Me, ya just don't smoke, very simple.

First, ignore my picture, it's an inside joke.

Second, watch these videos, read this book, and you'll have your answers. I promise.

Alan Carrs Easyway to stop smoking:

Book

http://nerukom.googlepages.com/AllenCarrEN-EasyWayToStopSmoking.pdf

You tube video

Video 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V46D3cRspOk
Video 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKkc4f785RE
Video 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC4T62zVbec
Video 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1TYJSbmEdk
Video 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFCaAdEO9iU
Video 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucnxk_QKotY
Video 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDvxhpSfXQA

Do black licorice and tootsie pops count as quit aids?

Cause they helped me and are relatively inexpensive. Cold turkey can work if youre prepared and committed. Read Alan Carrs book- it really helps and make up your mind that you have no other option but to quit- you can do it.

Thanks so much. Really look forward to getting book and seeing 3 of 7. As I took the time to see the 2 tonight.

hello wolf ,things seem to be pretty bad right now but really they are not this is what help
me and many others ,first the desire to smoke is strong but here is the cacth it only last for five to six minutes,you just have to be more acute,also you must be sure and positive this is somthing you really want to do,you can't do this for no-one but you.also if you want to go cold turkey be strong in your quest this is not a game it is your life ,BE STRONG MY FRIEND WE ARE HERE WITH YOU YOUR JORNEY IS LONG ,BUT YOU MUST COMPLETE IT HANG TOUGH FROM ALL OF US @DS

Hey,yeah I did cold turkey and altough the first few days are a killer,it really does get everything out of your system much quicker than keeping topping up the nicotine in your body.Try and keep yourself as busy as possible and I know it sounds hard,but THINK POSITIVE.You know you want to quit and keep remembering why.Come on here to ask for advice,read,vent,whatever but stay strong as you CAN do it xx

I quit cold turkey over 2-1/2 years ago and honestly I did not think it was all that bad. The first week or two (Hell Week and Heck Week) are not a whole lot of fun but there are things you can do to help with the cravings. We have something we call the 5 D's. Drink water when you feel a crave coming on, water is a great crave buster. Deep breathing will help calm your system down and help you refocus. Distract yourself. Get up and go into another room or outdoors, do light exercise if possible, crossword puzzles, whatever you enjoy doing. Delay that smoke! Come here instead and write in your journal or post here, then wait for at least 3 responses before you light up. Chances are by then the crave will have passed and you won't feel the need to smoke. the final D is DS! Write down the reasons you WANT to quit and keep that list handy. Read it when you want to smoke and if and when you smoke. Read it when you get up in the AM and before you go to bed. Find some small way to reward yourself everyday for not smoking. Perhaps take a scenic drive or take a long walk in places you enjoy. Change up your routines since your old smoking routines are going to trigger strong desires to smoke. Remember NOPE which stands for Not One Puff Ever and use it as your mantra. Finally you may also want to check out www.whyquit.com which is a wonderful website and a real eye opener what nicotine really does to our bodies and our minds. We KNOW you can do this, we know that deep down is a nonsmoker just itching to escape his smoking nightmare!

Hi, Just want to say that I have tried many ways of quitting and struggled but I did quit 10 days ago cold turkey and I am doing good.
I agree that using the gum or patch is really not quitting for me because I was still putting nic in my body. That started to bother me so after awhile I just QUIT. Like Grannie said.... Just dont smoke!!!! Best wishes

I second the Allen Carr book.

And distraction, distraction, distraction. Then keep repeating the mantra, I won't always feel like this. THis feeling WILL go away. And it does. Hugs to you! ox Tikka

I have probably quit more than 10 times. I have quit cold turkey and I have quit with the patch. I quit with the gum once. Doctor prescribed chantix once too... This last time, which I do not consider cold turkey, I read Allen Carr's book. That was my "gum", "patch", "cantix", what have you. The book helped immensely. Changed my whole way of thinking.

Just say to yourself, I will not smoke until I fall asleep tonight.
Then repeat tomorrow morning.