How To Quit Smoking Naturally

Quitting an addiction isn't always easy, but it can be with the right advice! In today's episode, let's discuss the psychological aspects of quitting smoking and how knowing these things will help you with this process. Stay tuned!
00:13 "Naturally"
01:00 Get clear about your why
02:44 Engage someone to help you get there
03:21 The timing
05:02 What does this do for me?
07:01 Erase and Replace
07:50 Accountability Partners
09:30 Prepare for relapse
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[@fefecrow]

I went to my dad when I was 4 years old and told him I wanted him to quit smoking because I wanted him to live forever. He threw his pack away right then and had me tape those patches on him everyday till one day he said forget the patches and its been almost 30 years since he's smoked

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Felicia Crowther, I am so glad your dad listened to you, what a gift you gave him that day.

[@fefecrow]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV .the only sad part to that story is my daughter came to me when she was 4 and asked me to quit and I was not strong enough. Now it is effecting my heath and I still can't quit. Diagnosed with C-PTSD anxiety and depression, N.A.S, smoking is my crutch. It gives me space and time. It calms me. But I really do want to quit. There is a company that does Cold Laser therapy to quit smoking and I know someone personally that did it and hasn't smoked in over 13 years. It is worth the $300 to me. It is over 2 hours from where I live and worth the trip. I am going to do this when the 1st opportunity presents itself

[@steelsilence19]

Smoking causes the opposite of stress relief I feel that everyday now

[@Catmandude]

@@jamama3 God is a figment of your imagination as well as enough people to keep the idea alive. If the idea works for you, then keep believing.

[@kibipennelli]

It’s beautiful

[@anterpants]

"If you're doing it for somebody else, it might not be a strong enough why for you." This is why I kept my quit a secret. By telling people and "engaging my support network" I was handing the power of judgement to them. I had to quit for me, and I had to stay quit for me. Not to impress everyone that I told I was quitting. This is why I disagree with telling people you are quitting. It's also been shown that bragging about your intentions can trick your brain into thinking you've accomplished those intentions and will reduce your chances of sticking it out.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

mattdamonism, I am glad you were able to quit! Healthier days ahead.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

YES i just stopped years ago never talked about it years later that it is forever done i still do not talk about it

[@jennifer8535]

I smoked for 14 years and failed at quitting so many times, never made it past 3 months. Until I got pregnant. My husband quit with me which was so helpful. After I stopped breastfeeding our baby I began to smoke again. At first just one or two slips but then I was back to buying my own packs again. About 4 months later my husband asked me to quit again. I knew it was the right thing to do for myself and for my family. It’s been almost 5 years now and I only think about cigarettes when I’ve had a few drinks. I’m grateful my husband was strong enough for the both of us and never went back to the nasty habit when I did. I feel I wouldn’t have been strong enough to kick the habit for myself, but knowing I’m doing it for them is what kept me strong. I hope everyone out there looking for their “why” finds one. I used to think the cigarettes calmed me down, but actually I’m a lot calmer without them.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Jennifer M, I am glad you have each other and you were able to quit.

[@SonofJesus14]

Too bad I can’t get pregnant 😂

[@steelsilence19]

Yes these are the lies that the tobbaco companies tell us that there stress relieving which is totally wrong

[@dshannon1038]

My husband still smokes and it's actually caused me to be at fault for slipping up several times since my 2nd child now I'm extremely sleep deprived very depressed and falling back on these was such a bad idea 4 days later I feel immediate regret but now I feel the cigarettes have taken hold of me again...

[@steelsilence19]

@@dshannon1038 he needs to quit if he likes it or not he can't be around you with thows it will drive u mad it's kind of selfish that he's not quiting like you did

[@jbullets5964]

It's so important on finding why you want to quit. I quit for four years then went back to smoking like an idiot but life happens right. I've decided my reason for quitting is to prove to myself that I can do it. It takes up way too much of my time and I am tired of being out of breath and wheezing at night. Also the money I will save is a huge factor...I'm only 2 days smoke free but it's a start. Wishing everyone luck out there trying to quit, you can do it! 🙏❤️☺️

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you for cheering on others. Quit as many times as it takes.

[@lukepotkay1732]

How’s it going?

[@drink_ayahuasca]

How're you holding up?

[@seokhoonjun6138]

O

[@seokhoonjun6138]

. 😊 2:38 3:02

[@kshirley63]

I quit 8 days ago and am so pleased. Praying I don’t go back. My “why” is because I’m doing lots of other things to improve my health and it just doesn’t make sense to smoke! It’s such a stinky habit that’s doing nothing for me!

[@SM-zf6ye]

I’ve known many with cancer who continued to smoke, those who take their O2 off to smoke. It’s a powerful addition for some including myself . My Wife was told if she didn’t quit she would possibly have a stroke, after 25 years of almost 2 packs per day, it was like a light switch went off, never smoked again, I never heard a complaint, was a amazing thing to witness . She’s thankfully been quit for 7 years. My lung doctor told me many times to quit, I’ve read all the books, hypnosis, videos ect I’ve tried patches, gum, candy. Ear magnets lol. My mindset isn’t there and scare tactics don’t work for everyone. I may read Carrs book again and take it in vs rushing through it. Im I’m going to do this one way or another

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You can do this. Quit as many times as it takes to stick.

