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Avatar n tn Just to add, I most often get cravings when I am bored or just watching tv or surfing the net and at work to take a break and just hang outside for a few mins and view the scenary. My wife hates that i smoke so i have been hiding and smoking but i am ready to give it a true quiting shot. If anyone can help with what i can do to avoid the above triggers it would be great.
Avatar n tn You have taken the right decision to quit smoking, that’s the first step, now follow it up and don’t give in to smoking. The lungs age with smoking as in comparison to the person’s age. If you stop smoking at this point, the lungs are not damaged any further, though the damage that has already been done cannot be reversed. So, the breathlessness could be due to compromised lung functions. You can discuss with your doctor about nicotine replacement products or other medications.
Avatar n tn I smoked for 2 years. I know not a long time but this is how I quit. Ok I started just smoking half then I'd go down to a half of a half. I also chewed gum everytime id get an urge. And I wouldn't smoke that first one in the mornings. Id wait as long as I could then smoke. You could try eating sunflower seeds too. Hope that helps. Good luck! Princess.
Avatar f tn I started smoking when I was about 10, quit when I was 50. Got a carton for my 13th birthday. One of the 50 times I quit smoking I was sitting there wearing a patch on each arm, chewing a piece of Nicorette, puffing on a Marlboro all at the same time. It's rough!! It finally took. What bothered me the most at first was people smoking, but I made an oath that I would never be a reformed smoker that looks down their nose at smokers. One of the times I failed we went to the Casino.
Avatar f tn t know if your local wic office does it but ours will supply you with a year of diapers for free if you quit smoking while pregnant something you could look into
Avatar f tn Im not going back to smoking, i guess this is my punishment for waiting so long to quit. I swear i dont get more than a few good days inbetween all my problems this whole pregnancy. And the hormones just make me wana cry... Ugh!
Avatar f tn I just kept telling myself I was growing this baby and had to do everything I could to give it the best start in life so to carry on smoking would be very selfish.It worked for me and am still smoke free but we are all different!
Avatar f tn I quit smoking 5 days ago and I am feeling like my breathing is somewhat shallow. Also, my lungs feel like they are being squeezed, I dont really know any other way to describe it. Also, in my upper back area, pretty much opposite my lungs, hurts as well. Is all of these symptoms normal for quitting smoking? I havent started the horrible coughing stage yet but my lungs do feel like stuff is loosening in them. Sort of like bronchitis. Does anyone know when that will start as well?
Avatar f tn I quit smoking the day after i found out too. I was a smoker for 5 years until september when i found out i having a baby. To me its all in the mind, and you have to be strong and know that you dont need it , its bad for you and your baby. My husband helped me get thru it , my baby my family is too important to me than a cigarette. Just remind yourself that your strong , you dont need it, its all in the mind. Whats in the heart is what matters.
Avatar m tn I am ready to quit smoking and I have been told that getting hypnotised is an exellent way to quit. What experiences have others had with this method?
Avatar f tn I finished out the pack I had and never bought another, and let me tell you life was hell and I was a raging b word for a good week or more, but once it was out of my system I felt great. Now it will have been 2 years on February 4th since the day I quit, Im pregnant with my second and health wise I've never felt better. Never knew breathing could be so easy!
Avatar m tn then she started smoking again in 2001, needless to say after not wanting any, being around her for a couple yrs smoking it reawoke my smoking disease. So, smoked on and off in 2003, quit for 2004. Then she died in 2005 not from smoking at 41. So I felt justified to bury my grief in cigs. since then i have struggled on and off. even stopped for 2.5 months after surgeries and started again each time. Now back to one or 5 a day or none for a few days, but it keeps coming back.
1262435 tn?1270311859 You wrote: "I have been told and so many others with heart problems to stop smoking. I am about to do so, with deep belief that smokig is a major source for many many heart and other deseases". Congratulations. If you can quit smoking, you will probably feel better quickly. Certainly you will smell better, and have more money in your pocket, and as KenKeith indicates, you will have a better chance of surviving a heart problem.
784382 tn?1376931040 com and do some reading and educate yourself on cigarettes and why we smoke. I think it might be an eye opener for you. It sure was for me and my first quit was at age 47. Youth is on your side, Turkee so if you can quit now, it will be the best thing you will ever do for yourself. Like any addiction, you must be prepared for the emotional battle for many months. The good news though, is the physical w/d is over in approx 72hrs. I also see on the thread below you smoke pot everyday.
1010685 tn?1295032636 On the notion of quitting smoking while doing tx, I started up smoking again when I was really stressed (no excuse) and my doctor thought it would be a good idea to quit after finishing tx. I just finished tx, but am waiting a little while before quiting smoking. Don't know if this helps...
Avatar n tn my sister quit while pregnant by imaging her baby smoking. I dont know how helpful that will be for you, I would say ask your doctor, they will usually have info on how to quit or get help quitting.
Avatar f tn You should try eating sunflower seeds. When you crave to smoke pop some seeds in.
1016145 tn?1253498064 Congratulations, quitting smoking was the very best thing you could do for yourself. I'd suggest keep the Chantiks, and from time to time get it out and look at it, remember how much you paid for it as a reinforcement, what a horrible choice we made when we smoked, and how desperate you were to quit. I also smoked, I understand. Well done!
Avatar f tn m driving to and from work. We can make it though ladies!
Avatar f tn I am 36 weeks pregnant and I quit a few weeks after I found out I was pregnant but then started back. I quit once again for good and I just quit cold turkey. It really wasn't that hard for me. I think gum helped me a lot though.
Avatar f tn The help that I am seeking are programs like adult interventions for his age that can help him quit this drug abuse before it escalates into harder and stronger drugs. I've done my research and have read many times that Marjuana is the "gateway" drug to many other ones such as heroine, or even cocaine. If you can please help and send me links for interventions programs that can help him it would be much appreciated!!! Thank You!
Avatar f tn Anyone have tips on how to quit smoking cigarettes?
Avatar f tn Nicotine replacement is NOT as bad for baby or you as smoking! No carbon monoxide or tar or lead etc. it is not good for baby but if you need it short term to quit then it is the lesser of evils. (And increases your chances of success)! Your doctor will be able to advise you.
Avatar n tn I had been trying to quit before i found out i was pregnant with no luck but then i started getting really sensitive to the smell, it was making me sick so when i found out i was pregnant it was really easy to quit...