"Whatever you do, don't quit cold turkey"

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Video discusses how most professional literature, public health officials, government and voluntary health organizations, physicians and other health care workers will tell you that cold turkey is the least successful method of quitting smoking, and why you should not believe them.
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[@RussMcClay]

I started smoking at 15, smoked for 45 years, only quit one time, cold turkey, a year and a half ago. No vape, patch, gum, nothing. Just will power which I never thought I had. I've conquered smoking one craving at a time. You can do it too. Be the master of your own destiny!

[@OfficialTonyTK]

Cold turkey is the only way to quit. I decided to quit 1 day and did exactly just that. I told myself "quit being a lil bitch and quit"

[@joejoe7212]

have you stayed smoke free ?? i am 2 full days and at times i want to say JUST 1 SMOKE

[@omega9409]

​@joejoe7212 I know this is old but to anyone seeing this, there's no such thing as "just one smoke". One turns to two and two turns to three, just the same as a recovering alcoholic can't just have "one shot of vodka". It doesn't just break your streak it shoots you straight back to square one

[@thehappyhoof]

I smoked from the time I was 12 until I was about 60. then one day I accidently ran into your videos and watched them from the morning till the afternoon. By the afternoon I had decided to quit and I quit "COLD TURKEY". It was hard and it actually took me months to start feeling normal, but it was the best thing I ever did, and still can't believe I did it. I remember I just decided that no matter how I felt I was just not going to have that next smoke. That was now 5 years ago and I turned 65 today. I no longer have a constant cough, I've had maybe one cold I just rarely get sick. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for these videos Joel, you literally saved my life. Still hard to believe I did it, but I did it due to YOUR VIDEOS. God bless you! AND by the way I had tried to quit a number of times and failed. Also i never had a good by smoke just quit that day I watched your videos.

[@sploekgriffy1402]

Cold turkey is the BEST way to quit. I've got 40 days now and it's the longest I've quit in 15 years

[@JamesBond-uz2dm]

I quit smoking and drinking. And it only took me 10 seconds to do it. I just said enough with this crap. Sixteen years have passed and I never thought about booze or butts ever again. It just takes will power that is in all of us. Just quit.

[@SteveNinetyski]

Willpower is so underrated. I smoked 20 a day for 9 years, then one day I decided enough was enough. (Cold turkey) For me the Eureka moment was simply deciding I REALLY didn't want to smoke anymore. Anyone can do it..just make the decision and be your own master. The thought of being a slave to something so detrimental both financially and physically sickens me now.

[@joelspitz]

Hello Tom: Thanks for sharing your experience here. Below are a few pages touching on topics you raised. Also, I am going to attach my general relapse prevention pages. whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-did-the-people-you-know-quit-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/ill-have-to-use-willpower-for-the-rest-of-my-life-not-to-smoke/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/breaking-free-from-nicotines-grip-is-more-doable-than-most-people-think/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-know-too-much-about-smoking-to-ever-be-able-to-relapse/ My relapse prevention resources I suggest all former smokers to go through over time: whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/

[@celestialnavigator63]

I quit cold turkey after smoking for 40 years. I was about 14 yrs old when I started and I am months short of my 54th birthday. The first days I am not going to lie to you were very rough I was not sure if I would make it. But I put my mind to it and decided I was in control and made it past the 2 weeks mark and have been smoke free ever since. I tried to quit before used patches , nicotine gum, and all kinds of crazy stuff. Finally I just decided to use my mind and that is what worked best. I know people say this and it is true " If I can do this so can you". Well that is the truth and man do I feel better my lungs don't hurt anymore,my chronic cough went away, blood pressure is normal and wow I have saved so much money!

[@painternow]

It was Joel Spitzer's videos that helped me quit over 6 years ago. I am SO GRATEFUL. This is the thinking person's quit. Watch as many as you can. I coupled these with an online quitting forum, for daily support. I was a big smoker. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. My body and mind tried so hard to rebel. But it simply can to a commitment to never take a another puff. These videos really helped me understand what was going on with the cravings. Nothing can help with the suffering through withdrawal. It tough, very tough. But SO worth it! I have long ago thrown away my list of reasons to quit. That list was very helpful, too. But now, I just enjoy living without all the smell, hassles, expense and health worries. And I actually LESS anxiety. Keep watching, and learning. And then, make a commitment to never take another puff.

[@jeffbyrnes3686]

Joe Ryan Well said.

[@adamcurrie1157]

I quit cold turkey 50 weeks ago. I went from a 40+ a day habit to zero overnight. It's a much more intense withdrawal episode but I GUARANTEE YOU - you'll suffer for less time than someone using NRT. Patches, Gum, vapes etc - all these do is sustain the nicotine addiction. Be human, be strong, say NO. You'll get through like all of us.

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on 50 weeks. I want to point out that not everyone who quits smoking has an intense withdrawal. The videos Every quit is different kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIqrnJR9qZKMnqc and What was nicotine withdrawal really kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZOooIB7pdKAjpY like address this issue. One other video I want to highlight is Are you stronger than your cigarettes?. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6mvqXeribR2ipI Staying smart is much more important than staying strong when it comes to staying free from nicotine.

[@adamcurrie1157]

Joel Spitzer I disagree. in fact to my knowledge I don't know of a single friend of mine who has given up using NRT. interestingly on the other hand I can think of multiple friends who've successfully cessated from smoking by use of willpower alone. it's not reflective of the whole world, but it's a pretty good barometer

[@joelspitz]

I was not disagreeing that cold turkey was not the preferable method of quitting. Your experience of having a hard time finding successful quitters who used NRT is quite common. I was referring to the idea the idea that cold turkey quitters were destined to have more intense withdrawal. There are many cold turkey quitters who have minimal withdrawal. Check out the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooa2e396r9B8ntU and its attached resources. Also noteworthy to your observation will be the video How did the people you know quit smoking? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKmvfGONZ7-Bfbc

[@joelspitz]

Sorry, That first link was to the video you had already seen.. Look up my video "is cold turkey the only way to quit"

[@the-hollywood-dog-says-6072]

Using nicotine replacement products just keep the misery going longer! Cold turkey is painful, but it works! Everyone needs to listen to Joel; he knows the best way.

[@stevec310]

This is how I quit a pack a day habit of red 100s. I quit smoking instantly but my success was because I also quit coffee at the same time . I do not drink anything but water. I have been off both for 3 years and 14 days. I honestly had extremely mild withdrawals by day 3 I only had a craving or so once or twice a day for 15 minutes or so looking back my success was because I quit caffeine as well. I personally didn't have any headaches I looked at the process as my lungs healing . When I gained momentum I never looked back . I lost weight didn't gain it my energy increased my sleep improved . Best decision I have ever made . So glad I don't have to wake up in the night and have a smoke or have to drink a pot of coffee every morning my life improved immediately after day 2 you can do it throw away all your cigarettes/ coffee tea and just start do gods will not yours and you can quit easily and effortlessly . Smoking is a curse

[@Sandra-lb5pu]

2 days and counting. Thank you for ALL your advice.

[@impaler8373]

After almost one year of quiting i would love to thank you. Thanks to your videos it was easier to keep going on the first days (which were the harder). U are a life saviour, thank you!

[@joelspitz]

You are welcome.

