Stop Smoking Efforts: Teen
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Smoking
Asked by B.C. from San Diego
on July 1, 2008
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trying to quit smoking any good ways!!!
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- I read the book called The Easy Way To Quit Smoking by Allen Carr and it made all the difference in the world. I quit and was happy about it just like he promised. I...
- Hi, Im not a smoker but I have had a couple friends kick the habit through hypnotherapy..Sounds crazy but there is alot to how the mind controls our habits..Her name i...
- B. i'm also trying to quit smoking , i'm 43 and it's time. I've called the 1-800 number and spoke to a lady and told her I think it's because i'm bored, so she gave me...
Quit Smoking!
Asked by M.B. from St. Louis
on January 21, 2009
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Yes I started smoking and I hate it! I am totally ready to quit but its very hard! My husband smokes too! We have had a lot of stress lately with our jobs. I was w...
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- girl i am so not going to judge you - i have battled this too, and am still battling it. i quit in september, but then had some traumatic weeks and it was all shot to ...
- Hi Molly, The prescription Chantix works!!! Go to your doc, tell him to write you a script, then pick it up at the pharmacy. It's like $120 initially, then like $40...
- Hi Molly...your last question was, Why can't I stop? Honestly? It's because you don't really want to. I smoked heavily for 12 years and managed to quit before I tur...
Stop Smoking
Asked by Y.G. from Chicago
on July 31, 2006
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Hi. I am a smoker, and it's actually a very bad habbit that I have and I have been trying to get rid of, but I am having a really hard time. I have a six year old son...
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- You must stop smoking!!!!!!!!! My dad smoked for 40 years all through my childhood and then he just decided to stop cold turkey and he hasn't smoked since and he was ...
- I tried to quit smoking for a long time. When my husband popped the question my ring was in a box on nicorette. That was 5 years ago. I know it's hard to quit. You...
- Hi Y., I have heard the lazer treatment works. My husband is seriously thinking about going there. I talked to the Dr and he seems very nice. http://www.acculase...
Quitting Smoking
Asked by J.T. from Seattle
on January 7, 2007
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(This is my first thread, but after lurking for a couple of days, I'm ready to jump in)
Has anyone here got any experience with quitting smoking? I've failed more...
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- Hi J., I quit 2 years ago after 23 years of smoking. I did not want to, but my best friend did and I knew it was time. Here is what we did. We did not set a date...
- Hey Jackie: My husband and I quit together by using the patch about 15 year ago. The first week was hard but it got easier every day after that. Try to keep busy...
- Oh boy do I understand! I started smoking at about 17yrs old and I am 37 now. I have tried repeatedly to stop smoking nothing worked. Then last September my best-fri...
Seeking Motivational Stories of People Who Have Quit Smoking!
Asked by N. from Dallas
on October 4, 2006
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I am 29 and have been smoking since I was 15 and I really need to quit. I have 3 daughters and I don't want them to start smoking because they have seen me doing it a...
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- I used the patch. It took 2 or 3 times, but when I finally made up my mind to quit, it happened! Expect withdrawals for a week or two.
- I also smoked from ages 15 or so - 27. All I can say is stay away from other smokers...just for 2 weeks, then you'll be okay & tell everyone you're quitting so you'll ...
- N. When I found out I was Pregnant 2002 with my Daughter -I quit cold turkey! I smoked for over 20 years and I already had done enough damage with my body partying ...
Dealing with Smoking of a 17 Year Old
Asked by L.C. from Phoenix
on March 29, 2008
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My 17 yr old son, a senior in high school has started smoking. When we talked to him about it he said he would stop, today he came in smelling like a cigarette and wh...
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- I would advise there be consequences if you catch him. I remember I tried that excuse with my husband about it being my friends and I am almost 48. I quit a year...
- Hi L., I know how you must feel. I have an 18 year old and although he doesn't smoke I know what teens go through when trying to fit in. I found an article you may ...
- Maybe you could take him to your family dr who could show him how smoking will affect his body.
Quiting Smoking While Pregnant
Asked by R.M. from Washington DC
on March 21, 2008
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My sister is 8 weeks pregnant and is having the most difficult time quiting smoking. Her OB simply told her they don't prescriptions to pregnant Mom's (basically, you'...
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- I'm sorry I don't really have any good advice except to keep encouraging her. In school I had a friend that did a report on the effects of smoking while pregnant and ...
- I used to smoke in my teen years and quit when I found out when I became pregnant. I was blessed by the fact that I couldn't smell cigarette smoke anymore and anytime ...
- Hypnosis is the best way to approach this. Thousands of people have been able to stop without much struggle. Actually, it's extremely effective for any and all a...
Don't Know What to Do - Just Found Out 17 Year Old Son Has Been Smoking Pot
Asked by Z.Z. from Washington DC
on November 20, 2010
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While my husband was taking my younger two children upstairs for a bath before bedtime, I smelled an odor in the living room and asked my husband to come back down to ...
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- First of all don't panic. If your son is going to school, getting good grades, participating in all other normal functions you dont need to do anything really harsh o...
- wow, entertaining responses here. i'm a little shocked with the "i did it and i'm fine" responses. zz, i'm glad you are taking this seriously and want to do someth...
- I smoked a lot of pot in high school, and than I out grew it. It really is not a big deal, but he should respect your rules as long as he is living in your home. I w...
My 19 Year Old Son Has Started Smoking
Asked by K.D. from Raleigh
on January 12, 2012
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I am so sad. My husband saw our 19 year old son smoking in the backyard today. I know he is over 18 and I can't really stop him but any advice would be appreciated.
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- This is the hardest addiction to break! I am currently trying to quit for the gazillonth time. I think a talk from an older cousin he looks up to would be a good start...
- K., I know it must be very hard to see this. But truthfully, I'd call the cousin and accept that your son will be mad. And yes, talk about your dad. Pull out pi...
- I smoked as a teen and my mom never said anything about it. Of course, I would not let him smoke in the house, but other than that I would stay out of it. I guess bc...
Seeking Suggestions - Found Out My Pre-teen Is Experimenting with Smoking
Asked by L.W. from Columbus
on November 27, 2007
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My son will be 13 at the end of December and in the past three weeks I have found out that he tried drinking and now he is experimenting with smoking. I have talked to...
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- Take him to a AA Meeting. Let him see where he will be years from now if he continues down this "Experimenting Road". I got drug to one when I was 15- caught drinking...
- Although my husband and I are smokers (we do not smoke in our home) we have dicussed the importance of never smoking to our children, ages 6, 13 & 15. They have witnes...
- let him know where you stand on the issue and stick with it. i started smoking at 13 and continued until 19. my mom just made it easy for me, even buying my cigarettes...
