Why is it so hard for people to stop smoking?
By rosedust82
@rosedust82 (2066)
Philippines
September 16, 2008 5:34am CST
I have quite a lot of friends who are smokers and who want to stop smoking but they keep telling me that they just can't. Practically my whole family smokes as well and they can't stop smoking. I am the only one in my family who does not smoke. I have tried puffing a couple of times out of curiosity (and to think I have asthma. Lol.) but really, I don't see the benefit. 
A lot of my friends tell me that it's the nicotine... some would say that it's a habit that they have a hard time breaking. I really don't know since I'm not a smoker. I was talking to one of my friends here at work at she was a regular smoker in college and when she decided to stop when she started working, she said she had no problems stopping. She went "cold turkey". She even told me that she doesn't know why other people are having a hard time quitting.
So for smokers and people who used to smoke, any input on this? I'm pretty curious. Thanks! 
A lot of my friends tell me that it's the nicotine... some would say that it's a habit that they have a hard time breaking. I really don't know since I'm not a smoker. I was talking to one of my friends here at work at she was a regular smoker in college and when she decided to stop when she started working, she said she had no problems stopping. She went "cold turkey". She even told me that she doesn't know why other people are having a hard time quitting.
So for smokers and people who used to smoke, any input on this? I'm pretty curious. Thanks! 1 person likes this
3 responses
@sushihunk26 (196)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
This is not an easy question for me because I smoke when stress comes in. I am taking vitamins now but I cannot really guarantee that smoking can be stopped in a short period of time. Perhaps it really depends on why you need it? some people consider smoking as a stress buster. Lately, I have figured out a plan on how to stop it and hope it works!
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@seeths (413)
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16 Sep 08
My father was a chain smoker once upon a time.But few years back he has reduced to one or two a day which we feel is okay.When my sis in law is around he makes sure that does not smoke at all as she really gets angry and makes sure that his cigratte packets are thrown.
Regards
@switlyf (649)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
i was a smoker for over two years,i smoke whenever i am on break, i get so frustrated with the call i had and when i am on lunch. I don't know why i smoke.It has became a habit. Until i promised myself to stop smoking. I never had problem when i quit smoking. I guess i am just not use with not going downstairs to smoke when i am at work. My husbands smokes too and told me the same thing, he cannot quit smoking. I guess it depends with the person if they really wanna quit smoking or they are just saying that they wanted to do so but never really meant what they said. Happy mylotting!