[@lesleyallinson8738]

I woke up one morning and said to myself you don't need to smoke so guess what I went cold turkey and now been 10 weeks I have no intention of ever go back to smoking I can't stand the smell now at all lol I had smoked 30 years

[@margaretcarino8753]

I am celebrating 4 months and some change. I still listen to Joel because I just feel good watching his videos

[@fauxbot5000]

Joel, I discovered you on the internet about 4 years ago. The things you taught me have helped me remain nicotine-free for over 3 years now. Seriously, thank you.

[@pdbailey2003]

I have passed six months smoke free. I give you alot of credit for my success. Thank you. The last two weeks however have been the hardest, but I am still hanging in there.

[@pdbailey2003]

Still quit :)

[@dedricthere]

I quit cold turkey more than 9 years ago and haven't smoked a cigarette since and haven't thought about it in years. If you can't quit cold turkey it's because you aren't ready to quit. That's my opinion.

[@rickshiandmoku4128]

Cold Turkey is the only way you're gonna quit. Don't treat nicotine as a reward that's just gonna lead to more smoking

[@brentfordbuzz1732]

Thank you for some great advice.......I am on day 1 of cold turkey after 40 years a smoker !

[@nalotamut8286]

My dad quit cold turkey, my mom quit cold turkey, it's my 8th day of quitting cold turkey, only one left is my younger brother.

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on your eight day quit Infamous. Also, I am glad to hear that both your mother and father have quit too. You may find that over time all of you may in some way influence your brother to quit too. Here are a few pages addressing this issue: whyquit.com/joels-videos/showing-others-that-there-is-life-without-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/helping-others-see-that-thoughts-for-cigarettes-do-diminish-over-time/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/helping-others-quit/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-help-a-person-who-doesnt-really-want-to-quit-smoking/ As far as for your quit now, I don't know what of my resources you may have already seen, but if you had not gone through the resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/, give them a look. They can help you to strengthen your resolve to keep this quit going. Then, over time check out the resources on the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/. These materials can help you to secure your quit over the long-term. If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding any smoking or quitting issues please feel free to get back in touch. I hope you find these resources helpful. Joel

[@muscleguy675]

It is now August 18, 2016. I quite smoking on Dec. 15 2014 and have NOT had a cigarette since. The first 4 days after I quite ( for me was the easiest ). I ran out of cigarettes once before I decided to quite and lasted 4 days before buying a carton. So I knew I could go 4 days and still be alright. On Dec. 15th 2014 I stopped completely with no intensions of going back. My younger sister was using one of those E- cigarettes and wanted me to try it. I told her NO, my plan was to stop tobacco completely and not go to something different just so I could give that up as well. I can HONESTLY say I AM SMOKE FREE and don't miss it a bit. My sisters have come over to visit with me and now I'm hearing things like " when we walk into your home, it doesn't smell like a giant ash tray." " when you come over to our houses, your clothes don't smell like smoke." Even my Dr. was SHOCKED when I told him I quite smoking. I did something he has been trying to do for years with no success.

[@joelspitz]

Check out these two videos: "Miracle" aids for quitting smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6rLl4WjatOYrJI (addresses your sister's suggestion for you to try an e-cigarette) Talk to your doctor about quitting smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKXZnaF8eJJlgck

[@muscleguy675]

I have told my Dr. that I quite smoking. He looked at me over his glasses and said that he was proud of me for quitting and doing it " cold turkey." I then asked him about those e-cigarettes and just how safe they were or were they a waste of time . He told me the FDA HAS NOT approved them at all. After using it for awhile, there is a large concern one could develop " vapor Lung." I told my sister what my Dr. said and at that time it went in one ear and out the other. A few weeks later we got to talking about it again and this time she told me she was going to quite altogether even tho in her cupboard she still had her vapor juice. I told her use the juice up first and then stop. Trying tto stop knowing her fix was just inside her cupboard was pointless. When her juice ran out, she stopped refilling. It was about a year that she still had to hold that empty e-cigarette between her fingers. As of today, the e-cigarette is completely gone.

[@joelspitz]

If you ever encounter a similar situation with any electronic cigarette users again, check out these videos: The videos discus cigarettes, but the same concept applies to any cigarettes or nicotine replacement devices "What should I do with my leftover cigarettes?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF7Zo4h8ZdZ_fZY "I will quit when I finish this pack" kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipPFhn6nf8poipI Also, check out the resources in the video descriptions.

[@nukem123]

2 weeks, but still counting. My recipe for quitting, break ankle, prep for surgery, get chest x-Ray, get someone to explain it to you. Watch ur own eyes widen, Give ur cigs to wife to destroy. Quit...cold turkey, first week very hard, next week easier but couple of craving incidents a day. Lungs are now clear, no cough, breathing easier, blood pressure lower, near normal.

[@PhantomBoss881]

I'm on 38th hour of going cold turkey. I feel like crap and I can't focus. But you know what? I'm prepared to go through feeling like crap for a week. because in the long run I'll add years to my life. cold turkey is the best way.

[@joelspitz]

Check out the video Disorientation that may occur when first quitting smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqaamaafhMmfeq8. Be sure to go through the materials in the video description too.

[@kasiabajorek3659]

Thank You Joel, cold turkey - two month smoke free, trying keep it in the day. Learn a lot from your videos, so grateful

[@joelspitz]

You are very welcome Kasia. Congratulations on two months. As far as for keeping it in the day, check out the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/one-day-at-a-time/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-will-not-smoke-today/ The other two pages I suggest that you slowly go through over time are whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ I suggest those to all people who have quit so that they can keep their quits reinforced over the long-term. I hope you find all of these resources helpful. Joel

[@RappidyRap101]

Wow! Finally someone that is right on part with what I believe, you don't need all of these products to quit because in all actuality how would you if nicotine still runs through your body with those products(patch,gum,ect)?

[@judithgaatjenietaan3613]

I did; I quit in october 2018, smoking is no longer interesten to me, even not when I drink. I really really understood that it did nothing for me and harmed my health more and more every day.

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on your 14 months quit Judith. I want to make sure that you actually watched the video here and are not responding just to its title. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/you-should-retitle-that-video/ explains how this specific video has a unique situation where people think the title is saying that "I" and telling people not to quit cold turkey when in fact I am saying the opposite. Here are a few other pages that relate to topics you raised here in your response: whyquit.com/joels-videos/everything-you-did-as-a-smoker-you-can-do-as-an-ex-smoker/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-people-quit-smoking-and-still-drink-alcohol/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/smoking-benefits/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/premature-deaths-caused-by-smoking/ Also, check out the resources on the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/. They are materials to help people to stay off once they have quit. Sometimes when people get to the point where you are at where cigarettes are no longer of any interest they can lose sight to the fact that they still need to remain vigilant in remembering the grip that nicotine once had on them and will take on them again if they ever make the tragic mistake of administering nicotine again via any source. Give the relapse prevention materials a look. Once again, congratulations on your quit. Joel

[@RebelKnightCSA]

Yeah, I quit. Been nicotine clean since 11th of November 2016. Withdrawal was a pain in the neck, but I got over it. Still wanna do that dip and them cigs - but I know better. 1=ALL and that's all there is to it. Just gotta suck it up and show some discipline. Easy.

