Introduction to Joel Spitzer's Stop Smoking Video Library

[@mike62401]

I quit smoking 2 years ago cold turkey using Joel Spitzer's stop smoking video library (I've been completely smoke free since - no relapses). His videos and website were a God-send to me. I recommend him to anyone looking to quit smoking cold turkey. In the beginning of my quit, I would get huge nicotine cravings. During those intense cravings I would immediately go to one of Joel's videos and watch it until the craving subsided. Good luck and I know you can beat this addiction. I did!

[@BadHeatherNo]

I've been off nicotine for 8 days. The water's just fine guys; come on in.

[@solofiddle]

You - yes, you - are a saint! Thanks Thanks

[@thehix]

Thank you for everything Joel !

[@christiansorgi7076]

Thanks Joel, it's been 11 days since I quit, thanks to you & your videos. You gave me the courage to quit cold turkey. I had tried everything, the patch (horrible allergic reaction), vaping, even trying to cut back, nothing worked. God bless you

[@joelspitz]

Glad to have been able to help Christian. Here are a few pages I think you will relate to: whyquit.com/joels-videos/ive-tried-everything-to-quit-smoking-and-nothing-works/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-many-ways-have-you-tried-to-quit-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-the-use-of-electronic-cigarettes-as-a-quitting-aid/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/miracle-aids-for-quitting-smoking/ Also, I do not know what resources you have gone through up to this point. Check out the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ If there are specific links on that page you have not seen yet give them a look. They can help to solidify your quit here in the early days. Then, I want to make sure that you are aware of the two pages I set up for people who have quit with materials that they can go through slowly over time to keep their quits reinforced. If you have not already give these pages a look: whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/

[@joelspitz]

Check out my videos titled "My first encounter with NRT" and "Our views on the need for harm reduction." They can both be found on the "Quitting Aids" Playlist

[@MySharilyn]

Thank you so much Joel. I hope you still see if people make comments here, since this video was done in 2012 and we are now 2017. My quit date is tomorrow morning, and your videos have given me amazing hope and courage. I will be watching the first day of quitting tomorrow as you suggested. Thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooo much for making this information free. I think I love you already hahaha!! Thanks again, and I will see you tomorrow. From a soon to be ex smoker of 47 years. and YES COLD TURKEY :) :)

[@joelspitz]

Hello Madame S.L.. Yes I still see comments here, although if replies are attached to existing comments I don't always see them. The video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqG0q2lobNyfodU from a couple of months ago addresses this issue. As far as for all of my information being provided for free, the video Why my resources are free kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpTWe55mhdeffck explains why this is. Being that you are just starting your quit, check out this page: whyquit.com/joel/dayone.htm. There are similar pages set up for each day for the first week. Hope you find them helpful. Joel

[@hutzone]

Thanks Joel. If you would ask me five days ago, Are you ready to stop somking, I would say heck NO, but on Tuesday July 10 2012 I came accress of your youtube channel, oh boy, I have no I dea what happened, but All what I know now is , I packed all my cigaretters packs, lighters, filters, ash tray, out of my sight and went COULD TURKEY, just like that, I always I knew I want to quit, but the panic level was so high to do so, I hated the feeling of being dependent on nicotin, FREEDOM, is great

[@mkcm1966]

Need u. I quit in the past and the only successful way was cold turkey. I must quit I hate it and I need a surgery on my shoulder badly I don't want to smoke and I've been struggling for 5 years trying to quit with their patches it's not working. I'm using an app to wean down and time in between cigarettes but I need to just do it I'm going to check out some of your videos for support thank you for this is a blessing for its free

[@joelspitz]

I am glad that you found my resources Kings Daughter. I am going to attach a few pages to help get you started. First though, here are some pages directly addressing concepts you raised here: whyquit.com/joels-videos/post-operative-complications-and-slower-healing/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/quitting-by-gradual-withdrawal/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/ive-tried-everything-to-quit-smoking-and-nothing-works/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-many-ways-have-you-tried-to-quit-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/is-cold-turkey-the-only-way-to-quit/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/why-my-resources-are-free/ As far as for general materials on quitting, you have a choice. If wanting to to kind of a crash course utilize this page: whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ If willing to spend a bit more time, consider the day by day video quit format starting here: whyquit.com/joel/dayone.htm If you have any specific questions or concerns along the way please feel free to get in touch. Joel

[@azariah636]

Keep up the good work!

[@DeniseLewin677]

I have to quit I cant afford it anymore. I cant even afford patches so I will be quiting tomorrow cold turkey. I know I can do it I did not have ashma before I started now I do.

[@shvm7489]

Were you a smoker as well?

[@joelspitz]

No Shv M. Here is a page that I set up that addresses that question: joelspitzer.org/my-smoking-history/ Here is a page that addresses my work in the field of smoking prevention and cessation: whyquit.com/joels-videos/my-work-in-the-field-of-smoking-prevention-and-cessation/