercise plan and quitting smoking? -

I have smoked regularly for 2 years and am ready to quit. I don-t want to gain weight after I quit. It-s not as if i-ve been totally lazy, but I would like to gradually build up my endurance again. Any tips?
it took me about 2-3 tries, but I quit smoking and started running. i previously ran cross country in high school, but got adrift in college smoking/partying. i accomplished this change by:

1. Being consistent. Making sure I walk/ran a set distance every day at the same time. It was a park across the street (did one 2 mile loop) every day at the same time.

2. Improving my speed through interval/burst running. I started off walking mostly, but did small bursts of running to pressure my lungs/cardiovascular system. Eventually my intervals got longer until I was able to run the whole circuit. It took me nearly a month or a month and a half after about 2-3 years of smoking a pack a day.

You may have been smoking longer, I don-t know. But I realized I was on the wrong track and it was pretty hard to quit and get healthy, but I did it.

I would suggest you look up terms like Endurance/Running on the web. There are a lot of simple schedules/routines to follow. The best thing to do is make sure you are really stressing your lungs/body (don-t over do it). You have to get your heart going.
Start walking up to 30 minutes a day. You will need to cut down on calories because the average quitter gains 10-20 pounds in 6 months.
What is a good method for easing into an exercise plan and quitting smoking? -

I am going to start the quot;master cleansequot;, do I need to quit smoking before I do it? -

Sunday, November 22, 2009

I am going to start the quot;master cleansequot;, do I need to quit smoking before I do it? -

I did a different cleanse years ago and for that one I had to quit smoking. Anyone have the answer?
yes, i recommend it if you want the best results.. and the whole cleansing experience may encourage you to quit once and for all anyways..
It-s a scam. Whether you smoke or not, you-re going to waste your money and do some serious damage to your intestinal lining. That tarry stuff that comes out is not any kind of toxin - it-s semi-digested blood from a badly inflamed mucosa. Since you won-t be able to absorb nutrients as well, you-ll lose weight through a diabetes-like derangement of your basic metabolism. Afterwards, you can look forward to a few weeks of diarrhea and abdominal cramps as your gastrointestinal organs try to repair themselves. Have fun!
Don-t let this guy above me discourage you....I did the master cleanse(Didn-t smoke during) And after ten days all my cravings were gone....I would wake up during the cleanse smelling like smoke because it was coming out threw my pores. A lil Advice tho....Just make sure you have enough Grade b maple syrup...And make sure its Organic..A gallon will get you threw the duration of the cleanse.....I got mine off ebay with free shipping...
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I am going to start the quot;master cleansequot;, do I need to quit smoking before I do it? -

How can I jump start my metabolism after I quit smoking? -

How can I jump start my metabolism after I quit smoking? -

I quit in November and my metabolism is just not normalizing. I eat less and the weight is still coming on. I expected to gain some, but thought I could get it off after a couple of months.Any ideas? The reason I waited so long to quit is because I was afraid this would happen. I am up one pant size already and I can-t stand it! Help! And, Yes, I am excersizing more, too.
Your metabolism is normalizing.

Nicotine increases the metabolic rate. Your metabolism has slowed down. This is what your metabolism would be - more or less - if you hadn-t smoked.

You are just not used to it yet. Because you were smoking, you were used to eating more than you would have otherwise.

You don-t know until you have quit smoking for a while the types of effects it had on you. And you have to make adjustments.

You still have to cut back on what you-re eating - you have to adjust to your new metabolism. It takes time to do so.

It is one of the prices to be paid for having been addicted to nicotine. I lost about half the weight I had gained when I quit smoking 2-1/2 years ago.

For the record, I think 10 extra pounds is a lot more attractive on a woman than a cigarette in her hands - but maybe that is just me. ;-)
Patience and regular excerise.


It takes a while but it will speed up... You-re doing the right thing!!
When my best friend quit, he had acupuncture. It rebuilt his system from the bottom up. He-s never smoked since, and he-s the pinnacle of health.
you answered your own question...exercise.....push your self..thanx for not smokin anymore ! I quit 21 years ago. I-d be in horrible shape if I didn-t !!!!
How can I jump start my metabolism after I quit smoking? -

Have you sucessfully quit smoking? -

Have you sucessfully quit smoking? -

i-m trying. what worked for you?
First and foremost, you have to really want to quit for good; and you have to actually quit—not just cut back. Set a date a couple of weeks in advance and mentally prepare yourself for it.