[@ronniekepler6731]

When you quit smoking, it’s all about getting through the day, and it’s a struggle but everyday it will get easier and quitting cold turkey is the most effective way to quit. But try to stay away from things that will make u stressed and when u quit take a couple days off stay inside and keep yourself occupied

[@joelspitz]

Hello Ronnie: Here are a few links to resource pages addressing the issue of having to quit at a time where you are minimizing stress or shutting yourself away during the quitting process. Some people don't have the luxury of doing this and others may think they have set up such a time only to have some unexpected situation arise that messes up those plans. I want people to know that even if things like this occur they can still sustain their quits. whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-will-quit-when/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-facing-or-avoiding-triggers/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/being-locked-up-to-quit-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-to-places-where-you-cant-smoke-when-first-quitting-smoking/

[@mqatari4069]

I quit smoking 6 days ago with the help of nicotine patches. After seeing your video today is my second day without nicotine replacement therapy. Wish me luck :)

[@joelspitz]

You don't need luck ماجد الشمري. My page whyquit.com/joels-videos/wish-me-luck-in-quitting-smoking-2/ explains why. Here are resources that I think will be able to help you though: whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ Hope you find these resources helpful. Joel

[@michaelking4578]

I just quit four days ago. No preparation but I had a realization that my inflammation in my wrists coincided with me starting to smoke every day six months ago. So I read that nicotine and inflammation is somehow linked to my problem. So I read it takes three days to get nicotine out of my body. So I said I'm not smoking for three days. Now it is four days. My wrists feel soooo much better for the first time in months. So now I can't smoke anymore or my wrists will hurt again and I'll stink also. So now I'm free from smoking and it was technically very easy. I just stopped on a dime but the realizations I mentioned made it much easier to do. Before I didn't see the benefit. Now I've experienced the havoc nicotine can reap.

[@joelspitz]

Hello Michael: What may come to a surprise to many people is that most smokers who successfully quit do so without preparation. The pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/setting-quit-dates/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-did-the-former-smokers-you-know-quit-smoking/ address this issue. Also, the page I referred you to yesterday of whyquit.com/joels-videos/does-smoking-cause-my-headaches/ addresses how while smoking doesn't cause all things that smokers may get while smoking, it may be responsible for causing or exacerbating many problems that may only be realized when a person quits. One thing though is that you don't want your reason for staying off to be hinged on just one issue. See the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/make-a-list-of-why-you-want-to-quit/. In the event that something else ever causes a return of the one symptom, locking into only one issue can cause you to instantly lose your reason for having stopped and possibly threaten your quit. The circumstance that causes the symptom may have only caused the problem for a day or two--but if you were to relapse and smoking was the reason for the chronic situation you had been experience, you may have then set up a return of a long-term if not lifetime problem all the while thinking smoking wasn't responsible. Not only could this set you up for the suffering that the one problem caused, but again facing all of the risks and problems that accompanies being a smoker.

[@joelspitz]

I hit send before I was finished writing the reply here. I wanted to congratulate for getting through your first three days. That really is a pivotal time period in a quit. The page whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-importance-of-the-first-three-days-of-your-quit/. Also, see the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/ for it covers other adjustments that may occur. As far as any urges that may happen now, the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/difference-between-physical-and-psychological-urges/ explains how they are a lot different than what you could have experienced earlier in your quit. Also, here are a few pages that caution about feelings that can develop because quitting was indeed easy for you: whyquit.com/joels-videos/were-you-addicted/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/every-quit-is-different/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-advantage-of-having-a-difficult-time-when-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/if-i-go-back-to-smoking-ill-just-quit-again/

[@theupwardspiral1580]

im 50 hrs in to quitting cold turkey and the things that are keeping me from smoking again are joel saying smoking wont change your car tire and joel saying the two good reasons to start smoking again. if u want to wither and die eventually (i paraphraised) and if u love withdrawels and want them to last forever. hes a wonderful resourse thanks joel!

[@joelspitz]

These two videos discuss the two issues you have raised: Keeping cigarettes to deal with stress kzbin.info/www/bejne/r57apnqVm8Snfbt7ood reasons to take puff on a cigarette after having quit smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/raernWCwrLqXeNE

[@HEadBLock64]

Just wanted you to know that I'm still here and I haven't smoked. I don't know how to adjust my settings to get the links you wanted to send me, but I'm so determined not to smoke. My anxiety and rib pain has eased off and I've had a serious talk with myself to just calm down and keep going. Its a harsh reality I've been facing since last week because smoking is an addiction and that makes me a junkie. Thank you for your vids here, I will keep watching

[@metalhunterscolima1196]

i'm on day 44, starting to feel less tired

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on 44 days. I am glad that you are feeling less tired although once you were past the first few days it was no longer prudent to automatically write off any ongoing symptoms to simply having stopped smoking. The following pages address this specific concern: whyquit.com/joels-videos/going-back-to-normal-after-quitting/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/medication-adjustments-that-may-be-necessary-after-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/is-this-a-symptom-of-quitting-smoking-part-2/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ If your symptoms don't get dramatically better you should get checked out to make sure that some other underlying factor may be involved. See whyquit.com/joels-videos/using-cigarettes-to-self-medicate-pre-existing-conditions/ Now that you are off for 44 days consider going through the resources on the following two pages: whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ The videos atop the two pages give some guidelines on how to utilize those resources. Hope you find these materials helpful. Joel

[@empireoftrust2568]

Going on 27th hour cold turkey right now

[@golgo13fan53]

Empire of Trust 53 hours here and I have a fever and the worst headache ever

[@joelspitz]

Don't simply write of your symptoms as withdrawal. Fever is more likely the sign of an infection than of withdrawal. Check out the videos When you may really need to talk to your doctor about quitting smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHynfZeqj7qIkK8 and "Will this get better?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqXJl6V_nMiqa7c

[@nomoreescape4084]

Here I go.. day one. And I'm at day 15 of quitting drugs. What helped me? People, exercise, nature, comedy.. The whole idea that you can buy an easy way out of the struggles you have to face... All you need is willpower and one good friend that listens

[@joelspitz]

Hello Zuko Onyx: Here are a few pages addressing different issues you touched on here. First, as far as having quit using other drugs, see the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/is-quitting-smoking-harder-than-quitting-other-drugs/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/people-in-recovery-from-other-addictions/. As far as for not being able to buy yourself out of smoking, see the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/people-in-recovery-from-other-addictions/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/are-people-doomed-to-fail-if-they-dont-get-professional-help-to-quit-smoking/. On the topic of willpower, check out whyquit.com/joels-videos/ill-have-to-use-willpower-for-the-rest-of-my-life-not-to-smoke/. Here are a few other pages related to topics you touched on: whyquit.com/joels-videos/incorporating-exercise-after-quitting/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-isolation-of-the-widowed-smoker/ (How people sacrifice friends and family in order to sustain their addiction to nicotine) whyquit.com/joels-videos/my-cigarette-my-friend/ (since you mentioned friends) whyquit.com/joels-videos/my-support-group-is-responsible/ (When people may not be there to help) Being that you are just starting your quit, try to go through the resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/. They can really help you to get this quit off to a strong and smart start. Let me know if you have any specific questions or concerns regarding smoking or quitting. Joel

[@becky2u2]

I quit cold turkey and have been smoke free since 2007. My husband quit cold turkey 3 years ago. We did not use any medications. We just dealt with the craving, and they slowing went away. Not easy, but you can do it.

[@joelspitz]

Some people may find it easy, others might find it hard. Either group though is able to quit, for even for those who it is not easy--quitting smoking is simple. Related videos: Quitting smoking is a simple process kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYOuk3tsf8Zrh5o Every quit is different kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIqrnJR9qZKMnqc How did the people you know quit smoking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKmvfGONZ7-Bfbc

[@solofiddle]

Cold turkey - yes, you can do it. A co-worker who would smoke 2 cigs to my 1 on break did it. I am in day 4 of cold turkey, so far so good. My final motivation was I wanted to exercise and work out more and it just seemed way too dangerous with smoking. So I am choosing to get fit! You should too, or else you will be beholden to tobacco companies for the rest of you shortened life.

