Stop Smoking: Secrets of Successful Quitters

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I have watched my husband for many years, try to truly stop smoking. The impulses are overwhelming for him. He loves his family and friends. He knows if he does not stop soon, he will probably die from health issues. Why can'nt this strong man, able to do anything...but put the cigeratte down... stop??
It's beyond my understanding or his true effects to quit this terrible habit. He has tired everything but accupuncturist. The prayer, patches, and support has not helped. What's in this drug? Why does it have a strong hold on my husband? Why is it legall, and what's to stop it?
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willsc of IN 9:06PM October 22, 2010

I'm 66 and have smoked for 53 years. I have quit in the past and did well till life got in the way and Now I'm trying again.
I have COPD, its not nice and on 02.Cancer is not an option for me, along with all of the other problems that are real
The most honest thing I can say is, if you smoke Quit Now before it is too late for you.
I will do it this time. Thanks for listening

Colleen Dotta of CA 5:17PM September 04, 2010

im doing a reserch project and im wondering how bad is smoking for your lungs and whyh????

kk of MI 8:52PM May 20, 2010

After many years of smoking and quitting and smoking again I used a book by Alan Carr; Easy Way to Stop Smoking and Wellbutrin(cause its been around awhile). The book (which I had to read 3 times to really absorb) gives you the DUH! you need to mentally prepare to quit and the medication gives you the break from the anxiety you may feel while preparing for this gift you are giving yourself. Nobody is going to give you a prize for quitting and some people (smokers) are going to be jealous that you are so freakin happy to not HAVE to put that thing in your mouth anymore. Smokers are the minority and once you realize your own freedom and can see that being religated to an "area" to smoke well that sucks more. Be happy! Not a slave to smoking!! See it for what it is.. Go for it!

Karen S of MA 10:44AM May 20, 2010

I smoked for 15 years, I tried everything to stop but always failed. I took Chantix and have been smoke free for 2 months and I feel Great

Peter of CT 9:24AM May 18, 2010

HEY GUYS N GALS OUT DER... WATS WRONG WID U ALL???????? SMOKING IS ONLY A HELL... NOTHNG ELSE... IT ONLY KILLS...... SO QUIT IT AS SOON AS U CAN... 2 LIVE MORE WID UR LUVD ONCE.... HV A SMOKE FREE LYF... BYE...

SAKSHI of AK 4:11AM February 03, 2010

Quitting sucks, just like the stupid commercials say. I stopped smoking on the 4th of January cold turkey... and IT SUCKS. I took Chantix like the people in the story, but within 2 days I wanted to kill myself and didn't know if I was awake or dreaming.
The only thing that I can say (that I do say to myself when the urge hits me) is that NOT smoking when "it" sucks, or you're bored NEVER KILLED ANYONE! Just apologize if you freak out on someone and let them know that you're trying to stop... nobody in their right mind is going to stay mad at you if you're trying to stop smoking...

Bartender of CA 7:30AM January 29, 2010

what is wrong with you people

lim wei cheng of LA 2:02AM January 27, 2010

I AM A 59 YEAR OLD WIDOW AND HAVE BEEN SMOKING MOST MY LIFE I HAVE ALL KINDS OF HEALTH ISSUES AND I NEED TO STOP.MY BROTHER AND SISERS STOPED MY MOM QUIT SHE HAD LUNG CANCER.MY DAD DIED OF COPD WHICH I HAVE BEEN TOLD I HAVE. I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT MEDICATIONS BUT DID NOT SUCEED I LIKE THE FEELING IT GIVES ME IT CALMS ME DOWN I AM ON ALOT OF MEDICATIONS PAIN AND OTHERS. I LOVE MY COFFEE AND SMOKING WITH THAT IS A REAL HIGH I KNOW IT STINKS,NO ONE LIKES TO BE AROUND A SMOKER THAT SMOKES AND I CAN'T REALLY BLAME THEM THIS IS THE WORSE HABIT ANYONE CAN HAVE.I DO NEED HELP.CAN SOMEONE HELP ME?

KAMI SAWATSKY of CA 4:34PM January 24, 2010

I smoked for many years but now I have quit. My reasons for quitting
punishment tax for stupid habit like smoking
cancers
low sex drive
bad smell
constant guilt of consecutive suicide by smoking
and above all, cigarrette is the highest zero-sum purchase you could make. Not only that you will get no value in return for your money but death.

loman of IL 3:17PM January 24, 2010