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How to Quit Smoking -Tips and Tricks

Apart from support groups and smoking cessation aids, what are your tried-and-true, at-home methods for keeping your nicotine cravings at bay?

Note:  This topic is intended for users to discuss general tips to quit smoking. Click here to review or read about nicotine gums and patches.




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by jsaunt
Sep 09 '01 You too can have a laryngectomy but, trust me, you don't want one
It actually asks here "What is your final recommendation on How to Quit Smoking?" If you can't tell that I recommend that you quit, I haven't been very clear.... read full review
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by Hard_To_Please
Aug 26 '00 Ugly in Life - Even Uglier in Death
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by erinrounds
Apr 12 '02 Born To Smoke?--Not My Kids!---Milestones Write-Off
Quitting smoking may be one of the toughest things you'll ever undertake, and once you've broken it's grip you'll feel like a new person! Work hard, and be rewarded.... read full review
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by laura10801
May 04 '01 QUITTING
Quitting cigarettes is like giving up any addiction, you will probably slip a few times, but don't quit quitting!... read full review
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by jps246
Aug 20 '04 How I finally decided to quit smoking and how I did it
Just remember that the biggest part of quitting smoking is deciding that you want to quit smoking... read full review
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by mrssmoopy
Jan 04 '02 REPEAT AFTER ME: "I'M DOING IT - QUITTING FOR REAL THIS TIME..."updated 10/11/02
REPEAT AFTER ME: "I'M DOING IT - QUITTING FOR REAL THIS TIME..." I DID DO IT! I'M A NON-SMOKER!!!!! 4/4/02... read full review
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by bpotter1
Jun 27 '00 you have to want to quit
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by rich2003dm
Jul 03 '01 Advice from the Weak and Ignorant
There are many methods for quitting smoking. Unfortunately they all involve incredible willpower to be successful. The best thing to do is to avoid starting to smoke to begin with.... read full review
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by braggio
Sep 14 '00 I quit after being a slave to cigarettes for 11 years of my life. You can too!!!
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by Trawma
Jan 11 '06 Is Air Overrated?
WANT it. DEMAND it for yourself. And know that if this "professional smoker" can quit, so can you!... read full review
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by mattygroves
Mar 15 '04 Smoke Free Me
Nicotine replacement helps. Groups can help. There are websites that can help. But what is important is that you want to quit... read full review
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by sherrylee
Feb 10 '02 It Can Happen to You
Find a compelling reason to quit, and you can do it.... read full review
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by opalbabe
Mar 16 '02 You CAN quit smoking!
Quitting is the single most IMPORTANT decision you will make in your lifetime. It is well worth the fight to a smoke-free life!... read full review
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by longislandlady
Apr 03 '02 My Advice on How to Say Goodbye to Those Filter-Tipped Buddies
My recommendation to follow your own recommendation. Only you can decide the best way to quit.... read full review
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by remnjava
Mar 15 '01 Quittin' Ain't Easy
Most folks don't do it overnight. Psyche yourself up and try to go "cold turkey." The health you save may be your own.... read full review
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by trphilip
Aug 09 '01 How To Quit Smoking Cigarettes: Advice From The Marlboro Man & King of Kool
Pick a plan, gum, patch or drugs, and stick to it. If you fail, dont give up. Just start from the begining and you'll get it.... read full review
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by hollynz
Dec 17 '01 Kicking the Habit
It's not going to be easy but it's worth it in the end.... read full review
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by Natasha37
Jun 30 '01 Make it a Game
Try these tricks for only two weeks and you may find you'll never want to smoke again. It really works.... read full review
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by annecal
Apr 03 '02 The Mad Russian...am I crazy??
The Mad Russian might work for you! ... read full review
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by MzDawna
Jun 25 '00 It ain't easy but few things in life are, right?
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by hwz1
Jul 19 '00 Quit Having Sex and Quitting Smoking Will Be Easier
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by JBduckling
Apr 02 '02 You're So Funny!