Make a list of reasons why you want to stop smoking and keep it with you.

It helps to realize that most cravings last for less than four minutes. If you can fight through the first few days, then the first few weeks (using toothpicks, peppermints, etc), you-ll begin to notice days and even whole weeks without a craving.

I would advise AGAINST the patch and the gum. The long term success rate of those is extremely low.

I-ve found Wellbutrin (Zyban is the same thing) to be the most effective craving control method. After 6-12 weeks on that, I didn-t need it anymore.

16 months smoke free.

//
Suffering withdrawl...
Yes, its all in your mind......just set a date and decide whole heartedly to quit.....and beleive me you wont need nay patches or treatment for this self treatment.
I did. Two years ago next month. I just went cold turkey, and havent wanted one since. I smoked for 15 years, and I just had enough. They cost too much. It set a bad example for my kids. I had tried to quit before, but couldn-t.

So, I think if you really want to quit, you can.

Here-s what I did, try it:

Set a date that you will quit, and think about it every time you smoke. Mine was a friends wedding - I knew there would be alot of drinking, and therefor alot of smoking - go out with a bang! The next day I wouldn-t have wanted a cig even if I hadn-t quit!
No I haven-t actually open to REAL suggestions, tried patch, gum, and Quest So what works?
Yes. It will be 4 years in April of -06. Bought the patches (Walgreens Brand worked for me). Followed the directions exactly. Used the web based help as much as possible. Had the great desire to quit. Probably most important. You need a very good support system. Can-t do it alone. I was up to two packs a day of Marlboro Reds when I quit.
yes apr 2004 wellburtren300mg
Have you sucessfully quit smoking? -

Around how much weight will I gain if I quit smoking? -

Friday, November 13, 2009

Around how much weight will I gain if I quit smoking? -

I (WANT) to gain weight since I am really skinny, Ive smoked for about three years now and im 19. How much weight would I gain if I quit and over how long? Im a male, 130lbs, 6-3.
depends
it varies
but if you want to gain weight, eat more
and start building up some muscle mass because i picture you as a walking stick (no offense) but your really thin
you can lift weights, etc
quitting smoking isnt the only thing that will help you gain weight
depends on genetics

since your real tall and thin - if you stop smoking and since your over 18 if your metabolism slows quickly as it sometimes can for people after they reach 18+ if your always snacking since your not smoking

you COULD experience a big weight gain and while its not smoking alone thats causing it, you will reason that in your head !

Many blame big weight gain on stopping smoking, the truth in the idea is how much do you snack and constantly eat?

if your a big eater and you like to snack - smoking can be a distraction and event in itself so your not eating as much, when you stop smoking you need something else to occupy your time so eating becomes the replacement and you pack on the pounds quickly

If your not a big eater and or snacker, it probably wont affect you and make a big weight gain if you quit smoking! If you can its better to quit smoking and deal with the weight problem than keep smoking because you dont want to get fat......

Good Luck!
I quit smoking at 24 and didnt gain any weight, in fact, I lost weight because of the stress and that ruined my appetite (of course the stress goes away after a month or two, I dont regret quitting at all, best thing I ever did and you will feel better in general). I was about your height and weight at 19, I didnt gain weight until 2 years ago, when I was 25. I loaded up on high carb foods like mac and cheese, became less active (watching more movies etc.), and most importantly, I started drinking lots and lots of ensure. Its pretty expensive now so you can find cheaper alternatives to it in Walmart or CVS. Thats what really did the trick. But thats to gain a little extra fat, dont do that forever or you-ll have all kinds health problems (high cholesterol etc). After you gain a little healthy fat so you look somewhat normal, you can then start building muscle instead.
Okay, well, it has nothing to do with the smoke. It-s all up to you. If you quit smoking, you will probably crave more food sooo I cant tell you how much you-d want to eat but probably about 15 pounds or more.
I think it really depends on the person. I quit smoking 10 months ago and I didn-t notice any weight gain....but I also eat healthy and workout everyday. You should quit anyway....
Around how much weight will I gain if I quit smoking? -

