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me and my bf are trying to stop smoking…has anyone tried the gum and it actually worked..i want to get something but everything is costly and i just wanted your opinion on what works best….. something beside just quitting "cold turkey"….thanks

I have been smoking since I was 9 yrs old. I like the taste of my menthol’s. I have try everything from the gum to the doctor butting me on the medication. I just can’t stop and i think its because I like the taste to much. What do you think?

I’m trying to find out if the electric cigarette is a good way to stop smoking? Is it harmful also? I know it has nicotine but so does the other alternatives, gum, inhalers, patches,and so on. I thought this would be the ticket but some of my friends are saying this is worse because your putting water into your lungs. Does anyone know if this is true or not?

I have plenty of veggies and fresh fruit and even nuts around to snack on. When I shop I avoid buying cookies and my favorite candies.
I buy jelly beans and other hard candy and gum lots of gum. Once in a while I even endulge in a Snickers candy bar. But nothing seems to help.
I eat a blanced diet but I’m still gaining weight. And keep looking for something sweet to eat.
Has anyone else had this problem if so how did you solve it.

I have been smoking for about 14 years. i will be thirty next week and desperately want to quit. I have used the patch and quit for over a year, however the patch gave me a horribly painful rash and severe nightmares, even when i didn’t where it at night. I was just wondering, for those who were successful quitting, what worked for you? was it cold turkey, pure motivation, patch , gum, inhaler. I would love some thoughts and advice to get me going on this. Thanks.

I was told use the 2mg gum and do not smoke at all and i get high or buzz from the gum. why?

For those who have actually quit smoking…did you use nicotine replacement like gum, patches, prescription etc? I know some quit cold turkey but I just want to know what the best aid for quitting smoking is. Thanks.
Glad you quit smoking but that really isn’t something to be proud of. Do you not have a job? I need something NOT illegal that I can use at work.

I quit all nicotine products about a week ago and I’ve since started having nightmares. I quit cold turkey, so no patches or gum could be the cause. I’ve been waking up 7-8 times a night at different hours after having crazy dreams, some are nightmares and some are just confusing. I haven’t had a solid nights sleep in a week and I could really use any feedback or help. Is this related to quitting? Does it last long? Any remedies?

Hello, my dad is trying (and determined) to quit smoking. Some choices that he is willing to take is Nicoteen Gum, Nicoteen Patch, Chantix, or Cold turkey (when you quit smoking without any help). Please pick the option and list positives and negatives about it.
Oh yeah, and just to let you know, my dad only smokes about 1-2 cigarrettes a day. So he’s not a "heavy" smoker. He’s just still addicted to it.

me and my boyfriend made a deal, that we were going to quit smoking.
his part is working, and he’s cut back to one cig a day.
and i want to quit so bad, but it’s hard.
please help me, because nothing i do seems to help.
i need one like every 10 minutes, and it’s not good.
i’ve been smoking for only 2-3 years,
but it’s sooo hard. :/
Also, my mom is the one who keeps buying me cartins of them, even when i tell her DONT GET ME ANY THIS WEEK. she still gets them and says " they will be here if you need them" and i don’t need them, i just want them.. i’ve tried to use the gum, and it didn’t work with me.. i’ve tried to quit so many times, but nothing is working for me.

Has anyone used and had succesfull results with stop smoking aids like the patch or the gum? I have been smoking for 10 years but have recently cut back and am considering stoping so any advice would be great!

What are your thoughts on how to quit smoking?

Really what is the best ways to quit smoking?

Is it all in your head? Do you recommend the patch? The gum? Just stopping cold turkey?

Or are there any programs out there that can really help someone to quit smoking permanently?

I don’t believe in the hypnosis method – but I am open to other suggestions.

I am so ready to quit smoking but as stupid as it sounds I feel like quitting smoking is losing a best friend. I get so depressed when I try to quit which makes me start back. Any tips for quitting. The gum and patch just don’t work for me. I’d like to quit before it’s too late.