[@solofiddle]

Ha, just seeing my old comment as I pulled this video up to share. Still quit, now 7+ years on...

[@secreps]

@@solofiddle amazing, im on 2 months and i thought it was impossible

[@joelspitz]

RegularRaccoon 36 minutes ago I'm doing it, two days in and this is very hard. Going strong.

[@joelspitz]

It may be hard but it is doable. Here are a few pages addressing this: whyquit.com/joels-videos/breaking-free-from-nicotines-grip-is-more-doable-than-most-people-think/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-advantage-of-having-a-difficult-time-when-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/for-people-who-think-quitting-smoking-is-the-hardest-thing-they-have-ever-done/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/smoking-is-easier-than-not-smoking/

[@SumoLife]

5 months clean here, went cold turkey with my mom, she still craves here and there and I never eve think of one.

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on five months Sumo Life. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you here. I had a technical problem with KZbin where I did not see your comment here until last night. Here is a page I set up explaining the issue I was having: whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-am-seeing-comments-again/ Here is a resource page you may want to share with your mother: whyquit.com/joels-videos/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/

[@cranstjs]

Joe; For some people cold turkey works. Did for me. When I was 18, I just always felt after smoking like I was getting a cold. I threw the cigs out the car window and didn't look back. To me, even a little bit of smoking is a lure back in. Nicotine is just that addictive of a substance. Once you stop, and give it some time, you don't long for it anymore. But you have to stop altogether.

[@micromed5]

good job but it is not good to throw the cigarettes out of the car window that's a bad behavior :p

[@calmingwaters1981]

one will not quit smoking unless they truly want to...period

[@joelspitz]

Check out the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/do-you-really-need-to-want-to-quit-more-than-you-want-to-smoke/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-help-a-person-who-doesnt-really-want-to-quit-smoking/. They both touch on this issue. Also semi-related is the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-dont-have-a-choice-i-have-to-quit-smoking/

[@pramanhamal8892]

20 days now.

[@chrisbrown8748]

Going on my third month cigarette free thanks to this video which gave me the courage to quit cold turkey. I still have a full box of nicotine gum that I never used.

[@joelspitz]

Check out the video Keeping NRT in case of emergency kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX61m2R4oamHiNk and "What should I do with my leftover cigarettes?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF7Zo4h8ZdZ_fZY (similar issue)

[@kengehosky3873]

I quite cold turkey...well not quite. I did have a daily dose of Joel Spitzer for about a month. About an hour a day. five years smoke free!

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on five years Ken. As far as for the concept of having had a daily dose of listening or reading my resources as somehow not being classified as cold turkey--check out the video on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/cold-turkey-quitting-defined/. The section around the five minute mark highlights my views on what I think is a real important concept of what qualifies as a cold turkey quit.

[@elena2426]

I quit cold turkey! 1 year ago, and I am Soooo happy!

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on one year Elena. You are not alone in being happier by having quit smoking. Check out the videos Quitting smoking can make you calmer, happier and healthier kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXyTZGuEqd2CbNE and "Members of your site seem too happy" kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJm7ZXtsZsdnjbM

[@loganmiller2803]

You scared me

[@mikesmithiba]

My biggest challenge is not so many cravings, but I have an extremely hard time staying asleep, not necessarily falling asleep, although I'll have these vivid dreams and almost not even be full asleep, like I'm still somewhat conscious while I'm dreaming. But in most cases, I can't seem to sleep more than 1-2 hours at a time, and I'll then stay up because I feel wide awake after having some vivid nightmare in that time period. It always feels like very unfinished sleep almost like I never actually fell asleep. Weird. I can only fall asleep for 3-5 hours at a time if I really deprive myself for the whole day and I seem to be falling asleep better during the day, rather than night. I definitely could go grab one and smoke it down and feel amazing and keep telling myself one won't hurt, but then I'll tell myself that I'll be pissed after the fact and the whole 4-5 days of agony was worth nothing.

[@joelspitz]

Check out the video Going back to normal after quitting smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIauc3WZj5dpeLM. There is a section in there about sleep adjustments. Also in its video description is a link to the article "Sleep adjustments that can occur when quitting smoking". As far as for the concept of wanting to go grab one, check out the videos "I want one!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoinha2cecSJn5Y, Fixating on a cigarette kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYuve5KkodCIebM and The fallacy of "good cigarettes" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoinha2cecSJn5Y

[@mikesmithiba]

Thank you Joel, will do. Your videos have been helpful. Kinda coaches me through it.

[@joelspitz]

Glad to be able to help Mike. That is what I hope the videos do--coach people through the quitting process. Check out the video "How to best utilize the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4XTkKWqareBo8U.

[@jessesprecher3257]

I've been 3 years strong on going cold turkey from dip. Still get cravings sometimes when I see it but other than that I'm great

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on three years Jesse Sprecher. As far as for still getting cravings, check out these resources: whyquit.com/joels-videos/difference-between-physical-and-psychological-urges/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/

[@greglong1432]

I tried every nicotine replacement there is. I tried cutting down. I tried everything over a period of several years. I've found that nicotine replacement just prolongs your suffering. Cold turkey is really the ONLY way to quit. All else is just a Band-Aid. I quit cold turkey and it took only a couple tries and now I am tobacco free and have been for 5 years. That's after smoking or dipping for over 30 years. And every real Dr. I've spoken to agrees. Cold turkey is the only way.

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on your five year quit. Cold turkey really is the most successful and usually the easiest way to quit but I always feel the need to attach the video "Is cold turkey the only way to quit" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnfclKR4mKyBntE to address people who may have quit by alternate routes, Also related is the video "I quit the wrong way" kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5i6nXRuqJipbqs

[@badgerattoadhall]

i quit cold turkey.

[@dawnswenson3385]

Hello. Thank you Joel for these videos. I am on 3 weeks this time and these videos really help with support. I quit cold turkey this time and I really dealt with the physical withdrawal symptoms this time. Every time I have quit in the past whether it be one of the two day quits, two weeks, two months, or even 13 years, I always used the gum. I never want to go through this again so I don't plan on ever having to quit again. However, if I ever do quit again I would use the gum for a week or two. Now that I have tried both ways, I think the gum really does take the edge off and when I used it I don't think I had any physical withdrawal symptoms, just mental. I had no problem giving up the gum either. So that's my thought and experience on cold turkey vs gum. thanks again. Dawn

[@joelspitz]

Check out the video "Past successful quits." kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWqkn2eag6ebgas Other related videos: The advantage of having a difficult time when quitting smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/ambMhqqmeM-hadU "I know I will quit again" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnnTaax8o62VkLM "If I relapse I'll smoke until it kills me" kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3S1faJvaaulgqs Lost long term quits kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHvIeaeqjdKVbdk Every quit is different kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIqrnJR9qZKMnqc 30 years of nicotine gum kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYbXpIl_mduUgNE Resources regarding stop smoking aids kzbin.info/www/bejne/omO7eJ59mrypZ7c

[@taylortlat2214]

You’re absolutely right Joel. I went to the doctors Jan 2019. My weight went drastically up, my doc was telling me my blood pressure is high and I changed my eating habits and stopped smoking since I left that office. It’s been a month since I quit. This is the longest I went without smoking since I started 15 years ago. It’s because of my faith and that doctor visit that got me through. I say to those trying to find a reason, you’ll find a reason that’ll hit home for you. But when you’ll find it you’ll realize it works just for you.

