im quitting smoking today

trixytwo
trixytwo Member Posts: 59
in Breast Cancer #1
Any helpful tips?
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  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #2
    Good for you!
    Have you tried the gum or the patch? I know many used those and quit. Have you talked to your doctor? I am sure that between him and you, you will come up with something that might help quitting.

    I had a girlfriend that kept carrots always on hand, tootsie roll pops, anything that she could eat or just put in her mouth to prolong her lighting a cigarette. And, when she wanted to smoke, she would just put it off for maybe 15 minutes or so longer, and eventually, she was not smoking for hours in between.

    I know it is difficult to quit, and, I am so proud of you for trying. I am sending you lots and lots of will power!

    Hugs, Noel
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #3
    NO help..I never tried
    NO help..I never tried smoking...I wish you luck..

    Denise
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #4
    NO help..I never tried
    NO help..I never tried smoking...I wish you luck..

    Denise
  • cinnamonsmile
    cinnamonsmile Member Posts: 1,187 Member
    #5
    To substitute the need to
    To substitute the need to have the cig in their mouths, my mom and aunt cut up small straws and used them as substitute them as cigs. It helped them deal with the process of quitting.

    My mom also used Chantax and chewed a lot of gum.
  • trixytwo
    trixytwo Member Posts: 59
    #6
    Noel said:

    Good for you!
    Have you tried the gum or the patch? I know many used those and quit. Have you talked to your doctor? I am sure that between him and you, you will come up with something that might help quitting.

    I had a girlfriend that kept carrots always on hand, tootsie roll pops, anything that she could eat or just put in her mouth to prolong her lighting a cigarette. And, when she wanted to smoke, she would just put it off for maybe 15 minutes or so longer, and eventually, she was not smoking for hours in between.

    I know it is difficult to quit, and, I am so proud of you for trying. I am sending you lots and lots of will power!

    Hugs, Noel

    thanks so much
    Hugs back
  • trixytwo
    trixytwo Member Posts: 59
    #7
    cinnamonsmile said:

    To substitute the need to
    To substitute the need to have the cig in their mouths, my mom and aunt cut up small straws and used them as substitute them as cigs. It helped them deal with the process of quitting.

    My mom also used Chantax and chewed a lot of gum.

    A friend tried that. Thanks

    A friend tried that. Thanks
  • Phoebesnow
    Phoebesnow Member Posts: 600 Member
    #8
    trixytwo said:

    A friend tried that. Thanks

    A friend tried that. Thanks

    Smoking
    Chantix worked for me
  • sylvan
    sylvan Member Posts: 66
    #9
    Vitamin C
    Get the ones you can suck on/chew. The sour ones. They help a lot when you feel like you need a smoke. With the added benefit that you'll get your daily dose of vitamin C.
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #10
    sylvan said:

    Vitamin C
    Get the ones you can suck on/chew. The sour ones. They help a lot when you feel like you need a smoke. With the added benefit that you'll get your daily dose of vitamin C.

    Good for you!!!
    Chewing gum does help and they're so many different flavors out now. You can do it!

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #11
    When I quit
    I used hard peppermint candies to keep my mouth occupied. It worked well for me. It does take a lot of determination but it is well worth it. I am so glad I quit after being a smoker for 30 years. Good Luck...you can do it!

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #12
    Phoebesnow said:

    Smoking
    Chantix worked for me

    Gum and Chantix is a good
    Gum and Chantix is a good combo. Lots of gum lol


    Best of luck to you!


    Hugs, Lex
  • AMomNETN
    AMomNETN Member Posts: 242
    #13
    You Can
    I quit over a year ago when I was first diagnosed with BC. I just laid them down but one thing I was told was to drink lots of water. It helps flush out the nicotine and stuff quicker. Just find something else to do in place of smoking, gum, sugar-free candy, drugs, etc. I hope this helps.

    Janie
  • trixytwo
    trixytwo Member Posts: 59
    #14
    AMomNETN said:

    You Can
    I quit over a year ago when I was first diagnosed with BC. I just laid them down but one thing I was told was to drink lots of water. It helps flush out the nicotine and stuff quicker. Just find something else to do in place of smoking, gum, sugar-free candy, drugs, etc. I hope this helps.

    Janie

    Drugs? Lol

    Drugs? Lol
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #15
    trixytwo said:

    Drugs? Lol

    Drugs? Lol

    LOL! Yes, if they
    LOL! Yes, if they work!

    Leeza
  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    #16
    jnl said:

    LOL! Yes, if they
    LOL! Yes, if they work!

