Question 1

i quit smoking 3 weeks ago and my appetite has increased considerably. dont want to gain weight. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Control diet: It is very common to gain weight after quitting smoking .Person can gain upto 18 lbs. Try to exercise more and control diet, best thing still is that you quit smoking.

Question 2

quit smoking a week ago cold turkey, lost my appetite. also food smells and tastes rotten even if fresh. just nicotine withdrawal or something else?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine: Given your history I believe it's just the nicotine. Great job on quitting though.

Question 3

i'm trying to quit smoking. it's very difficult. are e cigarettes a safer alternative?

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Smoking addicted: 52 F: I'm trying to quit smoking. It's very difficult. Are e cigarettes a safer alternative? ANS: as a former smoker I understand the difficulty. But the heath benefits are very clear. Discuss with your Dr. and ask to be referred for help. Keep trying you can do it!

Question 4

yesterday morning, i quit smoking cold turkey. what should i expect to experience over the next week(s)?

Accepted Answer

Highly variable: depending on how much you smoked, what kind of cigarettes, how deeply you inhaled, how long you have smoked. Usually, irritability, lack of concentration, craving ("nicotine fits") and sleep disturbance. I strongly recommend using nicotine replacement (patches, lozenges, gum) rather than cold turkey, which has the lowest quit rate of all methods. Join a cessation program at least. Good luck!!!

Question 5

i quit smoking for a month now, but could not do it cold turkey, so i have an e-cigarette to get me through the cravings. what is the long term effect?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: the e-cigarettes haven't been out that long. THere is certainly some risk of lung damage and even cancer but almost certainly MUCH less than with tobacco.

Question 6

how do u quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

You've already begun: Congratulations! you've taken the first step by wanting to quit. There are many possible next steps, but i suggest calling 1-800-quitnow. It is a free telephone counseling service, and is excellent. They can help develop a quit plan just for you, and support you along the way. And they often can give away aids like nicotine patches for free. Best of luck! you really can quit. I know. I did.

Question 7

i need to quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All smokers need to quit smoking. However, the nicotine is extremely addictive, which is why the tobacco industry is able to keep selling so much of their products. One can work with his primary care doctor on quitting. There are ways the doctor can help.

Question 8

i want to quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

many options: There many options available to you. Meds (like nicotine gum or patches, Chantix, Zyban etc). Acupuncture and Hypnotherapy can also be beneficial. Good luck

Question 9

tips to quit smoking

Accepted Answer

Don't buy cigarettes: Think of your lungs turning black with every puff kinda like the inside of a chimney, think of all the money you can save, think of an ash tray filled up and then kissing that.....Think of bad circulation, breathing problems. 
Do you still feel like smoking?

Question 10

can women quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

Women and smoking: Quitting is no easy task, male or female.  Try to taper your use.  If you have withdrawal symptoms or craving, nicotine puffers or gum can help reduce this.  Patches without the use of cigarettes can help you slowly come off.  If the craving are still two strong, medications such as Chantix and wellbutrin (bupropion) can also help.  The american lung association can give you support and information.

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