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on your one month quit Taylor. I am going to attach a few resource pages addressing issues you raised here, followed by two pages that I suggest that all former smokers go through over time to help keep their quits reinforced. I hope you find these resources helpful. Joel whyquit.com/joels-videos/quitting-may-lead-to-other-self-improvements/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/past-successful-quits/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/waiting-to-bottom-out/ whyquit.com/joel/Joel_04_23_divine_rev.html whyquit.com/joels-videos/weight-related-resources/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/

[@yurmum422]

If you don't quit cold turkey just make an excuse on why you can smoke a little longer cuz you're just not ready yet. Bartering with yourself for just a few more cigarettes because you hear it's not healthy is a lot harder than actually quitting.

[@joelspitz]

Frank Nagy wrote in a comment today: Cold turkey is the ONLY way and the easiest way to do it. I didn't use a pill, patch, gum, puffer, e cigarette, i simply threw what i had for cigarettes in the trash and i never looked back. I never even experienced a withdrawl symptom. Those patches and gums, among other potions, everyone i see use them they all eventually start again.

[@joelspitz]

I edited Frank's original post to remove a phrase caught by the channel's profanity filter. Relate resources to Frank's post here: whyquit.com/joels-videos/is-cold-turkey-the-only-way-to-quit/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/what-is-nicotine-withdrawal-really-like/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/what-withdrawals-should-i-expect-from-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-stop-smoking-aids/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/miracle-aids-for-quitting-smoking/

[@abdulazizalkhalifah8882]

very informative and helpful .. I thank you

[@joelspitz]

You are welcome Abdelaziz.

[@HEadBLock64]

7 days clean! :)

[@JohnHenry2420]

2 months clean and I feel like a junkie...The triggers are insane how often they occur .... 45 years of smoking i love smoking but after 1 night of chocking it was all it took to make me decide no more....The cravings are insane at times but after 2 months being smoke free I just don't want to spoil my success. Its nice to have the monkey off my back and if i can quit I believe anyone can quit..... QUIT !! YOU CAN DO IT!!!! You can do it !!

[@joelspitz]

Check out the resources on the page ntapblog.wordpress.com/craves-and-thoughts-that-occur-over-time/ Also, as far as for feeling like a "junkie", check out these resources: ntapblog.wordpress.com/are-you-a-nicotine-junkie/

[@anyaali5721]

I have started an anti-smoking campaign in my hometown, Rabwah, Pakistan. Pakistan is building at least three new cancer hospitals. I think we would do well to stop smoking because, I mean, how many cancer hospitals can we build? I find your videos very useful, but I think you should change this one's title because it could mislead someone. Thanks, God bless you.

[@joelspitz]

Hello Anya Ali. Thanks for your feedback. I am actually going to try to make a video today talking about the real importance of why this video was named as it was. One think I should point out is that if you look at my video titles, you will see a significant number of them with quotation marks around them, as in this one "Whatever you do, don't quit cold turkey". Whenever you see these quotes around a title it means that the title is quoting a topic from another person or group of peoples point of view and not my own. Understanding this can help to avoid some confusion. On a more important topic, I agree that helping people to quit smoking or better yet, helping to get young people not to start is a much better approach to saving the health and life of people rather than having to treat conditions that may or may not be treatable. My page whyquit.com/joels-videos/my-work-in-the-field-of-smoking-prevention-and-cessation/ talks about how I've spent the last 47 years trying to help people to understand this. I'm thrilled now that with the Internet now with resources like this KZbin channel that I can share this message with people from all over the world. I wish you well in your endeavors with your campaign. I hope you find my resources helpful in assisting people to never start smoking or if they already do smoke, in understanding the importance of quitting, how to quit and then in making a personal commitment to never take another puff. Joel

[@anyaali5721]

I did see the quotation marks eventually, but I didn't see them at first. So, I was, like, 'Oh my God, that is really, really, bad advice. Didn't I read someone who said - wait, wait, wait, wasn't it this guy?' Thanks for wishing me well with my campaign. Of course I find your resources very useful. What I am doing is, I am Whatsapping as many people as I can .jpegs with a little info added to them about the dangers of tobacco. I do this once or twice a day. I hope more people here are moved to join me, and then we can do something on a bigger scale. Thanks for your time.

[@joelspitz]

Here, I just uploaded the new video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIe1pWeYnaaJpdU I need to make a resource page for it before releasing it for full public view. Will get that done later today and do a general release of the video tomorrow. For now the only people seeing it will be people who see this discussion between you and me.

[@joelspitz]

If you like you should be able to comment on that video now. You could say you were the inspiration for the video. I liked your comment of "'Oh my God, that is really, really, bad advice. Didn't I read someone who said - wait, wait, wait, wasn't it this guy?'"

[@eljunienpatines8821]

I stop smoking cold turkey and is the worst I got sick but hey is the best choice for ur health

[@DamnnnJohnny]

Cold turkey here! I'm on my 5th day lol

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on five days J. Pham. I don't know which of my resources you may have already gone through but if you have not already, check out the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ The resources on that page can help you to secure your resolve to stick to this quit. Once through that material there are two pages that have lots of resources to help you to keep motivated over the long-term. They are whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ If you ever have any specific questions or concerns regarding smoking or quitting issues feel free to get back in touch. Again, congratulations on your five days. Joel

[@DamnnnJohnny]

@@joelspitz thank you Joel, I appreciate it sir.

[@joelspitz]

You are very welcome J. Pham. Again, if there is anything more I can do to help please don't hesitate to get in touch. Joel

[@michaellostheart6410]

I have been experiencing, muscle twitching & spasms in my head since I quit smoking a few weeks ago . It is much worse at night than in the morning and during day time . I have searched for "side effects of quitting smoking" and none of the websites I have come across list this issue. The sharpest/most violent twitch has been in my upper left side of my head , like a sudden hard pulse. It is scaring me.

[@joelspitz]

Do not write off symptoms week into your quit as being caused by quitting smoking. See your doctor. Related resources: ntapblog.wordpress.com/is-anyone-else-experiencing-the-symptom-of/

[@joelspitz]

Smoking did not cause everything. It causes a whole lot of things though and many things that it does not cause, it makes worse. On the same token, quitting does not cause everything. Quitting is usually accompanied with many repairs, but there are also some adjustments (see Medication adjustments) that go on that may need a partnership with your physicians to get worked out. My general rule of advice is whatever happens the first few days of a quit, whether it is physical or psychological reactions, blame it on not smoking. It is probably the cause of most early quit reactions. If it is a symptom to a condition that could be life threatening, such as severe chest pains or signs or symptoms of a stroke-contact your doctor immediately. While it is probably nothing and just a side effect of quitting, in the long shot that it is something else coincidentally happening the week you are quitting, you need to get it checked out. Things happening weeks, months, years or decades after your quits though should not ever be assumed to be a quit smoking reaction. It is life going on without smoking. Some of these things may trigger smoking thoughts-especially if they are similar to conditions you did have in the past when you were a smoker. The situation now is a first time experience with a prior feeling where smoking was integrates thus creating smoking thoughts. But even in this case, the condition is creating a smoking thought, it is not that your smoking memories or your smoking past is creating the condition. Life goes on without smoking. It is likely to go on longer and it is likely that you will be healthier at each and every stage than you would have been if you had continued smoking. Your life will continue to stay better and likely last long longer as long as you always remember to never take another puff!Joel

[@Mr83MAXMILLION]

Thanks joel

[@11kele]

After almost 25 years of smoking, I am getting tired of it and I believe that I will get to the breaking point in month or two, when that moment comes I will quit for sure. Then I will get back here to confirm that "cold turkey" is the only successful way. My lungs are clear, I went to check and, to my surprise, doctor asked me "Do you smoke?". I expected something like "Man, you have some lungs left in your tar depository", but it turns out that lungs are actually clear. So, I was diagnosed with asthma, and I still smoke, much less than before but still... And I'm getting angry, hoping that I will hit that breaking point soon.