    Leeza

    Good for you
    Good for you to make that decision.I want more than anything for my husband to quit.He tried probably 6 times but it never worked.Sometimes I wondered if he was smoking behind my back but just did it less.Today though he got a letter in the mail from the VA.He has a lung problem and he needs to make a appt and to have some tests.

    I never smoked but there are things I would have a very hard time stopping. Drinking caffeine free coke or pepsi.

    I wish you the best.If like anything else going cold turkey be careful.I went off Caffeine(coke) cold turkey and I had palipations.I never thought that would happen.I just quit drinking caffeine coke and my heart was racing. I had to call my heart doctor.He thought I might be having some other episode and ran tests. But 6 months later I realized it was going off caffeine cold turkey.I am sure cigarettes could be the same way.You possibly could have withdrawal symptons.

    It is best but just take it slow.You will feel better.My husband is short of breath alot and I know if he quit it would make a big difference.

    Keep us posted on how you're doing.


    Lynn Smith
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #17
    Lynn Smith said:

    Good for you
    Good for you to make that decision.I want more than anything for my husband to quit.He tried probably 6 times but it never worked.Sometimes I wondered if he was smoking behind my back but just did it less.Today though he got a letter in the mail from the VA.He has a lung problem and he needs to make a appt and to have some tests.

    I never smoked but there are things I would have a very hard time stopping. Drinking caffeine free coke or pepsi.

    I wish you the best.If like anything else going cold turkey be careful.I went off Caffeine(coke) cold turkey and I had palipations.I never thought that would happen.I just quit drinking caffeine coke and my heart was racing. I had to call my heart doctor.He thought I might be having some other episode and ran tests. But 6 months later I realized it was going off caffeine cold turkey.I am sure cigarettes could be the same way.You possibly could have withdrawal symptons.

    It is best but just take it slow.You will feel better.My husband is short of breath alot and I know if he quit it would make a big difference.

    Keep us posted on how you're doing.


    Lynn Smith

    Have you quit? I am hoping
    Have you quit? I am hoping that you found something to help you quit. We're here supporting you!


    Hugs, Diane
  • trixytwo
    trixytwo Member Posts: 59
    #18
    DianeBC said:

    Have you quit? I am hoping
    Have you quit? I am hoping that you found something to help you quit. We're here supporting you!


    Hugs, Diane

    YES
    Been a week. Prob not the nicest person around these days though. Lol. Between that and first injection of zometa which has every muscle and joint screaming, i hope the hubby doesnt pack up and leave. Actually, hes been very supportive.
  • mamolady
    mamolady Member Posts: 796 Member
    #19
    trixytwo said:

    YES
    Been a week. Prob not the nicest person around these days though. Lol. Between that and first injection of zometa which has every muscle and joint screaming, i hope the hubby doesnt pack up and leave. Actually, hes been very supportive.

    sunflower seeds
    Not sure if they are ok with chemo or what ever. I quit 14 years ago. I was eating carrots, rice cakes and what ever to not smoke. Finally I started eating sunflower seeds. It gives you something to do with your hands too and they are a natural anti depressant!
    Good luck! It is well worth it.

    Cindy
  • MellieMc
    MellieMc Member Posts: 35
    #20
    Quitting
    I stopped smoking in 1999. I used a website. Quitnet.org I'm not sure if it still viable, but it helped alot.

    I made cig soup...gross. I put ashes in a jar with water and buts. When I wanted a smoke I'd look at that or take a whiff. I also once ate a clove of garlic. Just don't smoke one. I quit cold turkey. Before that I had tried patches and gum. I smoked 2 packs a day. I'm grateful I don't smoke today. I know it is a challenge to stop smoking. I planned my quit date too.

    Good luck to you! remember just one reignites the cravings.
  • MellieMc
    MellieMc Member Posts: 35
    #21
    MellieMc said:

    Quitting
    I stopped smoking in 1999. I used a website. Quitnet.org I'm not sure if it still viable, but it helped alot.

    I made cig soup...gross. I put ashes in a jar with water and buts. When I wanted a smoke I'd look at that or take a whiff. I also once ate a clove of garlic. Just don't smoke one. I quit cold turkey. Before that I had tried patches and gum. I smoked 2 packs a day. I'm grateful I don't smoke today. I know it is a challenge to stop smoking. I planned my quit date too.

    Good luck to you! remember just one reignites the cravings.

    One more thing
    Yes I was a grump for awhile. My son escaped to grandmas.

    I read somewhere also that when I was really craving to take deep breaths. The reason was that as smokers sometimes the only time we took deep breaths was to inhale. It seemed to help. If you want to email me you can. Having the BB to vent on and to talk to others it really helped me. I used a quit clock to see the time and $$$ I saved. Set a goal for what you will do with the money you save.

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