Smoker wanna quit

December 22, 2016 6:02pm CST
I am a smoker. And I don't want to be anymore. I tried to quit many times and I can only do it for like a week every time, but then somehow I end up with a cigarette in my hand again, with the impression that I can quit later. I am kidding myself. Anyone here familiar with the problem that might have some useful advice for me? Anyone tried and succeeded getting away from this tobacco monster's grip? I will very much appreciate responses. Thank you.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
23 Dec 16
Successfully quit. Wrote about this several times on other sites. Gave 'lecture' about this at a local college. One of the best ways to stop is to eliminate a few at a time. Eliminate more as you feel able to cope with the loss of the nicotine. You will get there!
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• Philippines
23 Dec 16
I don't smoke. I tried smoking but i don't feel the need to do it every single day. I can't take it. It's good that you want to quit smoking but you have to slowly stop smoking.. like if you smoke 10 sticks in a day try 5 sticks for a week or two... then slowly decrease the number of sticks on daily basis until you get comfortable with it.. of not wanting to smoke.
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23 Dec 16
Thank you. It does seem like an idea that could work.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
23 Dec 16
My brother in law used to smoke a lot and one day he coughed out some blood and stopped smoking just like that... Surely I don't wish you to have to be sick to quit smoking - I do wish you will soon find an effective way to get to your wish of stop smoking.
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24 Dec 16
Thank you. Will do my best
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• Philippines
23 Dec 16
Is there a fruit that will give you substitute from a smoke? withdrawal usually makes you sick at first.
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23 Dec 16
I don't know about that. Withdrawal makes me cranky :-)))
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@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
24 Dec 16
I know of people who started smoking less and succeeded. Don't know of cases where people completely stopped though. But I believe it is possible if you have the will
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24 Dec 16
I'm trying...it's hard..but I'm hanging in
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@Madshadi (8840)
• Brussels, Belgium
24 Dec 16
@papecrow good luck!
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24 Dec 16
@Madshadi Thankies!
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• India
23 Dec 16
Did you try those chewing gums that help quit smoking? If not, give it a try.
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23 Dec 16
Thank you!
• Preston, England
24 Dec 16
fortunately I never started smoking - I know it will be tough for you and anyone to break the habit - try just not having another cig no matter what - the first month will be hard but t should get easier after that but I know smokers who quite and started again up to 9 years later so always be on your guard - good luck
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24 Dec 16
ufff I can totally see myself smoking again in 10 years as a stressed out mom :-))) Thank you for your suggestion.
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@wafa1234 (52)
23 Dec 16
Smoking is dangerous for health
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