[@joelspitz]

Check out the following videos--they address a few issues your comment here touch on: Is cold turkey the only way to quit? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnfclKR4mKyBntE "I will quit when..." kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIuomoh3e9Oip9E Setting quit dates kzbin.info/www/bejne/forKhJtpr690fJI See how smoking destroys the lungs kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2GoeXV6qpiYb80 "My smoking helps me to breathe better" kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5i7n6SlnKd9jJI

[@joelspitz]

The video Feel what it is like to breathe with emphysema kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZeTpaZ6p8yraM0 addresses the issue of what doctors often mean when they say that lungs don't seem to be affected by past smoking. Also related is this article: well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/06/20/no-such-thing-as-a-healthy-smoker/?_r=1

[@mathewkelley7885]

smoked for 15years quit/switched to chewing for the last 8 years i quit ash wednesday 3.1.17. cold turkey day one was constant cravings. day two tired all the time. day three only cravings are ones of habit after eating and workout. let you know what day 4 is like soon.

[@joelspitz]

Videos regarding "quit/switch" concept: Nicotine is nicotine is nicotine kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYfMhZl_m62IrJI My first encounter with NRT kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5zCnpavfa1rhtk Prolonging nicotine withdrawal kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXnbYmV3bZKgfMk NRT and Quitmeters kzbin.info/www/bejne/r56YnIVjbLeNl9E

[@baldy194859]

I quit cold turkey and I rubbed snuff for 50 years ! it's been over 3 years since I quit !

[@joelspitz]

Yes Lloyd, cold turkey is the way most people successfully broke free from the grip of nicotine addiction--whether it was cigarettes or any other nicotine containing product like snuff, pipes, cigars or even the newer forms of nicotine delivery products. The resource page whyquit.com/joels-videos/nicotine-is-nicotine-is-nicotine/ discusses this.

[@Immortalsoul669]

i quit smoking for 6 months. but i was using the patch and then started chewing gum also. im aproaching day 2 with the patch id like to quit cold turkey but i can easily see myself giving in .. i am ready to be smoke free for the rest of my life. i just wanted a less stressfull way of doing it as i have work and a 3 year old. any comments plz !?

[@joelspitz]

Here are resource pages related to your comment here Jo: whyquit.com/joels-videos/past-successful-quits/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/prolonging-nicotine-withdrawal/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/fears-regarding-smoking-and-quitting/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-interaction-between-nicotine-and-stress/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-will-quit-when/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-cant-quit-because/ If you decide to actually quit, the resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ can get you started. Hope you find these materials helpful. Joel

[@fuzzywzhe]

If you're still using nicotine I can give you advice that may help getting off. When you're using nicotine, you're an addict to it. The reason chewing gum, smoking, or vaping feels enjoyable, is because when you do this, you are no longer in withdrawal. You associate not being in withdrawal as enjoyment because being in withdrawal feels awful. It takes about 3-4 days for your PHYSICAL addiction to nicotine to end. If you quit using nicotine for this amount of time, you will no longer be in withdrawal. You may have other symptoms as your body adjusts to having no nicotine, but you will no longer be in withdrawal after 3-4 days This is basically Allan Car's advice. You don't *really* enjoy smoking, what you enjoy is no longer being in withdrawal. It doesn't take that much time to get through it. Quit on Thursday night, go to work on Friday, seclude yourself on the weekend because you may be very irritable, and by Monday, you'll be OK. You may still have slight desires to use some sort of nicotine, but you won't be going crazy if you don't. After a few weeks, you will barely remember you ever smoked. However, if you use any nicotine again, expect to be wanting nicotine again in 1 hour, and it again takes about 3 days to be fully clear again. You can't ever use nicotine again.

[@joelspitz]

Hello fuzzywzhe: You wrote, "This is basically Allan Car's advice." Check out the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/allen-carr-comparisons/. It discusses how Carr shared many similar views with my materials. I had actually produced many of my materials while he was still a smoker. Here is a link to one specific article addressing your point here that I wrote in 1982: whyquit.com/joel/Joel_01_07_smoke_for_stress.html, and had been explaining the issue in my clinics for several years before that time.

[@geoffreysutton9944]

I quit cold turkey on many many occasions mainly due to being arrested for under the influence,crimes such as theft etc unfortunatly i grew up in Calif.in the 60,s 70,s and 80,s where it was an auto.90 day jail sentence,for under the influence of an opiatethese laws turned me into acriminal on paper ie unable to find work drug addiction is a social and medical problem,i now live in the UK,best move i madealthough our present G,ovt equates to the Bush,s erai see the problem in USA with oxy etc Big Pharma is No.1 problem just follow the money.It,s not pleasant going cold turkey but can be done, coming off is the easy part it,s the staying off that,s not so easy,grt as many friends fam.etc involved for support if poss.I,m now 22yrs clean.You too can do it. Im now 66,and life is tooprecious.I hope what you read here makes sense,anyway Good Luck Be Strong.

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on your 22 year quit Geoffrey. Yes 22 years ago the way most people successfully quit smoking was by going cold turkey. Same is true today. Yet people have always been told that it was the hardest way and most likely to fail method and the pursuit of money is often the reason why that message is being delivered. Although it is important to point out, that many people giving the advice are not doing it for financial gain but rather because they believe the message. The page touches on this issue: whyquit.com/joels-videos/are-doctors-taught-about-nicotine-recovery/ One other topic your post touches on is covered on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/being-locked-up-to-quit-smoking/ As far as for staying off, the pages whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ can help former smokers sustain their quits. Other pages related to your comments are: whyquit.com/joels-videos/treat-quitting-smoking-as-if-you-are-fighting-for-your-life/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/showing-others-that-there-is-life-without-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-related-to-the-importance-of-being-smarter-than-nicotine-as-opposed-to-having-to-be-stronger/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/luck-related-videos/

[@busybread6078]

This helps me go through my first day nosmoke. Smoking is cool and all but im sick being a slave to it so it gotta go.

[@joelspitz]

Check out the video "Why did I ever start smoking?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6PZaoaYeJ1qbM0 There are people who have taken smoking up because they considered it to be cool but they usually become long-term smokers because they unintentionally became addicted to nicotine. The video addresses this issue.

[@justmythoughts2786]

Well I just quit cold turkey after 20 years of smoking , I just got fed up and quit...

[@joelspitz]

Hello Silver Jaguar: Your method of quitting described above is the approach and circumstances that has been utilized by by long-term successful quitters. Check out the video atop the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-did-the-former-smokers-you-know-quit-smoking/ . It covers this issue. To help secure this quit consider going through the materials on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/. Hope you find these materials helpful. Joel

[@makeyoupretty]

Week 2 of cold turkey Zoloft withdrawal. I'm in hell. Living hell.

