I can't quit smoking - Smoking Cessation Message Board

bloodyeye · 09-11-2003, 07:44 AM

I've been trying to quit smoking since I was 16, now I'm nearing 20 and I've been smoking for 6 years. I realize that I need to quit now but no matter what I try I always go back to the cancer sticks. What should I do?

bookmiser · 10-04-2003, 08:51 PM

hey blood,
i have not smoked a cigarette in over 11 weeks. the first 10 weeks i tapered by wearing the patch. trust me, it works. i had to start at step 1 because i smoked more than a pack a day. you would probably only need to start at step 2 (14mg a day). do it. it works. good luck!

10-06-2003, 12:46 PM

The first thing you have to realize & accept is that you are an addict & if you quit & even take one drag you will go back to smoking. You have to take it day-by-day, minute-by-minute at first, as the days go by, the cravings go away. But don't ever be fooled that you can just smoke one every so often, you can't. I've quit before for a year & started again with one innocent drag. I've quit again - cold turkey. For some the patch works, for me it didn't. Nothing worked for me. I've tried everything but that doesn't mean it won't for you - everyone is different. Try them all & DO NOT give up. YOu can kick this habit - there's a site online called ******* that is awesome for quitters - a lot of support. You are stronger than that cigarette - don't let it control you. You can do it!! Good luck!!! check out that site, it helps...

Want 2 B Well · 10-07-2003, 08:43 PM

I am a cigaholic. I will always want a cig. I choose NOT to smoke (it makes me feel like I have to throw up). That is the only way for me to stay quit. I have been quit since June 3rd.

I am thankful I am not a alcoholic.

Maybe you are like this?

CrimsonAndClover · 10-13-2003, 10:25 PM

It isn't that you can't quit smoking...it is more like...

.........you will not quit smoking!

No matter what, you can't take another puff. You must do this ONE DAY AT A TIME.

There are so many resoources on the net that can help you. The more you UNDERSTAND YOUR ADDICTION, the better you stand in being armed in working through it. It has nothing to do with strength or the right timing in your life...it has to do with knowledge.

Addicts never settle for just one...they always take them all. If you quit smoking, you can't have just one.

Don't be left behind, your life is in your hands.

All the best Crimsonala

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