[@learlear1143]

22 years heavy smoker, quit for 85 days today. very difficult. i think the key is to 'get prepared for boredom'. the first few days i felt absolute boredom, nothing to do, what to do now? , something is terribly missing, always want a cigarette, dont want to get up, and life is very meaningless. to be ready to live in this boredom was my biggest helper i believe. it is a war and the weapon that is fighting you and attacking you every day is 'boredom'. you need to be prepared for it, and you wont be able to destroy it, just be ready to face it every day and do not say i give up. it will keep coming every minute probably. no problem, just stand your ground.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you for sharing.

[@DundoMelko]

Just started the process, 5th day. Been smoking for 20 years. 34 at the moment. Boredom is everywhere, attacking as you described it. Feel stripped and helpless against it. On weekend is much harder than when I work. Had few relapses with small filter cigars intead of cigarettes. I found it as huge success not to inhale smoke for 5 days only to puff it around mouth for a minute or two. Hope Lear Lear you will succeed as well. 85 days feel like a big deal already. Don't give up

[@Ana-zm3td]

Thanks for this. I'm quitting because I'm pregnant,but I am cheating. And couldn't put a word on it - but yes, boredom is haunting every single free moment of my day. While walking toward bathroom -boredom. When I wake up - boredom. At evening time - boredom . God help me Either I feel guilty for smoking or miserable if I'm not

[@veganchiefwarrior6444]

its not just any old boredom either its like boredness to the point of insanity, and the fact you dont want to do anything at all at the same time makes it a near impossible thing to get past, gotta go through it tho, i barely made it to mid day today for my 1 smoke, i was losing it with boredom insanity, these next few days of not smoking at all are going to send me to a dark place but from memory once you get past that 3rd day you dont even crave it anymore, i keep making it past 2 days and then letting my temper get the best of me because life happens and something external bothers me, im aware that i cant let bs i cant control get the better of my emotions tho now and im prepared to humble myself when it does, this is it

[@learlear1143]

@@veganchiefwarrior6444 i also advise you to avoid any and all family conflict. the people close to you, be very careful not to press each other's buttons. coz from experience, my mom was the one to let me smoke in a moment of bad temper. even without thinking, i went and grabbed a cigarette

[@psialt9720]

I've quit smoking 3 years ago. My 'why' was the time. I've counted how many hours I spent for this and it was strong enough argument to quit. I hope this information can help someone.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

PSE Alt, thank you for sharing. I am sure it will help.

[@jennifer8535]

I can totally understand this! I used to set my alarm extra early just to have enough time for coffee and the right about of cigarettes before I had to get ready and face the day. But now I can sleep more. I’ve gotten so many hours back since quitting. Congrats to you and stay strong!

[@mtaylor6649]

I love how these steps can be applied to other 'addictions' in life. Awesome!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Totally! M Taylor, I am all about principles and then applying them to different situations.

[@farmerchick3040]

I love ALL you videos. Your doing a lot to help more people putting these techniques on KZbin. Your parenting videos helped me a lot in staying calm. Now I found this when I searched about quitting smoking. I've smoked for 20 years and I owe it to myself and my family to quit. Thanks so much for all you do and God bless. Stress is a major trigger for me and I think replacing it with meditation and exercise may help me. Thanks so much.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

My best to you as you undertake this goal. You can do this. Sounds like it is the perfect time.

[@tr2562]

I'm so glad I found your video. Thank you for your time and encouragement.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I'm so glad you found us, this is going to be a great partnership.

[@ellwoodsmom]

This video has made so much sense to me! Thank you so much. Wish me luck!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I wish you luck. Keep trying as many times as it takes to get there.

[@turisteandoentexas]

If you smoke because of stress, then explain to me how smoking gives you happiness. IT DOESN'T! But I tell you what, if you are stressed, pour happiness into your brain...like eating a chocolate or doing something you like anything happy. It will trigger your brain to become more happy and less stressed

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Determined To Rise!, good suggestion, physical activity is good also.

[@turisteandoentexas]

You are doing an amazing job! Life it's not easy, and I can see in your videos that you have compassion and understanding with others. Thank you!

[@steelsilence19]

Also nicotine hijacks your dopamine receptors which make them less reactive to things around you that used to give you enjoyment so that's why you feel depressed when you smoke it seems that only smoking can make you happy witch is ball and its the effects of nicotine hell even weed is way better than nicotine nicotine is just evil 😑 also dopamine receptors will recover after a while they've just been desensitized by the smoking that's why people end up chronically smoking in the end because they need more to pleasure themselves with the dopamine release that won't work with small amounts of nicotine anymore like me I was smokeing easy 30 a day and was chain smokeing because in the end I wasn't enjoying it no more I still get cravings but only short lived its only been 4 weeks it takes moths months from the brain to recover from the abuse

[@mbjunior81]

Nice video, it really provoked me ☺️ because I know I gotta end this bad habit. Great inward questions

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Glad it was helpful! mbjunior81, let us know how it goes.

[@__bringmejoy]

Hi guys I am 21 years old and I will be 22 in august I started smoking at 12 and I’m stopping at 21 9 years of attachment I’m so ready to let go it’s soooo hard but we got this 🤟🏾

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Love your positivity. Hang in there. Quit as many times as you need to.

