what is the best way to stop smoking?? i have smoked for 20 years & need to stop…?

5 Comments

1. Kristen says:

   January 1, 2010 at 1:37 am

   I myself am trying to quit, as of the day after Christmas. You’d think seeing my mom die from lung cancer when I was 29 years old would have been motivation enough. It is sooo hard, especially around your "triggers". For me, it’s at home after work. My dad told me when he quit he would go for a walk or take a drink of water. I have tried them as well. I have not had luck with the patch nor the gum. I am trying cold turkey again. I have a straw I "inhale" at home .. just a straw. It seems to be working. Then I think about how gross it is and why I don’t want to do it anymore. There’s a great commercial out there that shows a dr saying he doesn’t think he can operate and then a smoker saying I dont’ think I can quit.
   I think the clincher for me is that my best friends kids are 13 and 14 and are both smoking. I was a little bit younger than that so I am trying to be a good example to them. I have to quit.
   I wish you success in the new year to quit smoking.
2. johnson4730 says:

   January 1, 2010 at 1:37 am

   You can wait till pfizer comes out with thier new miracle drug, or you can just stop. Thats it, if you really want to stop you will have mind over matter, (if you dont mind it doesnt matter) at first it will be difficult, however if you really want to quit, you can stop cold turkey. My mother did it after 30 years, cold turkey. Have the power, and tell yourself you really want to quit. If you dont really want to quit then you will keep smoking.
3. awhell_13 says:

   January 1, 2010 at 1:37 am

   Make it a point to stop period and stick to it, only will power can do the job, using any type of OTC drugs or techniques will only prolong your need to have the will power to just quit
4. writer2462000 says:

   January 1, 2010 at 1:37 am

   It depends on what you’re willing to try. If you’re interested in natural treatment, check out natural alternatives.
5. gsschulte says:

   January 1, 2010 at 1:37 am

   i ahve the same problem just not as long. i have quit once then was dumb and started again, had good luck with the patch and smoking only to stop the crave like two three puffs. and have your goal in mind.