I Want To Quit Smoking But...

goodluck i hope you can do it this more longer and never smoke again.its good to hear someone quitting it because he know what harm it can really cost you.but me,i have been a smoker for 20years now and also planning to quit it when i feel like it.but i guess it is getting near to quit it for me.

You and me both...I did quit very briefly last year and cold turkey..Like you I'm hesitant about using any quitting products especially medications as I get concerned over the side effects. My downfall was that, I did fine for awhile, but then would actually bum cigs off from people--but heck I was actually able to make that one or two cigs last a whole day...LOL. My second downfall was discovering the cheapie cigs, like Cheyenne...one of the reasons I quit was it was plain too expensive to smoke...around here cigs are about $7 a pack..then I found the cheap cigs. At a buck a pack...yeesh, so now smoking again It does seem harder for me to try and quit second time round...I wasn't concerned about the weight gain factor either...my worse symptom when I had quit was that I was so drained and dragged out tired...I was told this is actually a common withdrawal symptom but it drove me nuts being so tired all the time--so I was the opposite in that regard from you..I didn't have more energy

Congradulations and welcome to my life. LOL I am in the process of quitting right now. There are so many *perks* for quitting and so few for 'not' quitting. I am also worried about the weight or the hungry feeling that I am having. But... is it just a substitution for something to do 'instead' of smoking? I am begining to think it is. I feel foolish carring around a toothpick or a straw. I do not feel like the feelings and thought that my brain is going through. I feel like I am goijng crazy, sometimes. I sleep so much more now. My dad was a 'three pack a day' smoker and he quit cold turkey. From what I am told, he did great. Not saying that he probably wanted one like crazy. I have cut small peices of celery and carrots up and play with them and munch when I am home. I'll tell you what, for me it is so much easier at home than it is when I am out. I have no idea why. I will quit rambling now. If ya want to talk and need some support, just PM me. I will be there. (((hugs)))

They say that the best way to quit, is not slowly but abruptly.Self determination also.Have some friends help you out , like remind you to not.You cannot also do it in their absence.It needs your will to fulfill it.Try thinking about how much of a damage it is causing you.It reduces your actual life-span by at least 5 yrs.For a better future, health and to avoid complications, its best to do it right away.Substitute it by some food.The idea of a fruit or drinking lots of water is good.Keeping your stomach full in that manner will help I believe.Try reading about it.All the best.

Keep trying irishmist, I probably tried at least a dozen time before I finally quit for good. As for the empty feeling, you can chew gum or drink water. I did both and then that empty feeling went away. It will take time, it has been about 5 years since I quit and even now I sometimes think of picking up again,especially when I get really upset, but not strong enough that I do... So keep trying, if you desire it, you will sooner or later, quit..:)

Hello Irish, I quit with hypnosis over 11 years ago. It worked for me!! And I never gained an ounce if that is worrying you. Shalom~Adoniah

My brother in law used the throat lozanges to help stop smoking and he does not smoke now. Have you tried that?

Bear with me for a moment! Let's look at this problem in a new light. I believe we are all here for a purpose. Each has a different time to spend, and a different purpose to explore. I've never smoked and have always watched what I ate. I've always felt I'm here for a Long time. Now you are a Smoker who has already quit, but have regressed once already. Do you think you are here for a Short Time? Consider this carefully, before you go to a lot of trouble and expense. Perhaps, on an unconscious level you are here for a good time not a long time. But,If, on the other hand, you realise you are here for a Long Time. Now, at last, you finally have a reason to Quit Smoking.

keep trying....