Why do you think its so hard for some to quit smoking and not hard for others?

scared and alone · 06-19-2009, 05:23 PM

I have heard many people say they tried to quit, but couldn't and i know at least 3 people personally that just quit cold turkey after years of smoking and said it wasn't hard at all. Why do you think that is? They didn't really have choices though, they were practically dead when the doctors told them that if they didn't quit, they were going to die, and one was pregnant but still, they said it wasnt hard. In fact, one said that the hardest part was the 3 day detox, but they were in the hospital anyway so they didn't have a choice. Like even some women who are pregnant yet claim they can't quit, not even for their child.

shuttlefish · 06-19-2009, 05:30 PM

I guess they really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, wanted to quit

as opposed to just really, really...

retired1 · 06-19-2009, 05:34 PM

For some, the nicotine addiction is as strong as a heroin addiction.

pinkelephant · 06-19-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by retired1

For some, the nicotine addiction is as strong as a heroin addiction.

^^!

comes down to genetics.
just like, some people can smoke their entire life and not get cancer. others aren't as lucky.

greywolf · 06-19-2009, 05:38 PM

It might also have to do with the mindset. Honestly, with addictions, you have to want the need.

Tethys · 06-19-2009, 05:39 PM

Well, the three you mentioned had a HUGE motivation to quit. (No choices, you said.) Yes, quitting smoking after years is very hard.

Iakasot · 06-19-2009, 05:39 PM

My ex gf quit really easily, but she started again, she said she wasn't addicted, and that she was an exception.

Tethys · 06-19-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Iakasot

My ex gf quit really easily, but she started again, she said she wasn't addicted, and that she was an exception.

If she started again, she did not "quit" easily, obviously.

But, I suspect you were trying to make a point.

PixelPusher · 06-19-2009, 05:44 PM

I've "heard" that some folks have more addictive personalities... meaning they get addicted to stuff (alcohol, drugs, smoking) a lot easier than other folks. I think it also comes down to motivation. Some folks really don't WANT to quit but they try... and that makes it much more difficult to do so.

My grandfather was a big smoker before I was born. My mom told me the story that he went to his doctor for a checkup after a heart attack and the Dr. basically said "You keep smoking, you're dead." My grandfather tossed his pack of cigarettes out the window of his car on the way home, and never smoked again. I always respected that story... talk about motivation!

Iakasot · 06-19-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tethys

If she started again, she did not "quit" easily, obviously.

But, I suspect you were trying to make a point.

She only smokes like 1 a day and says it's because there's nothing else to do. Yeah, lol. I'm not the only one who would have a hard time believing her

06-19-2009, 05:23 PM	#1
scared and alone Offline Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,207	Why do you think its so hard for some to quit smoking and not hard for others? I have heard many people say they tried to quit, but couldn't and i know at least 3 people personally that just quit cold turkey after years of smoking and said it wasn't hard at all. Why do you think that is? They didn't really have choices though, they were practically dead when the doctors told them that if they didn't quit, they were going to die, and one was pregnant but still, they said it wasnt hard. In fact, one said that the hardest part was the 3 day detox, but they were in the hospital anyway so they didn't have a choice. Like even some women who are pregnant yet claim they can't quit, not even for their child.

06-19-2009, 05:30 PM	#2
shuttlefish Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,668	I guess they really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, wanted to quit as opposed to just really, really... __________________ “There are some people who eat an orange but don’t really eat it. They eat their sorrow, fear, anger, past, and future.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

06-19-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
retired1 Offline Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Where my hat is Gender: Male Age: 49 Posts: 582	For some, the nicotine addiction is as strong as a heroin addiction. __________________ I drank WHAT?!!! -- Socrates

06-19-2009, 05:38 PM	#5
greywolf Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Good question... Gender: Female Posts: 5,185	It might also have to do with the mindset. Honestly, with addictions, you have to want the need. __________________ "I'll never understand this until I get my penis." ~hersmudders "Give me life. Give me pain. Give me myself again." ~Tori Amos Pacquiao is gonna beat Cotto's ass!! w00t!

06-19-2009, 05:39 PM	#7
Iakasot Offline Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY Gender: Male Age: 22 Posts: 360	My ex gf quit really easily, but she started again, she said she wasn't addicted, and that she was an exception. __________________ There's no worse rejection than by those that created the illusion of accepting you.

06-19-2009, 05:39 PM	#6
Tethys Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,165	Well, the three you mentioned had a HUGE motivation to quit. (No choices, you said.) Yes, quitting smoking after years is very hard.

06-19-2009, 05:44 PM	#9
PixelPusher Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Gender: Male Age: 36 Posts: 1,058	I've "heard" that some folks have more addictive personalities... meaning they get addicted to stuff (alcohol, drugs, smoking) a lot easier than other folks. I think it also comes down to motivation. Some folks really don't WANT to quit but they try... and that makes it much more difficult to do so. My grandfather was a big smoker before I was born. My mom told me the story that he went to his doctor for a checkup after a heart attack and the Dr. basically said "You keep smoking, you're dead." My grandfather tossed his pack of cigarettes out the window of his car on the way home, and never smoked again. I always respected that story... talk about motivation!