My Choice and Alternatives
While I personally think that going cold turkey is the best way to go, I do believe that the thought of it intimidates some. . NRT's administer nicotine doses in controlled manner by the patch is preferrable to nicotine gums and especially inhalers where people tend to up the dosage. Many have found themselves addicted to these aids in the end. They are only to be taken for a few months and with councelling if you actually read the directions. Councelling is , I take it, the changing of your attitude towards smoking. That of course goes for any method of quitting smoking.
Temporary use of e-cigarettes and vaping may prove to be of benefit, but should be abused and turn into just a substitution for smoking. Desire the freedom from nicotine. Break the habit of rewarding yourself at every turn.
Champix is my next choice to :"cold turkey" as it contains no nicotine, but be aware and make your family aware that it can alter moods in some people and has even led to suicide. ..
Champix is used while smoking and lessens the desire to smoke by blocking certain receptors. I know a personal acquaintance who did this for a time with success, but I did not know him well enough to offer "counselling" which goes along with it. That is why you are all here, to learn and accept and find your way to smoke-free freedom. Unfortunately he reverted back to smoking, but I know of many here with us who have had success with this product.
Those who continue to use the site after quitting may also be more inclined retain the NOPE mantra and feel proud of their accomplishment .
That is my view and I hope more will share their stories and views to help others. Any method of quitting smoking, is good and quitting is not an option! Keep an open mind, learn,, accept and above all think positive. You can quit smoking with the right mindset. Believe.
I used this all natural drink that was like cold turkey, I still can't believe I'm smoke free and didn't have physical withdrawals. A friend from America told me about it and it really worked for me.