[@tylerwaynewilliams]

Thanks for posting this, I’m 19 and I’ve been addicted too smoking for 9 years and this I think will really help me kick this habit..I aspire to help people with NLP like you

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Moo Williams, 9 years? I wish you the very best.

[@tylerwaynewilliams]

Live On Purpose TV, thanks for all the videos they truely hold massive value and I hope to be able to help people in the same way -and thank you.

[@steelsilence19]

@@tylerwaynewilliams 3 days it took going through withdraw pains and it gets easyer trust me Believe in your self and I hope this with strengthen your resolve to quit my friend tobbaco is gross and will kill you also if you have anxsity or any mental health issues quiting nicotine has amazing effects it helps alot honestly it's the smokeing that courses the tenson and stress anxiety not the outhers way round smokeing dose not relive anxiety stress tenson you only think it dose but this is the snecky little lies nicotine and the tobbaco companies lie with stay strong you can do it I believe in you 🙂

[@JesusIsKing50]

I pray you can quit right now ! You started smoking a year younger when I did I was 11. I’m now 50 and still struggling to quit!!! Please please don’t be another me 31 years later…. I’m so grateful that my constant moaning to my kids about how much I hate smoking but can’t seem to quit prevented them from even picking up a cigarette! I never smoke in the house because it absolutely stinks.. and I won’t go into a relationship because I know I stink of nasty smoke… you are still so young I beg you to please stop now before you really truly can’t stop. I know at 19 I could’ve stopped had I had just stayed away from the friends I was around , because they all smoked, so I continued because it was just easier. I can tell you now all but two of us quit smoking years ago! They were the ones who encouraged us not to quit. The irony. I have 6 cigarettes left, and won’t be smoking again after they are gone. I’ve had enough of a pathetic little white sticks full of chemicals ( dangerous chemicals) having control over me. !! So I’m going to look at it as if I’m David and the cigarette is Goliath 😂 and will win the fight, instead of caving in I will laugh at the cigarette as I break it in half. You can do it ❤🙏🏽

[@laspilly]

You started at 10??? Wow, I thought I'd started early (13)

[@porgyenbes992]

Thank you for this Doc.. Planning on Quitting❤❤

[@angelawatson1594]

Thank you.!!!! We need all the support we can get.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

We are here for you.

[@davidecapps65]

Thank you for this.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

David E Capps, you are welcome.

[@maddiebyfaith]

Here's a good idea. Worship yourself and bless yourself instead of cursing and poisoning yourself. Instead of smoking, eat some fruit and relax on your bed or outside in the shade or sun. Sing love songs to yourself. Dress yourself up and go for a walk. Sing to the sky. Do something that makes you happy and do it everyday. You will make a new habit and it will be good for you.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Be kind to yourself, I like it.

[@PoEisLife]

Smoking takes away the stress, but from the stress of the cravings that come with smoking. It sucks, it calms the cravings down.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Jacob Herrin, good point, you are going to still have stress, but at least you can time and expect that stress. Interesting and helps to explain why someone would smoke. Thanks.

[@PoEisLife]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV yea i feel like the stress is caused from not having a cigarette. It gives you anxiety and the cravings which you may not realize is making you uncomfortable. Smoking relieves all that, it takes away the stress of not smoking and calms you down.

[@PoEisLife]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV that's how i feel as a smoker. It has no benefit its addicting

[@BB-gu9kx]

It's eather you smoke to much or you eat to much there both bad. I quit smoking 4 years ago. Don't need to say I'm over weight haha

[@husseymangtv]

Thank you for this video :) smart man

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You are welcome, husseymang.

[@juliematon7461]

Brilliant and very helpful video

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Glad you liked it

[@lindakelley2676]

Very good tips, The nicotine addiction only lasts 3-4 days, but the “a psychological” addiction is my problem. I am gearing for my 4Th quit, I tell myself I can save $2000 a year for my grandson and give him $ 20,000 in ten years if I don’t spend on cigarettes. 1/2 pack a day is $5.50, it’s such a waste.My mom was the heaviest smoker I’ve known, always had one burning and she quit cold turkey,if she could do it, anyone can.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You got this!

[@maddog9793]

If I'm happy I smoke, if I'm bored I smoke, if I'm depress I smoke, if I'm excited I smoke, if I take a break and don't smoke I feel bored, when I smoke I'm aware that I am harming myself in a long term, i smoke even when I'm playing sports, so how in the hell I'm supposed to quit smoking????

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Alex Lora, change your mindset and replace it with something else that is healthier.

[@maddog9793]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV Like what for example? I am fighting with the struggle of not to smoke as I write this text and it looks like the urge of having one is about to beat me.

[@waltsteez994]

Do it because you want to

[@stankpanda6037]

These steps are best!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you, Stan K Panda. Good luck.

[@zeeshanali9846]

Already 4 weeks cigarettes free I have used electric cigarette for quitting 1st week 18 mg nicotine capsules 2nd week 12 mg nicotine capsules 3rd week 9 mg 4th week 2.5 mg nicotine capsules mixing with 0 mg nicotine capsules Now week 5 only 0 mg nicotine capsules Next week ( 6th ) I am going to even stop electric cigarette I think this is the best way for quitting Because I have smoked for 16 years and tried many times to quit but never made it more than 2 days But now I am feeling great better than what I have expected.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Zeeshan Ali thank you for sharing. I love the taper down method. You got this.

