How to quit smoking?!


Question: I'm 23 years old and have been a heavy smoker for almost 8 years now (one pack a day). I want to quit but don't know how. Gums and nicotine patches don't work :(


Answers: I'm 23 years old and have been a heavy smoker for almost 8 years now (one pack a day). I want to quit but don't know how. Gums and nicotine patches don't work :(

You're right. Gums and patches don't work. They can only help. YOU have to do the work and it isn't easy.

I quit smoking in my mid-30's after years of smoking 1-2 packs a day. Back then, there were no gums or patches (I'm nearly 70, now). I did it just by quiting and staying quit. It's one of the hardest things I ever did, but I was determined. I made up my mind that I didn't want to smoke anymore and I just quit. I was irritable, shouted at everyone, blamed who or what ever was in site for my bad mood. My children were ready to throw me out of the house.

I wish I could give you more help but, as I said before, this is something you just have to do on your own. Gums and patches may help, but they won't make you quit. That's up to you.

i smoked for 4 years same amount as you! I quit cold turkey. i met a guy who didnt smoke and my ex smoked alot too so being with this new guy helped because i wasnt tempted to through out the day. i dont know if alot of your friends do but the only time i smoke is lke once a month when im with a friend that does il have one or two lol..of course ill want more the next day but i dont rely on them anymore. also i gained alot of weight when i quit becausei ate when i felt a craving. not good lol but now i can excersise better

do a sport that you are good at or like. Running helped to motivate me to quit because I knew to run well you need good lungs, so I shouldnt' smoke. Worked well enough for me.

Perhaps joining a Quit Smoking Clinic might be an option.

Try to get more information regarding some ways to stop smoking at my profile.





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