The Path to Quitting Smoking
Author: Patricia Jones
You have already decided to stop smoking and the problem you are now faced with is how to remain a non-smoker. Following are several steps that may help you to stay away from smoking for ever.
First you might feel restless at night when you should be sleeping or you often times feel you are out of control of your body movements or perhaps experiencing coughing. These are all symptoms of being in a withdrawal stage. What helps to make you feel more comfortable is telling yourself that you are on the verge of quitting the smoking habit and therefore getting clean and healthier.
Many develop colds, sore throats and coughs soon after stopping smoking. You begin to wonder why you stopped when your smokers cough is worse than before! I think of it as the badness coming up out of my lungs and feel that it is worth some discomfort to rid myself of the smoking habit.
The manifestation of withdrawal symptoms can be mild for some and hard for others as nicotine leaves your body. This is just how the body initiates cleansing.
The most common withdrawal symptoms that are experienced are feeling hungry more often, restless or cranky. Many smokers report getting headaches, feeling tired, being low on energy, and having trouble sleeping. For me it was a need for a substitute. Some days I wanted lots of coffee - a caffiene boost. Other days it wasn't hunger in particular, more a craving for foods with a strong taste.
I found it helpful to keep some orange segments in the fridge. I never liked to smoke when I could smell or had just eaten freshly opened oranges as cigarettes didn't taste the same. No harm in getting some extra vitamin C either.
Whenever these symptoms are felt, many actually will last for 3-5 minutes, this is the time you will experience cravings or the desire to smoke like in the old days. Or a need to overcome stress and emotions, you smoke to feel better, relaxed, and more comfortable. This is also the time that you should keep on telling yourself you are over and done with smoking. This should keep you focused on your goal to quit.
Now, there are very easy ways to overcome this situation like taking a few deep breaths for a few minutes until these cravings are gone. Breathing is an exercise that relaxes muscles consequently calms down the urge to smoke.
Another way to help overcome withdrawal symptoms is by drinking water. This gives you a fresh feeling and enables your body to flush toxins like nicotine. Keep on doing something. Watch your favorite television series, play computer games, sing a song, look at happy family pictures, or make a sketch of anything you want to draw. Just keep your hands and your mind busy.
Exercising regularly can help too. Apart from keeping your mind off cigarettes, exercise will give you a feelgood boost. You quickly feel healthier and regular exercise can help you to sleep better. I remember thinking that another nights sleep is another day away from being a smoker.
Trying to stay in a good mood is the key to being less tempted to smoke. So take care of yourself by being positive. This will make you more able to resist the desire to smoke. Talk to yourself about the advantages of being smoke-free and finally think about how much money you will save by quitting smoking.
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How can I get health insurance to cover the cost of quitting smoking?
Someone who has been smoking for 7 years and wants to quit- and has access to fairly good health insurance- does anyone have experience getting health insurance to cover cost of medications, etc for quitting smoking? I know this depneds entirely on the plan- but I am curious about the procedure?
- did you have to get medication prescribed, etc
i have worked in the health industry for 25 years
almost all insurance companies will not cover meds to help you stop smoking..even if they are prescribed by a dr
they will offer you smoking cessation classes but that is about it
Are there any concerns regarding Chantix, as a quit smoking medication?
I am considering taking Chantix to help me in quitting smoking. However, I was wondering if anyone was aware of any problems that the drug has fostered or created?
I heard nothing else than 6 times superior nausea frequency.
Some studies are stating that Chantix has the best effectiveness to quit smoking, but I’m not sure about taking drugs to quit smoking… I’ll try patches next time I quit !
What is the best medication for quitting smoking(herbal/non-herbal)? nicocure really works? is Chantix #1?
What’s the best medication for quitting smoking, including herbal medications and what is the best non-nicotine ned? does Nicocure really works? and is Chantix the best med.? how do i find out if the medications are as effective as they claim to be?
I just quit smoking, and have been smoke free for about a year. For four years I smoked about half a pack a day continually. The toughest, but fastest way to quit is cold turkey. That’s how I did it. Just don’t smoke for seven days, and the cravings will disapear. You’re never going to stop unless you simply don’t want to smoke, so convince yourself ot that. Believe in yourself and have will power!
Does anyone know if the quit smoking medication Champix (varenicline) is available in Australia?
Champix is certainly available online and you could have it shipped to Australia. For more Champix information, please click the following link: http://www.121doc.com/champix.html?a_aid=fbb92383
Quitting Smoking/ Medication PLEASE HELP.?
Hey.
I’m a smoker, 15.
I want to quit, I don’t want it to take over my life.
I’ve been trying to do it by myself, but I’ve come to realize I don’t think i’m strong enough.
I wanted to turn to medication, but all of them say
Do Not:
“Use if you are under 18″
What happens if you use it under 18?
Why can’t you use it under 18?
Anyone have help to how to quit?
please please, this is so important to me.
help!
love and thanks<3
First off you are admitting that you have a dependent personality. If you are 15 and smoking that says you are pretty independent and do not want authority bossing you around. SO what type of person are you really?? I think you can do it on your own. Its only 3 days with out smoking just get over the hump and you will be fine. with the medication its doesnt work the mind is the trick when it comes to addiction.