I’ve been smoking for awhile. I tried the patches and gum with no results and a lot less money in the end. I’m going to see my doctor about maybe a prescription stop smoking aid. Does anyone know of any names so I can read up on them? Thanks!

I am looking for Patches, Pills, Gum… ANYTHING!

I’m thinking about quitting smoking. I know I want to quit within the next 2 years. The only thing is that I really enjoy smoking. I smoke roughly 15 a day. I would like to know how to quit without using the patch or gum. I can’t quit all at once but would like to ease into it by smoking less and less. So what I really need to know also is…

How do you make yourself smoke less?

He is really addicted to nicotene and has tried a lot of things! (don’t bother sayng use that gum. He’s already tried)

I am trying to quit smoking and I was doing really well with the gum, until i started getting these terrible sores in my mouth. I still can’t open my mouth all of the way because of them. I really want to quit. I’ve been smoking for about 9 years. Any help would be great.

I am 24yrs old and have smoked for 10 yrs. I have managed to cut down to 5 a day mainly because i have a baby and am limited to when i can go and have a sneaky one. I want to quit because i have a wheeze on my chest which scares me and i want to be around to see lil one grow up.
You’d think this would be enough alone to make me stop but the evil weed has me hooked.I can go cold turkey for a few days until i get a bad temper and get aggitated,stressed out resulting in me giving in.
The patches give me migraines and make me feel light headed.I don’t fancy the gum.So how does hypnosis work in helping to stop me smoking? and has anyone had any success with it?
Or any other helpful tips on quitting would be great!

If so how did you do it? I really want to quit smoking more than ever. I have been smoking for about 9 years. I now smoke 20 a day.
I have tried the gum, inhalers and patches and they haven’t worked.
I have read the Allen Carr book and i think it is great and i now have more determination than ever to quit…..but i haven’ t yet.
The problem is i am so fearful of putting on weight. I know that quitting is still healthier than putting on weight but it is so ingrained in my brain.
Does anyone have any tips? Thanks.

I have given up smoking today, had my last one this morning, made myself really not enjoy it. Went to my GP and he’s given me 4mg gum. Had one, it’s ok. My dear husband won’t quit with me though so I need a buddy! Has anyone else given up smoking recently or is about to? Please get in touch.

My fiance has been smoking on and off for probably 15 years. He’s successfully quit a few times, only to eventually end up smoking again. He smokes about half a pack a day right now. He knows how much I can’t stand it because I don’t want to lose him to cancer or heart disease in 20 years, but this doesn’t seem to deter him enough. He wants to stop, or at least he says so, and he has tried the gum and the lozenges with a little success, but he doesn’t seem completely motivated (sometimes he’ll choose the cigarette over the lozenge, for example). What can I do to help him stop for good? Do you have any ideas, or ways that you’ve helped someone stop smoking?
He hates fixing stuff up around the house, unless it’s a comuputer heh… but I could keep his hands busy with a video game.. thanks for the idea.

I think he also likes the social aspect of smoking, which is an even harder thing to break imo…

i have tried everything gum, inhalater,patches even allen carr book i stoped for 5 wks but couldnt stick the craving any more and that was with patches,i now got to wait another year before i can join cessastion clinic i have asthma too. I really want to stop i smoke 25 aday is there any stay in clinics ? or any one have any suggestions?

All I seem to hear about is why people should pack up smoking. Well if that is the case, why do the Government not make all Quit Smoking Aids FREE from Pharmacies. Junkies can get Needles Free, Why Not Patches/Gum for Smokers.
I Live in London, Uk
To TOECEE where do you Live??? Not Free at my Doctors I asked.

Does anyone have any advice on how I can kick Smoking without nicotine aids? been smoking 10 a day for 4 years. I am a nurse at a hospital and am trying so much to stop with fails. The last ever one always tempts me. any hints and tips? How can i get through a stressful 12.5 hour shift without the temptation of going out for a fag break with others? I do not believe in using patches or the gum
Thanks -alec