Quit for yourself and your health first. ... read full review
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by DrainOWHAT
Jul 04 '01 Need Some Reasons To Quit? Read This...
Do not smoke. It is not intelligent.... read full review
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by beckish
Jun 15 '00 To Quit or Not To Quit
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by Ed.Williamson
Mar 30 '01 "It's Easy To Quit Smoking- I've Done It Hundreds Of Times!"
It's possible through a person.... read full review
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by jazzbocrow
Nov 22 '00 Butts, Butts, I Love Butts!
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by rfish
Jun 21 '00 Quitting is Easy, I've done it a Hundred Times
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by roger69
Jun 16 '00 Yeah, I quit! Now gimme a cigarette.
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by irbykb
Mar 16 '01 How YOGA changed my life and helped me QUIT SMOKING.
Being still and quiet in your mind are the keys. The trick is finding where you hid them!... read full review
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by annecal
Mar 14 '02 Great, Free help for quitters!
Go to http://www.marshallnet.com/mikealft/smokefree.htm today! ... read full review
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by kay67
Aug 12 '00 **Dont light the first one**
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by nifer
Oct 09 '01 From Sandra Dee to Sandra Dumb for Less Than $5
Until you're honest with yourself about why you smoke and why you shouldn't, you'll never be able to quit for good.... read full review
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by Thorbjore
Jan 26 '08 For Me? Chantix and Lifestyle Changes
Chantix! Cinnamon sticks! Keeping Busy! Lists! Supportive friends! WANTING to quit! ... read full review
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by louisdrinkingt
Jan 01 '05 Advertisement in newspaper, ASH in MY eye. Warning signal for ME
Mainly I needed to set my mind that I WANTED to QUIT, and to seriously follow the course. ALSO not to "let-myself-down", knowing I COULD DO IT.... read full review
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by sj1and0
Nov 23 '01 Smoked Lungs
Don't just say you want to quit smoking, do it. All it takes is your desire to do so, and will power.... read full review
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by Dr.P
Oct 13 '00 10 TIPS FOR NEW X-SMOKERS
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by frainke
Jun 16 '00 The Toughest Job Yet!
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by Rosalyce
Aug 30 '00 We are free at last...from the clutches of nicotine
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by JimmyC1
Dec 06 '00 The Day I Stopped Smoking
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by movielover123
May 05 '01 If I Can Do It Four Times, Anyone Can.
Let's face it, it's an expensive and deadly habit. Who needs it?!... read full review
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by Theabee
Aug 02 '00 Well, Do I Really Have To? I'm Tired Of It All!
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by porphyria
Jul 16 '00 Jump on the I Quit Smoking Bandwagon
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by Candice923
Oct 26 '00 It's All About Fear
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by compewterknut
Oct 12 '00 You CAN stop smoking!
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by yampy
Oct 29 '00 Smoking Sucks
"I don`t want you to die daddy". ... read full review
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by Moppysl
Jun 17 '00 It's a vile weed but I loved it.
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by jiwhite
Jun 16 '00 What's important in your life?
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by Annie_Crane
Sep 11 '00 Do it or DIE doing it!
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by Thorbjore
Dec 14 '09 For Me? Chantix and Lifestyle Changes
Cinnamon sticks! Chantix! Friends! One day at a time! New, positive habits! But first you have to WANT to quit!... read full review
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by masonmaven
Sep 05 '01 It CAN be done.
I quit smoking when cigarettes went over $1.00 a pack. I understand they're now $3.00-$4.00 per pack. GOOD GOD, GERTRUDE! ... read full review
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by TheBaba
Jun 15 '00 JUST QUIT !! Before the Remedies KILL YOU!
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by Penguinlady
Aug 24 '00 Notes from a chipper
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by jgarlough
Jun 15 '00 WHY QUIT??
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by bceaglesfan
Nov 18 '00 Half a million smokes later
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by blackmonolith
Nov 03 '00 SMOKING AFTER SEX is soooo passé!
