Stop Smoking Help

Questions About Quit Smoking Cigarettes Facts

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:05 +0000

Mary asks…

Can insomnia and digestive problems start after a month quitting smoking cigarettes ?

It has been about almost 6 weeks since I quit smoking and the past week I feel horrible. I hardly sleep and the sleep I get is very shallow, I feel constantly tired and lightheaded and sick. Also my stomach seems to be upset. I have no fever which would have indicated another illness. So I am wondering can this be caused by the fact that I quit smoking. From what I’ve read usually the withdrawal symptoms are worst the first two weeks, but I felt fine at the beginning and didn’t notice any withdrawal. Can these symptoms be caused by smoking withdrawal ? I am 22 and have smoked since 16 about a pack a day.

admin answers:

Nicotine is a stimulant and now that you don’t have it any more, your digestion is acting up. You can compensate for the missing nicotine by putting spices with your food. In the morning use cinnamon on cereals. For lunch and dinner consider hot pepper sauce, curry, pepper or vinegar where appropriate. If you find that these don’t help, then stop and try peppermint tea to calm your stomach. Vinegar with your meals will make your stomach retain food longer and digest it more fully which may also help you. You may want to switch to simple bland foods like oatmeal or rice for a day or two to give your stomach a chance to settle down.

It’s normal to feel tired, light headed and sick when your stomach has been upset for a few days. No nutrition = feeling crappy.

Glad to hear you stopped smoking.

David asks…

If I quit smoking today, for how long would I test positive for cigarettes in my blood stream?

I cut down to a few a day, and then quit about 2 weeks ago and have applied for life insurance as a non smoker So when can I safely get blood tested for tobacco or nicotine? I would love a fact based answer and not speculation here.

admin answers:

I used to work as an insurance agent. We did an oral swab test to test for nicotine. I think it showed for up to one month, but that’s just what I heard in training.

I would say six months, just to be on the safe side.

What you could do is apply for coverage now, and ask your agent if in a year you could re-negotiate your premium to a non-smoker rater at your attained age. That would probably be the best thing.

If that doesn’t work, I would go for term insurance for one year, and then buy permanent coverage when you are eligible for a non-smoker rate.

Nancy asks…

Cigarette Smoking, FACTS!?

Someone I care about is smoking and I am planning on getting facts on smoking so he will quit. I have already done a lot of research and I just am looking for a few more shocking ones. I hope you can help, I am putting this information in a report and or slideshow, so he will see it is killing him. I know it is an addiction but some disturbing facts might just help him decide what is right. Thank you for all of your help in advance.

admin answers:

One fact I know is that for every cigarette you smoke, it takes off 4 minutes of your life, which can really add up! Also you can show him how much money he will save and how much cool stuff he could buy if he didnt waste his money on cigarettes.

Charles asks…

Cigarettes cigarettes cigarettes…. quitting???

I am 17. I started smoking cigarettes when i was 15 but started regularly when i was 16. I realize that they will kill me and if i continue i will have many health problems. I feel like an idiot for starting. Wait. I AM an idiot for picking up this habit. I really want to quit. I stopped buying cigarettes a few weeks ago so i just smoke my friends when the opportunity gives (free loader i know haha).

But i really want to stop smoking.
When i get my own apartment in less than a year i do not want to be smoking inside and smelling up the joint.

I have tried quitting before. Longest was 5 days. I used nicotine gum… And i felt really delirious and insane.

Can anyone give me tips, experiences, and facts about smoking and quitting smoking.

It also makes me angry that i support a multi billion dollar company that kills millions of their customers every year.

So besides health issues that is another one of my reasons.

Someone get rid of my cravings for me hahaha

admin answers:

I kept a cigarette handy and when I craved one I would inhale it with out lighting it. After a while I just stopped wanting it all the time. I still crave it sometimes but it,s not as serious. Good luck.

Mark asks…

How to quit smoking without your parents finding out you do?

i am a 15 year old boy who’s been smoking for 4 years. i really need to quit due to the fact that i’m failing gym, and i’ve been keeping my lunch money for cigarettes for years. How can i quit without consulting my parents (they don’t know i smoke)?

admin answers:

You have been successful in smoking without your parents knowledge for four years. I think you can be successful in quitting too. I think this is one of your best decisions. You must know what are the advantages of quitting:

http://www.knowabouthealth.com/cigarette-smoking-is-injurious-for-your-health/

This will keep you motivated throughout. My friend was chain smoker and he quit. He use to say, just be mentally strong and you can do it. Here are some tips that helped him:
http://www.knowabouthealth.com/8-easy-tips-to-quit-obsessive-smoking/

Questions About Hypnosis To Quit Smoking Does It Work

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:00:13 +0000

Joseph asks…

Does Hypnotherapy really work? What can I expect to have to pay and how many sessions?

I have been doing a lot of research to find out if hypnotherapy actually works. the issues I have are very quickly destroying my marriage, my main issue is anger, but that word does not seem to even come close to the nuclear explosion that takes place in my brain, it is literally like this rage is a beast inside my head that just takes over. I also want to check into the hypnosis for quitting smoking and for motivation but to quell / kill the rage is priority number one.

is it possible to handle multiple issues in a session or are they worked on one at a time?

know of any decent hypnotherapists near Harrisburg, PA?

I thank everyone for their time and really appreciate any assistance in pointing me towards assistance with this beast

admin answers:

Hello

As another Hypnotherapist – yes it can work well for your issues.

Have a google search & find someone in your area. Make sure they are qualified, experienced & have insurance. Have a chat with them & they will inform you if they can help you.

I did a search & got a few in your area

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Hypnotherapy+Harrisburg%2C+PA&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=com.yahoo:en-GB:official&client=firefox

Pam

Lizzie asks…

Does hypnotism work for picky eaters?

i have been a picky eater basically my whole life. I don’t really know why im so picky but for some reason i just cant get myself to try new things. i’ve been bribed with money, etc, and still wont try anything. its a mental issue for me, if i tell myself its gross, then try it, it‘ll make me gag regardless if it actually tastes good or not. im really just sick of being such a picky eater and would really like to try hypnosis but im not sure if i should waste my money or not. my mom got hypnotized to quit smoking and it worked but i don’t know if it‘d be the same for picky eating.

admin answers:

Why worry about being a picky eater if you are healthy and getting all the nutrients you need to stay healthy.
Hypnotism can work if you believe strongly enough that it will.
Google the foods that you like and see if you are getting all the vitamins (better from food than in tablet form) and minerals you need.
Cheaper than going to a hypnotist if your diet doesn’t jeopardise your health.

Robert asks…

What’s the best way to quit smoking?? Please help!?

I’ve tried the patch, gum, and inhaler and they don’t work! I know there is medication that is supposed to help, but does it work? Has anyone tried hypnosis? I know it will take effort on my part, and I’m not looking for a “magical solution” , but I’m getting desprate!

admin answers:

By never starting in the first place.

Charles asks…

smoking cessation hypnosis?

so i want to get smoking cessation hypnosis. do you think it will work? can it be done in one session?- cause it‘s so expensive! also, I know that you have to want to quit for it to work. I know that part of me wants to quit, but if i really wanted to, I would have for good by now. What do you think I should do? Does anyone know of a good smoking hynotist in Georgia? thank you

admin answers:

I have smoked my whole life, i have tried the hypnosis, he couldn’t put me under. He finally asked if i was a christian and i said yes, his response was he has never been able to have it work on a christian, because it opens to many doors. The only thing i have found that worked was a pill prescribed by my doctor. It is for depression but somehow it works. It worked the first day. I am sorry i don’t remember the name, but they now sell it as smoking cessation. Hope this helps

Nancy asks…

Wanting to quit smoking–need advice?

