Quitting Smoking Cold Turkey Health Feed

Asked for female, 29 years old from Kolkata

I'm a 28 years old girl, unmarried. I'm addicted to smoking. I started it very casually 2 yrs. First with 1 cigarette, then 2, then 5 and gradually the number of cigarette kept increasing. Now I smoke 20 cigarettes per day. I don't have any emotional issues nor do I have now. Just The fun part became an addiction. Now I want to quit desperately. I tried many times but every time it resulted in failure. The withdrawal symptoms are too much to ask for. When I don't smoke for 6-7 hrs I feel anger and rage in me and after that a period of depression which lasts. I read many articles on Internet about quitting. I tried every non medical trick but I couldn't deal with the withdrawal symptoms with enough motivation. If I can get some help or any good medicine which will help me quit it will be helpful.

Dr. Anupam Malaviya90%(859 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine & Surgery...read more

Ayurveda•Sultanpur

Dear friend, congrats you have a strong willpower, but some time you loose your confidence. I assure you that nothing will go wrong when you quit smoking.
This is a false belief that withdrawal of smoking causes any damage.
But what happens when you quit, a low confidence again provokes to restart.
Here what should be done, just take few deep breaths and a glass of cold water and lemon juice and sip this slowly.
Spend 10, _15 min.
Try to engage your mind in any work, play wit...more

Asked for male, 25 years old from Hyderabad

Hello doctors, I'm a 22 year old student. I have an addiction. Smoking. On a daily basis, I smoke 2 packs a day which is obviously way too much and unhealthy. Technically, I would say it all started years back to get rid of my stress and depression and subconsciously I got hooked to it. And now I can not go a day without having one. Realising its taking a toll on me. I tried several times to cut it off n tried quitting. Sought help frm internet and so on but still in vain. I know its a cliche and many people have been through this but i'd really appreciate if you could suggest me what would be the most practical n promising ways I could try to quit smoking. Withdrawals are intolerable. Thank You.

Dr. Kriti Vyas92%(189 ratings)

PhD - Psychology, Advanced Diploma Child...read more

Psychologist•Hyderabad

Dear Lybrate user

Its better you take one on one session from a de-addiction center as it seems that in your case in person sessions are required.

Take Care

Health Query

I am 25 Years old and I have been smoking since last 3 years. Earlier I used to smoke once daily but now a days I am smoking Four or five cigarettes a day. How to quit smoke? Pls help me.

Dr. Saul Pereira94%(49777 ratings)

Reparenting Technique, BA, BEd

Psychologist•Bangalore

That is called tolerance and dependence: that is, over a period of time the body adjusts to the dose and wants more cigarettes for the same effect. You have to quit cold turkey because the body and mind will torture you endlessly while attempting a reduction in smoking. The tobacco tar in cigarette smoke lines your lung with huge patches that make that portion dysfunctional. Your oxygen carrying capacity is jeopardized, and breathing is impinged on. But don’t be discouraged because it is not too...more

Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip

Hypnotherapy In Smoking Cessation

Dr. Vikas Khanna92%(646 ratings)

BDS, Certification In Hypnotherapy, Cert...read more

Psychologist•Delhi

Smoking is a die hard habit and many people eventually die of the same. It remains one of the most common causes of cancer and lung diseases, which eventually lead to death. The irony is that almost all smokers know the harmful effects, but find it hard to quit. With a firm determination, there are people who quit, but then the relapse rate is quite high too.
Many believe that quitting requires a behavioural change. From peer pressure to a lifestyle habit, smoking is a social phenomenon. The...more

Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip