I need help quitting smoking, please

Apr 19, 2017 1:38 PM

Velisity

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I've been a smoker for something like 23 years now. I'm 34 years old. Over the past year, it's really taken it's toll on me. I don't feel healthy anymore. I have been exposed to nicotine since before I was born. My father was a smoker. My Mom smoked, she smoked while pregnant with me then they both smoked in the house growing up. I don't know if that has anything to do with why it's so difficult for me.

It's a constant psychological battle I have with myself, every single day. I know I need to quit. I know the dangers yet.. I cannot. I feel like a failure. My excuse was that my husband was my trigger, or stress was my trigger. My husband has been quit for 4 days now and is going strong. Why can't I seem to stop?

I have tried patches, gum, vaping, Allen Carr's easy way book and Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin worked great at first, but slowly stopped, I have since stopped taking it with in the last couple of months. I just recently joined some facebook groups that are supportive. I need to know how to control my brain. My anxiety goes to a 10 or higher even the thought of quitting makes me anxious. Please help me, I'll take anything I can get. I'm about ready to go key a cop car and get arrested just to be forced into quitting.. as jail was the only time in my life that I was quit for over a month. I felt great but I was young and wasn't ready to quit then.

I'm going to die if I don't stop. I thought I'd come here and ask since I always see "Thank you imgur" posts and you guys changing lives. If you have quit and were like me, how did you do it?? How do I re-wire my brain to accept that I quit smoking? I don't want to die.

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I quit smoking after 6 years by completely running out of fucking money.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Do what I did. Switch to vaping and slowly lower your nicotine amount. Then once it's down to almost nothing try stopping for a day.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I smoked 1 pack/day for 15 yrs. In Feb I got an ecig with highest nicotine level. Every refill i buy one step down. Zero cigs in 3 months

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

How about an ultimatum: for every cigarette you smoke you have to blow the first guy that comments. Twice.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

When my friend quit she started hacking up black phlegm at about 2 weeks in.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Vaping worked for me

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Cold turkey is the easiest way. But no matter what it's not going to be truly easy. Good luck @op

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I used an app as support. It shows money saved and healt benefits, made it in to a game. Also ate lots of lollipops.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Spoiler alert: you're gonna die whether you quit or not.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Weed

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

I've heard that before but pot makes me freak out. I'm from WA too where it's legal here all around. Maybe I could try it again

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Replacing smoking with smoking plus psychological effects is probably not the best idea lol.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's a complete lifestyle change u need to change habits where u would smoke you need to do something different...keep hands and mouth busy.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

I'm in the same boat.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Scary :( I hope you find the strength to quit someday as I hope so too

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Try cocaine.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If anything you would want to smoke more

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Smoked for 25 years. Promised my Mrs I would try to quit after she asked. Went cold turkey that night. Almost 5 years smoke free now.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Wow congrats that's amazing.. How long was it hard for you? or how long did it take for you to forget about it and live?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

When your "why" is big enough, you will figure out the "how".

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I havent. I still want to smoke a lot of the time. But not as bad as before, I don't think it will ever leave me just gotta have willlpower

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You're gonna hate me but quit cold turkey. Avoid anyone who smokes for at least two weeks. It's gonna be nasty headaches>

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Drink shit tons of water. Listen to music you don't normally listen to. Run. Swim. Avoid restaurants. Wash your laundry. Paint your walls

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Get to a gym and surround yourself with health nuts. Let them know your life changes. They will support you. Throw out ash trays.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Buy some nice clothes with the money you're saving (do the math) and throw out the ones you associate with smoking.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I used the Smoke Free app.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I'm on day one of quitting using Champix. Tried all the other stuff you did too. Feel pretty good so far. No cravings. Good luck.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's one I haven't tried. I've been asking my doctor for a prescription. The side effects are intimidating

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, I felt the same way. Messed with my sleep the first couple of days, but I feel ok now. Just started day 8 of pills.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If this doesn't work, I'm trying hypnosis.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Try brushing your teeth when you get a craving. Also try lolipops or chewing gum, just to entertain your mouth. You can do this!!!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I can, I know I can, god damnit

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Not everything works for everyone. Keep trying till you find what works for you. EVERYONE will thank you, especially your body, and wallet

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Whatever you do don't do Chantix. What if you tried exercise? I'd think that when I'm getting winded, etc it'd be a strong reminder to quit.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ugh that was one I had wondered about

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Take this as one-of-many suggestions: Throw old butts in a jar, add a little water at bottom. When you feel like smoking, take a big whiff.

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

I know someone that did this and it worked!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I'll try that thank you :) I knew asking here would be a great idea

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's a discouragement. It should smell to you like cigarettes smell to non-smokers.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yes you stink to everyone else lol..The rotting cigs in water is comparable

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

For me, it was constantly reminding myself that people think I smell awful and my teeth are going to go to shit. Also, having my kid.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I've been thinking that for years now :/ I also have a 3 year old. I do not understand why I can't get past this

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Quitting smoking is the easiest thing I ever did. I quit 7 times. Staying a non smoker is hard as fuck.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I hear you :( I was born in 82 and I remember going to school there was a Joe Camel billboard I saw everyday. I'm brainwashed

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I had to break every habit I associated with smoking. Morning coffee with smoke? Changed to morning tea. Smoke after meal? Washed dishes.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Couldn't go to bars for about 3 months.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0