I have tried everything and nothing has worked for more than a few days. Hypnosis worked well, Chantix and Welbutrin both failed, gums, patches, and lozenges have all failed, and I just can’t figure out what to do. I want to quit for good–not a few days or weeks. Can someone who has done this before give some advice? What worked for you? This is a serious request, because I would like to quit, but feel like everything I have tried has failed. Longest I ever quit for was about a month, then I picked it back up again…serious advice would be really appreciated from someone who knows what I am going through. I know it is unhealthy, I know that it smells, it is unattractive, it is expensive, and all of the other 5 million reasons not to do it. Knowing how bad it is has not worked–it just makes me feel guilty for not being able to quit. Any serious replies would be highly appreciated. Thanks all!

admin answers:

Hi MiMi..

Sure sounds like me.. I smoked for over 40 years, and tried most of the methods, known to man, to quit smoking.. Some of them worked for a time, until i would have just one… One of course would be a pack day, and on and on… I tried patches, pills, herbal concoctions from the health food stores, tea sticks, you name it!!

The good news is that as of know typing this response i have over 5 years nicotine free.. What ended up working for me, was that like, you i asked some other smokers who had quit what worked!!! Well i found that for me that, the “biggie” was that i had to quit trying to do it alone.. I joined a support group.. That feeling that you mentioned about feeling guilty, we all felt that way!!! I found the support of other quitters was very helpful, as well as the experience of more seasoned members..

I am a member of Nicotine Anonymous and attend meetings both locally, and on line.. On line meetings are as close as your computer, and your welcome to attend, while still smoking, before attempting an actual quit..

Good luck on your decision to quit there is no wrong way to quit!!! It’s a big deal in any ones life..

Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.

Questions About Quit Smoking Tips Cravings

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:00:08 +0000

Donald asks…

Any Quitting Smoking Tips?

So, I’m 22 years old have been smoking for the past 6 years. Last week I went to the doctors to get help with quitting smoking. He prescribed me some Bupropion, and today I picked up a box of Nicoderm. Tomorrow is day 1 of quitting and I was wondering what are some tips to help fight off cravings of smoking? Besides the medication and patches, what else can I do to help me?

admin answers:

Yes, STAY ACTIVE. Remember, your cravings will be intense, but they ONLY LAST A FEW MINUTES. If you stay active, you are less likely to give in.

For me, I would go through the motions. Use a pen or have something in my mouth and inhale as if I were actually smoking. Sometimes this helped, sometimes not.

Also, very easy to gain weight because you start wanting to substitute one craving for another. When this occurs, just start jogging, get on a treadmill, go for a run, do something strenuous to help keep your mind off of it.

The first couple days will be hard, but will also be the easiest… The 3rd and 4th days, your body is really craving that nicotine… Use the patches, but dont go nuts. You can end up in the hospital with an Over Dose of Nicotine…

Each day after it gets less and less, but prepare yourself for the worst part. Those cravings will never go away 100%. When you smell it, when you drink coffee or do something you used to associate with smoking it will kick in, even years later. You will learn to live with it and it will be nothing compared to the next couple weeks. If you can keep it up for 2 weeks, it just gets easier and easier..

You can do it, though – good for you and dont give up… It will be rough, but you CAN do it…

Good luck!

Donna asks…

i am quitting smoking what are some helpful tips to eze the cravings?

i have been a pack a day smoker for 6 years and i am over it i really want to quite but i am not finding it very easy. what should i do to make it easier on me and very one around me??

admin answers:

Good for you! There’s a great book called The Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allan Carr.

Http://www.theeasywaytostopsmoking.com/

He was a five-pack-a-day smoker, and it’s written from that perspective’s logic and is not at all preachy. Get a copy of it (they sell it on Amazon, etc.) and see if that doesn’t help, it has some really useful tips.

Good luck, man.

Chris asks…

quit smoking tips?dpiojqq?

apart from the obvious.
I mean to ignore the cravings

admin answers:

I found sucking a lollipop helped as it gives you something to hold in your hand.

Nancy asks…

Any tips on quitting smoking?

I’ve been smoking for 12 years and really want to quit. I’ve tried to quit before, but ended up ultimately giving in to my urges. I wish there was a way to quit without the cravings, but I realize that is a little bit unrealistic. Any advice?

admin answers:

Just be strong try the patches!

George asks…

Any Tips on trying to quit smoking when pregnant?

Hi ok so i did a home pregnancy test this morning because i missed my period well i was late 2 days and the test came out positive yeay!! and so now i have to quit smoking but its reallly hard and im having a hard time with it i want to stop but im having bad cravings and i just want a smoke but i dont want to hurt myself or the baby … any suggestions on what i can do to stop the cravings ?? without drugs or patches or anything like that

admin answers:

Your going to harm your baby, is’nt that enough.

Questions About Methods To Quit Smoking Cold Turkey

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:00:10 +0000

Lisa asks…

How do you (did you) quit smoking?

I’ve been smoking for 2 years and now am trying to quit. I know its a bad habit. I cut down a bit but whats a good method of quitting. Cold turkey? Nicorette gums? Patches? which one is most effective

admin answers:

I found the article in the source link really helpful. Also, I switched to sugar free gum and sugar free hard candies when I felt the urge to smoke a cigarette. Still healthier than smoking. Good luck! Congrats on wanting to quit!

Mark asks…

How to Quit MARIJUANA cold turkey?

I been trying to quit week with no success.I Smoke everyday,it is so hard for me to do without.I really want to stop,but the urges always over take me.I have a great job,that tested for drug.I been getting away with using my sister urine.Now i hear that they soon will start supervising the people when they urine..Now i am in trouble.I want to stop cold turkey,but is it possible???After smoking weed for 9 years straight,everyday non stop.The most craiziest thing is that weed do not effect my proformance at work or school.I just love to do it when i get home from a hard day.It is hard for me to sleep without it.I do NOT have time for a drug program and i tried it already.So please do not suggest that.I went to a program for 6 months and was still dirty the whole time.Everytime i left the program i would go smoke!I know i have a small problem with the urges.How do i get rid of it?Have anyone reading ever quit cold turkey after smoking constanly?What methods did you use?I really need to quit before i lose my job.

admin answers:

You just need more willpower. It’s kind of like a caffeine addiction, but with no physical effects. You may be bored and irritable for a week or so, but if you really want to quit you’re just going to have to deal with it. It’s not like you’re trying to quit heroin here. Try to find something that will keep your mind off it (i.e. Exercise, video games, hang out with friends who don’t smoke). Good luck

Helen asks…

How to quit smoking for sure?

Can someone give me a sure method for quitting to smoke? I tried cold turkey, hypnosis, acupunture, nicotine patches and tablets, nicorette capsules and gums – no luck so far.

admin answers:

While there is no sure way, you can try filling a little jelly jar half way with water, putting a couple cigarettes in it, carrying it around with you everyday (never forget it!) and smelling it when you crave. After a while, you will asscociate the nasty smell with smoking (not the cigarette) and you will hopefully just not want to smoke anymore! This worked for my uncle and i really hope it works for you! Good luck!!

Richard asks…

trying to quit smoking after 33 years?

My parents are trying to quit smoking. my dad is 43 and has been smoking sens he was 10 -12. he is a heavy smoker, about a pack a day. my mom has been smoking for years also but not as heavy as a smoker. maybe 4 smokes a day (that’s still allot) they want to quit smoking cold turkey but i don’t believe it will work. they don’t have money to but the gum or anything. im not a smoker so i have no idea what to even help with. is there a true good method to quitting smoking after smoking the way they do? I need help helping them. ive read other questions were people want to quit smoking, but they only smoked for 6 years, 4 years, three months. im pretty shure my parents trying to quite is way worse and harder than someone who’s smoked for only 4 years. or can they really quit cold turkey when they don’t even want to quit 100%. they only want to quit cause of the price increase. so is there a method i could go and get to help them? oh and please no stupid answers, this is a serious question.

admin answers:

I smoked for 26 years, and it was one of the hardest things to do. The last two years of smoking, I must have tried 20 times, and three times I made it two months. Finally I quit and never started again, and that was 9 years ago. I had books and information about smoking and quitting smoking and that helped alot. Had lots of unusual withdrawal symptoms too, like being energetic, or being groggy, coughing. The worse part was being grouchy or short tempered (nice words for being psycho), I think there is no avoiding that. Books and info helped to reinforce why I was quitting, very helpful. I did eat a lot of m&m’s once and gained weight, then when I started smoking again, the weight didn’t go away.

