Set a quit date. Put your smokes and your lighter in seperate places. Only smoke in one place and don't do anything else while you smoke. Really smoke your smoke. This will help you cut down dramatically. Then on your quit date use nicotine gum. The first 3 days are the hardest. Then it will be better. Drink plenty of water!! Just remind yourself every day that you are not going to let your smoke trick you into thinking that killing yourself slowly is ok. (and how wonderful you will smell, and food will taste!)
You can do it!!
Rene
Hi and congratulations on your quit!!
LOL, so you took the old ER route, huh? Well, that's one way to do it! And I know, it DOES feel good to breathe again and not feel so congested all the time. Whew! What a relief!!
If you need support, we're here....
I agree with FMX completely and will add this: 1) look at some web pages including photos of lungs that are contaminated from smoking; 2) educate yourself on the affects of smoking on all aspects of your body; 3) now that it is springtime, try increasing your exercise;
I am smoke free since march 13 - for me, it took a trip to ER thinking I was going to die before I finally said I QUIT. THAT WORKS GREAT! It took a panic attack to get me to quit! Whatever it is for you it does not matter but it sure feels good to be able to breath again! and to smell again; and ....everything is better!!! even sex! good luck
Umm.....I don't think there is ever an "easy" way to quit. However, there are many ways TO quit. Chantix, patch, gum, lozenge or just cold turkey. Any of these choices will work if you're READY to stop smoking.
Good luck!