Stop Smoking Efforts
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Need Help to Quit Smoking
Asked by K.S. from Nashville
on March 12, 2007
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I desperatly want to quit smoking. My husband and I both decided to quit together. The nicotine gum works great for him but I hate it. It makes my mouth burn. I am loo...
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- Hey K... I am a 24yr old SAHM...and i just recently quit smoking. Because we are going to try and have another child! Their is no secret! I quit cold turkey! I gave i...
- Congratulations on making that decision. Its a hard one. There is a new medication out called Chantix that is great. Check it out at www.chantix.com . I want to quit m...
- Congrats K., I quit as well about a year ago, and all I can say is CHANTIX, CHANTIX, CHANTIX!!! This is an amazing drug! Insurance usually doesn't cover it, but it...
I Wish My Husband Would Quit Smoking
Asked by H.M. from Atlanta
on March 3, 2009
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Hi there! I've been married to my husband for over 5 years and prior to ever getting married he's been promising to quit smoking. "I promise I'll quit before we get ...
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- H., I know from experience that the only way to get anywhere in your situation is to ask God to help. There is nothing else that will make your husband quit, and con...
- Oh I hope he takes the chantix!! About 3 to 4 days into it, he'll start to complain that they taste and smell funny! My hubby and I stopped smoking before we even ma...
- H., I feel your pain. My husband kept making promises and never would quit, until we became pregnant. Even then, it was something he struggled with on and off, but ...
Hypnosis to Quit Smoking
Asked by M.A. from Denver
on January 11, 2009
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My husband really wants to quit smoking and wants to try hypnosis. Has anyone tried this and/or who is a good hypnotherapist (sp?) in the Denver metro area. I am afr...
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- Hi M.~ I went to try this about 7 years ago. Paid $200.00. Had a smoke that evening... I'm not saying it does'nt work,.. just did'nt for me. I did learn some ...
- I have a neighbor friend who has basically smoked her whole life and she is 60. About a month ago she did the hypnosis thing to quit, and so far she is smoke free. T...
- My friend Rachel does hypnosis with much success. Rachel Mullis Koenigsberg <____@____.com> ###-###-#### The Holistic Wellness Center 16 Mountian View Ave Suite 1...
Smoking and Breastfeeding
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on February 15, 2008
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I know it's terrible, but I never quit smoking during my pregnancy. I need to decide if I'm going to breastfeed. I assume that it's not a good idea since I know I'm ...
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- WOW, Mary I agree. I cant believe the crap other moms give to moms, geez. K., I never bf so I cant do much for your original q, BUT I have known babies that died of S...
- K.: it is still better for you and the baby for you to breastfeed than not. P., RLC, IBCLC, CST Board Certified Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding and Par...
- K., I am sorry you are getting so much crap for your question. You should be commended for your honesty! I should have put my response up here instead of in a mes...
Mom Who Wants to QUIT SMOKING
Asked by A.D. from Portland
on April 16, 2008
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I have been a smoker for many years. I started smoking when I was 16 and I am currently 43. Wow, that's 27 years. I have been able to quit whenever I was pregnant a...
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- I can totally relate to you. I am in the same boat but wanted to give you my 2 cents worth and hope it helps. I just went to my docter for some chantix and she said ...
- A., I think it is great you WANT to quit - that is the first important step. Oprah had a whole show on this topic this week - either Monday or Tuesday. I bet you could...
- I quit 11 years ago in March. I did several things to make it happen. I used those plastic filters that you put on the cigarette to take some of the tar. It was suppos...
Quit Smoking Advice
Asked by L.M. from Minneapolis
on January 8, 2009
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Hello wonderful moms! I am 32 years old with three children ages 11, 4, and 3. I started smoking after my first marriage ended in 2000. I was the last person anyone ...
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- Bravo to you for stopping smoking. My sister used Chantix when she tried to quit smoking. It made her very crabby, emotional, and irratable. She ended up quiting th...
- Hi L. - I am in the same exact boat you are except my husband and I are both still trying to quit. We both tried Chantix last year, my husband couldnt handle the si...
- I am 38 (ugh) and started smoking off and on when I was 18. I never smoked alot, maybe a pack a week, and was able to go long periods without smoking. I went cold tu...
How Did You Finally Quit Smoking for Good?
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on April 28, 2010
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I've been an on and off smoker (mostly on) for 9 years. Not smoking during my pregnancy/breastfeeding wasn't a problem. But every time I get together with friends soc...
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- Hi! I just recently quit....again. On my 3rd week smoke free! I just kept slapping on the nicotine patch, maybe I'd quit for a day or two, go back to smoking for a ...
- I just quit smoking for the 3rd time because I am pregnant for the 3rd time. I have never been able to quit for myself, only when I'm pregnant. But I can NOT go back...
- Good Luck. I am a month tobacco free - quit cold turkey after 20+ years of smoking. I did do the cinnamon thing - lots of cinnamon Altoids and gums when I was cravi...
Trying to Quit Smoking:)
Asked by L.W. from Birmingham
on April 23, 2007
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I am 25 years old, have been smoking since I was 12. Yeah, I know young, but I think most long time smokers start young. Anyway, I have made the decision to quit. My...
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- That is GREAT!! If you put your mind to it and you WANT to quit smoking bad enough you can do it. Just think of your son. My suggestion would be to keep yourself busy ...
- Hi L., This is the first time I've responded to anyone, but your message hit me right in the chest. I am almost 38 years young with a beautiful 6 month old little gir...
- I 2nd the putting what you would have spent away for later- like a vacation or new clothes.. My husband used to be a smoker and quit. He has said that you have to ...
Quitting Smoking
Asked by M.A. from Jackson
on October 22, 2007
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I have read a few months ago about a quitting smoking pill that cost about 120.00 a month that was available by prescription. I was trying to find out what this medic...
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- There are a few out there. I know that a new one is called Chantix (or Shantix). Then there is Zyban and Wellbutrin. You can call a pharmacy and check on pricing or...
- The name of this pill is called Chantix. Most insurances don't cover it but I have heard it works well. Although I also recently read in People magazine an article abo...
- The one you're looking for is Chantix. Check into the side effects...I've had several friends that have used it and it works but some of them had a hard time with sid...
Smoking and Pregnancy
Asked by L.G. from New Orleans
on September 17, 2007
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I'm seeking advice for a friend of mine who is about 1 month pregnant. Is it safer to just quit smoking or to just cut back. Will just quiting put too much stress on t...
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- my aim was to quit cold turkey, though it didn't always quite go that way. the first time i quit easily cos it made me naeusous. she needs to start off by quitting buy...
- just quit. i smoked for ten years before my pregnancy and went cold turkey as soon as i found out i was pregnant. if she tries to say she can't it's just excuses.
- She definatly needs to quit for both her sake and the baby's. I am saying this as a former smoker so hear me out . . . I suggest that she quits a quickly as possible, ...
