Ways in How to STOP SMOKING?

Hey mates. I need your help. Could you write down a list on How to Stop Smoking Cigarettes. Thanks. I appreciate it.

The best way, that I ever found, is vaping. Pm me if you like!

I saw a medical documentary yesterday that said Black Pepper Essential Oil helps ...

I've never tried burning it.

Might be worthwhile the google search.

I wish I could help, but I never got addicted to smoking. My friend slowly but surely decreased the number of cigarettes he smoked a day, eventually he got to the point of 'hey, I don't need cigarettes at all'. He quit for a while, about a month, but he started smoking again, but he's not dependent on it anymore.

cold turkey has been the only way I ever managed to successfully quit. My bf is doing really well with champex. Now he only smokes a cigar when he's drinking with his buddies.

I bought a calendar and have this laminated to the front of the calendar. Every time I hit a new "milestone" I celebrate by doing something nice for myself. Plus I put an X on every day I don't smoke. When I'm tempted to smoke I look at all those Xs I'm throwing away and all the "milestones" I've passed and it helps keep me strong.

When smokers quit – what are the benefits over time?
20 minutes after quitting

Your heart rate and blood pressure drop.

(Effect of smoking on arterial stiffness and pulse pressure amplification, Mahmud A, Feely J. Hypertension. 2003:41:183)

12 hours after quitting

The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

(US Surgeon General’s Report, 1988, p. 202)

2 weeks to 3 months after quitting

Your circulation improves and your lung function increases.

(US Surgeon General’s Report, 1990, pp.193, 194,196, 285, 323)

1 to 9 months after quitting

Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) start to regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection.

(US Surgeon General’s Report, 1990, pp. 285-287, 304)

1 year after quitting

The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a continuing smoker’s.

(US Surgeon General’s Report, 2010, p. 359)

5 years after quitting

Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder are cut in half. Cervical cancer risk falls to that of a non-smoker. Stroke risk can fall to that of a non-smoker after 2-5 years.

(A Report of the Surgeon General: How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease - The Biology and Behavioral Basis for Smoking-Attributable Disease Fact Sheet, 2010; and Tobacco Control: Reversal of Risk After Quitting Smoking. IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention, Vol. 11. 2007, p 341)

10 years after quitting

The risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a person who is still smoking. The risk of cancer of the larynx (voice box) and pancreas decreases.

(A Report of the Surgeon General: How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease - The Biology and Behavioral Basis for Smoking-Attributable Disease Fact Sheet, 2010; and US Surgeon General’s Report, 1990, pp. vi, 155, 165)

15 years after quitting

The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker’s.

I appreciate your responses folks. I really do. Thank you. I'll try everything u suggested. Hihi.

I worked for a quit smoking program for several years. Everyone is different for what works for them, but here are some things to try:

-get rid of all your cigarettes, lighters, ashtrays, or any reminders of smoking.
-clean out your car and wash all the curtains in the house to get rid of the smell.
-use something to keep your hands and mouth busy when you get an urge. If you're not sure what to try, here's a random list: squeeze a stress ball, hold a pen, chew gum, suck on hard candy or lollipops, blow bubbles, suck on or hold a straw, suck on a cinnamon stick.
-write down the times and places where you smoke each day for at least 3 days, then practice eliminating one cigarette at a time. For example, if you always smoke after meals, start doing something else in place of that cigarette.
-use certain tastes to help eliminate cravings, such as toothpaste, cinnamon, or citrus (I.e. brush your teeth, use a mouthwash or drink grapefruit juice).
-get a support system. Make sure you have at least one person you can call/text/message when you need a distraction.
-exercise! Studies show that even 10 min of walking is enough to reduce cravings.
-use distractions to take your mind off of the urge. Usually the strongest part of the urge/craving will last 5-10 min, so you only need a distraction that lasts that long.
-drink tons of water!
-practice taking deep breaths to relieve stress or cravings. Look up deep breathing techniques on Google; the ones that work for panic or anxiety usually work the best for cravings.
-there are a lot of medications that can help, like nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges (which you can get over the counter in the US) or prescription pills. Just make sure that you use the medication correctly, most people in our program didn't even read the instructions.

Good luck!

All good and tested things. I would add getting a large jar to keep the cash that you would normally spend on cigarettes and honestly put the money in there, perhaps with a picture of something you'd like to reward yourself with (nothing too big or unattainable). A trip, TV, something for your vehicle, a toy, etc. Even one pack per day adds up to almost $200 (USD)/month or $2400.00 per year. That's real money in my world.

Hmm. Nice Idea. I like traveling. Maybe I could divert the money to cigarettes to traveling. Thanks.

I quit smoking like two years ago. I started smoking in a young age and continued for quite a long time. I tried to quit a lot of times, but I always returned to cigarettes. But then one day I just decided to stop. I went to gym and ate a lot, started running and this addiction just disappeared. Perhaps You also should try it.

My hubby is a heavy smoker,2 packs a day!I cant even talk to him about quitting,he gets mad.Our son had allergies when he was a baby,the pediatrician wanted him to stop smoking in the house.He would not do it.The rooms have nicotine on the walls,it permeates everything I gave up trying to keep a fresh smelling house years ago.Considering a good burial policy on him,we feel he will need it soon. His mother died from smoking.The habit is very expensive & I am sick of the odors.40 years is enough!The 2 pack a day habit started 3 years ago when he retired.He is inactive,sleeps to much,drinks coffee way to much.He did try the electronic? cigarette?That lasted about a week.

Read GOTTEN TOO MUCH to see what I wrote there.