Quitting smoking

@Nico33

Besides the gum and patches; there are also lozenges, inhalators and mouth and nasal sprays that exist too. Some people also use e-cigarettes to help them quit smoking. There are also medications that are sometimes prescribed to help people to stop smoking for example: Champix (varenicline) or Zyban (bupropion).

If you're in the UK, I know your G.P. can refer you to a stop smoking service as well. I'm not sure about in other countries though.

If you're trying to quit on your own, then here are 10 self-help tips to stop smoking: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/10-self-help-tips-to-stop-smoking/

@Nico33 -

First I want to commend you. Knowing your need and bringing that into a *want* to stop smoking - this is very important! Good job. Acknowledging the problem and looking for a way to fix it ... these are wonderful steps!

Second, I am in the USA. I know there is a quit smoking phone line here in my state (they even show commercials on tv). I'm not sure where you live, but I would be willing to help you find something or some people! to help you. Do you have any support in this decision already, like from your family or close friends? They could also be there to assist when you need help - aside from the gum or patches. Sure they have nothing to do with the nicotine addiction (I'm guessing here), but they may be able to help in other ways.

I am proud of you for searching out assistance through 7cups. Good job! ~ Platy

@Nico33 hello I would just like to say I'm a smoker but I only ever quit cold turkey for any length of time one year was my record but I never tried precriiption pills there available here in Canada I think your urge to smoke is supposed to dissipate in a matter of weeks or less until ur smoke free hopefully for good not sure how long u take it coverage or cost