[@joelspitz]

Larissa, this video is very specific to quitting NICOTINE cold turkey--not quitting all drugs cold turkey. Many drugs can be dangerous to stop abruptly. Talk to your doctor about what the proper way of stopping or reducing other medications.

[@themadlad8540]

how do you fight the insomnia?

[@joelspitz]

Check out the article Sleep Adjustments www.ffn.yuku.com/topic/12275 . Also related is the video Going back to normal after quitting smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIauc3WZj5dpeLM One other video worth watching is the Possible changes in caffeine tolerance kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqHCpYB4fL2Srrs If you have been off of smoking and all nicotine for beyond the typical withdrawal period and then still having insomnia issues, the video When you may really need to talk to your doctor about quitting smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHynfZeqj7qIkK8

[@fullcircle-vj7ed]

Ty !

[@johnfarruggio4510]

Im on day one quitting dip I been dipping for 3 years and go through 2.5 cans a day Lets see how this goes.....

[@joelspitz]

Hello John: Here are some materials I have addressing oral tobacco usage: whyquit.com/joels-videos/oral-tobacco-products-and-addiction/ Hope you find them helpful. Joel

[@sinizzl]

Joel, I don't buy into the "Pharmaceutical companies are evil" dogma. I believe the reason why they come up with these results is because their subjects aren't really willing to lay off smoking to begin with. Cold Turkey requires will power, everyone knows it. The "it takes will power to quit smoking is a myth" myth is a myth. It does take will power. And, just like anything else, it can be learned.

[@joelspitz]

Here is a section from a Mission Statement I wrote back in the early 2000s from one of my online support groups: "We are hostile to no one, not even to the tobacco industry or pharmaceutical companies who have different agendas than ours. They exist because they want you to use their products. We exist because you want to stop using them. We are not here to try to make anyone stop using their products either. We are here to help people stop using nicotine because they have already decided to do so." I am not so much bothered by big Pharma's pushing of their products--it is why they exist. I am more bothered by the fact that the scientific and public health communities push their products--for even if your feelings on the topic are accurate that the problem is with the study subjects level of motivation, scientists and health professionals should recognize these inherent biases and not perpetuating the idea that cold turkey should not be a recommended method for quitting smoking. As far as for will power issues, check out these resources:"I'll have to use willpower for the rest of my life not to smoke." kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGiUpoScrp6hq5I Are you stronger than your cigarettes? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6mvqXeribR2ipI Are you smart enough for an IQ pin? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5XQdmmVj99oqdE "I know I will quit smoking" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWq8cmCAh6p5iqc Related article and commentary: Stronger or Smarter? ffn.yuku.com/topic/11391 Stronger or Smarter? ffn.yuku.com/sreply/228166/Stronger-or-Smarter

[@egedebate7412]

I wondered still that what is cold turkey method to quit smoke? I can't already understand. is there anybody explain it for me?

[@joelspitz]

Cold turkey quitting defined kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZnGmp-GbZh2fsk Cold turkey quitting redefined again kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2q6Zaipr9Knn9U

[@egedebate7412]

thanks sir ı will watch they, meanwhile ı am from Turkey. So ı am excited moreover:))

[@joelspitz]

The second one gives a quick overview. Basically though, the original definition of cold turkey quitting is to simply abruptly to stop smoking without using any quitting aids and not by gradual reduction. The videos delve into the fact that many people have started to work at redefining the term making it harder to know exactly what cold turkey may mean depending on who is using it. Here is a short article I wrote in 1984 discussing the method: whyquit.com/joel/Joel_03_02_cold_turkey.html

[@TheJimmyswe150]

damn, i quit alcohol, ciggaretes, PWOS as in pre workouts, and now porn, as in nofap, im severly depressed and my social anxiety is worse thsn ever in my life, but it will by worth it in the end

[@joelspitz]

Hello Mother of Dragons. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you here. I had a technical problem with KZbin where I did not see your comment here until last night. Here is a page I set up explaining the issue I was having: whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-am-seeing-comments-again/ Check out the resource page Resources regarding mental health issues: whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-mental-health-issues/ and whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ They address issues surrounding the depression and anxiety that you are expressing here. Again, sorry for the delay in getting back to you and I hope you find the resource pages helpful. Joel

[@TheJimmyswe150]

Joel Spitzer no problem man and thank you 😁

[@joelspitz]

You are welcome.

[@jimmbob28]

on average how long does it really take to be completely free and not to think about smoking anymore? 1-3 months

[@joelspitz]

Check out these two videos and their attached resources: Will I ever stop thinking of cigarettes kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmSUYXV_YsqogNk Every quit is different kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIqrnJR9qZKMnqc

[@chickenstricken1701]

What about quitting dip?

[@joelspitz]

Pretty much the same principles apply for what you are quitting is nicotine. Here are a few pages addressing this issue: whyquit.com/joels-videos/nicotine-is-nicotine-is-nicotine/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/nicotine-addiction/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/oral-tobacco-products-and-addiction/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-to-quit-smoking/

[@guitar_zero797]

The thing about using products is just a scape goat. Another habit leads into another one the trick if finding a good habit and sticking with that.

[@joelspitz]

Check out the videos "What bad habit should I replace it with?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/raquk3-wjtiZa7M, "I am afraid I might get addicted to my nicotine replacement therapy" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYDZdpKogNN3ecU and "Crutches to quit smoking" kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipSVfHmVmZtnibs

[@shantolion1576]

I smoked 27 years i quit cold 33 days ago....i am stll alive

[@joelspitz]

Congratulations on your 33 days Shanto Lion. Not only are you still alive from surviving your quit (I am assuming you made this comment in reference to the fact that quitting didn't kill you) but you are also much more likely to stay alive much longer and healthier by simply now sticking to a personal commitment to never take another puff. Joel

[@muffinrenee]

When you are struggling for each breath to breathe, you will stop smoking.

[@joelspitz]

Its sad but there are people who struggle for each breath as a result from smoking related illnesses who actually do not stop smoking. Related videos: Waiting to bottom out kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaDaYZeeo6aprLc "I will quit when..." kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIuomoh3e9Oip9E Feel what it is like to breathe with emphysema kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZeTpaZ6p8yraM0 The power of nicotine addiction kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqG8g6WQfJqfbqM (not about breathing but similar principles involved)

[@muffinrenee]

I should have added that I stopped smoking 4 months ago. The fact that I smoked for almost 50 years, my doctor told me my lung are destroyed. Still, I hope to breathe a little better than huffing and puffing for the rest of my life.