I used the patch, and it helps so much, I couldn’t have done it without it. The cost of a patch is the same as the price of package of cigs, and they last for years in the package.

A prize or something really helps, for me on some days it was fast food french fries. Get hobbies or books ready, and maybe hot chocolate. My thoughts back then was that I would do whatever it took, that I would never quit quitting until I succeeded. And I did.

It is so hard, but it is doable. Good luck (and hide).

Ken asks…

I just quit smoking, and I have a question?

I just quit smoking using the cold turkey method, and so far, so good. I was wondering, however, why I’m so spaced out. I feel like I could go to sleep right now, sometimes I see stars, and I’m just dazed overall.

I’m not complaining, because I know there’s going to be some major physical changes. I’m just curious about what’s going on with this quit.

Thanks!
I quit yesterday, if that helps.

admin answers:

Tobacco is a stimulant, and depending how much you smoke and how you smoke it, it can be pretty strong. And addictive, tobacco is one of if not the hardest drug to give up. Going without the little push it gives you is noticeable for a while. Find some other stimulant, more coffee or strong tea.

I always noticed that while I felt sluggish and sleepy my now idle hands found ways to get me in trouble, shredding things, tapping things, etc. It takes weeks to get you body functioning normally and you have to make a conscious effort to shake you self awake and reach you smoker’s energy level.

Questions About Best Way To Stop Smoking Weed

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:00:08 +0000

David asks…

What the best ways to stop smoking weed?

Im 21 and ive been smoking weed since 16. in those days i never really smoked good weed. in the last two years, i started smokin kush and its so strong that it makes me too lazy. its gettin in the way of daily routine. i really need to quit this. any tips regarding the withdrawal symptoms would be much appreciated. Thanks

admin answers:

The best way to stop smoking anything is to quit cold turkey. Only if you are serious about it. You can talk a good talk, but can you walk the walk???? You have to change everything you’ve done and who you’ve been hanging out with since you first began smoking. Are you ready to do that? If not, you can hang it up. Won’t work.

You can’t be around the stuff, can’t be around other people who use the stuff. For crying out loud, you have to quit buying it too!!

Get busy with your life! You have too much time on your hands. Change your routine, take up jogging, or working out, or better yet, try adopting someone less fortunate than yourself and spend some of that money you spend on weed in helping them. Not only will you get a wonderful “rush”, but you’ll really make someone’s day (or year). And you’ll take your mind off yourself and onto some kid who could use a friend or a new basketball, or an old lady who needs her house painted, or her plumbing fixed. See the tear in someone’s eye who is so grateful they are speechless because they know they can never repay you!!!!
Get on with it!!!!!!

Some side effects may be: tiredness, a GREAT desire to have “just a little” so you feel better……………DON’T. Just hang in there for about 3 days is all. Take lots of showers. It may be like quitting smoking….you will actually STINK as the stuff comes out of your system. So SHOWER, SHOWER, SHOWER. You may be nervous. You will want to think about it. So think about it and move on. You are either a weakling or you are strong. You get to choose.

But since you are more emotionally addicted than physically, you absolutely HAVE to change your routine and your friends.
I quit smoking cig. After 35 years. Cigs are physically addicting. I KNOW what I am talking about!! All this actually works!
Good luck…..pray daily!

Joseph asks…

whats the best way to stop smoking marijuana and cigarettes?

okay to date this girl i have to stop smoking weed and sigs im 15 and havent been smoking a long time but its kinda hard to quit

admin answers:

The best proven way to stop smoking is with the aid of hypnosis.

I cannot put a link to support this, because it’s something I learned from French television, but my husband, who is a hypnotherapist, has helped more than 90% of his patience to stop smoking for good.

Ruth asks…

I want to stop smoking weed for a while.. and ideas on how i can stop.?

Ok so im trying my hardest not to be a pot head anymore.. sooo that means I need to take a brake form weed…. but whats the best way to stop it for a while… like any ideas… it’s kinda addicting for me …. all I need to do is to stop it for about a month so it’s not so addicting for me anymore. please help!..

admin answers:

The only way i know of is to not buy it or keep it in your house, and tell your friends that you want to take a break so they don’t try to encourage you to smoke with them.

Susan asks…

best way to quit smoking weed?

i smoke weed A LOT. and my mom just informed me that shes drug testing me, she knows i do it, this is just a way to get me to stop. So im not scared to fail the first time, but, i need to get my mind off of it and make this easier to quit… any suggestions?

admin answers:

Give your weed to your friends, stop buying, and just don’t take any hits whenever you’re with people smoking. If this was something you wanted to do on your own, I would highly suggest just learning to pace yourself and not getting blazed every single time. Since you really gotta stop, though, you might want to consider that if you plan on going to college, or if you already do, the happy fact that if you get busted with drugs, the government will not give you any financial aid.

Play videogames or learn an instrument.

Laura asks…

How can you convince someone to stop smoking weed?

When I met my boyfriend 9 months ago he wouldn’t even think about smoking weed. Then one weekend 2 months later he went to his cousins house and they talked him into “trying” it. Well since then it seems he has became addicted! It’s all he wants to do. All day, Every day. I have smoked too but I don’t like it the way he does. He seems to think it’s the best thing ever… But to me it’s kind of just a waste of money. about 4 months ago he got caught… he was arrested and put on probation, however… his grandmother who he lives with works at the court house and got him off the hook. I’m not sure why she would want to do that? She doesn’t want him near any drugs but I think by doing that he didn’t learn his lesson at all! A couple days ago he turned 18 and now I am really worried about him getting caught again, I don’t want him going to jail! I would think he would be smarter seeing both of his parents in jail ever since he was 3 for meth labs ect. But he is very stubborn. He said he knew he needed to stop but couldn’t because if he did he wouldn’t have anyone to hang out with seeing as all of his guy friends smoke too. I don’t think I can convince him to stop… I think he needs to be the one to want to stop but I just want to trick him or something to where he will want to stop sooner. Any advice? sorry this was so long.

admin answers:

There have been recent studies that marijuana might increase the risk of testicular cancer in males from the ages of 20 and 35. Just tell him if he doesn’t quit smoking weed, his risk of getting testicular cancer will rise 70 percent. Haha, I don’t think any guy wants that.

Questions About Quit Smoking Help Free

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:15 +0000

Helen asks…

Have You Quit Smoking – How did you do it?

I want some success stories from those who have quit smoking. I have just completed my first smoke free weekend and while I am glad I am doing this, it sucks. I am irritable, have not slept well since Friday night and feel horrible. I am thinking about getting some nicotine replacement. Has that helped any one else?

Thanks
Matt

admin answers:

Try and hold on. I haven’t smoked since 1995. I quit cold turkey. It took about a week before I slept well. It is very important to increase your water intake at this time, because you need to help your body flush the toxins out of your system. You should also increase your exercise, since your brain is not getting the kick it was getting from the nicotine, you will need to get it to release endorphins another way, strenuous exercise will do this for you. If you can, try to cut down on red meat and increase your vegetable and fruit intake; for some reason red meat increases the desire for smoking. Don’t drink any alcohol at all during this time, alcohol triggers the desire for cigarettes. Best of luck!

David asks…

Is there a free way to quit smoking with help?

Im 19 years old, and live in the UK.
People at my college who are 17 18 have had patches from doctors for free but i cant go buying patches as my family dot know i smoke and i want ti to stay that way. Is there a way at the age of 19 can go to the NHS and they will help me ?

