Im 15 and i need to quit smoking? -
ive been smoking for 3 years. off and on. ive tried cold turkey and it doesnt work at all for me. addiction runs worse in my blood for my great grandparents, grandparents, and parents have all been addicted to something {not just cigs} and that supposedly makes it harder for me, and im also too young for meds. im not sure what to try anymore. ive seen cancer happen and i dont want it, but im just lost on how to quit. please give me advice..
Megan, I did read every word of your question. But you-re not addicted. This is what I see every day: Women find out they-re pregnant; they quit. Men who have smoked 3 packs a day for 30 years find out they have heart disease or lung cancer; they quit.
Please take your cigs, wet them, and throw them all away. Then be proud to say, -I don-t smoke.- It just takes some willpower. I can tell you-re smart, so be strong and get it out of your head that you-re addicted and that it-s in your blood. Be strong and use some willpower. It-s just a habit like biting your fingernails. Chew gum for awhile. You can do it! I know you can! Here-s a star to get you started. Congratulations! :)
tell whoever buys your packs for you to stop. i just turned 17 a few days ago and i started smoking around the same time as you.
i got all my friends into smoking and since they-re all 18 or older, it-s harder for them to stop.
i stopped for a year by doing this:
get all your friends to stop(it-ll influence you to stop as well)
cold turkey will take some time but it-ll save you money.
since my parents know i smoke and i-d say 30% of my relatives smoke have them to punish you every time they catch you lol.
or if your school/community has a -quit smoking- program i-d say you enroll
good luck dude..it-s not too late for you[=
First of all. The person buying you cigarettes needs to be stopped, prosecuted, and thrown in jail with maximum fines for buying a child your age cigarettes!!!!!!
I know that in Texas the age for cigarettes is 18. In most other American states its 21!
Second, there are prescription medications for the cessation of smoking. There are herbal remedies available in tablet form at Walgreens as well.
Check the local papers, or search for -Stop smoking study- in your area to see who is conducting a study to help you stop. 9x out of 10 these are free and include study related medication and other help.
Yeah, unfortunately some stop smoking meds don-t seem to work in kids. One possibility is cutting down gradually on the amount you smoke. Keep a record of every one and dial back. You might also benefit from hypnosis. And support groups increase the rate of quitting. If none of these work, well, you can go on meds when you-re 18. That-s soon enough to avoid the most serious risk.
You-re on the right track by just wanting to quit. I suggest seeing your doctor for some options. It might be weird to tell them about this, but it-ll definitely be worth it. They know you uniquely and will be able to tell you what-ll be the best method for you to quit, whether it-s something as simple as chewing gum or something more drastic.
The times that you are likely to smoke you need to replace with another activity that will occupy your time and mind. Good luck, stay strong and maybe try slowly quitting? Good for you for doing this. The longer you smoke the harder it will be to quit.
gum, and lots of things to keep you busy. the best way to cut an addiction is to replace it with another one. try taking up a hobby of some sort. possibly something with your hands till you can kick the habbit.
Three years? Try ten. I quit cold turkey because I wanted to. You obviously don-t want to hard enough.
Pick up a new hobby. Go running (this will teach you a lesson right off the bat). Keep yourself busy.
Well think about this, The longer you continue the more you will suffer.
u r too young to smoke ,nd to quit u ve to ve ur family nd friends support,go to a doctor,nd believe in yourself...
Just ran out from the home,empty your pocket,and search for bread
idk cuz im only 13 but at least im going to be smart in my life and not get into that.
Try nicotine patches or Smoke Out! programs. Or see your doctor
yes u should because u will die early