a little help with this: I've been a smoker

[Guest guest]

Hi guys,

I've been a smoker (please don't pelt me with rocks and garbage) for about

22 years. I've decided to quit. Any suggestions on how best to do this, or

ways to lessen the severity of the withdrawals ?

 

Alex >

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Alex,

 

I have also been one. I am a Yoga teacher and in Yoga we say to add something

positive first to fill the need you have been filling with smoking. Like when

you try to get something from a child you offer something it likes, a teddy bear

or whatever and it gives up the thing you want, doesn't miss it because the need

is fulfilled by the new thing. Don't feel bad about the smoking, you needed it

for something and it is a step in the right direction to recognize you want

something more positive, find it and do it slowly. Too many people quit cold

turkey, then don't find something positive to replace it and go back to it. I

stopped drinking by finding Yoga, and I was a heavy drinker. keep looking and

you will find it. feel good about this and don't get down on yourself if you

find you still need it but remind yourself constanly that you are looking for

something more positive. If you have a higher power, ask that higher power for

help and also you have done the right

thing by asking how others have done it.

 

Best of luck to you,

 

John

 

 

 

Alex <youko7

Alternative Answers

Monday, November 13, 2006 8:44:06 AM

a little help with this: I've been a smoker

 

Hi guys,

I've been a smoker (please don't pelt me with rocks and garbage) for about

22 years. I've decided to quit. Any suggestions on how best to do this, or

ways to lessen the severity of the withdrawals ?

 

Alex >

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Prayer changes things. It changed me from a 2 pack a day smoker to a

nonsmoker overnight. I highly recommend it. jb

 

Alex <youko7 wrote: Hi guys,

I've been a smoker (please don't pelt me with rocks and garbage) for about

22 years. I've decided to quit. Any suggestions on how best to do this, or

ways to lessen the severity of the withdrawals ?

 

Alex >

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Alex,

It's great that you've decided to quit!!

I am a Hypnotherapist and work with this all the time. You might

consider finding a reputable person in your area.

I also incorporate a techique called EFT (emotional freedom

technique) into my clients sessions. This is a form of accupressure

and although it may seem silly or even lame at times...it WORKS!

You can find out all about EFT by going directly to the main

website...there's even a tutorial to get you started. Give it a

chance! http://www.emofree.com/

And best of luck to you.

Mag~

 

 

 

 

 

 

-- In , " Alex " <youko7 wrote:

>

> Hi guys,

> I've been a smoker (please don't pelt me with rocks and garbage)

for about

> 22 years. I've decided to quit. Any suggestions on how best to do

this, or

> ways to lessen the severity of the withdrawals ?

>

> Alex >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi There,

 

I too used to smoke (6yrs) when I gave up it was HARD!!!! but I was

determined to not let it beat me - When ever I got cravings I took

really big deep breaths and drank lots of water - to stop the munchies

I ate lots & lots of plain popcorn - its also good to have a buddy you

can phone or go see when the cravings get really bad - if this isn't

possible see if you can get some pictures of what smoking does to your

lungs ect - this is ALWAYS a really good turn off!!! Best of Luck &

remember to hang in there.

 

Caroline

www.alwaysnaturallygreat.com

Certified Organic Skin, Hair, Cosmetic & Body products

 

, " Alex " <youko7 wrote:

>

> Hi guys,

> I've been a smoker (please don't pelt me with rocks and garbage) for

about

> 22 years. I've decided to quit. Any suggestions on how best to do

this, or

> ways to lessen the severity of the withdrawals ?

>

> Alex >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, I know a 25 year old man who quit by cutting black licorice sticks into

cigarette sized stalks. He would go outside as usual and inhale air through

the sticks, and when done, he would eat them.

He was also using the patch.

He is now a non-smoker.

God Bless You for wanting to take care of your body, your Temple

 

" I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. " (Paul, New

Testament)

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Alex,

 

I recently quit smoking, and I used the nicotine replacement patch. It helps to

lessen the severity of the withdrawals, but you still have to be ready to quit.

It's a long, difficult battle. I've tried several times to quit. This is the

first time that I have finished a program. Good luck --- you can do it!

 

Irene

 

 

 

-

Alex

Alternative Answers

11/13/2006 7:44:32 PM

a little help with this: I've been a smoker

 

 

Hi guys,

I've been a smoker (please don't pelt me with rocks and garbage) for about

22 years. I've decided to quit. Any suggestions on how best to do this, or

ways to lessen the severity of the withdrawals ?

 

Alex >

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Cats Claw has been known to help with withdrawls. I offer addiction release and

smoking cessation therapy for clients who want to quit. Hypnosis is another

alternative that works.

