what is the best way to stop smoking?

February 26th, 2010 | by admin |


I have been smoking since I was like 16. I know. Bad. I quit for like a year & I was doing it like twice a day back then so it wasn’t like I was addicted. I was doing it to be "cool" or whatever. Now I’m trying really hard to stop. My husband & I have been trying to start a family for a year & I think it is affecting that. When I just flat out stop, I’m NOT a nice person & I have horrible mood swings. What is the best/easiest way to stop? Does that gum really work?

actually those "not a nice person moments" are legendary, those in support groups have a standing joke… "your allowed 3 homocides in your first 30 days".. most ofus do get a little frayed, after all, we are withdrawing from a very addictive substance.. a lot of have found, that while we may temporarily be a little short, it goes away.. actually the world and its people are a whole lot more forgiving, than we realize, especially in early withdrawl.. while nicotine replacemnet therepy, ie patches, gum, etc, might help with some of that, the fact remains, its just part of getting well… good luck!!!

the good news is that i now have been quit for over 5 years.. i quit trying to quit alone, and joined a support group.. i attend nicotine anonymous meetings both locally and on line.. on line voice meetings are he as close as your computer, and you can attend while still smoking, before actually attempting a quit.. however you decide to quit good luck, there is simply no wrong way to quit!!

Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.

  1. 5 Responses to “what is the best way to stop smoking?”

  2. By Hoohoo on Feb 26, 2010 | Reply

    There are actual classes that help you quit, but they’re usually through your job. Try the American Cancer Society (look em up in Yellow Pages), they’ll have a million suggestions for you.

    Yesterday was my 3 years smoke free. I hope you can say the same 3 years from now! I’ll be rooting for you.
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  3. By David L on Feb 26, 2010 | Reply

    What is the best way to stop smoking?
    Never start!
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  4. By relytp80 on Feb 26, 2010 | Reply

    I heard it does, but its expensive. Just quit cold turkey. You will get fat but so what
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    I used to smoke and quit cold turkey.

  5. By john r on Feb 26, 2010 | Reply

    actually those "not a nice person moments" are legendary, those in support groups have a standing joke… "your allowed 3 homocides in your first 30 days".. most ofus do get a little frayed, after all, we are withdrawing from a very addictive substance.. a lot of have found, that while we may temporarily be a little short, it goes away.. actually the world and its people are a whole lot more forgiving, than we realize, especially in early withdrawl.. while nicotine replacemnet therepy, ie patches, gum, etc, might help with some of that, the fact remains, its just part of getting well… good luck!!!

    the good news is that i now have been quit for over 5 years.. i quit trying to quit alone, and joined a support group.. i attend nicotine anonymous meetings both locally and on line.. on line voice meetings are he as close as your computer, and you can attend while still smoking, before actually attempting a quit.. however you decide to quit good luck, there is simply no wrong way to quit!!

    Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.
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    check out this site for more info, as well as local meetings
    http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/

    check out these sites for several daily online voice meetings & quitting information
    http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/voicesofnicotinerecovery
    http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/unofficialnicanon/

  6. By wiemercats on Feb 26, 2010 | Reply

    You have to go cold turkey. But be aware you will be a biatch for 4 or 5 days. It will pass and be well worth the mood swings as your body expels the nicotine. I quit 6 years ago and never regretted the short time it took to reap a long term health benefit. Go for it!
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