What are your thoughts on how to quit smoking?

Really what is the best ways to quit smoking?

Is it all in your head? Do you recommend the patch? The gum? Just stopping cold turkey?

Or are there any programs out there that can really help someone to quit smoking permanently?

I don’t believe in the hypnosis method - but I am open to other suggestions.

Lonnie

I have smoked for 14 years and am trying again to quit cold turkey. This is the hardest thing in my life. Anyone ever quit smoking successfully? How is life now for you as a non smoker? Need advice! Thanks!

Beverlee

My smoking is pretty bad. I started in 2004 @ age 19 as a social smoker, now I’m hitting 2 packs a day.

When I quit I want to go to sleep for 8-9 hours so that my body will have a head start on getting it out of my system. BUT, I dread how my body will react. Any idea of what it’ll be like?

Deeann

I am pregnant, I quit smoking cold turkey, But now strugling so much Im starting to get gittery and stressing over it. I am also getting depressed and i think it might have something to do with me not smoking, crazy cravings. did well at first but not so much anymore. Isnt 5 and lower better then being stressed over that and other things?

Sunday

I don’t want to blow a bunch of cash on patches or pills. What worked for you when you went cold turkey?

Lakeesha

I’ve tried to quit smoking going cold turkey and with the gum. The longest I’ve quit is about 2 months, it *****!
I’m sorry to hear of your guys’ loss of family. Thank you all for the tips.

Sung

What is the longest it could take to get past withdrawls, and what are some tricks to quit cold turkey? Thank you!
I have been smoking for almost 20 years and have tried to quit several times.

Howard

Is this normal part of the detoxing period and if so how long till my headaches stop. I’m not on any meds I quit cold turkey and am not having cravings either. Any advice?

Voncile

I know there are drugs but not sure what the best one is.

Marquita

I’m not a heavy smoker, I only smoke about 5 a day, but I still feel the addiction and I want and need to quit completely.

What is the most effective/successful way to quit smoking? I’ve been cutting down little by little. Is that the best way or should I just quit cold turkey and force myself to not smoke through sheer willpower?
I don’t use the patch or gum because I don’t believe in using crutches like that.

Gricelda