Stop Smoking Help Blog

Werner Michael answers:

For one thing, smoking a cold turkey seems extremely difficult. Do they come in packs or like do you buy them individually? And is it a whole turkey or just like slices? Do different deli’s have different blends? Is there a light version? I have so many questions. But anyway, I recommend taking it in a 3 step process. First try warm turkey. If your goal is to quit smoking turkey completely however this may not be the best option. Step two. Try switching to a different type of meat product. Ham I hear holds up quite well to the smoking procedure and is a favorite but surprisingly duck is quickly coming on to the scene. Thirdly, as a last ditch effort to quit smoking cold turkey I recommend taking up smoking.

Werner Michael answers:

It’ll be hard as shit. Good luck, don’t be discouraged. It’s unpleasant, but possible. You’ll feel free afterwards.

– Davey

Werner Michael answers:

I quit cold turkey and it was extremely easy – 6 years ago now. Having said that, I tried several times before that and it wasn’t easy at all – obviously I failed. It’s all about how you do it…
I’m going to have to disagree with Jesse’s answer. Sure most people fail with cold turkey – as with any other method. Smoking is an addiction, that’s right. And that’s exactly why you shouldn’t gradually reduce your intake. If it was a habit that might work. You could get used to smoking less and less and eventually not at all anymore. But the addiction will never decrease by reducing your intake – you just “enjoy” your cigarettes more because you’re always holding out for it. If you manage to quit after cutting down you will go through exactly the same withdrawals as when you just quit cold turkey…
Stoppo gave a good answer. It’s true – you need to have the right reason or motivation. That’s what made the difference for me as well. If you think you’re going to miss smoking and it’s going to be hard to quit you will have a tough time. But if you know (really!) you’ll be better off without it and you are happy with your decision it can be really easy.
It’s ALL about your mindset. Be glad you don’t have to do that anymore – that you are getting rid of this filthy addiction. Never think you will miss it – that’s what makes it hard. But instead see yourself as happy, content and proud that you’ve done it.
If you prepare yourself properly, you can easily override the withdrawal pangs completely.
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Werner Michael answers:

The best time for anyone to stop smoking is right now! But some times are more difficult than others. A cold can help, because it often decereases the desire to smoke.
If your fiance feels like stopping, I would encourage him. If he drinks lots of freshly squeezed orange juice, this will help him to stop smoking and at the same time reduce his chest cold.

Werner Michael answers:

I smoked from 1982 to 2006. I quit several times, the best being 8 months, before relapsing. So, this time, it is for real. I quit Aug 15/06 and am still going strong.

The best thing I have now, to make sure I don’t smoke again is the knowledge that it really is TRUE that I am one smoke away from being a smoker.

Just like being an alcoholic. I can’t smoke just one. So, I KNOW, that if I just have a puff, I’m just around the corner from full blown smoking yet again. So, if I take the puff, I know what I’m saying is that I don’t want to stay quit.

Simple.

I just can’t have a drag, puff, or a butt.

Good luck. Keep trying until you get it done.

Ree

Werner Michael answers:

That is bullcrap! I quit cold turkey with the baby I am carrying now, who is doing great, I also quit cold turkey with my youngest who is turning 9 in September. Guess what he thrived and was over 10 pounds never an issue! I weaned myself slowly with my oldest son who battled chronic ear infections and asthma so nobody is going to tell me that quitting cold turkey is too stressful on the baby!!!! It is so much better to stop early then later!

GOOD FOR YOU!!! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!