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Good for you. I had this link bookmarked at work and at home....kept looking at it every day....
http://whyquit.com/whyquit/A_Benefits_Time_Table.html
http://whyquit.com/whyquit/A_Benefits_Time_Table.html
Ask your Doctor to prescribe Xyban.
It really helps reduce cravings but works ONLY if you have mentally committed 100%.
http://www.quitnow.ca/tools-and-resources/quitting-medications/bupropion-sr-zyban
It really helps reduce cravings but works ONLY if you have mentally committed 100%.
http://www.quitnow.ca/tools-and-resources/quitting-medications/bupropion-sr-zyban
It's been 2 years 8 months since I quit. Was hard for about the first 6 months because I did it cold turkey without any prescriptions. If you have a strong willpower you will make it. When you get a craving to have a smoke, just keep telling yourself no, I don't need one. Good luck and hope you beat it.
Great step. If you've done 4 days cold turkey, continue like you are. it will get easier very soon the nicotine will be out of your body. Then it will be only psychological.
You can Use the one day at the time system, worry of being clean for the day, don't think of tomorrow. Get rid of ashtrays, lighters etc. I used a little piece of natural licorice to chew on during the day, but not necessary.(its like a piece of wood)
When I quit food tasted much better and had more energy. Think everyday about the positives you're gaining example: You're hands are not yellow, you don't stink etc. Don't give into the drama, catch yourself when you find your fantasizing about smoking and fight it, don't give in. It gets easier and easier. Live in today. Don't go for the "just one puff" you will start again, it never fails.
You can Use the one day at the time system, worry of being clean for the day, don't think of tomorrow. Get rid of ashtrays, lighters etc. I used a little piece of natural licorice to chew on during the day, but not necessary.(its like a piece of wood)
When I quit food tasted much better and had more energy. Think everyday about the positives you're gaining example: You're hands are not yellow, you don't stink etc. Don't give into the drama, catch yourself when you find your fantasizing about smoking and fight it, don't give in. It gets easier and easier. Live in today. Don't go for the "just one puff" you will start again, it never fails.
Very good book http://vk.com/doc-55395457_226957034 If your not going to read the whole thing read page 87 withdrawls.
When you quit one habit, you need to replace it with another.
I drank lots coffee and chewed gum like crazy.
Worked for me. Been 15 years.
Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do.
The way I looked at was, if I could quit smoking I could do almost anything
If I put my mind to it.
I drank lots coffee and chewed gum like crazy.
Worked for me. Been 15 years.
Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do.
The way I looked at was, if I could quit smoking I could do almost anything
If I put my mind to it.
When I quit my 1 & 1/2 pack a day habit many years ago, with the help a little dedicated pocket "computer" that first recorded how much and when you smoked over a one week period, and then weaned you off gradually over the following two week period, one of the tips included in their little booklet, and that helped me a lot was:
When you feel the urge for a cigarette just inhale a deep breath of air. Sounds too simple and silly to be effective, but it really did help me get through the ordeal of quitting.
When you feel the urge for a cigarette just inhale a deep breath of air. Sounds too simple and silly to be effective, but it really did help me get through the ordeal of quitting.
The patch worked for me 17 years ago.
The most important thing is you have to want to quit. After the first week it's all in your head. Good luck.
The most important thing is you have to want to quit. After the first week it's all in your head. Good luck.
huckfinn
My book has been banned from schools.
Good for you.....I quit about 15 years ago.
I actually quit right after Halloween, and ate a ton of those rocket candies.....
Remember too, cravings only last a few minutes, then should go away. It will get easier, but it will take time.
I actually quit right after Halloween, and ate a ton of those rocket candies.....
Remember too, cravings only last a few minutes, then should go away. It will get easier, but it will take time.
I don't smoke, never have. I'm very proud of that.
My friends who have quit have said the same thing: You have to want to quit. You have to be repulsed by the whole idea of it.
If you only approach it 'academically' re: "I know I should quit and I'm going to put in every effort to do so", it still won't work.
It has to be a sincere and non-negotiable goal.
Best of luck.
Just don't change everything drastically just do gradually. So do just one thing at one time. Don't change your diet or drinking habits. If you are not a gym guy, don't go there 2 times/days. Your body, your brain has enough problem now. Lots of people who try to quit and change their habits of their life within a few days, get many health problem included diabetes, stroke, heart problems even cancer...etc. I'm not joking!
Most important: Don't forget to visit me 3 times a week.
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