16 years old and want to quit smoking!

[adilmtf]

So I am writing as I would like help to stop smoking I am 16 years old and I have trouble to stop as my siblings and my father who smokes but as he has diabetes he has stopped and I don't know what to do as I always crave cigarettes and I can't help my self from having another

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi adi and welcome to Quit Support🚭✅

Wish I had been as smart as you wanting to quit while you’re still young👍

This great community will make a big difference as we’re all here to help one another.

Please have a look at the pinned posts as lots of hints and tips to get you started.

The next time you crave a cig, chew some gum and see how long the craving lasts. You’ll be surprised how quickly they pass.

Some people suck mints and others use NRT, have a read of the different methods under pinned posts and make a plan.

If you need help we’re all here to support you.

It’s not easy but I promise it will be worth it🚭🚭😀xx

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 6 Years smokefree]

Hi adilmtf, Well done for your decision to quit👏

Welcome to Quit Support.💙

It’s never easy to quit but it’s easier with a little support.💪

As Briarwood suggests, in reality cravings don't last long, we just have to find ways of dealing with them. With time they become fewer and farther apart. Keep coming here and reading, knowledge is power.

Please read the pinned posts,📌 there is lots of information there. You will find the posts to the right or at the bottom of your screen depending which device you are using.

May I suggest you drink plenty of water💧💦 to flush out the toxins and keep yourself hydrated.

When you've managed to quit,let us know so that we can assign you a winners' badge and update our database.

If you feel you need any more help please don’t hesitate to ask. There is always someone here.

Good luck with your quit.🍀🚭xx

[louloubelll LONG TERM WINNER]

Dear adilmtf, congratulation on wanting to quit!👍😊. You have taken the first step. Are you quitting cold turkey or are you doing patches, gum etc.? Lots of choices😊 please come on here everyday to get answers to your questions or to read stuff or talk to people that are just starting like yourself. Lots of support on here😊

[Realllly LONG TERM WINNER]

Hey adilmtf- You are very young and have A lot of life to live. You don’t want to start out being a slave to cigarettes. Get involved in a fun activity. Hiking biking etc. please enjoy life and forget about the nasty cigarettes. Also- please don’t vape kids think it’s cool but I heard it can be worse than smoking in some ways. Enjoy life fresh air etc we’re pulling for you-God bless.