You have to want to quit. You have to be ready.... read full review
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by BlonbabyDawn
Nov 02 '00 The most Important Decision I Have Ever Made
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by moneymaker2000
Jul 01 '01 And when the smoke clears...
Smoking is not an easy habit to break and I'm not saying it'll be easy but it is worth the effort!... read full review
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by kyhiera
Jun 16 '00 Cinnamon sticks...
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by frankjg555
May 21 '01 Do You Have What It Takes????
You have the power. Just read on to see how.... read full review
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by Aphga
Sep 08 '00 Coming of Age AKA Another Opportunity to Screw Up Your Life
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by BlackBear
Aug 04 '00 Quiting: You Have to Have a Good Reason
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by spike013
Jul 11 '00 Helpful Hints to Quit
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by MrReEvolution
Dec 01 '00 You Gotta Want It Bad Enough
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by zazen1
Apr 11 '01 Any given Monday.
Go "cold turkey' if possible and stay clear of smoking friends for a while. Eat delicious healthy food.... read full review
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by delwireman
Jun 14 '00 You Need Motivation?
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by zenhues
Mar 13 '01 It got Morton Downey Jr. and it wants you next!
I recommend wearing the patch and avoiding committing homicide. ... read full review
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by ShiralsSD
Jun 17 '00 Tips From A Quitter
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by lfitz_01
Aug 23 '01 Choose Life..
I was a sick and suffering child. I needed help but could not do it on my own. I believe I prayed and he heard me. ... read full review
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by Magick1
Jun 20 '00 It's your choice!
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by beanybabyiam
Sep 14 '00 When you think YOU can never quit
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by BSmith24
Jun 16 '00 I Will Quit Smoking Tomorrow
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by ImagiBear
Jun 27 '00 A Smokers Guide To Healthier Smoking... And Quiting Someday
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by s_trimble
Jun 15 '00 Quitting smoking sucks. Here's how to do it cold turkey
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by sylvie
Jul 14 '00 Yes, I Want a Cigarette Even as I Write This Title
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by pooswife
Sep 16 '00 Treat the Whole Addiction
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by PHOTOGIRL814
Feb 05 '01 The air that I breathe.
Suckers, gum, Wellbutrin, and the true desire to quit.... read full review
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by CarieP
Nov 28 '00 I AM GOING CRAZY
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by adnetjm
Oct 12 '00 What I did before I actually quit, will help in the long run.
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by buddonahue
Dec 01 '00 Cigarettes were my Best Friends
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by ahwilliams
Sep 14 '00 Quitting is easy, I've done it hundreds of times: The Trick to Making it Stick
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by MonicaL2me
Jun 24 '00 Don't let this happen to you!
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by Mattog
Jun 23 '00 How do you stop your old friend Nick from coming a callin?
You need to find something to replace tobacco. Having a void is asking for trouble.... read full review
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by rosie6349
Jun 15 '00 How To Stop
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by lady39
Jun 30 '01 I can't believe I did it. Thank you God
What is the most important thing in your life.... read full review
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by Tastyf4lif
Jun 25 '00 Quit before its too late!
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by noisey
Jun 13 '00 You are your own motivational speaker.
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by Elitegifts
Jun 16 '00 Six months SMOKE FREE! Here is what I know helps!
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by HNAC
Jun 21 '00 Quitting The Easy Way
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by nikki1976
Aug 14 '00 How I Won The Battle
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by ginger136
Aug 03 '00 Assorted Tips To Quit Smoking
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by CultureShock
Jun 14 '00 Can Anything be Any Harder???
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by rsh101
Jan 03 '01 Oh to stop smoking!
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by Suebo99
Jun 18 '00 Try and try again
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by KaitiesMommy
Jun 14 '00 Quitting Now Can Add Years To Your Life!
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by education1
Aug 28 '00 Effects on Your Family
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by lionhill
Jun 20 '00 31 days, 8 hours, and counting
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by twicesweet
Jun 16 '00 How I Quit Smoking
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by goldenglow
Jul 04 '01 QUIT SMOKING! No Ifs ands or BUTTS!!!!