I need some quit smoking products? -

Thursday, November 12, 2009

I need some quit smoking products? -

I need help quitting smoking, I have tried different products in the past with little success, can anybody recommend the best quit smoking products or product that works.
If you really want to quit smoking, then you really need to deal with the nicotine withdrawal symptoms, most people fail to quit when the withdrawals get on top of them, my sister found this web site
http://www.quitsmoking-daily.com
they have a natural product which will help you beat the withdrawals from smoking, my sister has been off cigarettes for 5 years now and she said she owes it to this product. I wish you a very happy and smoke free new year.
some people get addicted more strongly than others.
if you have tried some other nicotine substitutes without any success, it looks that none of them will work for you.
smoking addiction is a complex thing.
you need to work on other aspects of this, too.
keep your hands busy when doing nothing particular
find different distraction when your friends or family smoke
break the association of having a beer with having a cigarette
and always keep in mind WHY you want to stop smoking.

it is YOU who must say to yourself NO, when you get feeling for having a fag every next time.
just do not light it.
have a chewing gum instead.
take several deep breathes on fresh air (also the deep breathing of smokers have its effect on mental state, not only the drug bound to receptors immediately after that).
try yoga or other kinds of meditation to increase your mental strength...

no more products. you are just wasting your money.
I-ve tried just about every method there is out there and there is only one I can recommend - NLP! It eliminates the cravings.
Gum patches and all the other just did not cut it for me, not to mention cold turkey which was the hardest, I even tried the electric cig and it is just no match to the real thing.
Check out this article:

Http://Quit-Smoking-Today.BestOf-The-Net…

it’s the one that got me off the cigs and smoke free for GOOD even without gaining weight! :)

Good luck kicking the habit!
Matthew.
forget products. Just don-t buy them.

That-s what finally worked for me. Every time I wanted to spend three or four dollars for a pack of cigarettes, I found something else in the store that seemed a better buy. I worked too hard for that money and refused to burn it up anymore.

wasn-t easy. But using those products don-t make it any easier, either. In fact, I think they made it harder.
I need some quit smoking products? -

Quit smoking? -

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Quit smoking? -

I want to quit smoking, because it-s gross, but I don-t want to get crabby, or gain weight. Has anyone out there been successful with a particular method? Help please...
Contact the Quitline and join a Quit Smoking Clinic.
four years ago I quit using the tablet, patches and gum. I started to smoke again last year and craved it continually through out the past 4 years. So in January this year, I just quit. I decided that I wanted to and I did it. I haven-t craved any, I did at first, but then got over it. I stopped coffee for a while and replaced my morning cafine burst with an energy drink instead. As for the wieght gain, I decided that instead of smoking or eating when I was bored, I would actually get up and do something. Go for a walk, take up a hobby, or make a goal. The other day, I went out and everyone was smoking around me and for the first time I felt sick not went, I want...

Cold turkey is the only way to go. You need to think like a non smoker, so for example, when you get a craving think, what would a non-smoker do now, and you will quit. Thinking like a quitter will only make you always a quitter. Make the decission, tell everyone your doing it so they can not stand around and smoke near you or ask if you want one, and just do it. (My psychologist said about the think like a non-smoker bit, she said it has helped heaps of people.)

Most importantly, good luck, and I hope you do it.
There-s a new drug on the market called Chantix. It-s supposed to control your Nicotine cravings within the brain itself, therefore you-re supposed to not have withdrawal symptoms like crabbiness. You-ll need a prescription and you-ll have to take it for two months, but if it works, then it-s worth it.
some eat gum or candies if they start on craving cigarretes due to its withrawal symptoms, you can also try it if it can work for you too.

you dont gain weight beacause you quit smoking. you gain weight bec you eat much!

and you can taper your smoking pattern, reducing each time so your body will better adapt..
Had a quick search around the internet and found a great website all about quitting smoking.

Hope it helps. keep strong you can do it
When people stop smoking they tend to focus that energy on something else like eating which is why they gain weight. You need to find out why your smoking.. and goodluck!
No matter what type of method you use, you are going to have some discomfort, because nicotine is a potent drug and is more difficult to quit than any other.