If so how do i do it ?

admin answers:

I understand that ingesting the herb Catmint / Catnip (leaves) in capsule, tea, or tincture form … Helps with nicotine withdrawal. This herb makes a very tasty tea, with a bit of Stevia rebaudiana to sweeten it! It really is quite relaxing.

There are more very good suggestions—as well as encouragement—in the article:

“How You Can Quit”
– Prepare Your Mind to Quit
– Plan a Quit Date
– Dealing With Withdrawal
– Remain an Ex-smoker
http://watchtower.org/e/20000322/article_03.htm

Joseph asks…

I Just Quit Smoking And Need Your help Please??

I just quit smoking, have been smoke free for 12 days now, not a long time but it’s a start.
I always exercise have very run around all day type job.
i was also 5 pounds underweight before i quit.
Now i can’t stop eating i gained like 5 pounds already in 2weeks and easter didn’t help the situation as even though i ‘ve always ate healthy and didn’t care too much for sweets i can never stay away from the Peeps lol or marshmallow eggs.

Is my body ever gonna feel normal and energetic again or did i get rid of one addiction for a new one for sweets!
Little over share but gotta add the fact i’ve also been constipated since i started (i’m sorry for adding that..but i want to know if that’s a factor with losing weight) i’m so uncomfortable and want a cigarette!!!! My teeth are white again and i don’t want to give up.
So any tips for me or past experiences will be appreciated!!!
Very good tips.
You guys are very helpful.

admin answers:

You are just channeling the energy you want to put into smoking into eating. You need to find a better outlet for that energy. Try chewing gum or drinking lots of water. Or take up another hobby to do when you are hungry. It’s really just the urge to put something in your mouth.

You are likely constipated because of your change in diet. Go back to eating healthy foods and you’ll be fine. Use the same willpower you use to not smoke to not overeat.

Mary asks…

Is there such a thing as a nicotine free candy to help quit smoking?

I have a friend who is trying to quit smoking but he wears dentures and he can’t chew gum. Are their other options other than the patch for elderly people?

admin answers:

Any candy will keep her mouth busy. A lollipop will keep her hands busy too. They also have the e-cigarette which you can get without nicotine.
Wrong forum

Richard asks…

I just Quit Smoking.. I need your help??

admin answers:

Congrats on quitting!!!!!

I know just what you are going through and it totally sucks because I quit just about 2 months ago.

For the first two weeks I felt totally off and stoned all the time I could not concentrate on anything….

I don’t know if you like them but I have been eating sunflower seeds which is something constant that you can do for a while until you get over the cravings…

I also started eating dum-dum lollipops those are the little ones and they are really not that bad for you only like 15 calories each….

Good luck and hang in there it does get better even though you feel like you just lost your best friend…

Questions About Stop Smoking Benefits Lungs

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:00:09 +0000

Steven asks…

Marijuana essay/letter?

I want to know what you think about it and if you can correct it. I also don’t know what to say in my concluding sentence. thx.

Dear Barbara Boxer,

Thank you for taking your time to acknowledge my thoughts and position. The reason I am writing to you is because I feel that the legalization of marijuana to legalize possessing and smoking the plant in California, beside for medical uses, should be reconsidered for another vote. It seems, to me, highly hypocritical to have both cigarettes and alcohol be legal and yet have marijuana that produces the same basic effect. I believe I have a firm stance on my position because I have packed my head with a copious amount of diverse researched information concerning the marijuana plant. There would be many commendable outcomes by making marijuana legal, but I also grasp the consequences of the action.
Benefiting California’s government would be as helpful as giving a voracious dog a slab of meat. We all know that California is in a need of finance assistance. I believe by making the marijuana plant legal in California, it would help our state tremendously. Our government could market and tax this plant resulting in a surplus of money that could be spent to help pay off our state’s debt or even help pay for educational programs to help benefit the future’s children. This is the kind of help we need in California. The plant would be easy to cultivate because it is a weed, and a fairly vivacious one at that. If we passed a law stating marijuana, sold by the state of California, is legal to smoke and possess, our state’s government would in a better finical situation than it is currently.
How much time is spent busting people who use marijuana in California? If California legalized marijuana, more time for law enforcement could go towards arresting other criminals. It would also cut down on California’s prison population, thus save tax payers a lot of money. If our state marketed marijuana it would decrease the street value of it leading to the decrease of funds in drug dealer’s pockets. I believe law enforcement has more important responsibilities such as exporting illegal immigrants out of California, shootings, robberies, etc. than arresting 60,481 individuals a year for marijuana possession. Also, by not legalizing marijuana in California, there is wasted jail space and clogged up court systems that should be occupied by other serious felons. Fighting the war on Marijuana is an expensive combat. If we would stop the reason for the “marijuana war” by legalizing the plant in our state, then there would be no war.
To every issue there are always two different views. The legalization of marijuana abides by this truth. I feel that the one of the consequences of legalizing the plant to smoke and possess it in California would be the harmful risks it attains. For example, Smoking marijuana regularly can impair the cells in the bronchial passages which defend the body against inhaled microorganisms and decrease the ability of the immune cells in the lungs to fight off fungi, bacteria, and tumor cells. There would be no way of stopping this from happening to marijuana smokers. If California could pass a state law stating that a limited quantity could be acquired weekly, it would slow the damaging of the cells in a smoker and other malignant risks. Another consequence would be the rising number of DUIs in California. To decrease that amount, California would need to heighten the consequence of driving while high or inebriated such as 2 years in jail and/or a 5,000 dollar fine. I understand the consequences of legalizing marijuana, but if California would deal with it properly, we would acknowledge the fact that marijuana has more beneficial outcomes than malicious effects.

admin answers:

Oh let me start by saying bravo!!! In fact, you should just allow me permission to say that I have always felt that the ENTIRE country should follow this suit exactly, I have two other valuable issues that you could add to your list if you are interested, email me and I will put a couple of cents worth in your brain to think about. I was just thinking about this subject and talk of it daily to my husband and a few friends about how many issues legalization would solve. I joked with a group of friends that I have single handedly solved all the worlds problems using only my brain and marijuana and my trampoline in the back yard after the kide were tucked away in thier beds. I am very interested in putting together a bill someday that will actually be taken seriously since I’m just a mom of three from a little town in Oklahoma. I believe I just need some partnership to point the way and tell me to “go get it done!”
I think the benefits would outweigh the risks and am working towards that goal and your letter is put together in a very friendly matter of fact tone that needs to be read by members of the U.S. Senate and Congress and attached to that bill they are trying to push through so fast, and say “here let this pay for it so the taxpayers will at least be getting something in return for footing the bill for this mess”….well anyway you have inspired me and I appreciate it!! I just watched this link below and googled “the marijuana answer” and clicked on your question that was returned in the search….how interesting is that? It’s the pot, it gives me psychic powers…I’m just kidding, I look forward to hearing back though.

Nancy asks…

What do people hate so much about Marijuana?

There is no way it can kill people. It doesn’t effect your health except for having a decrease in lung capacity by a maximum of 3%, and actually has more benefits than any other prescription drug on the market. Do we still demonize a plant that has been proved over and over as harmless, and cause gangs to rise as a result of it, simply because our politicians do not have the balls to admit they have been wrong all along? I mean we have people getting killed over this stuff in places like Mexico because of the drug cartels. Shouldn’t we stop supporting the deaths and tortures of these people by legalizing this plant? It’s a plant, a plant that is a miracle, and for some pointless reason we have to deal with people who are either too inept to actually take a minute and learn about the lies our government has been spitting at us, or people who are generally hateful towards the plant because it gets people high. Guess what else people like to do? Drink. People like to drink, and drinking is way more deadly than smoking pot, because you CAN’T be harmed by smoking pot. Knowing all this information how could anyone want pot to be illegal?
CandS, first of all those are two massive lies. There has never been a recorded case of cancer in a pure pot smoker’s lung. The plant is not radioactive, thus cancer is not viable. Also, the brain cell thing. Want to know how our government tested this? They took 6 monkeys and strapped a gas mask to their face and forced 6 grams of marijuana down their throats with no oxygen for 5 minutes. After a minute without air a person will start to lose brain cells, smoking pot will not kill brain cells. Next time when you decide to call someone out, make sure you actually know the facts.

admin answers:

Watch mainstream documentaries and things about pot, they are negative. It started a long time ago. Hemp was a threat to a number of large industries because of the various things that you can make out of it, so it was illegalized mostly due to the coercion of large companies who didn’t want to deal with the competition. It has been propaganda ever since. I agree, it should be legalized.

