Sir How to stop smoking is there any idea,pls help me out i want to quit smoking?
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I had a friend who fuond it very helpful to smoke a non-lighted cigarette, just because he didn't know what to do with his hands when he wasn't smoking
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Congratulations on quitting!! As a former smoker I know exactly how you feel. For me quitting was one of the toughest things I have ever done. It is very common for people to start up again after quitting, especially when confronted by stress in life. The best things you can do are the following: throw away all smoking related things(ashtrays,lighters etc.)Try to avoid places where people smoke. What helped me alot was chewing on plastic straws,gum etc. I tried the patches and the nicotine gum and they really did not do anything for me. You just have to set your mind on this goal and tell yourself you can do it. Reward yourself somehow for every day you go without. Good luck!!
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I would say find an average of cigarettes you smoke a day. And each day FORCE yourself to smoke one less than that. If you absolutely must have one, try excersising. Run, bike, jog, swim. That would be my idea.
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Ok, all the money you use to continue your smoking efforts, divert it to the aids...which btw, don't really work unless you REALLY want to quit.  \n\n\n--Yours Truely, \nCaptain Obvioius.  \n\nP.S.  The most successfull quitters go cold-turkey.
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and your question is what?\n\nkudos to you, though. stay strong. smoking is super hard to quit
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I quit almost 3 years ago by taking Zyban.  It really helped.  I smoked over 2 packs a day for over 20 years.  It was a little difficult, but not too bad.  You have to be really ready to conquer that monster.  Good luck!!!
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there are many ways to do that. but lets' say one thing that works for me may not work for you. every one is different and you need to find out what works best for you.\n1.the first thing is that your will power . \n2. decide that you want to quit and why do you want to do that.\n3. ask yourself that why you cannot quit.\n4. one thing that worked for me is that I (and most people) usually link smoking to something else. like, I used to smoke after a meal, when I wake up in the morning, after my lecture...etc......try to break that link, don't smoke at the usual time you always do. this helps a lot..................hope I was any help.
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This is some good advice my doctor gave me about two months ago when I quit (successfully).  Count how many cigarettes you smoke a day, each week you reduce it by one or two (week one 10, week two 9-8 etc).  you do this until you are only left with one cigarette a day and that should be the one smoke that you absolutely needed to have (she called it the "necessary cigarette" or the one you absolutely “needed” to have).  Mine was at night on the fire escape before bed with a cup of tea... (sometimes I still miss it!) yours might be in the morning with a cup of coffee or after lunch.  The point is that you want to get rid of all the arbitrary cigarettes, all those you smoke just because.  If you really don't need it, you don't need it.\n\nSometimes it helps to have a buddy, I quit with my roommate (we kept each other on track).  If you slip and have a cigarette that’s okay, try hard not to buy a pack of cigarettes if you’re out with friends or if you’re stressed.  Bum one but don’t buy any.  The longer you go the longer you can the better chance you have.  My doctor also said that the average person makes at least 7 genuine attempts to kick a habit like smoking before they are successful, but you have to try hard and sincerely regardless.
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Dear Friend, \n\nGood on you that you want to quit. YOU CAN DO IT!!! Can a smoker overcome the physical addiction and habitual behaviors of tobacco use? The answer is a resounding yes. Not only is quitting possible, but it is also highly beneficial. It is never too late to stop using tobacco. Quitting at any age and in any state of health improves one’s health.\nBecause no single condition leads to tobacco dependence, no single solution cures smokers of their dependence on cigarettes. Some people are able to quit smoking easily, while some find quitting so difficult that they do not quit even when facing tobacco’s serious health problems. Smokers who believe that quitting smoking will be easy or that God will make it easy for them may become disillusioned if they experience the normal withdrawal symptoms or if they relapse back to smoking. Therefore, it is wise for smokers to take time to plan this important change carefully and prayerfully.\n\nSuccessful treatment can include at least three components: (1) counseling and advice from a skilled, knowledgeable professional, with a focus on developing problem-solving skills, overcoming barriers to quitting, and preventing relapse; (2) support from friends and family members; and (3) the possible correct, careful use of legal stop-smoking medications, including nicotine replacement and other drugs tested for safety and effectiveness.\n\nA local hospital or clinic may offer a stop-smoking group, and a health professional may be able to provide expert advice about medications that can help ease the physical and emotional discomfort of withdrawal symptoms. A nicotine replacement medication helps control withdrawal symptoms over a period of weeks or months while the ex-smoker gradually becomes accustomed to living without tobacco. 11 Nicotine replacement products are not designed to replace nicotine permanently; rather, the ex-smoker tapers off the nicotine replacement medication over a period of weeks.\n\nThe least successful way to stop smoking is to try to quit all at once, or “cold turkey,” without any kind of help. Quitting this way may seem like a good idea at the time, but statistics show that only a very small percentage of those who attempt to quit this way will still be smoke-free a year later. The work of quitting smoking involves not only the initial actions of becoming tobacco-free, but also the lifetime task of remaining tobacco-free.\n\nCheers
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Cold turkey.\n\nPlease visit http://www.whyquit.com and read about nicotine replacement therapy (gum, patch, etc.) to see why it doesn't work well.\n\nRead a few sections of "Why do people smoke?" and "How to quit smoking."  The site even tells you what to expect (accurately) during the surprisingly short physical withdrawal period and how to minimize the symptoms.\n\nVisit http://www.whyquit.com\n\nIt is really quite eye opening.
