I want to stop smoking

foxyonetoo · Newbie Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 2

I want to stop smoking. I used to smoke in high school and then got pregnant and stopped cold turkey without any problems, then 7 years ago I started smoking again (long story) but started smoking again due to some very stressful events in my life. Anyway, my father in law just passed away about a week ago from a heart attack (but he was also fighting lung cancer that spread to his hip and brain). So now I am really thinking about quiting. My question is how/ what is the best way to quit. I have no health insurance right now, so taking prescription meds is out of the question. I also have high blood pressure so I am not sure if any of the over the counter stuff would help.

Any suggestions??

healthfreak88 · Posted: 04/09/08 - 17:28 Post subject:

Congratulations!!

I have been a non-smoker for 8 months. The best way to do it is cold turkey. Yes, it may be easier to throw a patch on or pop some gum, but cold turkey is the best way.

I tried the patches and lozenges(sp), but the patches only made my arm itch and burn like crazy and the lozenges were very slimy and didn't taste all that great.

The third month will most likely be the hardest. I know it was hardest for me. It took me four tries to get passed that third month. It's hard because this is when your body has almost completely detoxed and there is very little or no nicotine left in your body.

I hope I've helped!! Good luck!!

--LinZ

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