[@joelspitz]

Related videos: "What's the use in quitting now?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjCYqytrqaZmZo Feel what it is like to breathe with emphysema kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZeTpaZ6p8yraM0

[@youngenlightener7151]

I've been having so many dreams about it. #Committed

[@joelspitz]

Check out the video Dreams of smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpDKi6uVa82kZqs

[@nathanlynch7417]

I went cold turkey and I've been going on 4 mouths now

[@joelspitz]

Hello Nathan. Yes, most long-term former smokers went cold turkey. Not sure if you saw but I shot a video last week addressing this particular video. Here is a link to the new videos' resources page: www.whyquit.com/joels-videos/you-should-retitle-that-video/ Congratulations on your 4 months quit. Joel

[@BlackestEyes709]

Been smoke free for 6 days after 22 years of smoking. Cold Turkey was my only option, i'm broke lol I'm gonna stay not smoking tho

[@martinduffy6422]

I quit cold turkey worked for me

[@greyfox2349]

Anyone who has quitted Searches online, looks for quit smoking videos -- Just failed

[@joelspitz]

Hello Grey Fox23: I am not sure what you are asking for here. I am thinking that you are saying that you have just failed in an attempt to quit smoking and are asking to talk to others who are quitting. If this is the case, check out these pages: whyquit.com/joels-videos/comparing-quitting-smoking-experiences-with-others-on-youtube-blogs/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/please-hold-me-accountable-so-i-can-quit-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/oops-i-had-a-false-start/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/ive-tried-everything-to-quit-smoking-and-nothing-works/ If you actually had a quit going and have recently relapsed, check out the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/youve-relapsed-now-what/ If you are actually just looking for information to help you quit smoking, try the resources on the page whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ Let me know if you have any specific questions or concerns regarding smoking or quitting issues. Joel

[@Kat-iy4hj]

My son tried to tell me to just quit cold turkey because patches, gum and etc. would just keep putting nicotine back in my system. I would pull the patch off and have a smoke and put it back on. My son was about 10 years old. I finally quit cold turkey, but too late. I'm 55 and my son is now 22. I have stage 4 COPD. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. It is a very terrible disease, and you can't get state medicaide to pay for a lung transplant. You better be rich to get a transplant.

[@joelspitz]

Hello Kat22. I assembled a few videos that relate to your post here. Here is a link to them: ffn.yuku.com/sreply/530183/Replies-to-KZbin-Channel-Questions-and-Comments You may want to add some personal insights to one or more of those videos. Your comments may be able to help others from facing a similar problems down the road. Joel

[@joelspitz]

Related videos: "I feel 100% better since I quit smoking" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nna4eX2NhrqCmLc Extreme nicotine tolerance kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIi5hX6DgpJ2qpo "What's the use in quitting now?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGjCYqytrqaZmZo Heart and circulatory diseases kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nXaqljltSti8k

[@Kat-iy4hj]

I took too long to quit. I had a HA in Sept. 2016. No damage thank God. I thought quitting smoking would help, but it didn't. I have been quit about 6-7 years. I wish I would have listened to my son. Adults think they know more, but I learned that sometimes the young kids are smarter. My mother was a nurse also, but she passed away before I found out I had it. I felt better when I quit, until the disease progressed.

[@joelspitz]

I added two new videos to the page I assembled at ffn.yuku.com/sreply/530183/Replies-to-KZbin-Channel-Questions-and-Comments that relate to your newest comment here.

[@dadnoglloyd]

Im second day cold turkey its hard but i will take it one day at a time i really want to stay a none smoker this time

[@joelspitz]

If you have not done so already James, check out the materials on the page Can you spare about an hour and a half to help to save your life? whyquit.com/joels-videos/can-you-spare-about-an-hour-and-a-half-to-help-to-save-your-life/ They will give you a solid foundation on getting this quit off to a good start. Then, to insure that this quit will be the last one you will ever have to go through, over time go through the materials on these two pages: whyquit.com/joels-videos/relapse-prevention-resources/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/videos-related-to-the-implications-of-a-puff-once-you-have-quit/ Going through a couple of the links on those two pages a week can help you to fortify your quit for many months, and, help you to fortify your resolve to never take another puff. Joel

[@preangercitizen.]

cold turkey and drink more water, its about 10 glass/day

[@joelspitz]

Crutches to quit smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipSVfHmVmZtnibs Drinking water is addressed at the 11 minutes and 58 seconds mark)

[@DrummerLordProdigy]

Cold Turkey is the way to go. If you genuinely desire to quit you will set a date to quit and quit. lol

[@joelspitz]

Actually, if you really generally desire to quit smoking you should just quit smoking. As far as for setting a quit date first--check out this video: Setting quit dates kzbin.info/www/bejne/forKhJtpr690fJI

[@Buelligan88]

That's the way I quit 25 years ago.

[@joelspitz]

Cold turkey is how most people quit smoking 25 years ago. It is also how most people quit smoking 50 years ago. Most importantly, it is how most people successfully quit today.

[@Buelligan88]

No one really wants to hear that these days. Everyone needs a crutch to help them through it - the patch, gum, pills. I've never actually seen anyone successfully quit this way. They'll stop smoking for a year or two, but they always start again. Now a lot of smokers are turning to vaping nicotine, something that I think may be harder to quit than tobacco products.

[@joelspitz]

Check out the video How did the people you know quit smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKmvfGONZ7-Bfbc and Electronic cigarette users having a harder time when quitting smoking kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHKkoXhrrtRmhMU

[@waqarjilani6538]

My head is killing me. Day 1 :(

[@joelspitz]

Headaches are quite common when first quitting and are often brought on by a rapid drop in blood sugar that can happen during the first three days, Check out these resources to help with this issue: whyquit.com/joels-videos/minimizing-the-most-common-side-effects-to-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/why-i-recommend-cranberry-juice-when-first-quitting-smoking/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/is-anyone-else-experiencing-the-symptom-of/ whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/

[@muftydog]

Good luck guys and remember the first 16 years are the hardest but after that it does get easier : ) Im on day 37 nicotine free doing cold turkey and getting a nice little smug buzz actually from quitting ha ha!

[@joelspitz]

Related videos: "I'll have to use willpower for the rest of my life not to smoke." kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGiUpoScrp6hq5I Tell a newbie how many seconds a day you still want a cigarette kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZC2kI1uh5WShs0 "I know too much about smoking to ever be able to relapse" kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn64aYKEZaxnfZI (addresses smug issues)

[@lepketheslime4792]

:D Im quitting cigarettes but ill still smoke my weed.

[@joelspitz]

Here is a page that discusses various issues that are involved with breaking free from nicotine while still using cannabis: whyquit.com/joels-videos/herbal-and-marijuana-cigarette-issues/ Here is one section of that page that is especially important: One additional side note here. "Many people mix marijuana with tobacco. If a marijuana cigarette is blended with tobacco then it will indeed induce a relapse to nicotine dependency. Just an added note of caution that you need not concern yourself with if you do decide to take the route that as far as for any burning plant product that you are committing to never take another puff!"

[@patguyguypat8255]

They wanna sell patches and nicotine gum and chantex etc. I'm cold turkey!

[@tripxez8478]

i quit cold turkey

[@joelspitz]

That is how most successful long-term quitters had stopped smoking.

[@shanefoote2907]

quit cold turkey......

[@johnpolito651]

Shane, although easy to misconstrue the title to this video, the title is a spoof sharing what pharma and friends are telling quitters. This video (and Joel's entire collection of videos) actually encourage abrupt nicotine cessation or cold turkey.

[@shnlj5910]

I've smoked while wearing a patch and chewing nicotine gum. Never quit that way. Cold Turkey was the only successful way for me.

[@joelspitz]

Yes cold turkey is the way most people successfully quit smoking. Here are a few pages that relate to this issue: whyquit.com/joels-videos/how-did-the-former-smokers-you-know-quit-smoking/ 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/

[@shanefoote2907]

he's a sellsmen

[@johnpolito651]

Shane, 100% of Joel's materials are totally free. As shared in this video he sells nothing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpTWe55mhdeffcmb

[@DC-wp6oj]

shane foote no he's a saint. He actually gives a shit about me and you. And like the guy above - all his material is totally free....as are his KZbin vids.....