I want to quit smoking but am having a VERY hard time. anyone have any suggestions? the gums, losenges (sp?), and patches are WAY too expensive. thanks!

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?

Tomorrow is me and my husband’s set date to stop smoking. I’m going to pick up some stop smoking patches today. Do you think there’s a difference between the Nicoderm CQ patch and the much cheaper generic Equate brand patch?

I have tried the patches and that didn’t work, is there anyway that I can quit smoking that will actually work, with out going cold turkey.

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!

Me and my husband both want to quit smoking. We don’t have alot of money so patches and stuff won’t work for us. Should we try to quit cold turkey or reduce daily?

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

I am a heavy smoker. two pack per day. I am in the cooper clayton smoking censation class, but still smoking. I have the patches, but due to anxiety, and stress, I haven’t been able to progress. I did stop smoking the first time I was in this class. Only to start back after 4 months. I feel like such a failure. I feel I am weak, stupid, and letting the others down in my class, low self esteem. I am considering theapy, but wondering if anyone anyplace has any suggestions that might help me kick the habit. My Dr. has told me numerous times I have to quit smoking. I have asathma, broncities and other breathing conditions. Is it the power over smoking that I can’t give up? I am not an ignorant person. I no, the risk here..then why do I keep smoking?
There has to be others out there that smoke, and have sucessfully quite. If anyone has an suggestions, I would like to have your in put. This is scaring me.

I’ve been smoking for 13 years now and really want to stop but have no willpower at all. I got Champix from the doctor but have read so many bad things abut them i have not taken them. I used the patches for a few days but came out in big red marks where they had been. I really want to stop but just don’t know what to do. Can anyone help??

maybe its just me but ever since i started to quit smoking 4 days ago iv been have terrible dreams every night that wake me up, im sure its the patches. anyone else experienced this?

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!

ive tried, stop smoking groups, one-2-one’s with nhs folk, tried the chewys, tried the lozange, tried the patches, the only i probably havent tried was the inhalor. Any advise on effective ways to quit and stay quit.

My friend told me her dad just got a laser treatment to stop smoking, and he hasn’t picked up a cigarette since the day he got it. My mom is very adamant about quitting and I think this is a really good option if it works. Shes tried all the gums, pills and patches and nothing has worked. Can anyone help me out and tell me more about it, and how effictive it is?

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 been without a `fag` for over 50 hours now. I know it does not seem very long, I I quit on my own at 11. 00 am Thursday, then started the patches Friday. In one of the booklets the quit smoking nurse gave me, it says that after 48 hours your sense of smell and taste should start to come back, but as yet there is no improvement in mine. Also is there anyone else out there who has a `vile` taste in their mouth, is this caused by `fags`

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.

My dad has been "trying" to stop for about 2 years. He buys the patches, but always puts off the actual quitting.
All it does is waste money. My mum isn’t as bad as my father, who smokes cigarette after cigarette.

When I go to school, people say I stink of smoke, and I do! It’s really embarassing.

I’ve tried speaking to them about it but they just ignore me.

What can I do?

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