That being said, not all of what you said is true. Pot, I agree, is much less dangerous than alcohol. To some it is totally harmless, to others it has been shown to cause an increase in mental diseases. But you are right, any harm it can do, very little, is not worth the violence and cartels that keeping it illegal creates.

-Edit- Pot killing brain cells is speculative, there has been research that goes both ways. Also, there has been research done that THC, the active ingredient in pot, has the potential to greatly SHRINK lung tumors.

James asks…

How often should I exercise?

Ok so 30 mins a day is recommended but each person has their own circumstances.
Myself Im a male 33 years old and Ive just quit smoking 6 weeks today. In those 6 weeks Ive taken to swimming and push myself very hard in the pool to the point my muscles hurt and my lungs cant keep up. I do physical work that involves much lifting and walking 5 days a week and I usually hit the pool after a 10-12 hour shift and have been doing 11 laps of a 50 metre pool (550mtrs) of freestyle only. I can swim the first 100 metres without stopping but then need to stop from 30 seconds to a minute between each 50 metres after that. Ive increased to 11 laps from 10 in the past week after beginning doing just 6 laps when I started. Ive also just been able to swim the first 100 mtrs without stopping in the past week while earlier I was struggling to finish the first 50. So my fitness has improved and results are slowly getting better. I swim 5-7 times a week.
Now last night I decided not to swim for the first time in the last 7 days. I was too sore and tired. I thought Id make up for it today but today Ive been home lazy doing nothing and still sore and tired. I want to go to the pool and swim but Im sure if I do Ill be sore and tired again tomorrow. Infact ever since I started swimming most the time I am sore and tired. Especially in the morning when I get up early for work and just feel like Im wasted. Honestly apart from swimming longer and faster the only result Ive had is fatigue and exhaustion.
So Im worried Im over exercising. I dont know if I am but I dont want to exercise more than I should and miss out on any benefit I may have from resting. Id prefer to swim everyday as I lead a very uneventful life and swimming has given me a goal to reach. I want to reach elite athlete status physically or at least as close as I can given the fact I only get an hr a day tops to actually train. But I like the challenge and I want to be in optimal fitness so Im determined to give as much as I can to this goal.
So my question is with the above information and scenario how much and how often should I be swimming and am I doing enough, too much or not enough and how will it affect my daily energy levels? Will pushing myself when I am sore and tired (like now) do good or not?

admin answers:

First off, major congrats to you quitting a very disgusting habit – smoking.

Don’t push yourself too hard though otherwise you might be overworking yourself which you might not want to do. Let your body recharge itself for a few days.. Your muscles cannot be too overworked, they need to be rested at least for a day in between two days.

I used to be on the varsity swim team of my high school about 2 years back and we were defin tip-top shape. As long as you take about a full hour – hour and a 1/2, you will be drained but radiant with energy because swimming in my opinion, is the Best workout!

Just continue doing laps and take a break if you need to in between. You seem to be doing great

Joseph asks…

someone please please help me…?

1. Jamie has the flu. She is uncomfortable and reaches out for flu medication, which is supposed to make her more comfortable. But her sister who is taking a course in Anatomy and Physiology informs her that having a fever might actually be beneficial. Pick the statement that is incorrect regarding the benefits of fever: (immunity)
(a)Fever can retard (slow down) the multiplication of certain pathogens
(b)Fever increases the metabolic rate of the body thereby encouraging immune reactions
(c)Fever slows down the action of interferons
(d)Fever can help promote tissue repair by retarding the physical activities of the host

2. Little Joseph is bitten by a stray dog and he is rushed to the ER. The attending physician gives him an antiserum with anti-rabies antibodies. Joseph is provided with _________ type of immunity: (immunity)
(a)naturally acquired active immunity
(b)naturally acquired passive immunity
(c)artificially acquired active immunity
(d)artificially acquired passive immunity

3. Oneka’s village has been struck by famine and like many other children of her village, she too shows signs of starvation (her arms and legs are really frail and her abdomen is swollen). All of the following statements correctly describe the physiological basis of her condition EXCEPT: (blood)
(a)Hypoproteinemia has caused water to leave her blood vessels by osmosis
(b)Lowered levels of albumin in her plasma have contributed greatly to lower than normal blood osmolarity.
(c)Lowered levels of fibrinogen in her plasma have contributed greatly to lower than normal blood osmolarity.
(d)Low protein intake has led to reduced synthesis of albumin resulting in lowered blood osmolarity

4. If the oxygen level in the blood is 100 mmHg and the oxygen level in the alveoli is 140 mmHg: (Respiration)
(a)oxygen moves by simple diffusion from the alveoli into the blood
(b)oxygen moves by simple diffusion from the blood into the alveoli
(c)oxygen moves by active transport from the alveoli into the blood
(d)oxygen moves by active transport from the blood into the alveoli
5. A recent news item reported a nurse who was suspected of killing his patients using an overdose of vecuronium, which is a skeletal muscle relaxant normally used in limited quantities during surgery. The victims stopped breathing and died quietly in their sleep because vecuronium causes: (Respiration)
(a)massive vasodilation, leading to circulatory shock
(b)relaxation of the heart muscle, leading to death
(c)relaxation of the diaphragm, which makes inhalation impossible
(d)constriction of the bronchioles thereby cutting off air supply to the lungs

6. Susan is an obese patient who has recently had a partial gastrectomy. She must be given Vitamin B12 injections in order to prevent pernicious anemia because: (Digestive system)
1.vitamin B12 is necessary for the formation of hemoglobin
2.intrinsic factor produced by the stomach is necessary for the absorption of Vitamin B12
3.an oral administration of Vitamin B12 might be ineffective in this case
4.The stomach is stimulated to produce above normal levels of intrinsic factor

7. Mr. Ray has been diagnosed with atherosclerosis (the formation of plaque and subsequent hardening of the arteries) of the carotid artery. His cardiologist suggests stenting of the carotid artery. The advantage of stenting directly impacts the relationship between: (blood vessels)
(a) blood flow and blood pressure
(b) blood flow and vessel length
(c) blood flow and viscosity
(d) blood flow and vessel radius

8. Jacqui finally quit smoking, but the damage done over the years has resulted in her having to go to the hospital for sever pneumonia on a recurring basis. The pneumonia is bad enough because it makes it harder to breathe, but sometimes it gets so bad that it actually causes her blood pH to shift. Then she has: (Acid base balance)

(a)metabolic alkalosis
(b)metabolic acidosis
(c)respiratory acidosis
(d)respiratory alkalosis

9. Michael has severe pernicious anemia. He frequently resists taking his vitamin B12 shots and ends up in the hospital complaining of shortness of breath. In order to compensate for the lack of RBCs (and therefore O2 carrying capacity) he ends up breathing more deeply and rapidly. Unfortunately, this sometimes leads to a change in his plasma pH. If so, he has: (Acid base balance)
(a)metabolic alkalosis
(b)respiratory acidosis
(c)metabolic acidosis
(d)respiratory alkalosis
10. Baby Carrie is born with an opening called Foramen ovale in the septum or wall between the ventricles. Which of the following is a likely consequence? (Heart)
(a)pumping of blood through the body will be more efficient because pressure from both ventricles will be added together
(b)deoxygenated blood will be sent to the body
(c)hemorrhage due to loss of blood from the hole in the heart
(d)this is normal, there would be no significant consequence

admin answers:

Rofl,

Agree with thisbrit.
Quick google search reveals some answers pretty quick.

