Category: Quit Smoking

How will my body react when I quit smoking cold turkey?

My smoking is pretty bad. I started in 2004 @ age 19 as a social smoker, now I’m hitting 2 packs a day.

When I quit I want to go to sleep for 8-9 hours so that my body will have a head start on getting it out of my system. BUT, I dread how my body will react. Any idea of what it’ll be like?
**I haven’t had a cig in over 12 hours. I feel exhausted, sore and unmotivated.

How long after i quit smoking will the cravings go away?

I quit smoking about 20 minutes ago " I sound stupid I know" Its my first time trying and i know it’ll be tough. I heard stories and all, and people say it never goes away? I hope thats a lie. I’ve been smoking for about 2 and a half years. How many days/weeks till the cravings stop completly?

I quit smoking and I am trying to eat healthier but I keep gaining weight. How do I stop it?

I quit smoking almost 3 months ago, I am gaining weight and have been going to the bathroom alot less. I am trying to eat a lot of fiber, prune juice, less carbs, green tee, alot of water and not eating after 7pm. Why am I still gaining weight? How do I stop it? Please help!

How long does it take to totally quit smoking?

my boyfriend has been smoking for 10 years now, and he has decided to quit last year. but lately he puffs 3x to relieve his chest pains. will this in anyway help him really get the nicotine out of his system?
My bf had smoked for 10 yrs. He stopped Apr 2006. He gradually reduced his consumption until he only puffs 2x a month or whenever he feels chestpains (withdrawal symptoms). It’s been 12months now, is it still advisable to take some puffs once in a while?

FYI he doesnt crave for a cigar. Can last 1 month without a stick. But then when he has chest pains decides to get a puff.

Is this just normal? Or should I tell him to endure the pain and not smoke. Is this possible? Or all quitters get through this pain with the same solution (of occassional puffing) ?

thank you for all those who replied. Really great help for me.

When you quit smoking, how long did it take for the anxiety to subside?

Hi, Ive been smoking about a pack a day for 3 years now. Lately I’ve been trying to cut back/ quit, but when I do I feel AWFUL. It’s not a sick or ill feeling, it’s just a feeling like something should be happening. This is probably just anxiety, I know, but it’s a terrible feeling. How long did it take you to feel normal after you quit? Did you feel any anxiety or something like it?

What is the best thing for smokers cough when you quit smoking?

i have quit smoking and havent had a good night sleep in like 3 days now… i am on nicorette gum and it isnt working, i really want to quit but i am feeling that the only thing to stop coughing is to have another smoke… so any good ways to stop coughing???