Need To Quit !!

[Angels17]

I am 35 years old and i have been smoking since i was 15, I tried the patch and i did not get results. I really need to quit for my kids and for my health, Does anyone have any recommendations for quitting and what really works besides the patch? Any help is Greatly appreciated. Thanks so much..

[simi4151]

Dear friend, its just a matter of time,if you truly love your kids its not that difficult, try to be busy with your kids,or with something else, but not with cigarettes, if you still can't stop the craving just have your favorite chocolates or chewing gum's,eat or drink something which you like eating and drinking, I'm sure once you get busy you won't have time for smoking. Try to spend as much time as possible with your kids, friends who don't smoke and also remember most of the time parents are kids role model,children crave to be like their parents, so don't put your kids also in that position. I'm sure you wont like your kids smoking one day in front of you and suffering from any disease.
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[misslja]

This might be the most difficult thing you'll ever have to do in your life.  Is it worth it?  Of course, it is.  Will it be hard to do?  Probably, but don't let that stop you.  I quit 7.5 years ago and after a few months I didn't even think about it anymore.  Well at least I never considered smoking again.  It does smell good though---the smell of cigarettes---I have to say.

You have a decision to make.  You can do it if you tell yourself that you can do it.  Why do we all think things have to be easy in order for us to accomplish the big things.  

Sometimes you just have to decide to do what is right because it's right.  You will be so glad you did....

Linda

[Jizi]

Anytime. thats what we are here for to help each other out and give advice, opinions, and so on. Just don't give up. Also check out whyquit.com, great site for those trying to quit. Helps me stay off the cigarettes

[Angels17]

Thanks so much for your comment. I know that i wouldn't be able to quit Cold Turkey, i have tried in the past and found it so difficult. I have to quit, my kids are begging me to and i know for myself and for my kids i need to quit. I am just trying to find different ways to do it and get some other recommendations and what other people have used that was successful. Thanks Again..

[Jizi]

First I'd like to say good for you for trying to quit. When I quit smoking on Aug 8th, 2007 I decided to quit Cold Turkey, Told my self if that doesnt work I'll try for the patch, or something else to help me quit. Thankfully quitting cold turkey worked for me, I'll tell ya it wasn't easy, it was the hardest thing i ever had to do. First few days were hell for me but I started feeling a little better as time went by. Haven't smoked since, seeing how happy my 2 older kids are makes me not smoke, I know if i picked up another cigarette they'd be so upset, I don't want to let them down.

[Angels17]

I will check with my Doctor and see if i can get a prescription for Chantix. Thank You for the information. I received some news the other day that my best friends father has cancer and he is not a smoker, second hand smoke is worse and he is only 62 years old. Hearing that news was hard for me because he is like a 2nd father to me and i know now that i NEED to stop smoking, for me and my children. I am very proud of you for quitting, You are very strong.. Thanks again for all the info..

[kathyjo]

right you are Jennifer! Dedication to your quit is key. Don't wait for the "C" word before you do it. Prove it to yourself that you are stronger then the addiction. After 38 years of smoking, if I can quit, then anyone can : )

Kathy Jo

[jennifer567]

I did three rounds of Chantix. Worked excellent while on it, but each time I got off my cravings and bad choices came back. It is wonderful at the time but you must really be dedicated to quitting. Chantix is only available by prescription and it very costly, I paid 280.00 for 1 month supply... There is now controversy about it, something about the side effects and the number of people committing suicide while taking it.

I've heard of a natural way to stop with Lemmon Grass and a detoxifier or something.

Good luck to you. I need to quit too!

Jennifer

[kathyjo]

Chantix must be prescribed by your physician but you shouldn't have a hard time. The cost is steep......about $120. in NYC but depending on your medical coverage, you may get it for less.
Chantix has had some side effects but according to their website, they are manageable. There are also some who associate their leg cramps, headaches and other problems with Chantix, but according to chantix.com, none of those things are mentioned. I had very minimal side effects and what I did suffer from (queaziness & gas) was a small price to pay.
To prepare for your quit you might want to limit where you allow yourself to smoke. I had my home painted and then never smoked inside again. That was my first step. Next was the car.......here in NYC you aren't allowed to smoke anywhere so it helped me a great deal.

We are here to support you so you don't have to feel alone. Did you know that the physical withdrawals are over in 72 hours? The hardest is the emotional/mental addiction and that is what you really need to work hard on. After the first 3 days without your smokes, you now have to re-learn a life without them. Whyquit.com helps a great deal. You can't join that group unless you quit cold turkey, but Joel's library is open for all to read and some of his articles have really got me through some tough times.
In any case, I am here for you so write me as often as you want/need to.
Go for it!
Kathy Jo

[Angels17]

Thanks for responding. I have tried to quit b4 but it is so hard. How do you get Chantix? Are there any side affects? Congrats on quitting, that is awesome. It takes so much will power to quit and i very much want to stop, My children are always telling me to quit and i know it's time.

[kathyjo]

Congratulations on your decision to quit. You will find that everyone on this board has quit with different products and some even cold turkey. My choice was Chantix and though there is so much negative talk about it, it worked for me, and I am truly grateful!
I smoked for 38 years and found that Chantix curbed my urges and eventually, I was able to stop completely. That was 8 1/2 months ago.
If you really want to prepare yourself for your quit and down the road to protect your quit, keep the whyquit.com website handy and visit it daily. It has helped me through some extremely rough times. Also, keep posting here for support. Thats what we do : )
Good luck and congrats again : )
Kathy Jo