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In reply to the discussion: Decided to quit smoking, any tips? [View all]Aristus
(66,912 posts)10. Good luck!
Your plan of one less cigarette per day every week is a good one. It's what I recommend for my patients. I've been reading this thread for more tips to offer them. (I've never smoked; I can only go by what successful quitters - interesting juxtaposition of words there - tell me).
I always recommend mints for the oral fixation. I know now to recommend strong-flavored mints like Altoids. Sugarless whenever possible.
Keep up the good work. Physiological recovery will start as soon as thirty minutes after your last cigarette ever.
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The gum helped me a great deal. I would have the gum during work and only smoke at home.
arcane1
Aug 2015
#2
I smoked constantly..I only regretted my cig was not as long as Pinocchio's nose!
angstlessk
Aug 2015
#7
when your sinus and lungs start clearing out after a day or two, take a good look at the gunk
Amishman
Aug 2015
#20
Another sign I'm getting old. Quit smoking 30 years ago. Two ways to go. Cold turkey or tapering off
argyl
Aug 2015
#24
I'm not much of a taperer myself! Have just gone cold turkey with the help of a vape pen....
bettyellen
Aug 2015
#28