I NEED to quit and save my lungs. I want to do boxing PLEASE help

[Jayp_-_]

I really really want to stop smoking, iv been smoking on n off for around 7 years and it's horrible. I'm sick of smelling the smoke of a cigarette or seeing a cigarette doubt on the ground. I want to get into boxing and start to love a healthier life but I do not know what to do or what helps. Can anyone help me with advice on how ti's stop and what to use

[BlueTubby]

Champix is brilliant, I am on my first month but can already feel how well it is working , it is a three month course and has to be prescribed by your doctor but is definitely the way to go

[mushen Valued Contributor]

Hello!

Quitting is a personal thing, what works for one, may not work for another. Lots of us try several things before we find success others don't. There is much to choose from:

NRT (Nicotine Replacement) comes in many forms: gum, lozenges (like a sweet you hold in your mouth), sprays (not got a good rep', many tales of addiction to them), patches (stick on arms\legs) and inhalers. All of these are designed to wean you iff slowly.

Vaping: form of NRT. Can be helpful as you can cut down the nicotine at your own pace.

Champix: from the GP. A course of tablets designed to reduce cravings.

Cold Turkey: the most straightforward method in that you just stop smoking. Also the cheapest!

All of the above require will power- that is, you have to really want to stop. Smoking is a drug addiction and while it can be (not always), difficult to quit, it is an absolutely achievable goal. Every quit is different, some people just do it and others find it harder.

There are also apps to help you. I used SmokeFree which I found helpful. You don't need to pay for the premium version, just get the free one.

In short, pick a method to try and do it! It really is that simple. If you have questions, need support, do ask for help.

I hope this helps 😊😊

[Deke 9 Years Smoke Free]

Hi,

I rarely post these days, not sure what prompted me to write today. But if it helps, then that is reason enough.

I completely agree with the reply you have had from Mushen. There are many methods that support a quit but in the end the success will be down to you.

After some 30 years of smoking - and quite a few quit attempts - I finally gave up for good more than 10 years ago. I went cold turkey.

The reason that I succeeded then and hadn't on previous occasions was simply, I believe, because I had decided that I was quitting and I was determined that I would.

I used a variety of supports and encouragements - the "No Smoking Day" forum; little rewards for 1 week, 1 month etc; noting anniversaries (my partner still sends me a little "well done" text on the 20th of each month!)

Also, I kept it simple - decide not to smoke a cigarette. Keep repeating that decision.

At the end of the day it is down to you. Check out the options like Champix, look at the pros and cons. Start quitting. And if you slip off that wagon - don't fret, the opportunity to quit is always there - start quitting again.

You will do it, because you can.

We all can.

It may not be easy, but it absolutely totally is possible.

All best wishes - and keep your eye on your goals.