MAKE THE COMMITMENT! No ifs ands or BUTTS!... read full review
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by J.A.Keirns
Aug 21 '00 Cold Turkey Is Hard
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by greenspan
Mar 31 '01 Everybody Quits! Don't Quit. Succeed!
Develop the attitude, do the steps, get your support team, get your subs, learn to avoid, don't give up, don't panic, be strong and be smoke free!... read full review
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by icemancm
Aug 16 '00 Evillll Ice is AT IT AGAIN!!! BUUUWHAHAHAH....
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by uglabeep
Jun 16 '00 Just one more
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by dkarmol
Sep 14 '00 One day at a time to quit smoking
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by bodyfarm
Mar 16 '01 LICK AN ASTRAY AND GIVE ME A KISS.
Hack....sputter..cough..wow do I ever miss it.... read full review
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by Wanbli_Gleska
Dec 31 '00 Stop Smoking Gradually........Permanently
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by AnniWitch
Jul 09 '00 The "Stick-o-Death"
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by econger
Jun 14 '00 Is it even possible?!
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by roarhowl
Sep 05 '00 My 12 Steps to quitting- Good Luck
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by Immikes
Dec 16 '00 Silly but easy way to help you quit
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by specialone
Dec 23 '00 To Smoke...Or Not To Smoke
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by girl71
Aug 12 '00 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
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by priseger
Jan 03 '01 Obsessive Compulsive Actions
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by spoalanm
Jun 15 '00 An Easy Method to Quit.
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by Eljoree
Jun 17 '00 I DID IT, AND HERE IS HOW!
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by goodale1
Jun 16 '00 Stopping Cold Turkey--It's Possible, Even I did it!
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by cherylaneely
Sep 13 '00 It's all in your mind
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by Brood_McEto
Jun 25 '00 It'll Make You Look Cool....
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by mama5
Jun 15 '00 There is light at the end of the tunnel!
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by JMueksch
Aug 19 '00 Ask for help
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by thewebguy
Jul 02 '00 Make the right decision!
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by rose-70
Dec 12 '00 Just Quit
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by dave_fietz
Jun 25 '00 Smoke No Mo!
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by ibmissy
May 21 '01 Confessions of an ex-smoker.
If you are determined enough, you will succeed at quitting smoking. If you fail, try again.... read full review
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by Osanne
Mar 15 '01 Quitting the Easy Way
Try the pills-----they work... read full review
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by PHOTOGIRL814
Jan 24 '01 Help a smoker quit
You have to want to quit or it simply will not work. ... read full review
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by deedee57
Sep 14 '00 You have to want to QUIT
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by Heididrumm
Jun 22 '00 I don't want to smoke anymore, I just do
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by kittynb
Oct 26 '01 Just Do It.....Okay?
Tips? Kids, family and you...do you care to live a bit longer? If you do at least think about quitting and read our stories.... read full review
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by serenesea5
Jun 16 '00 Go Cold Turkey!!!
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by raymondo
Nov 18 '00 Quite possibly the hardest thing for anyone to do.
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by mary9999
Jul 02 '00 It's the death of a loved one...
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by nids
Sep 05 '00 You've just got to Want to...
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by AuntyKayla
Jul 18 '00 Cold Turkey Is Best
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by Brogue999
Aug 09 '00 My father always said he hated a quitter.
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by Oldmagick1
Jun 20 '00 Let me count the years.
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by zenstar812
Nov 12 '00 The Underground World Of Smoking
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by dboc_99
Jul 07 '00 Fight your Battles One at a Time. Quitting Smoking.
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by jamust
Sep 29 '00 17 years and counting! NO Fail method!