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Yes!  Go to a website called WHYQUIT.COM  I smoked for over ten years and I really wasn't even ready to quit.  I met someone who was a smoker and he had used that website and shared it with me.  It is not easy; I tried gum, celery, chewing on straws, everything...you have to WANT to quit.  Go to the website and read it!!!  It is true and inspiring and helpful!  \n\nIt is worth saving your life!!!  Good luck!
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I used to smoke, the only way that I did it was pure willpower and mind over matter.  You can do anything that you set your mind to, if you truly want it bad enough.  So, go over again the reasons why you want to stop smoking, is it for yourself or for someone else?  If it is for yourself, then you are already half way there.  Also, while you are trying to quit, don't put yourself into situations or environments where you are going to be tempted to smoke because other people are smoking.  Last but not least, make sure you have the support of your friends and family.  If you are trying to stop smoking, others should respect this and not smoke around you.
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You are way too cool ! My God, what an achievement. Eight weeks without a single drag! \n\nI have quit myself, and yes, the thought of a cigarette never goes away. But one thing helps me... maybe it will help you too. \n\nAs of now its been 2 weeks since my last cig, and whenever I feel weak, I tell myself that if I take a drag, the two weeks would mean nothing, my efforts would come to nothing. And I will have to start from scratch. Every day that I am able to say no to a cig, I go to bed patting my back and feel that I have achieved something big. I started smoking 14 yrs back. \n\nJust accept its a continuous fight. Accepting that will be half the battle won. Hang in there, you can do it !! You are a great inspiration to me.
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Firstly, good job on quitting smoking! I've never smoked, but I know how hard it must be to stop, since I've had 2 relatives who've smoked, and they've tried several times to quit but were unsuccessful.\n\nSecondly, I have never smoked, so there's nothing for me to quit. But good job to you!! And good idea on getting it off your mind!\n\nThirdly, I think you should watch the movie "Thank you for smoking" as a reward this week. It's a very funny movie about the people behind Firearms, Cigarettes, and Alcohol. They only show it in select areas, so check your area (movietickets.com is a good site) to see if they're showing it.\n\nI think with your enthusiasm you'd love it.\n\nOnce again, good job on quitting!!! \n\n< 33 Ana
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Hi, I quit smoking six months ago.  It was tough.  As for the Jack A** who says to just quit because it's bad for you, we both know it's not that easy or everyone would quit. DUH!!!  Anyway, I ran across a sight that I found helpful called quitsmokingonline.com   it's free and it covers a lot of the myths about quitting smoking.  It sort of gave me a fresh outlook on the whole thing.  As far as the constipation thing, I never had that problem, I would definately try to drink more water and eat prunes or raisins.  Also, more fruit and vegetables in your diet would be good.  I wouldn't use a laxative because those are so harsh, but a stool softener could be helpful.  If the problem persist, you might contact your physician for a prescription of some reglan just to get things moving again.  Good luck with your program of quitting, and don't be afraid to use the tools available to you like patches, gum etc.  I used them and had really good luck.  Don't let anyone pressure you.  You can do this, just take it one day at a time or one hour at time, or one cigarette at time.  I promise you will be glad that you made the choice to quit.  Good Luck!
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What I have been trying to do (which so far is helping a great deal) is when I have a craving for a cigarette, I have a glass of water or a piece of fruit.  Then I walk around my house and look for things to do.  Breaking the habit of putting something in my mouth has been the most difficult, but I honestly think that the water is helping.  I haven't quit yet, but I've gone from a pack a day to between 4 and 7 cigarettes a day in about two weeks.  Good luck to you : ) (and to me, too).
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I used to help people quit smoking, and while I think that medically, it probably wouldn't kill you, the problem is...realistically, it's impossible to stay at just one for the rest of your life. Nicotine is highly addictive, and the more you get used to it, the more you'll need to keep you feeling the effects. I wouldn't try it...it would be so hard to quit if you do get hooked and chances are strongly against you that you could keep to one cig a day.