What is the best way to quit smoking? -
Its not just the nicotine. Its also the other 50+ chemicals they out in cigarettes. Also the main problem is habit.
We have been used to having body sensations which we translate as -my body needs something, which we have attempted to satisfy by having a cigarette.
When we try to stop smoking, we still get these -my body needs something- sensations, and we still feel that we want a cigarette. We have to train our body to be more selective. When we feel we need something, we have to work out what it is that we actually need.
A glass of water is an excellent substitute if nothing else comes to mind, as it helps with the clearance of the toxic substances in our body. Another good substitute is a bag of salted peanuts, used in combination with the water.
Another thing to do is to find an activity which occupies the mind or body. Go swimming - nobody wants to smoke while they are swimming. Slowly, as our body adjusts and translates the -want something- feelings into something other than cigarettes, then the feelings begin to go away. We know its not a cigarette that the body really needs, because as soon as we-ve had one we still have the feeling, and want another!
Ijust quit cause I got sick of it and then my hubby quit right after both cold turkey. I still crave it though I just don-t buy them.
Everyone, I know who has made a sucess of it, has gone cold turkey on smoking. But not everyone can do that. If I knew this answer, I would get my husband to quit. Some people need help when it comes to quitting. They have over the counter gum, and if that doesn-t help, then see your doctor if you can-t quit on your own and you are serious. They can prescibe medication to help you stop.
Extinguish cigarette. Never light up another.
start drinking