I really need to quit smoking, but it is soooooo hard. Tips and advice please!

@RDugas (247)
United States
July 11, 2008 5:34am CST
I have been smoking on and off for 8 years, and I have been able to quit all three times I have gotten pregnant with NOOOOO problems. But I somehow start again after I had the baby. I have recently been diagnosed with COPD and I have asthma. I want to quit but its so hard. I have tried taking chantix and it hasnt helped at all. Please give me some advice or tips that have helped you quit. My lungs thank you in advance!
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96taco
@96taco (14)
• United States
13 Jul 08
Maybe you could reward yourself with a small gift, or do it on a point system, where for every ciggy less you smoke a day you get so many points. And when you get to a certain amount, treat yourself to a spa day or something!
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schulzie
@schulzie (4061)
• United States
12 Jul 08
I don't know how to stop because I have never smoked. But my mom smoked for about 40 years and when the prices got so high she couldn't afford them any more she just stopped cold turkey. I mean she finished her last pack and never smoked again. She gained about 60 pounds but she wasn't smoking any more. I wish you the best in this. Maybe the best way to go is to just do it cold turkey. Easy for me to say!
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