[@paleriedove3333]

What's the name of the electric cig that you use & and what's the name of the capsules you use?

[@zeeshanali9846]

@@paleriedove3333 hi at the beginning I have used logic and second week I started blu But there are different brands all are same you can choose one and capsules are with them this is not a problem. Important thing is how you use make sure reduce the nicotine gradually, first take full nicotine maximum is 18mg the 12 and so and so . I wish you luck and stay strong you can do it And you know it feels great when you stop smoking

[@mphalo1804]

Are you still off the cigarettes?

[@zeeshanali9846]

@@mphalo1804 yes it’s been 18 months now

[@davecafferty824]

Some solid advice on the mental aspect of quitting which is 80% of the battle. Thank you for the helpful tips. My quit day is tomorrow and I can use all the help I can get.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Dave Cafferty, it really is quitting everyday. I am pulling for you.

[@eriomnyc6073]

I quit everyday tomorrow until I quit today , so I am quitting today right now .

[@unapologeticallyme1115]

I need a knee replacement, the pain is excruciating! The surgeon will not do it if i’m smoking. It’s enough for me. It took severe physical pain for me to quit. Im 51 and started smoking at 12. Almost my entire life.My lungs sure do need the relief. Boredom is the biggest issue for me.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

That is a great reason to quit. I wish you luck.

[@quick-silver860]

I NEVER inform other people that I'm trying to stop smoking. Because if I slip up...they think its their job to lecture you. Its not. Its like they think their in charge of your agenda.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Doesn't sounds like helpful support.

[@afenismama]

This. I tried to quit before and told my co-workers, the lectures and judgement and jabs about how it wasn't working.. just not helpful.

[@rmt74358]

I'm suffering for physical gut issues. It has been 4 years going and with diet changes it has improved, but I still struggle and it bounces back and forth. I would say I am a slow learner and so this is and must be why I didn't see it or didn't want to see it. That smoking is my reason for not being able to manage my health. I fixed anxiety, I fixed and found ways to remove bloating, I fixed bowel problems and I found ways to manage stress in ways I had not thought, but I'm still fighting a battlefield of the mind with smoking. recently I also found out that smoking hinders my ability to be energetic, to manage stress and life in a Job task I am doing. It makes me tired and worn out. I am seeking a better way. I have been smoking since 1996. I trained my mind to start smoking and now having to re train my mind to quit. I have thought about patches. I have some and have not even open the box. I have thought of cold turkey and I am unsure if I can do it. The first time I did it I suffered for those couple of days. I felt like I was torturing myself. I understand that until I chance my mindset I will struggle. I hope to find the way and I want too. I know I will be better off once I find the why, and convince myself that not only do I not need cigarettes, but that I do not want them. I hate them. I want to say " I hate cigarettes " I wish honestly that they were illegal. Maybe in my own dream world because I cannot and do not want to take away rights of others for my benefit. It has to be their Journey. perhaps If I negatively promote hatred for smokers like I used to towards ex girlfriends that hurt me in the past ( I did this to quickly move on ) that It will ease my transition to going back to being a non smoker. Only time will. I can do this, but ill admit. I'm scared.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I wish you luck, stay with it and don't give up quitting.

[@user-xn7nv4sf4q]

Wow, acknowledging what this does for me is never something I considered asking or taking seriously, mostly because there’s a lot of shame around that question, but boy does this help

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I'm glad it helps. Thank you for being here.

[@adampredin4336]

Wow great video

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@NirtyDigger]

i started smoking back in college i used to smoke 1 pack a day, At that time i didnt care my grades were pretty good recently returned to my parents house, dad caught me smoking in the garage says i am giving a bad impression to my siblings...so i offered him one.... giving me a straight face saying im a disgrace, miserable piece of crap and he asks for lighter and now we're both smoking (never saw him smoking in my entire life). Back to work now still smoking occasionally but not that much, Days passed .....weeks passed ..... mom called and talks about dad is smoking again after being 25 years clean. AND HERE I AM SHARING ALL KINDS OF VIDEOS TO MY DAD at the behest of mother.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

ANI, I hope he is able to stop.

[@alijahan4805]

Excellent

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thanks

[@lynnemusso9362]

Plan for relapse? I quit smoking two weeks ago and fighting tooth and nail not to relapse. I don't EVER want to smoke again. I don't want to relapse. I want to be a NON SMOKER. This video was doing fine until he said that. It plants a seed in an addicts mind to justify using again. I will keep watching another person's videos because she has helped me with her wonderful advice.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I am glad you are to that point. If you have worked with people with addictive behaviors the science shows that they relapse and if they feel worse about themselves it can spiral to destruction.

[@rustygazes256]

Please look no further. This isn't a joke.my father smoked 25 years then quit almost for 20 years. Even though he quit he passed away from c.o.p.d . His secret was simple. He had a mild heart attack. Scared him.after having it he so much as didn't look at one. I hope none of us have to have that happen to wake us up. I watched the person I respected and thank God got to tell him to when he sees God tell him thank you so much for giving me the greatest father anyone could have die slow.kills me to think about it.however he is at peace. (Love you dad )

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you for commenting. Beautifully said.

