Quitting smoking

Any advice on how to kick the habit, and stay sane at the same time?

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"How to "quit" smoking?"

You can't "quit smoking". You CAN "become a non-smoker".

There is a big difference in the way your mind and body reacts to the two attempts. In "quitting smoking" your mind and body tell each other that you are trying to deprive it of something it likes and needs, therefore it works hard at preventing you from succeeding.

In "becoming a non-smoker" you successfully attain your goal while not giving your mind and body a chance to perceive that they are being deprived.

Along with the above attitude change, you can help achieve your goal by having on hand some hard candy. Whenever you feel the urge to smoke simply place a piece of candy in your mouth.

Don't try to refrain from smoking "forever". Simply refrain for the next couple of hours.

I, personally, know that the above works. I smoked for 30 years and was up to two packs a day. I successfully became a non-smoker 22 years ago. It wasn't always easy and I still have nightmares that I've started smoking again and "blown" my smoke-free record but then I wake up and am thankful it was only a dream.

The candy I used was "Gobstopper" Jaw Breakers. The lasted about 10 minutes each and effectively replaced the craving for a cigarette.

You, too, can become a non-smoker, even if you're surrounded by people who smoke. It is your choice. When offered a cigarette you don't say "no thanks, I'm trying to quit" but instead state "no thanks, I don't smoke".

Good Luck!

you know that isnt possible, either give up the smokes or the sanity chica

when I smoked... I just quit. I thought it would be hard but surprisingly it wasn't. I just repeatedly told myself dont do it. and I was ffine. lol

If you are going to quit smoking you need to go with the patch! My dad had been smoking for 25 years and he used the patch and it really worked!

First, you have to want to quit. I had to quit about 16 years ago.

In 1980, my Radiologist told me I would have Emphysema in 10 to 15 years because I had Hodgkins Disease and had to go through Radiation treatments. He said that I needed to quit smoking.

I didn't quit as he had suggested until I read about Emphysema. Now I have the disease. I would have had it anyway but it would have been later, rather than sooner if I had quit smoking when he said.

Now, not everyone gets Emphysema, but why take that chance? Why take the chance of having lung cancer or any illness if you can prevent it?

Read about Emphysema. Then, close your eyes and imagine having to use Oxygen 24 hours a day just so you can breathe. Imagine having to use Oxygen @ the age of 45 because you didn't quit when the drs. said.

Now, open your eyes and thank your lucky stars that you are not me and that if you quit smoking now, you will probably live a long, healthy life.

Note:Try to stay busy. Keep your mind occupied. The less you think of smoking, the better, of course.

Ok this is what I think you should do. I think you should tell your best friend that you need help to quit and I am sure she will help you.