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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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