Any advice im trying to give up smoking what are the best ways to cope?

The most important thing is your own determination and willpower.Unless you want to give up ,you won't.There are various ways to assist you.Nicotine replacement therapies,like patches and gum.Drug therapies like Champix or psychological ways .Group sessions organised by your local GP clinic can also help as you get a lot of encouragement from other people and you are not on your own.I tried patches,to no avail. I gave up for a while but soon started again. In January this year my doctor recommended Champix,a new drug just licensed.Champix does various things. It acts on the brain receptors that make you want to smoke and reduces the need.It also gives a certain amount of distaste to cigarettes and lessens withdrawal symptoms and pangs.The course usually is for three months. I stopped taking it after 2 months. I have not smoked since(mind you I have felt like a cig at times but have resisted the temptation).The only slight side effect is that after taking it (twice a day) I felt a bit nauseous but it didn't last for long.Champix is only available on prescription and your doctor or nurse should monitor your carbon levels in your lungs for a week or two. The benefits of not smoking are numerous,some almost immediately,other over the next 6 months or so.,but your health will definitely improve and so will your finances.Any advice im trying to give up smoking what are the best ways to cope?
Well i gave up i tried everything all the treatments to help they may help some people but i couldn't get on with them.


So i went cold turkey when it comes down to it in the end if you are really serious about it you will find the will power and give up just look at me 1 year 4 months now You still will want the odd fag after this l;ong but hte craving passes and passes quickly hang in thererAny advice im trying to give up smoking what are the best ways to cope?
Each day put the money you would have spent on ciggies, into a box, or anything else, and watch it slowly grow. Think of all the lovely things you can buy with it. That was what worked for me, but you have to actually see the money.
You have to truly want to quit. I found the patch worked best for me and keep busy. Stay away from bars and booze for awhile too. If you break down and have a cig, don't give up. It is a hard habit to break.
Pick a week where you will be really busy. It keeps your mind occupied. Carry sugar free gum and when you get a craving, chew some. Others use a toothpick to chew on. If it's really bad use nicorette gum, but remember your just getting nicotene from it instead of smoking. It's better, but not a lot. If you can go 2 weeks, you've won!! Good luck
Visit a graveyard, read the obituaries, stand outside a cancer ward, think of your family, do what you have to do and be strong.
Only you can do it. In the first month keep away from social situations which your smoking friends attend. Get to the point where you get annoyed with the feeling in your eyes and throat where the acrid taste of everybody elses smoke annoys you. Think of their germs and bacteria intermingled with that bad air you're ingesting. Most of all, forever be on your guard. As a smoker, you are an addict. Forever. Weak points are social (pub/cafe/party) and stress. Be strong in these situations and you will win. Been there, done that, but still aware of the temptation. Stay strong.
Read Alan Carr book ( Try quit smoking)I asked my sister in law to send it to me as I heard it really helps,I want to grow and see my grand children getting maried and may be their children.
Tell everyone you know and ask them for support and encouragement. Good luck!