I am now taking Chantix (need prescription from your doctor for it) twice a day. It has really helped me . I went from 30 cigarettes down to 15, then down to 8 and pretty soon I will be off them completely (after 33 years of smoking).
My family says I have been quiet and tired, but not as crabby as I was when trying to quit with the other methods.
I quit smoking cold turkey, however I used nicorette patches for the first week. the key to successfully quitting and not starting again, is to be break all the old habits, like I used to smoke after my meals, so i made sure i washed the dishes really slowly and then wiped up so I-d stay busy and not want to smoke. Its hard but can be done! YOU CAN DO IT! - also, make sure you-ve got healthy snacks in the fridge at all times! dont- get caught out by eating junky food cause then you-ll stack on the weight! good luck friend.
Quit smoking? -

Ive planned to quit smoking by tonight for probably the 50th time, this time I want it to work...? -

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Ive planned to quit smoking by tonight for probably the 50th time, this time I want it to work...? -

I need tips on controlling the urge?
Get yourself prepared for the urge to smoke in advance. In most cases something triggers the craving (certain feelings, people, or places). You have to know what triggers the urge.

Let’s do a really quick exercise. Take a blank piece of paper and divide it into 2 columns. On the one side list your triggers (like “stuck in traffic”, “drinking morning coffee”, “arguing with colleague”...) and in the second column write down the alternative course of action.

There are many tips on controlling the urge and I put it in my website. You are welcome to visit it.
You can-t just want it, you need to have the proper motivation to quit.
Come back when you have that.
what a friend of mine dide when she wanted to quit for the 50th time..
she replaced cigarettes with lollipops, and that helped her alot!
hope this helps :)
Chew gum. I find that that seem to make me not want to smoke. I also have heard to try cinnamon products like big red and brush your teeth with cinnamon toothpaste. Hope this helps.
Ive planned to quit smoking by tonight for probably the 50th time, this time I want it to work...? -

Quit smoking? Where did this WEIGHT come from? Is it true that Fucus Vesiculosus 30C? -

Quit smoking? Where did this WEIGHT come from? Is it true that Fucus Vesiculosus 30C? -

- a (homeopathic) will help me lose the weight. I excerise, do not eat junk and have even cut back on stuff - i simply can not get my weight to budge. I quit smoking about 9 months ago and easily put on 7 pounds on top that winter 4 i always gain and loose in the summer. now i am stuck with 10ish pounds. so, anyone know about fucus vesiculosus? does it really work and how - thanks!
the weight came from 2 places

1.smoking is a stimulant and speeds up your metabolis (a minute amount) as well as satiating your hunger

***** both of these can be offset with a few brisk walks a week and a little bit of resistance treaining

2. It-s a hand, mouth, oral gratification -- I would bet that you are eating more and nothing more complex than you have increased your total daily caloric intake --

I am not sure about Vesiculosus but I can tell you that you can lose weight by eating less and exercising --- The stuff is a natural appetite suppressant, nothing more, nothing less - as soon as you stop using it , you will gain your weight back (and then some, most likely)
if your exercising and eating right , im not sure why all this weight would be gaining.. have you had your thyroid checked lately?? the hromones from quiting smoking could have messed up something inside your body.. try getting your thyroid and blood levels checked.
The stuff you are talking about is in some of the weight pills they advertise on the web, and is hard to find. It costs when you find it on the web also. None of this is safe to use unless you ask your doctor......for me it is because of my blood pressure. I wish I could use it, it is supposed to work, but I know I need exercise for myself.
This is also called bladderwrack, and it can help a little. It helps with the thyroid function, which when not functioning properly can cause weight gain. I used it for a while and saw good results (also worked-out 5-6 days/wk and ate well). One side effect for me were headaches. The kelp has a lot of iodine in it, which can be bad for you in large doses. You can easily find it at Whole Foods or health food stores.
Quit smoking? Where did this WEIGHT come from? Is it true that Fucus Vesiculosus 30C? -

Whats the best way to quit smoking? -

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Whats the best way to quit smoking? -

I have been trying to quit for 3 years.
I know I am pretty young to be smoking.
I want to quit before it really starts hurting me.
Stop buying cigarettes.
Think of this way, the more you smoke, the more money you spend. Let-s say in a day you buy 1 pack of cigarrette, and the cigarratte cost ard 5-10 bucks, if u dont use that money, u could eventually save 5-10 bucks a day.....35-70 bucks per mth...and year????? count urself... Make ur mind be a money-minded as in, each time u wana buy cigarrette, its the same as burning that money. i know there-s an urge for u to smoke, but at least if u think of saving money to buy something worth like a present for ur girlfriend, then u-ll think back twice. Think thrice....so on and so forth.... Ask urself, if i buy the cigarrette now, i won-t be able to buy something that i-ve been eyeing for. Trust me, if u think of money, u-ll feel the waste of buying cigarrette. Maybe u could slowly decrease as in, u-ll think of smoking lesser, 1 pack must last me for 3 days, so i can save more money, when the urge of smoking have lessen, its easier to quit smoking. THINK OF $$$$$$..
It is already hurting you now as you speak.

