I have been trying to give up smoking for years any great tips?

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dochsa.co.uk	Hi you can try a number of options nowadays. But Hypnotherapy, acupuncture and TFT are well know as some of the best. See a Hypnotherapist who can advise you. Ensure they don't only use aversion therapy. If you need any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me dochsa.co.uk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

YUM MUM	Contact you doctors and ask them about your local 'quit smoking program' run by the NHS. You will need attend weekly and talk about the last weeks experiences, also you will need to do a little test to to prove you have not been smoking.You will also get aids to help you stop, ie patches, gum, etc etc all on prescription - what ever suits you. I know it does sound like joining 'AA' but really it does work. Your all there together trying to quit and having others around you going through the same thing does help. Give it a go, it will cost you nothing and you will gain everything. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fifty	I hear that the nasal spray is more effective because it creates a nicotine high. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ann n	Agree, The Easy Way To Stop Smoking.by Allen Carr Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jud_eyeknight	stop buying them.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

WainWain	Whenever you want to smoke, grab a lollipop or a chewing gum. Silly, but it works =] Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Apryl	You and me both. You have to just quit cold turkey, I guess. Find something to do other than that drat cigarrette! And---that is from someone with the same habit, hope you quit! Do it for me, then tell me how! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kar_summers	Your answer is written right in your question.... You are only TRYING... you are not ...DOING.. When I stopped, I stopped. I threw out all the cigarettes and never smoked again. The end. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dover Soles	Yes. Do as I did after several other unsuccessful attempts. I said "When I've finished this packet, I'm not buying any more" - and I didn't, and it was as simple as that. I had no withdrawal symptoms, no ill feelings - nothing -- and that was about six years ago, and I've never even THOUGHT about having a smoke since then. (Out of interest, I nearly said F A G then, but the bloody stupid yankee yahoo spellcheck won't allow an Englishman to use such a horrible, disgusting and offenS ive word like that, and you should see what happens with "offens ive" if you type it properly too!) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kevin d	I gva up smoking for thee years, have smoked since I was 11 spent 6 weeks in hostpital to do it and now im smoking again Good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Emma	Me too, but finally did. I used the commit lozenge. Worked great, I haven't smoked in 9 months. They are a little pricey, but over the long run they cost a lot less than cigarettes....and when you think about cancer or dying the cost for the lozenge or patch or what ever is priceless. Best of luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dakittenizcozmic	There is a new medicine out that your doctor can prescribe a friend of mine in on it she has smoked for over 20 years and it has helped her quit. Ask your doctor the name of it though, sorry don't remember that about it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Susie Drew	The Alan Carr book really worked for a friend of mine who had, like you, tried for years to kick it and she did it with this book. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shirl	The first time I gave up was while I was at work. what i used to do was to put my packet of ciggies up on the filing cabinet, and each time i would go to grab one, I would say to myself no i'll leave it until my break. then when on my break i would go to grab it again and say no i'll leave it until lunch time I did this everyday and then my boss helped me out by making the office a non smoking zone and stopped my breaks for a couple of weeks.. It worked.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

witchfromoz2003	Thank you for your question as it will help me also to quit . I have been told if a t first you don't succeed,try again. Keep up the faith in yourself and I am sure you will succeed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Boss	get someone to put boxing gloves on your hands until he cravings pass Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rahul	if u 've been trying to quit smoking then it would be for someone reason u've not listed so if u have the reason very close to ur heart then u dont have to have any tips on leaving smoking u have to ask urself "why do i want to leave cig smoking?"and if u can answer that then u can quit smoking otherwise dont quit by smoking atleast u r doing one good thing giving job opportunities to cig. companies always be happy with whatever u do Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Alex	What worked for was that I didn't tell anybody that I was going to stop. I just stopped, if nobody knows that you are trying to give up they won't keep asking you how you are managing without a cigarette. There are also some nice people who, if they know you are trying to stop, aggravate you by deliberately blowing smoke in your face trying to weaken your resolve. I stopped in 1968. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mbah marijan	Go to the hospital and see how some person with lung cancer suffer. My dad was a smoking addict, he quit smoking totally when his brother and wife died from lung cancer Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sabrina	This has to be one of the hardest things a person can do! I smoked for 18yrs. I decided to stop in Jan & done well for 3-4 months. Then I was back on them gradually one by one, day by day. I decided to quit again 2 months ago although I still had the odd one when out drinking! To be honest, I don't think everyone can stop things right away. Maybe try wean yourself off them. Try cutting down day by day. This is usually easier!! Good Luck. I'm doing without it 2 wks so far!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Twitch	A lot of people have great success using the prescription drug Welbutrin to help with the cravings/habit of smoking. You need to go to a doc to get the prescription, and s/he will likley be only too happy to help. Using a specific program of Wellbutrin and gradually decreasing doses of "the patch" has a very good success rate. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

loopylout	Alan Carr - DEFINITELY! It's a really good book and it turns around the way you think about needing a fag (and I'm a total cynic so if it worked on me...!) Also, we have a local 'stop smoking service' which will prescribe any of the non-smoking aids you need to help and they're free! Your GP surgery should have info on your local service. Mine was really good 'cos it meant you didn't have to join some stupid group - it's like going to see the doctor and they don't crucify you if you mess up first time either. I would try Alan Carr and if that doesn't work, call your gp surgery and ask where to go to the local stop smoking service. At least these options don't cost much! (the book cost me about a tenner from WH Smiths and the stop smoking service is free) Good luck!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

clivepulley	When you feel like a fag. Try drinking luke warm water. It helped me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

G	you need a mantra that works for you. i used valerian/lobelia drops too -- you can get those at health stores. if you use nicotine products they just transfer your adddiction. statistically they aren't that great. it also usually takes a few times -- so don't feel like a loser if it doesn't work the first few times. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kathy khh	I smoked for 39 years from the age of 11.I went to my local chemist and they gave me nicotine patches. I havent had a cigarette for 6 monthes now. GIVE IT A TRY Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Peace...................... Off.	Niccorette inhalators - I gave up four months ago using these and found it quite easy ( I smoked for 25 years previously). They are a bit like having a cigarette. You can have a puff on one if you feeling stressed - now I don't use them at all and feel great. I tried reading Alan Carr and he got on my nerves - just a load of waffle. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tina C	YOU CAN do it! All you need is encouragement and people to really support you when you really need that craving! Good Luck!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

red beret	tips, don't use the ones on the cigerette's Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Aries	You must go to your Doctor, they are really trying to get people to give up. You will be given a prescription for a drug, which really works. A friend of mine went into the garden after having taken one tablet, tried to smoke her last packet of cigarettes and came back after having only smoked a half a cigarette. You must also go to the Support Group Sessions as these people really are a great help. BUT you must really WANT to give up, before you go to your Doctor. You must have a positive attitude. Sorry to nag especially as I am an always non-smoker but I was amazed at the result for my friend. She smoked since she was about 16 and was in her 50's before she went to the Doctor and was smoking about 20 a day. You don't say how many you smoke. However many, you will need support. Have a go, you won't regret it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

madeleine b	when you go top buy cigarettes put the money you would have spent on them in a box keep doing this after a few weeks you see how much you have saved it encourages you to carry on wash all your clothes and avoid people who smoke keep busy if you have a bad time eat a carrot or an apple try nobbling fruit things to stop the craving not sweets or cakes or you will expand good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Susan C	Alan Carrs easy way to stop smoking. It's an excellent book and because you don't have to stop smoking until the end there's no reason not to read it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No