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by MarginalRevu
Dec 12 '01 Go Cold Turkey - Patches Only Delay The Inevitable
This review tells the truth about my withdrawal symptoms without mincing words, It Hurts alot, but it can be done.... read full review
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by alanbweaver
Jul 28 '00 quitting a habit
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by annabianca
Aug 01 '00 Popcorn, Calendars, and Death Threats
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by mythicalc
Jun 25 '00 Quit in three days
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by kellbuger
Oct 04 '00 The only pill that works
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by mwood65
Oct 02 '00 quit smoking
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by kayler
Aug 20 '00 Curb the Caffeine
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by SurveyPaid
Sep 05 '00 Quit or Else
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by luckylady2
Sep 10 '00 I quit cold turkey
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by DuxAF1436
Aug 01 '00 Quitting smoking from the voice of one
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by cjosie
Jan 09 '01 Smoke in My Eyes for 38 Years Before I Quit !
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by jwierrn
Sep 04 '00 Quitting....
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by 582974
Sep 04 '00 Kicking The Habit!
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by selden
Nov 25 '00 I'm A Big Quitter Too!
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by noisey
Oct 03 '00 To Smoke? Or ... well, you choose.
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by reviewer12
Oct 04 '03 I am really doing it!!!
Consider cold turkey -- it seems to be working for me!... read full review
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by devv
Feb 28 '07 Angel in Yellow-- Can smokers light up in peace?
Use measures to prevent and repair the damage. At the same time go slow and slower till you can stop. ... read full review
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by luvubear2
Sep 29 '00 Just make up your Mind...
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by sexygrlnmd
Jul 12 '00 STOP!!!!
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by cloesmom
Jul 08 '01 Try this and look foolish, or keep smoking and feel foolish!
Stinky, lung destroying, fire starting, skin wrinkling, MMMMMM. Won't it be fun to say, "Non- smoking, please."... read full review
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by shekinah
Jun 16 '00 COLD TURKEY
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by scottredd
Sep 13 '00 There's no limit: you can do anything you want
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by PsiQueue
Mar 31 '01 One method that works for my wife.
The frist step is to want to give up. Then find a method that works for you... read full review
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by serrena
Aug 16 '00 You Can Do It....
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by caitlynmarie
Sep 06 '00 Cold Turkey
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by Fbrown1565
Jun 19 '00 Cold Turkey
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by pickypants
Dec 14 '00 Zyban and Support works!
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by amytinoc
Jul 16 '00 You CAN Stop Smoking
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by bsobrins
Oct 06 '00 Quitting - Two Basic Ideas.
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by reachtwyla
Aug 04 '00 Ready, Set, SMOKE NO MORE
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by misty998
Aug 21 '00 No Tricks. Just The Facts, Ma'am
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by Dreambro
Aug 04 '00 Why should I quit I dont know
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by Luvemall
Jul 13 '00 PLEASE QUIT!!!
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by dollarspurgeon
Dec 15 '00 It's all within You
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by mcommini
Jun 16 '00 Pin Down Your Hubby!
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by TwoDogs
Jul 31 '00 hey, what's that in your mouth?
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by gfreet
Jul 31 '00 What it takes to quit smoking Successfully
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by AyrBlake
Oct 11 '00 QUIT SKOAL SLAVERY
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by LittleBratt
Jul 30 '00 Cold Turkey- No I'm not talking about the Thanksgivings leftovers
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by catdog-2000
Sep 01 '00 I quick smoking and don't crave it!!!
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by Dr.Pervenstein
Jun 25 '00 Stop the guilt
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by RobKlein
Sep 17 '00 YOU ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER, DID YOU FORGET?
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by smurf422
Jun 16 '00 Medication alone will not work, desire needed
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by JingerLinger
Jul 09 '00 Quit Now!
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by mindylt21
Aug 23 '01 You can do it all by yourself...
Quit smoking in your own way, but the mind is a'lot more powerful than you think. ... read full review
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by fishgirl
Dec 01 '00 The World is My Personal Ashtray
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by supergrog
May 13 '02 Quitting Tobacco with The Mad Russian Of Brookline.
Try it and believe in it, but, at least give it one day even if you crave it or not.... read full review
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