But you can try Smoke Away. Look it up and you can order is. It is like a pill or liquid. I forget which.

But my dad was a smoker for years. He stopped and started again. Then he started using this and he has stopped smoking for 5 years now. But you don-t take it everyday for years. You take it for a short amount of time.

It turns your cravings so if you think about smoking, I guess it makes you feel sick.

Hopefully I Helped! And Good Luck!
It took me a couple of tries before i actually quit. i began by trying to cut down to the point i was only smoking maybe 2/day. this helped me break the physical addiction and just the habit of smoking for no reason, like when your bored. if the health problems don-t make you want a quit, look at someone who has smoked all there life. i can always tell who is a smoker just by looking at them (wrinkles around their lips, leathery skin, brown and missing teeth, yellow hair, smoker-s cough and voice). you just need to committ to it. it takes a lot of strength to quit, and not everyone has it.
Whats the best way to quit smoking? -

How long does it take for your lungs to clear out when u quit smoking? -

How long does it take for your lungs to clear out when u quit smoking? -

It depends on how long you were a smoker. Go for runs as this is a kind of karma.
Just don-t start again as it can get tempting especially when you-re drunk.
Depending on how long you have smoked for and how many cigarettes you smoked a day, you might NEVER regain normal lung function. It is quite simple - smoking kills people - that-s all there is to it.

People are to be commended for giving up this appalling habit, but in many cases the damage can already be done when you stop smoking and the damage can be permanent.

I know this from this happening to a family member - so I am not making this up.


Within 8 hours, carbon monoxide level drops in your body and oxygen level in your blood increases to normal.

Within 48 hours, your chances of having a heart attack start to go down and your sense of smell and taste begin to improve.

Within 72 hours, bronchial tubes relax making breathing easier and lung capacity increases.

Within 2 weeks to 3 months, circulation improves and lung functioning increases up to 30%.

Within 6 months, coughing, sinus congestion, tiredness and shortness of breath improve.

Within 1 year, risk of smoking-related heart attack is cut in half.

Within 10 years, risk of dying from lung cancer is cut in half.

Within 15 years, risk of dying from a heart attack is equal to a person who never smoked.
After 1 year, most of the effects are gone. I believe it takes about 5 years for them to recover completely. I quit smoking 1 year ago and I feel great.
How long does it take for your lungs to clear out when u quit smoking? -

Im 16 years old and Im always tired, I cant quit smoking and when I do smoke Im even more tired, Help? -

Im 16 years old and Im always tired, I cant quit smoking and when I do smoke Im even more tired, Help? -

I smoke about 3 cigs a day just to keep me from getting depressed since I-m addicted. And when I do smoke, my vision is messy the rest of the day and I-m tired. I-m always thirsty and hungry. Could it be diabetes?
Think about it. Cigarettes have nicotine in them, you are tired all of the time because you smoke.

You can quit smoking you just need support and you need to see your family doctor and a therapist, especially if you get depressed when you don-t have the nicotine.
Always tired,sounds like mono,you need an antibiotic.
not enough vitamins in your syste,m
Your best bet would be go to the doctor. It could be something like diabetes yes, but it may be nothing. It-s best to have yourself checked by a professional. Best wishes to you.
Take a sleeping pill oя sank oя if you chew gum instead of smoking it helps loads! =]
Im 16 years old and Im always tired, I cant quit smoking and when I do smoke Im even more tired, Help? -

Who else is trying to quit smoking withe chantix. i still want to smoke. i almosst feel violient about it.? -

Who else is trying to quit smoking withe chantix. i still want to smoke. i almosst feel violient about it.? -

this is my second day and i am having such a difficult time. i don-t want to call -their- number at the drug company. because they are idiots. i love nicotine. i love it.
I decided not to take the Chantix after I started hearing all of the horror stories about it. One of them is a feeling of violence, so you might want to re evaluate your situation too.
a friend of mine smoked 3 packs a day for 15 years, then she was able to quit after 2 or 3 tries with commit lozenges....she said once you get past the first 2 weeks it gets much, much easier...
i think for your health and safety of yourself and others you should stop taking that medicine. they showed a special on it on tv and a couple people that were on it commited suicide or they were violent and ended up doing some crazy things to friends and family. its up to you but please be careful. i know its hard to quit. so just weigh your options. good luck
Who else is trying to quit smoking withe chantix. i still want to smoke. i almosst feel violient about it.? -

I quit smoking last december and Ive gained 30 pounds. Why cant I stop eating? Help? -

I quit smoking last december and Ive gained 30 pounds. Why cant I stop eating? Help? -

Most people have already said what you need to hear but remember that eating more is not as bad as smoking. When you quit smoking your craving stayed with you, and now your eating habit has filled that gap.

