I remember seeing a movie many years ago starring James Woods as a smoker who, after failing at all attempts to quit on his own, eventually signed-up with some service that helped people kick all types of bad habits. This company was run by what looked to be some mafia guy. Anyway, after signing the ironclad contract the mafia guy showed James Woods this electrified room and told him the first time he took another puff they would throw his wife in there. The second time he took a puff they would throw his daughter in there. I think the boss guy said no one had ever taken a 3rd puff. So it seems to me that all you need do is solicit someone to torture your family if you smoke again ... and you'll quit.
My Dad died at 46 from smoking. I'd just turned 14 and missed the opportunity to have a more mature relationship with him. I'm 40 now and the thought that it could all be over in 6 years is horrifying. My health isn't perfect but there's no way I'd willingly sabotage myself the way he did and you are.
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Can't tell ya... But when I was a child, my uncle drove me about 100 miles from his house to my home. He smoke a pipe the whole time, and I never wanted to smoke ever...after that. I have weak lungs as-is, much less dealing with that.
Being a former smoker who tried to quit a million times before I was finally able to do it for good I can understand the frustration that comes from quitting. I tried cold turkey, I tried the patch, the gum etc. To be honest the only way that I was able to quit smoking was to ween myself off them. So I started by saying I was only allowed x a day and then over time lowered that number. I used to smoke a 20 pack a day, then went to 10, then 5 and after probably 2 months wasn't smoking anymore. Good luck!
I think I understand what you missed Sarah. My dad too died at age 46. Smoking was a factor. And I too had just turned 14. That was enough to keep me from ever smoking and to watch my weight. I am now the same age as my dad was when he died. Instead of a 14-year old son I have a 6-year old daughter. She depends upon me and I would never sabotage my health either. If my dad knew the consequences his death would have on his family, I'm sure he would have quit smoking and taken better care of himself immediately. So if you do smoke, and you do have family that dependis upon you being around, you might want to reconsider.
I used to smoke 50 a day now I'm off them completely (although I will be having a large cigar when the new baby is born next week!) I was assistant manager of a biker friendly bar here in the UK. The best method I found was Don't say 'Oh I'll just finish the pack' if you can't leave em- you can't quit DO NOT avoid the places or people that make you want a fag, This is why most people fail, they stop smoking and won't go the pub coz they might want one. Problem is when you DO go back you will not be able think about anything else. Climatise yourself! quit smoking and do the things that make you want to smoke, for me it was drinking in the pub. So I drank and people kept offering me fags now I don't even think about it. saves me a fortune now a 20pack is around £5 now that's almost $9 US so imagine 50 a day!
When you find the answer please tell me i am a smoker for 3 years now 20 cigarss / day and i whant to quit ... but can't
I quit smoking about a year ago. Before that, I smoked for like 15 years. Now I feel healthier and feel better about the way I smell. Here are my suggestions: 1. Keep yourself mentally and physically busy. 2. Don't set dates of when to quit. Setting dates do not work! Just quit spontaneously at a time when you feel you're ready. 3. If it helps any, get some nicotine gum. I quit cold-turkey, and it wasn't too difficult. 4. Stay away from people who smoke. It's so easy to get back into smoking when you hang out with friends that smoke. 5. Cut down on drinking. I used to love drinking and smoking; it almost went hand in hand. Lose the drinking and you'll have less cravings. Good Luck!
I major in chemistry, and think of the harm smoking will cause to me, i will never pick up one cigarette. Susan
I am not doing so well on my recent attempt at quitting again. I held my wait time at an hour between each cigarette for about a week, and then started slacking. However, a week later I still think about quitting every single time I want to go out and smoke. I think that means something...
A good tip for quit smoking is workout even streching for 20'' or 30'' per day. And you have to change your life style. Keep thinking the benefits that you will get if you will stop smoking. Good luck.
Oh My GOD dude http://www.mediscan.co.uk/cfm/Im_info.cfm?ImageID=007714&mediatype=Image&log=nk I want to quit so bad *cry*
change your life style Workout or streching or seing those kinds of photos every time that you want to smoke