[@kadirerdogan2113]

I have always fought down the desire to smoke since yesterday!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You got this!

[@a.harmon4812]

Fabulous personality. Very easy to follow thank you.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

A. Harmon, glad you are in our positive community.

[@abrahamlincoln6619]

it might calm you at first and defintely when you are going through withdrawal. One day you get to the point where you can smoke 3 in a row and still want another because it's actually doing nothing. I am trying to quit and so realize it's all mental. I feel like my brain just needs to snap out of it and then i will quit. idk. Feeling a little more motivated lately than I have been.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

J smith, thank you for sharing your experience. It does become more of a habit.

[@drink_ayahuasca]

How're you holding up?

[@mahaliabudzinski8107]

My reason for quitting is that I think smoking is contributing to feeling anxious during the day. So far I've refused daily meditation, so I've got to try something. I'm at the end of day two. I felt great for the five years that I quit before, so I know I can do this.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You CAN do this. Good luck.

[@veredcohen9079]

Thank god I did it 🙌

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I am so happy for you.

[@colettejaques2559]

I quit smoking on Sept. 13th... best thing i did! 32 yrs of smoking menthol...if i can do it...anyone can....want it sooo bad

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Yay for you. Good job.

[@simon1italy]

Hello doc, I really appreciate your work. Could you dig a little deeper into this? How does it work for people who lie about it? My level of narcissism must be trough the roof... And I don't even like to smoke, I use it to feel inside in my little bubble, to have 10 minutes for myself alone... And I can lie even to myself about smoking

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Simone Callegaro, It probably doesn't work well! Honesty is the best policy and you probably need to work on that before anything else. Will have to think on this more.

[@prepperchicntexas]

I had been quit smoking for years. Just put them down one day and was done. Didn't talk about smoking or craving one. I didn't put myself in situations of being around others while they smoked. My husband passed 12/21 and started smoking that day. It was like i had never quit. I'm ready to quit again but having a problem getting that mindset again.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

It is understandable why you relapsed. You can get there. You did it once, you can do it again.

[@draxxx_exe]

Who else is watching this on their smoke break ?

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Ian Smith, haha, come watch anytime. Implement when ready.

[@hildapretorius7196]

Me😕 and smoked 2 ...

[@S3XYEV]

Totally 😂👍

[@thumbelina2725]

🖐️

[@zemunac7919]

Loot videos on you tube,but i quiting from these listening 👏 you have 👍 thanks and sorry for litle bad english its not my leng.👋 i must be strong 💪

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

No worries! Zemunac, glad you are here.

[@thedogtutor4998]

We're addicted to the dopamine hit we get from doing something self gratifying , dopamine is calming

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Yes, that is correct, there are other ways to get it.

[@GaPeach87]

I take a medication that makes me want to smoke. And getting off of that medication isnt an option right now. Smoking is causing health problems already and I’m only 34. My greatest fear is to leave this earth at an early age, leaving my kids without a mom. I feel helpless… I’ve been able to quit so many times but this time, I’m STRUGGLING.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Talk to your doctor and see if a nicotine patch or something would help.

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

Hi Southern Living ❤️ your comment really touched my heart because I feel the exact same way as you. I just turned 35 with a wonderful husband and 5 beautiful children. I’m desperately trying to quit because I feel the way smoking is impacting my health. I’m going to go at quitting again tonight and I’m praying that this time I never ever pick it back up again. I hope and pray that you’re able to quit as well because our family needs us ❤️

[@fatimadavis90]

Me wanting to be a healthier carrier for me & my fiance's child & to age before my time. Gotta respect my complexion & the rest of my health.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You got this!

[@tracyclifton3866]

Ive been tying to quit. At one point I was smoking 2 pks a day. I'm down to 6 a day. Which is huge progress but I want to be done with it already. I've been smoking for 33 yrs. I quit drinking easily but this is hard!

[@lovepeoplehu9883]

Whenever I am stressed my vape is my safe space

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Hopefully you can find something that is less harmful to your health.

[@floydsmithjr7999]

Im 3 minutes into this video. I came here because Im 55 hours not smoking on 45 year career. Im also 6 days not drinking, that’s easy, smoking not so much. Up to this point, basically 2 and half days, it’s been easy, no problem, this gonna be a breeze. All of a sudden about 10 minutes ago, bang 💥, an urge so strong I almost lost it. I may have to go to the store and get a pack. I told myself when I started this that I wasn’t claiming “never again”, I gave myself permission to smoke if I wanted to. I know if I ride this out I’ll be fine in a half an hour. I may go get a pack then try again in a few days. I know thats a cop out excuse but Im losing this battle, at least for today.

[@floydsmithjr7999]

Ok, I went and bought a pack, had 1 cigarette. Im not giving up on quitting. That last surge was scary, I started looking through drawers and checked my car for any rogue cigarettes. It literally took control of my body, I could not stop myself. Cigarettes - 1 Me - 0 Im going to be alright, most times at this point I would give in but this time Im prepared to go back at it.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

One of my favorite commercial is pictures of different people saying, "I quit 5 times," "I quit 7 times," the idea was not to give up. If you need one cigarette, take it and start over.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You can do this, just think of the days you went without. Build up to one more than last time.