Thats pretty lazy guy, But hey Props for trying.

Give google/Yahoo/Msn live a shot you’ll get your answers pretty quick.

Richard asks…

Should I replace Cannabis with Cigarettes?

I smoke a lot of Cannabis majority of the time the reason I want to stop is only because it is illegal, I haven’t really got anywhere to smoke it with getting bothered by cops and the obvious reasons of it burning a hole in my pocket and fucking up my lungs/health etc. I hate the idea of cigarettes as they have no benefit yet I know that without the help of cigarettes I wont be able to cut out Cannabis from my life. What should I do, just ignore the law and continue doing what pleases me or should I kick cannabis and start up that dirty habit of cigarettes?
I already know that cigarettes are probably worse for me in the long run but I quit them with ease before so I thought if I just use the cigarettes to get off the weed then stop cigarettes then I’d be all set? And SadCryingClown Nobody has ever died from an overdose of Weed yet people overdose on aspirin by taking like 7 of them. Aspirin are legal that might help you learn something about how the law isn’t there to protect your health.

admin answers:

I would just keep smoking weed 1/3 of people who smoke cigarettes die from it so i dont think its worth the risk when your doing it to stop smoking weed…haha something i have done b4 is i bought a pack of cigarettes and emptied the tobacco out and filled them with weed and was smoking them in public as long as there isnt a cop around its fine cause they can smell the difference and most other people will think its just a weird type of cigarette. Oh and the only reason weed is illegal is because the gov hasnt found an efficient way of taxing and they are worried that people will just grow their own instead of buying it since its so much easier to grow then tobacco, tobacco takes skill

Questions About Stop Smoking Help Forum

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:00:12 +0000

Mandy asks…

How do advance solenoids or actuators work?

How do advance solenoids or actuators work?
hello people new to forum help needed

ive just bought a renault kangoo 1.9 diesel , i got it qiute cheap because it smokes and also hardly ticks over like its running on 3 cylinders.. but when driven say down the motorway it clears and stops smoking/

i have asked a local diesel expert for advice and he said its probably the advance solanoid

so i purchased 1 from him but before i fitted it i disconected the old 1 and started it up , it ran pretty smooth and the smoke stopped.!

then i took the old solanoid out and fitted the new one and it started smoking and ran terrible again also when you run the engine without the solanoid connected it become louder!

anyway what i need to no is what this solanoid does and would it harm the engine to run without it?

any advice would be good
no, no fuel leaks
Injector question?
what is the difference between a common rail and non common rail diesel injector, and what does a kangoo 1.9 have in it ?

admin answers:

Strange that…basically the solinoid shuts off the fuel on the pump…its just an electromagnet that shoots a plundger in/out..does it not leak diesel when the solinoid [diesel cut off] is removed…ill check back later

Michael asks…

Can weed help withdrawal symptoms of a pain killer addict?

I know someone who has been on Suboxone since April for a pain killer addiction and this person now wants to stop the suboxone. I was reading a sub forum where some people said smoking weed can help with the withdrawal symptoms, is this true?
Yeah I know it’s like replacing one with another but the Subs are killing this person’s body–extreme moodiness, sleep apnea, chest pains, tiredness….I rather this person do nothing but I’d rather them smoke then continue with the pills….it’s a lose-lose situation either way though.

admin answers:

It’s helpful for many other things (such as side effects for chemotherapy, cancer itself, AIDS) because it has good anti-nausea and anti-pain effects. So I don’t see why it wouldn’t also help for drug withdrawal symptoms.

However, while cannabis is not physically addictive, it can be psychologically addictive, and you are putting yourself at risk for replacing one addiction with another.

Ruth asks…

For the experienced pot and hash smokers, help with anxiety problem when smoking pot?

Hey i am 17 and i have smoked weed like 8-10 times now and the last 4 times have been bad for me because i keep gettin anxiety when i smoke like a racing heart beat which scares me and i cant stop thinking about it,one time my mate brought some albanian weed or blue cheese and it was some strong shit and since i am not a experienced pot smoker, i had a bad trip/high because my heart was beating so fast and i was falling asleep when walking in the high street which both made me scared that i thought i was goin 2 die.
i dont really want to quit because i like it alot and i want to know should i keep smoking weed to try and build a tolerance to it or should i switch to hash even though i have never tried it before or will it make me have a powerful anxiety attack? i heard in some forums that people do not get anxiety attacks when smoking on their own because they only got it cause they were uncomfortable smoking with friends, when i am given a joint to smoke and im with my college mates who i have known for 5-6 months i get a freeze in my body and my hands start 2 shake a little, does that mean that my mind and body is uncomfortable with smoking with them? maybe it because i dont really know them that well? thanks

admin answers:

Wuz up Bro! Everybody is diff weed has diff reactions on diff people i wuz smoking weed for bout 2 years straight none stop i would smoke everyday but i started gaining weight by getting high and eatin alot then i decided to stop so i got on a diet and stopped smoking completely and i wuz good without it till this day! So i would reccomend you to smoke by yourself if you aint conf smoking with yo boys and take it slow bro inhale slowly try to hold it the longest you can and just relax just chill thats the point of getting high to relax just learn how to control it and chill out and try not to mix it with beer alot i mean you can but you gonna get a nasty high you will get real dizzy and prob throw up and with coke dont do that shit i almost died doing that cuz weed slows your heart down and coke speeds it up comprende?? Just take it easy homie hope this helps later..

Lisa asks…

Wake up call about diabeties.?

I got very ill a while back, i had fell in my home almost 2 years ago, after that i had pain develop in my lower, back, back of thigh, and back leg down to my foot, at the time i did not know what it was, the pain became horrific, after about 6 to 8 months i was having numbing, stinging, sharp, ichy pains in the soles of my feet and toes only i could not set, i could not stand, and if i got in bed it was 30 mins i decided to go to doctor he examines me good heard my symtoms and told me i most likely had sciatica nerve damages that all my symtoms fit the pain, i am over weight i know this, he told me that diabeties, also can contribute to same such pain whice i could easly develope over some time from this same problem due to nerve damage/ poor circulation and a host of other health problems that was my wake up call! i knew i always felt sluggishm weak, sleepy, and had know energy to get from bed , and clean my home do anything even cook food for my husband, my mother had diebeties i saw how are feet turned blackish purple, from poor circulation, and how she suffered so badly itchy dried skin, thinning hair, nausea, and a host of other elements so here few years back my eldest sister have now been diagnosed also and her son, iam so scared so i started a diet plan for my self i now have cut out fatty foods, no sweets, no suger are grease, nothing fried, no dairy products whice they say dairy products are the worst enemy of diabetics( like ice cream) etc,, i dont drink alcohol, are smoke i stopped eating eggs whice i loved fried egges in the morning and buttered toast and glass of milk now i eat in the morning one piece of dried toast, and a egg white only not the yellow part of the egg any more i try drink 8 fliud oz oF water every hour as indicated no juice any more cause beleive it are not juice ARE not good for a diabetic at all i have cut my diet down to about 900 calories aday i have for lunch one small peice of chicken breast, green salad fresh fruits and same for dinner cause eating to much junk foods and just plan eating to much over works the kidneys whice will make the not work properly when do i out to eat i choose small portions if the right foods to eat you can train your self to eat healthy and eat small portions also i just decided i did not wont to be like my mother she loved to eat and she would not give it up but i still loved my mother so much, but if u ever seen some one suffer with the desease you will change also. also should make a good excercise plan even as simply as walking for 30 to min to 1 hour is good help circulation also my husband is into yoga so each day we do yoga and i do some sort of spine excercise in the beginning its torture but later u will be happy you did it to helps u bend easy. so the reason i am writing all this infromation here is to get to people thats also had a wake up call and is trying to change their lifes so if anyone knows any forums online dealing with weight lost/ diabeties please send your information to me would be gladly appreciated right now i weight about 220 my goal is to start with losing about 45 pounds so would be helpful to have someone on my side on here i can talk with cause dieting is not easy ecspecially when ur giving up all your favorites and i use to enjoyin eating its so hard makes u want to cry but i am determine and my husband supports me also 100% anyone esle have any similer stories please dont hesistate to share i need all the encouragement i can muster, thanks so much will be looking forward to reading some good comments, and some more stories like mine wheither it be male are female all welcomed thanks and a GOD BLESS!.

admin answers:

Is there a question or just a rant ?
You haven’t even been diagnosed with diabetes.It could be a thousand other things.
After you have been diagnosed then you can see a dietitian for a diet plan that works best for you.

