Comments on: Seven Simple Habits To Kiss Smoking Goodbye

By: Mr Positioning (Stanley Bronstein)

Mr Positioning (Stanley Bronstein) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:35:30 +0000

I have trouble identifying with this one (fortunately), as I ‘m a non-smoker, BUT I think it is good advice for quitting any type of addiction.

Take care

Mr Positioning (Stanley F. Bronstein, Atty, CPA, Author and Professional Speaker)

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:18:33 +0000

I can see what you’re saying… if people don’t have any self-control than screw them, right?

Then there’s the whole other side of the fence that looks at it like… stop selling all these people this drug that’s practically disintegrating and charring their lungs, no matter if they want it or not. If someone wanted to kill themselves would you just give them a gun?

By: Flimjo

Flimjo — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:46:45 +0000

You know what’s really crazy, it’s the multi-billion dollar suits against these tobacco companies. I can’t fathom how anyone can blame the tobacco companies for smoking. Maybe a little. But, at some point, you have to take some responsibility for your actions.

By: Flimjo

Flimjo — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:30:57 +0000

I agree that cold turkey is the way to go. But for the weaker crowd, I think this step-by-step process is helpful. Smoking is an awful habit.

By: Mayank Rocks

Mayank Rocks — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:24:21 +0000

Cold turkey? Howcome?
And yeah, leaving all of a sudden is never easy. Best way is to make a plan as suggested. Nobody asks to quit in a month, take a year or two, but slow down on smoking. If you take 50 a day, slow down to 49, 48,47….like every week 1 down. Soon enough you will be reducing. Smoking 1 a day is much better than taking 50.

By: Mayank Rocks

Mayank Rocks — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:22:24 +0000

I agree too. I must make all my friends read this

By: Mayank Rocks

Mayank Rocks — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:21:55 +0000

Trust me, most of the people dont care about such things. My friends were really good in school. Now after going to college, they started smoking a lot and drinking a lot aswell. Some are even taking weeds and marijuana…. Telling them doesnt help any bit. They will say, its life. Its enjoyment.

And you are correct. Few of my friends said, from this new year, I will never smoke. Started again in a few days and said, I could not stop myself. I broke my promise and it doesnt matter. Will try again next year, What an idiot!

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:11:56 +0000

Cold turkey would likely be the best solution, but if that’s not clicking, than easing off works. Whatever it takes to quit, right?

By: Know The Ledge

Know The Ledge — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:03:04 +0000

I’ve always believed the only way to truly quit is cold turkey. I know there are doctors and a billion dollar smoking cessation business that would say I’m wrong…but the longer you hold on, the longer it will have a hold on you.

Make sure you’re at a point in your life that you know you absolutely want to quit, then just do it. Suffer really bad for a few days (with the help of a strong support system), and then it will start to get easier. You’ll have urges for a while, but over time you start to gain back your sense of smell and taste and smoking will start to actually smell bad to you.

It’s not an easy thing for anyone, people in my family (including myself) have struggled with quiting, but it’s best to just cut it off quickly, IMO.

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:37:47 +0000

I personally think this is an excellent post, good job Fruitful =)