 

JennyK

 

 

[Guest guest]

I was a smoker 15 years ago - now I just consider myself completely

a non-smoker. I applaud anyone who takes the initiative to quit and

take the right steps to change their health and lifestyle. The

initial withdrawal is physical and that physical addiction only

takes about 7-10 days to pass by. When I was in that first crucuial

week - I ate lots of carrot sticks, grapes, - just small healthy

finger foods for that hand to mouth " thing " - I drank water for the

first time in my life all day. The trips to the bathroom were worth

it. It really helped to flush out the toxins of smoking. I was so

emotionally out of it for the first three days, by the fourth day,

my boss told me to take a personal day off and just go home and do

something like go for a walk... " but DON'T SMOKE " I remember him

saying. I kept a calendar and marked it with those shiny colorful

stars teachers use - each day I did not smoke. I saved the money I

would have used daily for the pack-to-2 packs I used to smoke. At

the end of each week I bought myself a material item with the extra

cash as a gift to myself. I did this for three months. Other

changes - no more coffee - I switched to green tea in the morning -

I thoroughly cleaned my entire living space - got rid of all

ashtrays- cleaned my car - basically got rid of all evidence of ever

being a smoker.

One thing I really noticed as a change was my effort at work-

because I wasn't taking the usually smoke breaks anymore, I started

becomimg more productive and getting more projects completed - my

boss gave me a raise at my next yearly review. Health and fitness

became important too, so I invested into myself by joining a gym,

which only cost me half the amount cigarettes use to cost per month.

I still belong to that gym and use that facility to the hilt - even

15 years later.

BTW- the withdrawals of quitting cold turkey were very tough- I

won't kid you, but because of those withdrawals I can very

positively say - I will never smoke again EVER. Having less severe

withdrawals would be nice, but realistically it still will not be

easy, but nothing worth the effort ever really is. The benefits I

gained physically, mentally and emotionally were learned ONE DAY at

a TIME. I turned it into an adventure, instead of torture.

I send you so many blessings with your journey to quit smoking -

being a QUITTER is so acceptable for that. Be a QUITTER, just don't

GIVE IN. If you get over the physical addiction in about a week -

you never have to smoke again.

 

Karolina V. Linares

 

> a little help with this: I've been

a smoker

>

> Hi guys,

> I've been a smoker (please don't pelt me with rocks and garbage)

for about

> 22 years. I've decided to quit. Any suggestions on how best to do

this, or

> ways to lessen the severity of the withdrawals ?

>

> Alex >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

There's an inhaler called Endit. As far as I can tell, it's only

available online. I've looked for it, and can't find it anywhere.

I've cut back considerably. I never thought I'd be able to quit that

way, but it's actually not as bad as I thought it would be.

Deb

, HeiressArts wrote:

>

> Hi, I know a 25 year old man who quit by cutting black licorice

sticks into

> cigarette sized stalks. He would go outside as usual and inhale air

through

> the sticks, and when done, he would eat them.

> He was also using the patch.

> He is now a non-smoker.

> God Bless You for wanting to take care of your body, your Temple

>

> " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. " (Paul, New

> Testament)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, Cats Claw seems to help quite a lot of people.

However it is not great for everyone.

Maybe if it does not work for you then consider the herb Lobelia.

Lobelia contains a substance called lobeline that is like nicotine but

is not addictive. You can replace nicotine with lobeline and later

withdraw from lobeline quite easily. The lobelia plant is used to

make cigarettes, tea, gum, and other products. You can choose what

works best for you.

 

Frank

http://www.therapyessence.com

 

 

, " Jenny Kernan "

<jkernan wrote:

>

> Cats Claw has been known to help with withdrawls. I offer addiction

release and smoking cessation therapy for clients who want to quit.

Hypnosis is another alternative that works.

>

> JennyK

>

>

[Guest guest]

I found the " Endit " inhalers listed at Drugstore.com.

 

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?

pid=80418 & catid=10 & brand=28554 & trx=PLST-0-

BRAND & trxp1=10 & trxp2=80418 & trxp3=1 & trxp4=0 & btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND

 

They come in regular & menthol and are relatively cheap. Anyone have

any opinion on them?

 

 

, " Deb Dub "

 

<reikipractice wrote:

>

> There's an inhaler called Endit. As far as I can tell, it's only

> available online. I've looked for it, and can't find it anywhere.

> I've cut back considerably. I never thought I'd be able to quit

that

> way, but it's actually not as bad as I thought it would be.

> Deb

> , HeiressArts@ wrote:

> >

> > Hi, I know a 25 year old man who quit by cutting black licorice

> sticks into

> > cigarette sized stalks. He would go outside as usual and inhale

air

> through

> > the sticks, and when done, he would eat them.

> > He was also using the patch.

> > He is now a non-smoker.

> > God Bless You for wanting to take care of your body, your Temple

> >

> > " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. " (Paul,

New

> > Testament)

> >

> >

> >