[@floydsmithjr7999]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV Yep, I feel great from not drinking, that’ll make it a little easier. Im not down on myself, Im looking at it as a challenge. I think the worse thing I can do is tell myself I’ll never smoke again. Smoking is playing a head game with me so Im gonna have to beat it at its own game.

[@david7944]

@@floydsmithjr7999 how are u gettin on

[@MuriloPerrone]

It's hard to find the why when you don't know exactly how it affects you. I believe it is affecting my motivation, my mental organization, my work and my patience. I kind of ran out of what else to blame for that.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

One way to find out, quit and see what happens. I bet you will notice a lot more.

[@MuriloPerrone]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV please tell me more about that if you can. About how smoking affects our mental health/balance. This is way more convincing than the health concerns that every other channel is talking about. Btw, I'm quitting gradually, but in fast pace. Let's see..

[@michaelschmidt245]

Love the video!!I'm about to have my last cigarette one last time!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Good luck! It might take more than one time to quit, but you can do it!

[@deeprelaxation4631]

How you going with it?

[@michaelschmidt245]

@@deeprelaxation4631 I managed to go for a week its tough but I'll get there

[@overcomer1921]

@@michaelschmidt245 did you nail it down?

[@michaelschmidt245]

Unfortunately not but soon to try again

[@rikkenorgaard6634]

Thank you this video. I tell myself that I smoke to get a 'release', to stay focused and get out of a restless state of mind. I also use smoking to kinda reset or get a few minutes for myself when I'm with a group of people. I'm not as much a social smoker as I'm smoking to be with myself and my thoughts. 'Erase and replace' is certainly a method I'll combine with strengthening my Why and 'plan for relapse'. I can do this..just smoked my last cigarette while watching this video🤞🙏 We can do this❤

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Yes, you can. Quit as many times as it takes to get there.

[@davidmasih2000]

Hope so you quit I am right now dropped last cig

[@najibkhairy6832]

Quitting smoking is easy,I have done it thousands of times

[@judy5144]

I smoke, but wanting to quit for my health, money, and the awful smell. It has such a hold on me. I've never smoked to feel calm, I never understood that. I quit for a few years and have no clue how I did it. None. What is it doing for me? It's just me feeding my addiction and takes the craving away, I guess. That's it. I don't even think about it. I'm on autopilot when I do it and I notice when something causes me to have to wait for my next one that I usually smoke during that time. I need to quit.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Judy, it sounds like a habit that can be broken as you get on top of your thinking.

[@judy5144]

Or maybe I'm thinking too much

[@JesusIsKing50]

I was pressured into smoking at the age 11… I’ve tried to quit so many times. My why is because I’ve suffered with severe ibs for years, so it’s my crutch for all my pain. I know why I should stop, I actually hate smoking now, the cost, the smell, the taste, but every single time I even think about quitting it just makes me want to smoke more 😢 the last time I quit was for about 3 months, the reason I started again was because I gained so much weight, ( even though I ate a healthy diet, and went to the gym five days a week)

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I wish you well. Sometimes it takes more than once to quit.

[@dshannon1038]

That's funny, in my 7 years of serving and waitressing not once was I ever allowed to go out and have a 5 minute break. so I took up smoking cigarettes, so I was allowed to go out and take a break... how's that for the opposite of what should be happening...

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

D Shannon, I agree. Definitely doesn't set people up for a healthy life style.

[@novaethedimensional2263]

I quit three weeks ago for myself and my girlfriend. Today i couldnt take it and smoked infeel so guillty for me but even more for betraying my girlfriend. I feel terrible and weak. Help me quit i cant sleep because of what happened today and feel afraid to tell her. I feel like a failure

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Part of quitting a habit like this is doing it again and again. I love the old commercial with people saying, "I quit 9 times" "I quit 5 times", etc. They all slipped up and had to start again. It is the same with learning to play a song on a piano. We make mistakes, but we go back to the beginning and start over. Don't expect perfection from yourself. Your girlfriend shouldn't either. You can do this, just begin again.

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV Thank you for this encouraging comment. Just like the gospel song “We Fall Down But We Get up:)”

[@kadirerdogan2113]

I quit smoking when I was army but after 10 years I started smoking and smoked 3 months nearly. I have decided not to smoke since yesterday. I am afraid of starting to smoke because all my friends smoking I hope God helps me with giving more patience

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Quit and if you have to quit again and again, do it. It is worth the effort.

[@jamesthebond0072]

One month later how is it going I'm quitting tomorrow but I'm only 23 and I just completed detox and a couple of months of rehab but that was for cannabis addiction and I never thought I was gonna be able to give that up and yet the first day in detox was easy because they let us smoke cigarettes on the sneaky bad detox but anyways but I replace cigarettes and everything else I was doing with weed and smoked cigarettes from 13 to 18 and but now that I've give up the weed I've replaced it with cigarettes and I'm an absolute chain smoker smoke after smoke after smoke but this is only been going on for about 3 and I got out off rehab last week so I've only really started smoking cigarettes again for past 3months I brought myself a ton for rehab and I'm on my last cigarette and then after that I've got a couple exposable and once I finish them vapes I'm done for good but yeah you ask yourself why do you want to arhhh becauseI want to be able to go to the gym I want to be able to exercise I want to be able to be a better father to my child and most importantly I don't wanna bloody die or even more inspiration I don't want to end up losing my teeth like my mother at 30 years old 🤣 theirs lots off reasons and off cause the most important I wanna do it for my self to be better and do more stuff wish me luck and I'm praying and wishing all you luck and prays yous give up to my most important reason is I honestly don't wanna die and that's the biggest reason for me.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I wish you all the luck in the world. I know you can do this.

