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Abingdon, VA

Hello! Any tips and tricks on how you quit smoking cigarettes? I want to try and quit soon but, i dont know if ill be able to lol.

April 28, 2020
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Members rallied around someone seeking advice on quitting smoking, with many sharing that cold turkey worked best for them once they got tired... Read more

Members rallied around someone seeking advice on quitting smoking, with many sharing that cold turkey worked best for them once they got tired of feeling sick all the time. Several members discussed Chantix as an option, noting that while it helped some people quit successfully by eliminating the pleasure of smoking, others experienced vivid dreams or couldn't take it due to health conditions like seizures or concerns about side effects. A recurring theme was the importance of breaking old routines, staying busy to avoid boredom and cravings, using hard candy or other distractions, and being kind to yourself if you slip up and need to start again.

A myHIVteam Member

I'm also trying to quit!! It's been months and this isolation isn't helping me. I can't take Chantix because I've had seizures, but I've not heard much good news on using it. It's an antidepressant and assumes that part of the reason we smoke is because we are depressed. I am in the fight with you Justinmichael and wish you well.

April 28, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Get a prescription from your Dr for the strongest percentage. It works/

May 5, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member you better quit making me blush this early in the morning. Sending hugs and love!

April 29, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

I think cold turkey will be what i do as soon as the weather breaks and we can get out and about (see me making excuses already, lol)

April 29, 2020
A myHIVteam Member

Cold turkey did it for me , too...just got sick of being sick all the time....Good Luck to you!

April 29, 2020

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