withdrawal

[punkrockzero]

has anyone here ever gone cold turkey from cigarettes? what was it like?my friend has to do it and i want an idea of what hes going through...

[jamstigator]

I've gone cold turkey twice, and it's rough. Best bet: friend should sleep a lot the first several days, because he won't suffer so much when he's asleep. Keep some gum around. Get a rubbing stone. Get some aspirin. And lots of food. But no alcohol, because that really makes a person want a smoke.

[myselfandi]

I've been meaning to look into how to quit. Are there any easier ways? Weaning maybe? or is Cold Turkey most effective

[LuckyNiner]

Ahhh, man, I'm trying to quit as we speak.

Don't be around anyone who smokes. I no longer hang out in the back where I work because pretty much every single person smokes, and it kills me to be around when someone's lighting up.

I always keep a toothpick or a pen, something of the sort in my mouth as a substitute. I'll find myself even taking a "drag" on it, holding it like I'd hold a cigarette, etc..it's sad, but it helps a bit.

I agree with what someone else recommended: sleep as much as possible the first few days, eat, and when you're awake, keep yourself busy. Try your best (it's impossible of course) not to think about a long, fresh, delicious 27. Argh.

[Budd420]

It sucks dude, I've tried to quit before i only lasted like 4-5 days...

[Zoosh]

People get real nasty when cold turkeying from cigs.