I read this story by an ex-smoker who quit without using a stop smoking medication:
I began smoking at the age of 15 and finally quit for good at the age of 57 (a year ago), when I was at a pack a day. Even though all the experts say you have to go cold turkey, I think that just increases the craving. This is how I did it. Every time I wanted a cigarette, I only smoked half of it. So, I immediately cut my intake in half. After a few weeks of doing that (gives your body time to adjust to less nicotine), I would only take about 4 puffs, put it out and save it for the next craving. After a few weeks of that, I went to 2 puffs, then one puff (where one cigarette could last me a day or two). My body gradually got used to doing without the nicotine and I got to a point where I said, “when this pack is done, I’m not buying anymore”. That was a year ago. Recently, I stayed with my son, who smokes, and took a drag off his cigarette. I didn’t like the taste and it hurt my throat. If I can do it, you can do it, because I loved smoking!!!
Long Time Smoker Quit Without a Stop Smoking Medication
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March 4th, 2009 at 1:53 am
I think you really have to want to stop. I had a friend do the hypnotize thing and it worked for her, I am sure it doesn't work for everyone. I think the most important question is how bad do you really want to stop. Are you doing it because you want to or because everyone tells you that you should? If you really don't want to for yourself, I don't think anything will work.
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March 4th, 2009 at 2:25 am
go cold turkey
you might go into repression if you do that
w/o "medication" you might relaps
good luck
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March 4th, 2009 at 2:45 am
Go to a hypnotist. I know it's kind of weird, but I've heard that completely stops it immediately.
Hope that helps you! Congratulations on quitting!
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March 4th, 2009 at 2:51 am
my partner smoked for 20 years gave it up no meds on new years day ….if you really want to quit you will ..although he has used 'sweets' and gained a few pounds its all worth it !
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March 4th, 2009 at 3:20 am
Without medication – it can be done and is one of the best ways to do it. I think it is usually best, if you find you are really addicted to take a week off of work – go somewhere really remote far away from a liquor store and leave the cigarettes at home. Think like having a friend drop you off in the woods for a week and camping. Take plenty of water, vitamin C — citrus fruits and bottled juice, and some form of protien (peanutbutter, nuts, or jerky if you are a meat eater). The worst time is the first 4 days. During that time think about why you are quitting and make sure you are keeping active to work through it.
When you come back, it should be a bit easier to deal with
The other option is to throw the cigarettes out and go cold turkey at home. Again – drink PLENTY of water and citrus, as this will help to flush your system. Have low cal snacks like veggies around to help with the oral fixation and just go through it.
I have tried to quit smoking myself 3 times in the last couple of weeks and it is tough. I did get the Commit Lozenges last time, and honestly they work really well. But it always makes me feel like I am prolonging the inevitable. In about 2 months when it gets warmer I am going to try the other way I mentioned – I think that if I can go cold turkey for a whole week, I will be on easy street when I get back and better prepared to deal with the cravings.
The key is really wanting to stop. And don't be too hard on yourself. On average it takes a smoker 9-11 times to quit before they are fully successful. I am noticing with each quit time it is getting a bit easier and easier. Good luck
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March 4th, 2009 at 3:57 am
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