Maybe to stop the craving for food you need to start smoking (Joke). Well done on quitting smoking.
I know how you feel. I quit smoking two weeks ago. I-m using Nicorette gum, which helps with the oral fixation, and when I get the urge to smoke, I either drink 2 full glasses of water, or I get up and start cleaning. I make a point of not heading for food to relieve the craving. The cleaning helps because it gives me a sense of accomplishment. Exercise also might help, go for a walk. I also find that doing something like knitting helps, keeps my hands busy. Quitting smoking does lower metabolism a bit, I have an extra cup of coffee sometimes to give my metabolism a bit of a boost.
Hope this helps! Congrats on quitting smoking. It-s one of the hardest habits to break, so I say if you can succeed at quitting that, you can do anything you put your mind to.
Try a product that works really well for this. It is not easy to find though. GUNA Addict1 or GUNA Addict2 (maybe both).

Kathy
I quit smoking last december and Ive gained 30 pounds. Why cant I stop eating? Help? -

What motivated you to quit smoking? -

What motivated you to quit smoking? -

I-m trying to stay motivated and focused every time I get a craving. Right now I-m thinking about how I want to be really fit and healthy, and how I-d like to have kids one day. What motivated you to quit?
Greed!!! Spending $15 every day for 30 silly fags did become too much. So I made a vision of myself saving $ 5.475,00 + and having a three weeks in Maldives or Seychelles Islands on the beach holiday.
The + is for the cold, flue and cough medications I don-t need any more.
God bless the greed!!
10 Tips to Quit Smoking

It-s never too late to quit smoking and there are many benefits to be gained no matter what age you are when you give up. Here are some quick tips to help you kick the habit.


Tip 1

Quitting is different for everyone, so find an approach that will work for you. This may be either the cold turkey approach (stopping suddenly and totally) or a more gradual reduction in the number of cigarettes you smoke each day. Set a date to quit—and stick to it. Make it sooner rather than later.


Tip 2

Get as much support as you can from family, friends and work colleagues. Let them know you are planning to quit, and ask smokers not to smoke around you or offer you cigarettes. Quitting with a friend can also be an excellent idea–you can share your feelings and encourage each other.


Tip 3

Throw out all cigarettes, ashtrays and lighters and anything else that might remind you of smoking. Wash your clothes and clean your car to remove the smell of smoke.


Tip 4

Nicotine replacement therapy, such as nicotine patches or chewing gum, could be a good idea for heavier smokers or those who feel they may need the extra help. Talk to your doctor about what would be best for you.


Tip 5

Plan ahead for situations in which you are likely to be tempted to smoke, such as parties, drinking or going out for coffee. Try to avoid these situations in the early stages of your quitting programme, or try sitting in the non-smoking section at restaurants, drinking your coffee standing up or with the other hand, or keeping something in your hand when you-re talking on the phone.


Tip 6

Write down all the reasons that made you decide to quit smoking, and carry them with you in case you need reminding!


Tip 7

Its recommended that you keep the following 4 Ds in mind when you have a craving.


Delay : remember that the worst cravings last for only a few minutes and will become even less frequent the longer you have quit.


Deep breathe : this should help you relax and focus your mind on something else.


Drink water : it is a good idea to drink plenty of fluids to help flush the nicotine and other toxins out of your system.


Do something else: you could go for a walk, to the movies or visit a supportive friend. Try eating an apple or cleaning your teeth when you would normally have a cigarette. You could hold something else, such as a pen or beads, to replace the need to hold a cigarette, or chew some gum or eat or drink a healthy snack to have something other than a cigarette in your mouth.

Tip 8

If you are a big coffee drinker, you may also want to cut down on your coffee intake as you will absorb twice as much caffeine when there is no nicotine in your system. Feeling jittery will not help your plan to quit. It may also be best to avoid alcohol as many people find it hard to resist smoking when they drink.


