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How to quit
I have smoked for 2-3 yrs. I have went cold turkey before and after a week i started back up how can I quit and stay a quiter?
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All it takes is a little will power. If you really want to quit, nothing will stop you from doing so.
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Well I had the same problem (smoked a pack a day for years). One of the reasons many people fail is because they are not really ready for the incredible mental strain that quitting causes. I know that I failed because of it, and I had many quit attempts like you.
The advice I gave to a friend of mine trying to quit was dont even try until you have prepared yourself properly. Half hearted attempts simply never work. Its a little like running a marathon, no good if you are only ready to do 10km. Its all or nothing. Also cold turkey is the only way to do it, I wouldnt try scaling down or anything- at least that had no effect for me (the opposite actually).
Its a shame you started again after a week. It varies a lot from person to person, but thats the point from where it slowly began to get better for me. It still took a month to get things under control (and the basic craving never goes away I think... at least it hasnt for me).
You can try the Niccorette thing, it works on some people. However, I find that most people lack the mental resolve and use these products as a way to overcome their lack of willpower. I think thats why so many fail or get addicted to them. That being said, my mom quit with them and she had smoked for like 40 years.
Most people who bother smokers and tell them to quit have no idea as to the extent of the addiction. I saw tests that concluded that smokes can hook you more than most of the major drugs out there on the black market.
Try to remember that if you make it past the first two weeks, and particularly the first month, things will get much much easier. So, set the first month as a goal. Also buy plenty of lolipops/gum/drinks whatever keeps your hands and mouth busy. Avoid other smokers for the first month. Finally, make sure that you are determined that this time is "the one". If you arent wait until you are ready dont even try. Use psychology to your advantage, it sounds stupid I know but I would remind myself daily that I was stronger than they were, and that I wouldnt lose to them.
Anyways, good luck, I hope you make it next time.
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