What are some tips for giving up smoking 21 Articles

by Shane Clayworth

Smoking is an addiction, coupled with a habit, and reinforced by wrong thinking. Why else would anyone inhale numerous toxic chemicals, pay a fortune for the privilege, and increasingly become a social pariah? Following ar...read more

by Arye Michael Bender

Cold Turkey, or How I Gave Up Smoking Once was a three-pack-a-day man. Back then I smoked so much that my fingers were yellow and I huffed climbing stairs. Not a pretty sight. I know what you're thinking, so don...read more

by Violet Addiline

On November 3, 2006, I ended my tawdry love affair with cigarettes. In the eleven months since, I have found tactics that helped combat my addiction, and a few that didn't. It was frustrating but I have learned that anythi...read more

by David Thompson

1. Focus on what you are gaining by quitting smoking -more energy -more alertness -more oxygen -more flavor -more money 2. Make a committment to get through the physical withdrawal without nur...read more

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by Sharon L. West

You have to want to stop smoking cigarettes because you're just sick and tired of: the cost, the smell, the time consumption, the non-smokers reaction, the tiredness, the laziness and other habits and conditions associated...read more

by Ethel Smith

I first tried smoking cigarettes as a twelve year old. Appalling I know, but I can't change the past. Getting caught and disciplined put paid to any more puffs of the wicked weed until I was sixteen. Still far too young bu...read more

by Perry Toone

Most smokers sincerely want to quit. They know cigarettes threaten their health, set a bad example for their children, annoy their acquaintances and cost an inordinate amount of money. Nobody can force a smoker to quit....read more

by Gretchen Swanson

There is some great news for smokers out there! The best time to begin the quitting process is while you are still smoking! I say this with confidence because I used to smoke at least a pack a day for over ten years. I am ...read more

by Sunnysmiles

We constantly tell ourselves this is the last cigerette, then when we get stressed reach for the packet or bacci tin....God we're so fickle! This was me three years ago, I have just managed to get a grip of of not smok...read more

by Dorothy Wilde

If you're looking to quit, I encourage you to contact 1-800-QUIT-NOW or www.smokefree.gov (national cancer institute) for additional support. This website has plenty of resources, advice and materials which can help you qu...read more

by Jerry Curtis

I'm going to shock some people when I say that I don't believe cigarette smoking is a true addiction. Believe it or not, there is a body of scientific opinion that supports this assertion and answers the question "Are peop...read more

by Michael Blachford

Quitting smoking may be one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish. As it has consumed the lives of way too many people in this world there is yet some simple steps you can take. The very first step is to absolutely...read more

by Jessica Dale-Walker

I recently have seen commercials that say that smoking is an absolute addiction. Where as many people say they picked up a bad habit. The secret that has been neglected is that even though there is an addiction to the nico...read more

by Scott Heritage

There a variety of things i did to help me quit smoking, although different things work for different people, so other methods should still be considered. Firstly i tried a variety of nicotine products, like the patches a...read more

by Steven Gadberry

What are some tips for giving up smoking? Simple...first and foremost, STOP BUYING CIGARETTES! After all, if you don't have them, you can't smoke them. Quitting is just that easy. "Sure!", you say, "That is so muc...read more

by Diana Romero

The most important tip for giving up smoking once you become aware of your intention to quit, and of the fact that you know that it is hazardous to your health, is to make a commitment. Once you make that commitment, begi...read more

by Etta Freeland

I'm currently in the process of quitting - I've been a smoker since I was sixteen, and I am now twenty-one. Quitting for me hasn't been to bad - I am approaching a week now without a single smoke. I remind myself dail...read more

by Mojojohjo

Cold turkey doesn't work! I failed for two years to quit smoking until it dawned on me what I was doing wrong. Now I never have cravings EVER! I found that the following helped me give up smoking EASILY. Don't go col...read more

by Dr Nash

For people who want to quit, the task is a tough call. Nicotine in the cigarette is as addictive as amphetamines, cocaine or opium. Only 5-10% of people who want to quit eventually are successful. But under a quitting prog...read more

by Emma Willey

Habits Bad habits are so hard to break As we travel life's long road They haunt and taunt us daily As we strive to lose the load. Smoking is one bad one That takes its toll today It's dirty and expensive And hard...read more