Steven asks…

Still high 5 days after smoking?

About a month ago I tried weed for the first time, went fine, did it 3 nights in a row, woke up fine the next day each time. This past week a friend told me I should try this k2 spice stuff, apparently still legal in the US and contains a synthetic version of THC known as jwh-018. At least that was my understanding of it. Went and bought some about a week ago from a local smoke shop, smoked it that night… bam high. End up doing it 5 nights in a row, the last night being Sunday. Each day I felt completely normal until Monday morning I’m sitting in class and I start feeling what I’ve come to find out via these forums is called “phantom high.” (Basically a disorientation along with a light head buzz similar to the feeling to get right BEFORE you get high) Okay, one day of it isn’t that bad. Today is Friday, I can’t stop it and it’s getting annoying. It comes and goes but as soon as I think about it, I’m high in 20 minutes…. again. Hard to concentrate/function/enjoy it when it’s ALL THE TIME. I can’t understand why this would happen after 5 nights of k2 spice and not after 4? The only thing I can think of is that I had A glass of wine about 2 hours before the 5th nights session, let me repeat (1 glass of wine).

I tried running, works during, not after. I tried gallons of water, just had to pee all day. I tried eating, does absolutely nothing. Fresh air helps a little bit, along with some Arizona sunshine, but by no means gets me sober.

Has this happened to anybody else? How’d you cope/get rid of it? How long did it last?
Any more suggestions from anyone? I’m literally about to find a suana and sit in it for 10 hours so I can sweat out the toxins and finally write a damn research paper… I will try anything

admin answers:

Dude this totally happended to me before.. It was only like 3 days though.
Uhh just wait it out, its mostly pphysiological If you bbelieveyr over the high then you will be, cconcentrateon things really hard and get a good nights rest.

Questions About Hypnosis To Stop Smoking Does It Work

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:15 +0000

Mary asks…

Anyone here ever tried hypnosis???

If so did it work and what were you hypnotised for (to stop smoking, lose weight, or was as entertainment)?

admin answers:

I’ve never tried it, but since nobody answered, here are a few links for you, about hypnosis:

¤  http://www.howstuffworks.com/hypnosis.htm
¤  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnosis
¤  http://www.hypnosis.com/faq/

Nancy asks…

hypnosis??

has anyone used hypnosis to help them stop their bad habits eg smoking, binge eating, drugs, gambling etc. If so how did it go did it work for you? Any advice on how to find someone who wont just take your money and run?

admin answers:

It didn’t work for me, but I think a part of you really needs to want to quit first. I’d class it as an assistive tool rather than a cure tool. To avoid a scam artist try to consult the membership directories of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis http://www.asch.net
The Society of Clinical and Experiment Hypnosis http://www.sceh.us/
and the American Psychotherapy & Medical Hypnosis Association http://APMHA.com/

All three require health profession licensure as a basis for membership.

Carol asks…

What’s a good way to quit smoking, other than just going cold turkey?

Been smoking on and off for past 4 years – nearly 5 – and I want to quit. I’ve done cold turkey before, but always started again a month or so later. Once went 7months without having any fags but I always seem to start again. At home I can’t do it, but when I’m at college all week I can get away with it and whenever I say I will quit, I will simply end up off to the smoking area with mates because I know loads of people who also smoke. And no, going around with different people isn’t the right answer – although if possible would probably work.

Does anyone know any tricks to stop? And nothing like hypnosis – too much money for that!
Thanks.

admin answers:

Try dying ,that seems to always work

George asks…

How to quit smoking.?

I’ve been smoking cigarettes forever. When I was in the single digits of age my friends and I would always steal them from our parents and sneak off to smoke because we thought we were cool. I always smoked socially or when stressed. I started smoking a pack a day when I was sixteen. I am currently nineteen. Between those ages I randomly swing back and forth between one and two packs a day. I have tried to slowly decrease how many I smoke a day until I had fully stopped. It never works. I find the nicotene gun disgusting, smoking is cheaper than buying the patches, and finding a hobby to help keep my mind off of cigarettes doesn’t work. It‘s extra hard to quit because my parents, my grandparents, all my friends, and my girlfriend all smoke. I’ve tried countless times to quit. The longest I made it was four days. Every time I go a day or two something stressful always happens and causes me to smoke. I don’t have the money for hypnosis or anything like that to make me quit. I also have weak willpower which is important for quitting. Any suggestions or anything anybody has done that made it easier to quit?

admin answers:

Quitting smoking is tough. I started when I was 12 and smoked until age 31. I think I was hooked within a few days of starting. When I did finally manage to quit 19 years later I was smoking 2 &1/2 packs a day. For a long time I didn’t even try because I had been so discouraged from previous failed attempts to quit I was convinced I was hopelessly hooked. But now I know you should never give up.

You are right about the willpower being important. You have to really really want to quit. The patch or gum or other aids won’t work if you don’t have a strong desire to kick the habit. To be able to quit you are going to need the right mindset. Nicotine is more addictive than heroin or cocaine and therefore requires a great deal of determination in order to beat it.

First of all you should want to quit for yourself, not to please somebody else. Then you should know exactly why you want to quit. There are many good reasons to quit, for me the effects on my health and being a slave to the habit were high among them.

It is best if you come to really hate tobacco. Don’t look upon it wistfully and say “gee I miss that”, rather “I hate being its slave and will be so glad to be done with it”. Mindset is everything. Do not say you are “trying” to quit; you are quitting. When I thought like that I was finally successful.

Once you come to the proper mindset that you are in fact going to quit this disgusting unhealthy habit, things like gum or the patch can help to take the edge off. I used Nicoderm CQ patch for the full 10-week program. You will experience cravings, but if you see those cravings as your enemy and ignore them they won’t last long and will come less frequently over time. It gets better the longer you can tough it out, I promise.

Perhaps if you smash your cigarettes when you quit it will help you both by removing any immediate temptations, and letting you express some dislike of tobacco. And it will help to avoid second-hand smoke as much as possible too. Most people nowadays are aware of the dangers of second-hand smoke and are willing to go outside to smoke as a courtesy. Wouldn’t hurt to ask in your case.

Stay strong and focused on why you want to quit and how nice it will be to be free of the habit.

Lizzie asks…

Anyone have any ideas on how to quit smoking?

And I don’t mean taking a walk after a meal or chewing gum..I’ve tried all that, it doesn’t help.

I have tried the patch, the gum, the lozenges, the spray, none of it has worked. I don’t know if it‘s me really not wanting to quit (because I really truly do, I just enjoy smoking, that’s the bad part) or if those products just don’t work.

I seriously cannot quit cold turkey. I have tried so many times and I get frustrated and pissed off and makes me want a cig even more. I have a 4 year old and I quit no problem when I was pregnant with him but when I stopped breast feeding, I never wanted a cigarette more in my life. I do not want him to smoke. I want to set a good example but it‘s so fricken hard…

Anyone have any ideas on medications, herbs, hypnosis‘s working?, or anything else that has helped them quit?????

Anything would help. Not only am I slowly killing myself and everyone around me, I hate smelling like ass all the time and it‘s to damn expensive!!!