Tip 9

If you find you are losing motivation to quit, remind yourself of the many medical and financial benefits of quitting! For example, did you know that 12 months after quitting, your risk of heart disease is reduced to nearly half that of a smoker-s? Remember the results of the myDr smoking cost calculator to help keep you motivated.


Tip 10

Consult your doctor for more advice and assistance to quit smoking
Well my biggest reason was I couldn-t afford it anymore, but of course there were other reasons. Mainly getting that monkey off my back...I-d goto quiting smoking forums, and reading other peoples current struggles always motivated me. It gave me a feeling like -I can top that- . And I looked at it like breaking up. I love -him- but -he-s- no good for me...and I gave -him up-. If you can make it past the first 2 days, you can do it.
my mom quit smoking and she said that she did it with the help and support of loving friends and family. have family members and friends all write down a few reasons why they think you should quit smoking and you yourself write down your goals and keep track of how long you-ve been smoke-free and write in a joural about how good it feels. keep the reasons why you should quit smoking in places like your car and make copies and put em in your room and your home and stuff
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http://www.maricopa.gov/Public_Health/Co…
this guess which ones the smokers lung.
Just the fact that i can get cancer ... beacuse i know a lot of people who got lung cancer from smoking. Think about your healthy, future, what is the point of smoking? if it always makes matters worse.
i quit when they went up to a dollar , the way gas prices are, if i go to happy hour and drink 2 beers ,thats a gallon of gas .you do the math .! !
diagnosed with COPD and chronic bronchitis at 32
the fact it will kill me
What motivated you to quit smoking? -

My chest is clogged due to smoking, any suggestions except quit smoking? -

My chest is clogged due to smoking, any suggestions except quit smoking? -

I smoke arpund 5 to 6 cigarettes daily. I work-out on a daily basis as well. But when I wake up in the morning, I feel like my chest is clogged by smoke. Any solution / tips to get rid of this chest clogging?
No. If you keep smoking, even if you find a solution, it won-t last.
cut your lungs out and steal someone else-s
SUICIDE
Do deep breathing. You know the ones that you slowly inhale through you nose as much as your lungs can take, hold it and then slowly exhale through your mouth until your stomach is meeting your spine. This will probably cause you to cough but that is ok so you can get rid of some of that congestion.
smoking a pipe is much healthier (so i hear)

someone I know said he drinks lots of vinegar and this makes him cought up the flem - but i don-t think it sounds like a good idea.
Try an expectorant.
You know what you have to do. Now do it.
Cod Liver Oil.
Sorry, there is no long term answer that is worthwhile except, -quit smoking-. I realize it-s incredibly difficult, I quit cold turkey many years ago myself.

But your symptoms will only multiply over time. Of course, it-s your choice, and not mine or anyone else-s. Good luck and best to you.
See a doctor. You might be developing some type of lung cancer or something.
My grandfather died from emphacima because even though he wroked out a lot, he also smoked a lot for a lot of his life.
Even though you dont want to hear it, quitting is probably the best solution
wow! i smoke a hell of alot more than that and dont really have that problem, but if i did id say hawk loogies when you can and suck on ricola lozenges. also smoke outside or in a well ventilated area, DO NOT smoke unfiltered cigarettes and DO cut down your tar/ nicotine intake by smoking a mellow cigarette. i smoke camel turkish golds or turkish silvers- theyre nice
Your best soulution is to quadruple your intake of cigs. First thing in the morning when your chest is congested and you need just one fix you better light one up.
My chest is clogged due to smoking, any suggestions except quit smoking? -

Why is exercise harder after I quit smoking? -

Monday, November 2, 2009

Why is exercise harder after I quit smoking? -

I quit smoking about 3 months ago and am finding that I am more out of breath than ever at the gym. After a hard work out, I cough for ages.
I-m happy for you for not smoking! I lost my grandmother to cigarette cancers! Anwho, your body especially your lungs are not in the greatest shape right now but it will in later on! You will better when you stay smoke free and working out regularly! My husband was the same! Now, he-s in great shape than he-d ever been and his breathing is back to normal! Remember our body is like a Self Cleaning Oven, it take time to recover but it will be all worth it in the end as long as you don-t add insult to injury! Good luck! I don-t know you but I can say I-m happy and proud of you!
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