Decided to quit smoking...whose with me?!? Tips WELCOME!!

[Cindiloohoo]

So....anybody?

 

[SunnyDawn]

Good for you!!! I quit a long time ago but I'm rootin for ya all the same!

 

[Cindiloohoo]

Any tips to share?

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

I quit December 24, 2007. It's been 2 years now.
I was driving down the road on the way to spend Christmas eve with my nephew when I decided that I was going to do this for him. And I did.
It was one of the hardest things I've ever done.

Good luck to those of you who are quitting.. and

for strength and perserverance.

 

[PurpleChicken]

Yup, 2 tips.

1-When you think about lighting up think of your avatar first.

2-Nicorette worked great for me. It got me through the first few weeks and then I was able to ween myself off the nicotine comfortably over the course of a few months.


You CAN do it.

 

[CoyoteMagic]

Grapes! Keep bunches of frozen grapes in the freezer. Every time you want at puff, grab a handfull. They will numb those taste buds that are looking for the nicotine

 

[PurpleChicken]

Quote:
That's cool. You know your nicotine sobriety date.

4/2005 here.

 

[debilorrah]

I have quit and started again so many times it isn't even funny. Currently started. All I can offer is prayers for you and a big YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!

 

[Cindiloohoo]

Thanks PurpleChicken! Grapes...never would have thought of that.

 

[fuzziebutt]

Hello Cindiloohoo! I quit after 35 years. I used Chantix, and was blessed that my insurance paid for it. You can still smoke while taking it. When I got scared about my health, I remember they were sitting on the passenger seat in the car, and I got home and gave them to hubby. I still wanted one from time to time, but I had NEVER gone a day without one! When I finally did, then I set my mind on 2 days, and so forth. The cravings only really last a minute or two, then you have defeated that demon! It really does get easier. I have gotten to the point that they still smell REALLY good sometimes, especially since husby smokes, but I am really SO proud of how long I have gone (9 months) that I won't light one and ruin that record. It is PERSONAL now! Good luck. Set your mind to it. And if you fail, try again. I tried a dozen or more times before I could do it. And buy alot of elastic pants. I have gained weight, and it was hard to get off, but it slowly is. I still would be fat than be a smoker!