Thanks for any input!!!!

admin answers:

I recently quit myself.
It was difficult because I too enjoyed smoking, but I had to do more than just want to quit. All smokers want to quit, but to make the commitment is the hard part.
You have to decide to commit to becoming smoke free and then do it. Everyday is a struggle and if you’re looking for an easy way out you will never find it, but just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
Sure, smoking is enjoyable, but you know what’s more enjoyable? Breathing, running, not coughing up black ****. The struggle is worth it and it gets easier with time.
I used the gum as a tool to curb the cravings, everyone is different. You can’t expect any treatment to make the addiction go away completely. You need will power.
I hope you find your inspiration to quit, good luck to you.

Questions About Quit Smoking Cigarettes Fake Cigarette

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:08 +0000

Susan asks…

I want to quit smoking, but…?

I have been a smoker for 17 years and I’m ready to quit!!! I HATE cigarettes. I hate the smell, the cost, the risks…everything about them. I also hate the way I feel when I try to quit. I’m anxious, nervous, irritated, mad, depressed, moody, emotional…the whole gamut.

I have tried gums, patches, fake cigarettes, everything you can probably think of before and it didn’t work. I read about this product called CigArrest, which is supposed to help you quit in two weeks guaranteed. But…you order it in a NINETY DAY SUPPLY. Why on Earth would you need NINETY DAYS worth of something if you are guaranteed to quit in two weeks? This seems like another scam to me so I’m coming here for help.

Anyone know the best way to quit? And don’t tell me cold turkey because I’ve tried ten dozen times and it doesn’t work.

admin answers:

I recommend cutting down gradually until your quit date. I did this. I cut down to half a pack. I did this for three months. I smoked by the puff, not by the cigarette. I took only the amount of nicotine that was necessary to satisfy my urge to smoke and put the rest of the cigarette out.

After doing this for three months I quit cold turkey.

Now I’m eating more candy to distract me but its been 10 months. I have urges but they don’t last more than a second or two. If they’re lasting more than that then you’re concentrating on the cigarette. Don’t do it. Concentrate on something else.

Helen asks…

I think I’m going crazy could it be caused by me quitting smoking?

I quit smoking cigarettes COLD TURKEY (no patch, gum, pills, fake cigarettes or anything) 1 month & 4 days ago but not because I was told to or that I was sick or anything but just because I wanted to! I smoked for 15yrs from age 12 to age 27 & have never tried to quit before this time nor did I ever even have the desire to. I just 1 day out of the blue felt like it was time to quit & I’m not sure as to why but something inside of me told me to so I set a date & on that date I Quit!

I feel like as time goes on it’s becoming even more difficult to cope, manage & maintain & I’m curious as to why it seems even more hard today (on week 4) than it was on week 2?

I believe that something is wrong with me & I’m not sure if it’s caused by me quitting smoking or if something else is wrong? It seems that I keep going in & out of my mind!

Mentally & Physically:
I am…
1) Very very angry sometimes (I get irritated easily & I take things way further than they probably need to be & it’s hard to control & I am losing people that I love because of it & something inside of me cares but then again something inside of me doesn’t)
2) Sad sometimes (I feel quiet emotional & I cry but sometimes I feel that it’s probably because I can’t just go punching like something inside of me sometimes wants to so I try getting it out with tears maybe I guess)
3) Pain (I get a lot of tension headaches & stomach pain/cramps)
4) Hot (1 minute I’m hot & the next I’m cold)
5) Sick stomach feeling (I feel nauseated often)
6) Body feels weird ( Sometimes throughout my arms and/or legs it feels as if something is flowing throughout my veins that doesn’t feel too good & is actually rather bothersome to me & I feel the need or urge to flex (squeeze) my muscles really tight in my arms and/or legs then release several times or sometimes I shake and/or move my legs and/or arms excessively & purposely to help me.

I do not feel these ways 24/7 but I do feel these ways more so now than in the beginning. I still at times find myself wanting a cigarette just like I have from day 1 but not all the time, I don’t think about smoking as much as I did in the beginning.

Are all of my symptoms from quitting smoking or have I gone crazy?
If it’s from quitting then when will it ever stop affecting me as it is?
What is wrong with me?

Also… How does the people that don’t drink on the daily, smoke cigarettes or do any drugs cope with sadness, stress and/or just everyday life?

admin answers:

That’s quite normal. Remember that you’re giving up a powerful drug that you’ve been taking for 15 years – it’s bound to take a long time for your body and mind to adjust to it’s absence, but they will. Not only that, but when you’re still in withdrawal a few weeks down the line, it can be hard to find the resolve and determination that you had on the first day. However, do keep it together, it will get easier and at some point it’ll eventually cease to be an issue or even something that you give much thought to. The benefits to your health are well worth enduring this for a while longer.

Nancy asks…

Have you had success in quitting smoking with the electronic cigarette?

I’m desperately wanting to quit smoking. Not only for myself, but for my fiance; she hates it. Have you had ANY success quitting or at least curbing the crave using one of those new electronic cigarettes? The advertisements look too flashy and fake so idk what to think. That’s why I’d rather have an answer from someone that has personal experience with them. Thank you!

admin answers:

Didn’t work for me (I quit thanks to http://stopsmoking.eu.pn/) but everyone is different in the way they stop smoking, so what worked for me might not work for you. The only way to tell if any given method works or not for you is to try it, ¡Anything to stop that habit is worth it!

Hope this helps

Mary asks…

does fake smoking harm you?

my friends been smoking for about a year now but decided to quit about 2 months ago. she tried everything from quitting cold turkey, to those patch things and to gum, and nothing works. so a friend told her she should make fake cigarettes using paper and filling it with the inside of a tea bag and smoking it like that- kinda like a fake rollie. and she said it really works, and she’s cut back soo much yet it still looks tastes and has the same feel of normal cigarrets, and i agree because i tried it, i honestly felt like i was smoking a normal cigarette because it tastes the same (by the way, im not a smoker)

but what i was really wondering was is this doing any harm to her like normal cigarretes do? i sound really stupid but you never know, will it harm her??

thanks :]

admin answers:

Well, if the herbs she is putting in them are safe to consume then it’s probably fine. Smoking in general isn’t good because you are inhaling smoke. And cigarette/ rolling papers have arsenic in them (in the lines on them), which is like rat poison or something, so that isn’t totally fine either. But it is definitely way better than regular cigarettes.

She might want to look into Blu Electronic Cigarettes. It’s $60 for a starter kit, which sounds like a lot. But once you buy that, the cartridges (equivalent of a pack of cigarettes) are only $4 – $5 each. They still feel like smoke filling up your lungs. They have no tar, no carcinogens, and run on a battery (rechargeable).. Which means no secondhand smoke either. Oh, and no smell that sticks to you, or stinks up your house or office…. And no weird taste in your mouth afterwards. They DO taste really good, and there is tobacco-flavored also, which actually tastes pretty close to tobacco. There are also vanilla, menthol, cherry, and java. I used it for a few months, and was then able to quit. You ARE getting nicotine still, so they aren’t designed as a quitting thing. But they definitely worked for me….

William asks…

How can I quit smoking?

I want to be a better person and better persons don’t smoke. However I lack any kind of willpower to stop and I really really enjoy it.

I’ve tried medications in the past, but that made me suicidal
I’ve tried the gum, the patch and the lozenges and none of them worked. I’ve tried to pacify with a fake cigarette. I even bought a juicer thinking that I would substitute cigarettes for a healthy juiced carrot!

Every time I get the idea in my head that I’m going to quit, I end up smoking tons more just to get as much in before I don’t have them anymore.

What can I do?

admin answers:

Guido quit by cleverly getting a chest infection and sexily coughing up green mucus every time he smoked a cigarette.

“My name’s Guido, and I’m a smoko-holic. My last cigarette was 3 and a half years ago.”

*cries*