Every November The American Cancer Society challenges smokers to quit for one day during The Great American Smokeout.
They reason that many of us might quit forever if we see we can quit for one day. If not, well then, it's good practice to find out what does work to help us quit smoking.
They have a special resources available year round, 24/7 and one of those is a help line. You may give your personal information and a helper will call you to talk you through withdrawals or give tips to quit smoking.
November isn't that far away.
Showing posts with label tips to stop smoking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips to stop smoking. Show all posts
Monday, April 6, 2009
Saturday, October 11, 2008
No Morning Cigarette Today
It's a huge accomplishment. The Chantix is helping him help himself. Normally the first cigarette of the day is the hardest to resist due to no nicotine supply during sleep so this is a big step for him.
A day to give hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a train but freedom!
Yes, I'm corny but I'm really happy for him.
He sees or feels the changes in his body physically which made it easier to just let the thought of smoking go. And it went!
A day to give hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a train but freedom!
Yes, I'm corny but I'm really happy for him.
He sees or feels the changes in his body physically which made it easier to just let the thought of smoking go. And it went!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Week Two of Chantix on Tips to Stop Smoking
The first nine days were not too hard. A little fatigue. The stomach pain. But little by little there has been less desire to smoke.
The first two days of doubling the Chantix gave him a little more energy and perkiness. Less fatigue.
This morning he said guess how long a pack lasted and I guessed two days and he said that's right! Wow....that's really really good...his usual smoking habit is a lot heavier than that.
His cough is already better too!
I'm a little envious of this ability to seemingly, naturally lose the desire to smoke.
With nicotine replacement you quench the urge by giving your body what it wants.
Mostly, I'm happy there are so many choices out there because none of us will react exactly the same as someone else. There also may be fluctuations when one thing seems to stop working or feels like it is too much --like the patch or gum-- some may actually have more or less nicotine or it may not be fully absorbed at one time.
So, find what works and use it according to instructions or talk to a professional for their opinion.
Best wishes from one who knows.
I smoked almost two packs a day for 25 years, had chronic bronchitis with a little blood at times, chronic cough and phlegm.
I finally felt bad enough and scared enough to quit. I wish most of us didn't wait until we feel so bad to decide to quit smoking but that's usually the way it goes.
My husband decided to quit recently because we moved to a new house and he was struck by how breathless he would get while moving.
He was shown actual, physical evidence of his addiction and need for recovery. Again.
Like Twain said...he quit smoking every time he put one out.
Do it till you get it.
Don't beat yourself up.
Seek help.
Find what works best for you and your situation.
The first two days of doubling the Chantix gave him a little more energy and perkiness. Less fatigue.
This morning he said guess how long a pack lasted and I guessed two days and he said that's right! Wow....that's really really good...his usual smoking habit is a lot heavier than that.
His cough is already better too!
I'm a little envious of this ability to seemingly, naturally lose the desire to smoke.
With nicotine replacement you quench the urge by giving your body what it wants.
Mostly, I'm happy there are so many choices out there because none of us will react exactly the same as someone else. There also may be fluctuations when one thing seems to stop working or feels like it is too much --like the patch or gum-- some may actually have more or less nicotine or it may not be fully absorbed at one time.
So, find what works and use it according to instructions or talk to a professional for their opinion.
Best wishes from one who knows.
I smoked almost two packs a day for 25 years, had chronic bronchitis with a little blood at times, chronic cough and phlegm.
I finally felt bad enough and scared enough to quit. I wish most of us didn't wait until we feel so bad to decide to quit smoking but that's usually the way it goes.
My husband decided to quit recently because we moved to a new house and he was struck by how breathless he would get while moving.
He was shown actual, physical evidence of his addiction and need for recovery. Again.
Like Twain said...he quit smoking every time he put one out.
Do it till you get it.
Don't beat yourself up.
Seek help.
Find what works best for you and your situation.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Helpful Links to Sites That Help Us Understand What Works For Our Own Personal Quest to Quit Smoking
These links will take you to web sites that have additional knowledge to help with quitting smoking. Tips that can help with not only stopping smoking but that can help you understand why you smoke and how you can stop according to your personality.
Not all of us will respond well to every nicotine replacement therapy and not of all of will benefit from being told exercise is key to quitting smoking or that yoga is the ticket. They will be for many but not all. As you will see, there are many ways to find out what best works to make you a non-smoker.
Best wishes from someone who has been there.
This first link is to an About.com site run by Mary Shoman who quit smoking in 1995 after smoking for 15 years. She talks about what worked for her and what didn't and also how her thyroid seemed to be affected by her smoking and by her stopping smoking. A good read by an excellent author and web site master.
http://thyroid.about.com/od/hypothyroidismhashimotos/l/blquitsm.htm
This second link is to another About.com web site and this one is designed to help people quit smoking.
http://quitsmoking.about.com/
Not all of us will respond well to every nicotine replacement therapy and not of all of will benefit from being told exercise is key to quitting smoking or that yoga is the ticket. They will be for many but not all. As you will see, there are many ways to find out what best works to make you a non-smoker.
Best wishes from someone who has been there.
This first link is to an About.com site run by Mary Shoman who quit smoking in 1995 after smoking for 15 years. She talks about what worked for her and what didn't and also how her thyroid seemed to be affected by her smoking and by her stopping smoking. A good read by an excellent author and web site master.
http://thyroid.about.com/od/hypothyroidismhashimotos/l/blquitsm.htm
This second link is to another About.com web site and this one is designed to help people quit smoking.
http://quitsmoking.about.com/
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Tips to Quit Smoking - Practice Makes Perfect
Never, ever beat yourself up for going back to smoking after quitting. Consider this, every time you quit, no matter how long, is practice under your belt for the time it really sticks for good.
Mark Twain once said he quit smoking several times a day and this is what my post is about.
Every single time you put off lighting up is exactly how it's done. One cigarette at a time.
Sounds a little like a 12 step program but it's not.
You are able to see in a concrete way how a person really quits smoking.
Mark Twain once said he quit smoking several times a day and this is what my post is about.
Every single time you put off lighting up is exactly how it's done. One cigarette at a time.
Sounds a little like a 12 step program but it's not.
You are able to see in a concrete way how a person really quits smoking.
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