i want to quit smoking cus ive been smoking for a year and now im having trouble breathing. i tried nic gum but it doesnt work and is too expensive. what can i use to help?
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December 11th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
I quit cold turkey, and it’s been almost a year and a half now. This is my second time quitting, the first time was for 8 months. I had started again the first time because I constantly put myself in situations where I would normally smoke – so I recommend trying to avoid situations where you smoke, and maybe try to hang out with friends who don’t smoke exclusively for awhile.
I have friends who have done the gum, the patch, the lozenges, the inhaler… etc etc. Nothing works for them. Personally, I think that having a scape goat like gum just sets you up for failure, because you are still working with the idea that you NEED something – either smoking, or something to replace the smoking.
In my opinion, the only way to really quit for good is with sheer willpower, and with changing the way you think – by teaching yourself to dislike smoking, and to not need smoking.
PS: if you are having trouble breathing, you should really see a doctor.
December 11th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Try the nicotine patch, I smoked when i was younger and that helped me curb the cravings a ton! Just focus on the negative aspects of smoking (bad smell,health problems) and along with the patch you cant be stopped! It worked for me hopefully it will on you too!
December 11th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
There are various forms of nicotine replacement and smoking cessation medications. You insurance may pay for them. Also you can often get them free. In NY, we have the smokers quit-line. People who qualify get NRT for free.
December 12th, 2009 at 3:14 am
Check with your dr. They have lots of options. Or go to an acupuncture clinic. They have good options, too. Lastly, go to a hypnotist. It works!
Nothing is too expensive if it saves your life. Throw all of your resources into this fight. You have to win. Or you will die. My mom did.
TX Mom
December 12th, 2009 at 3:54 am
There are certain medications which have been used to help people quit smoking. The one that comes to mind is Welbutrin or buproprion.
December 12th, 2009 at 7:03 am
There’s a medicine that makes you puke whenever you smell cigarette smokes. Try that.
December 12th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
My teacher stopped smoking by running. He ran along the board walk.
December 12th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
hypnosis