[@kapoianyxta5886]

I want to stop bc I want to take care of myself. I know I should probably quit cold turkey but I don't want to do it like this so I went from 1 and a half pack of cig to smoking up to 10 max per day but I get so dizzy every time I smoke and this dizziness just doesn't go away. It ruins my mood and I am feeling trapped at the moment. I don't want to discuss it any more with people around me cause it stresses me. I am also feeling so stupid to ask you how to fight this.. Any opinion is highly appreciated.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

It sounds like your body is telling you it is time to quit. Is there a doctor you can consult? Do you have access to a nicotine patch that can help? Might be best to do cold turkey.

[@ikilledamnesiac]

I wanna quit but idk why. Maybe my teeth? Ive been flossing everyday. It hasnt really helped but i have two packs left. I just want to get thru those than maybe have some clarity later.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Kinoshita Yuuko, Talk to your dentist, they can give you some great information about how smoking affects your teeth, gums, and entire mouth.

[@deehall5219]

I am very ready to quit, every day I think I know I need to, but I feel I'm smoking more then used to now! I started yoga and meditation and training in gym and I'll think, that was good now don't smoke and ruin it and then 10 min later I'm regretting but still smoking. I've decided to try and do 10 min of yoga outside, that's where smoke, when want to smoke instead or even 5 min meditation. A replacement right? I have actually been sober for 1 yr from 1, 4 months from 2, of 3 different street drugs that did for over 14 years with determination, hypnosis (on KZbin) affirmations and listening to binaural beats music while sleep, so now is my time to quit smoking too and I can do it. Will be checking out your site now, thank you for your information and knowledge to help so many.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Dee Hall, I wish you success with your stopping smoking. You can do this. I am impressed by your determination.

[@steelsilence19]

It's kind off a rip the bandaid off it works better in my opinion and tbh I'm quite shocked how easy it was todo once you don't think but do if you get what I mean but nicotine withdraw is no joke but getting that over with as quick as possible is the best way cuting down will only delay the inevitable and it will make you talk yourself out of it addiction is sneaky but believe in your self I think the best way to quit is cold turkey as if you can do it it will strengthen your resolve to stay that way and you will relize your better off with out yes my brain sometimes gives me random urges to smoke but its only been 3 weeks my 1st quit was a year but I have a stronger resolve this time it actually calmed alot of my conditions down not made them worse as I feard but I am in a better place this time around to

[@TannisHenriksen]

I need to quit.. How did you do it

[@joycedurham1729]

It's been 2 weeks for me!

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Awesome. Everyday a little stronger.

[@retipserjayzoom]

Brilliant ...external endorsements are a bane to humanity.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thanks for watching.

[@martingolding4951]

I quit naturally 18 years ago. Every time I wanted a cigarette, I chewed a toffee. I had to give up due to having heart failure

[@tatie7604]

Dont make it complicated. You want to quit because you dont want to smoke. Thousands of reasons to quit. None to smoke.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thanks for watching.

[@dhiokr880]

I am now almost 50 year and Iam being smoking since teenager. I have quit smoking. Don’t make it a big things in mind. No drama simply reduce the smoking to 1 or 2 cigarettes per day , then 1 cigarette for 2 days and suddenly stop it all. That all . Live around the person who support and make you feel happy for 1 months.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank for sharing what worked for you.

[@boejiden1415]

I’m trading my nicotine addiction for a coffee addiction might not be the best but it’s certainly better than inhaling tobacco smoke and I can take coffee breaks at work kinda like I would take a smoke break

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Small steps in the right direction.

[@2ndshot]

Givin up smokin is easy....I've done it a thousand times..

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

TT, I hope you continue to quit. It could be the last time on the 1,001 time.

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

I tried, stopped 6 years and started again when i went out with friends. Stop and never never never do it again. Its not worth it and you dont need it. 🤗

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Agreed.

[@michaelbruce9197]

Don’t smoke , I’ll watch any video you make. 😁.

[@simon1italy]

What do you mean?

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Michael Bruce, thanks.

[@bradr1913]

I like and subscribe.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Brad R, thank you, please share with others you think would benefit from the content. Glad you are part of our positive mindset community.

[@bradr1913]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV thank you I will share you make me feel welcome.

[@greatdavid8790]

It's 27th December. I got 0 $ before salary. My new year will be full of withdrawal symptoms, but guess what, I am happy and I am bout to do it like a man, cold turkey :) Be back here sooner or later

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You can do this Great David.

[@greatdavid8790]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV Actually I did it thanks God. This is day 11 since I am non smoker. 🙏❤️

[@tylerbarron121]

Hopefully I can quit smoking now I used to bodybuild and gave up on it I miss it

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Tyler Barron, I hope you can get back to healthier habits.

