How to help a relative quit smoking?

[Choupy]

Hello,

Does anyone know how to help a relative quit smoking after nearly 60 years of heavy cigarette use?

The challenge is that he lacks self-motivation to quit, despite serious health issues related to smoking.

Additionally, he is not very open to alternative medicine.

Given this situation, If you have any effective solutions, I would be grateful if you could share them.

Thank you in advance.

Wishing you a great day!

Kind regards,

Choupy

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hi Choupy and welcome to Quit Support🙋‍♀️

I would suggest using some NRT which is nicotine replacement therapy. This comes in many forms and perhaps patches which will supply a constant release of nicotine and also something for quick release along with it. This could be an inhalator to replace the hand to mouth action associated with smoking.

This community is a great support where he will find others in the same situation. You will find all the NRT under pinned posts and hopefully this will help find the right one for your relative.

We look forward to supporting you👍🤗xx

[Choupy visitor in reply to Briarwood]

Hi Briarwood,

Thank you very much for your suggestion.

Is NRT compatible with treatment with oral inhaled medications and direct oral anticoagulants?

Thank you in advance.

Kind regards,

Choupy

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky in reply to Choupy]

As far as I’m aware the patches would be safe to use but I would check with your medical practitioner about the others. I really hope you find something to help. Good luck xx

[Choupy visitor]

Thank you very much!

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer]

Welcome to Quit Support Choupy 👋👋👋

I would agree with Briarwood on him using the patches, but like has been said, maybe ask his doctor first, cos they maybe able to help with some form of NRT 👍😀😸

[Choupy visitor]

Hi Monky,

Thank you very much for your advice! 😀

[Yvonneh1234 Administrator Rockerbilly quitter]

Morning Choupy welcome to quit support 😊lots of advice given already by members so I will just add that staying positive and determined changes in routines A pharmacist or gp can help regarding which way to go to quit smoking and having a good support network is a great help and we’re also here to help in anyway 😊good luck and I hope your relative will soon be smoke free 😊xxxx

[Choupy visitor in reply to Yvonneh1234]

Hi Yvonneh1234,

Thank you for welcoming me so warmly and for your advice.

It’s so true that feeling supported is essential—not only for those who are unwell but also for their families. That’s exactly how I feel when I receive so many thoughtful replies.

Finally, you’re right—we will need to discuss the best strategy with the GP and/or specialists to help my relative quit smoking once and for all.

Thank you for your encouragement, your kind wishes, and your invaluable support.

Warm regards,

Choupy

[Yvonneh1234 Administrator Rockerbilly quitter in reply to Choupy]

Your more than welcome Choupy 😊 we’re here anytime you need us one of us will get back to you I will keep my fingers crossed 🤞 and good luck to your relative, it can be hard to quit but the health benefits are huge but I’m sure with support and a plan in place they will get there an hopefully be on there journey to be smoke free good luck 😊💪xxxxx

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Hi Choupy good advice given already. Perhaps you could quote some of the stories on here , to encourage him.

healthunlocked.com/quitsupp...

I myself was 61 when I quit smoking and with this forum I found it reasonaby easy it took me about 6 /7 months to be fully smokefree. I smoked 25+ a day so Fairly heavy smoker.

Good luck .

[Choupy visitor]

Hi jillygirl,

Your testimony is very interesting and reassuring.

What kind of "recipe" did you use to reach the arrival gate of 0 cigarette per day? Was it, for example, 1st month: 18 cig, 2nd month: 13 cig, 3rd month: 8 cigar, 4th month: 5 cigar, 5th month: 4 cigar, 6th month: 3 cigar, 7th month: 2 cigar, 8th month: 0 cigar?

I'm curious to learn more about the progressive path you took.

I look forward to hearing more details about your method.

Thank you for your encouragement words and your suggestion.

Warm regards,

Choupy