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Re: For those of you that quit smoking . . .

Chew some gum to keep your mouth busy, and try your darndest not to think about it. The second it pops in your head, change the subject. I promise you, it will get easier. I too stopped cold turkey and I know how tough it can be. You can do it!!!

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Honestly, I had been slowly weaning myself off for a couple of years.
It is very hard though, especially when I am drinking (I have a strong assoc with drinking and smoking).

You might say I got fairly "lucky". About a month or so ago I got a sinus infection and had a bad attack of my allergies as well as reflux. I was so completely utterly miserable that I was afraid to pick up a cig knowing I would feel ten times worse. The cravings do get easier, though. I promise. Just think of all the good you are doing for your body, especially lungs and heart. You will feel better. Does it help to chew gum/suck on candy? I also found that at times in the past when I "cheated", I felt all the more guilty for doing so. It almost wasn't worth it to cheat cause I couldn't really enjoy the cigarette and I felt so horrible after.

I know how hard it is, if you need any support FM!!!

In the meantime, be so proud for taking this important step!!! It is such a wonderful thing you are doing for yourself.

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I kept a package of hard candies with me at all times. As soon as I craved a cigarette, I popped a candy in my mouth.

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I quit the day I found out I was pregnant so it made quitting easier.....I would NOT smoke while pregnant...it has actually been pretty easy. When I tried to quit before, I got Wellbutrin from my doctor which helped ALOT with the cravings. It will get easier after the first week, hang in there

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I just pushed through. It was the most difficult and best thing I ever did for myself. Try to keep your hands busy and stay out of situations where you would normally smoke really helps.

good luck and stay strong

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Re: For those of you that quit smoking . . .

Go in your car or something and scream real loud " I want a cigarette "

Its like by admitting it, it helps instead of denying it.

Hang in there!

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I had been sick for three months straight. After my doc told me I had walking pneumonia, I decided to do it. I didn't smoke when I was sick anyway, so it wasn't as bad by that point.

I still think the best time to quit is when you're sick. You feel like crap anyway and you tend to sleep more.

Good luck!!

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Let me tell you, it 100% gets better. DONT give up.

i thought I was gonna kill someone or go INSANE, Honestly the first week I was thinking about smoking, no doubt at least every few minutes ALL day long.

The second week was ok. Third week was hard again.

Its been over 2 months for me and its like NOTHING at all compared to what it was. I think about it, wish I could, know I cant and the cravings are not even really there anymore. NO constant need.

It does I SWEAR get easier if you can just make it through. I really didnt believe the people who said it either. I thought, yeah right, Im never gonna be able to do this.

But you will get there.

DRINK WATER

Re: For those of you that quit smoking . . .

i took the wellbutrin to stop smoking- 1 month -and it worked GREAT.
I had tried a few times in the past to stop via cold turkey & the patch without success.

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Re: For those of you that quit smoking . . .

I quit cold turkey 3 years ago . . . lollipops were my best friend. By yourself a bag of tootsie pops. Also, working out helps b/c it focuses your mind on something else.

Good luck and keep it up!

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Once the 1st week is over, it gets easier. I quit cold turkey last summer for about 10 months, then started again for about 5 months then just quit a month ago today. I feel like I could smoke for a weekend and then quit again easily. The thing that bothers me is the fact that as an ex-smoker, I will never fully get over the psychological pressure to want to smoke.

Re: For those of you that quit smoking . . .

I agree (quit 3 times already, once I was preggo though) I did it cold turkey as well. After the 1st week you dont even think about it anymore. Plus my SO didn't smoke so it made things alot easier.

Everytime I thought about lighting up I would picture my sons face or think of his laugh and think what it would be like not to be around to hear it or see him. I got that urge right outa my head.


Now the only time I get any inkling is if I am drunk (which is not very often). Otherwise I can't stand the smell or even be near it or it makes me naseous!

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