[@marianneharris5155]

I basically have given up for 3 months,but i just cant get past that morning smoke,its the only 1 have everyday!what to do??

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Try to replace it with something else.

[@enegeorge3033]

can't do it. there are plenty of "why" but am weak

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

ene george, keep trying. One of these times it will stick.

[@petersizirony2320]

you have failed, try again, failed again, then try again and again until you make it. Jordan Peterson

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

peter sizirony, Yes, no matter how many times it takes, don't give up.

[@jdssurf]

Your a mix of James Spader on The Office, and Chris Walken…………….I could see you in the movies easily.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Jbird, nothing I have ever thought of.

[@kadirerdogan2113]

I promised myself if I don’t smoke for approximately 45 or 50 days I will buy me new shoes hahahaha

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I would do that.

[@liz2006]

There are a lot of good and bad influences tho. Just quit thinking and just stop. Its really easier than its made out to be

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

For some people it is easier than others.

[@juniedkarim2689]

Hello i stopped smoking about 1 year I'm 23 years old. But now i smoke Again with friends 1 or 2 maybe 3 cigarette. But if i don’t hangout with friends at the end of the day at night i smoke a cigarette then go to sleep. Sometimes i feel, i feel i should smoke but i actully Really Don't want. It’s really difficult to handle it. Last thing which trigger me to smoke, when i need to think something like my next plan, something deep thinking. It’s make me more comfortable to think. Please help me. I afraid if i strat Again to somke already i smoking every day 1 or 2

[@juniedkarim2689]

I feel without somking life so boring,

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Try some other ways to release your stress, some exercises, some deep breathing, mind exercises, anything. Find what works for you. Perhaps meditation or yoga. Maybe you can change the atmosphere.

[@jamesthebond0072]

I'm just smoking for no reason to finish off all the cigarettes I got but I've been smoking way to much nearly 150 cigarettes and rolleys in the last 3 weeks. Once I finish this last cigarette I got I'm done I'll come back in two months and let use know how I've done 🤣😎💪

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Wonderful! Best of luck to you.

[@TannisHenriksen]

How did you do?

[@br6768]

In process of quitting.. I have a headache and chew about 50 sticks of gum a day.. at least my breath is fresh.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Look on the positive side.

[@steelsilence19]

What do u do if you have ocd

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Matthew, there are treatments that help.

[@overcomer1921]

Get a jump rope

[@steelsilence19]

Update to my comment I have given up smoking lol cold turkey

[@steelsilence19]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV I still wish there were better treatments as I have up smokeing but still inhal cannabis as its the only thing that stops panic attacks 😑 St technically not smokeing I'm smokeing herbs not shitty tobbaco there have been times were I have fancyed a cig but I stay strong in my resolve

[@nepalesecreator8671]

Focus on the why ?

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

nepalese creator, your reason for quitting.

[@nepalesecreator8671]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV to breathe and stop being anxious !!

[@chanakaravirathnayak]

I am from srilanka..very impotant vedio from you..i wanna stop smoking....thnk you for your advice

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

You can do it!

[@andreaberryman5354]

I quit almost a month ago after 25 years. You feel like a f***ing idiot every time you start back up again after you quit. I used THAT. Lol I never KNEW the "why" for starting back up again, so fine dork-DON'T then!🤣

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I wish you the best on your journey.

[@collectmybrains]

I hate that I'm struggling to quit cigarettes. I quit alcohol pretty quick, but cigarettes are tough.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I wish you the best. Keep quitting as long as it takes.

[@TannisHenriksen]

Have you

[@herokillerinc]

Does anybody want to be a quit smoking buddy accountability partner with me? I had one cigarette after 15 years of being quit because the girl I was dating was a smoker and I had a moment of weakness and I've been smoking steadily for the past year and hate myself for it.

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Stay with it. You can do this.

[@herokillerinc]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV 🙂ty

[@TannisHenriksen]

Have you quit?

[@gang6009]

I want to quit but my past won't let me stop torturing and destroying myself

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

YOU CAN do this. Deal with the past and learn to reframe it in a way that is beneficial for you.

[@gang6009]

@@LiveOnPurposeTV thank you for your reply, it means a lot. It shows you are dedicated to what you do. Thank you 🙏🙂

[@liz2006]

Thinkings a huge problem

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thinking can definitely be circular. We take that on at the channel.

[@UnicornMeat512]

I get anxiety just thinking about quitting. How weak is that

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

I can understand that, it is a change. You don't really know what will happen until you try. I hope you will.

[@Strawhattrade]

I stop instantly... watching videos like this😂

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you.

[@mnsentertainment313]

I have strong why, but then also I'm not quitting, I'm really struggling to quit smoking

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

M N Sabih, it may take several attempts to get there. Learn from each one and keep at it. You can do this.

[@NadeemKhan.9]

He looks like Salim Pheku 😄😃

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Thank you for watching.

[@soarmilo2703]

I wanna quit because Australia rips us of 20 grams tobacco cost $50 it’s a joke

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

That would do it for me. I would want to spend my money on other things.

[@fahadaslamtanoli]

i quit and nicotine replacement help me

[@LiveOnPurposeTV]

Fahad Aslam, that is great, congratulations.