Going cold turkey is an easy way to stop smoking for good. It is also a painful way to stop smoking, but there is NO completely easy way to stop smoking. In case you are not familiar with the expression "cold turkey", here's a quick definition. Going cold turkey means you stop and NEVER start again. It also usually implies that you have no medical drug assistance as well.

You Need The Right Motivation

There are so many products and services touted as an easy way to stop smoking, from nicotine replacement gum to acupuncture. They are lying. They use nicotine – what you are addicted to – in a gradual reduction, but you still have access to what you are addicted to. The only easy way to stop smoking is to never smoke again. As time goes by and you give yourself no choice, then the withdrawal symptoms get less and less.

Not going cold turkey just puts off your decision to stop smoking more and more. Once you get through the first two weeks, the physical pain should go away. The withdrawal symptoms vary from person to person. Prepare to be physically incapacitated for a few of those days. This doesn't happen to everyone, but can happen. You need to constantly remind yourself of why you are putting yourself through this.

Perhaps you have a child. Growing up in a home with a smoker will put that child at numerous health risks. Looking at your child may be the motivation you need. Second hand smoke even can give your dog lung cancer. Do it for your dog. Another motivation may be looking at a neighbor who has emphysema. The neighbor's condition will make your own withdrawal pains puny in comparison.

You Need To Keep Your Hands Busy

In talking to friends and family members who have successfully stopped smoking by going cold turkey, they all advised to keep your hands busy. You could do puzzles, needlework, typing, drawing, cleaning, or even going for a walk using hand weights. You will also need to eat something crunchy and healthy, if you can, like celery to help diminish painful cravings.

Cold turkey may not sound like an easy way to stop smoking, but no method is easy. It is exactly like giving up a bad relationship – make that cut, make it final and don’t look back! Your hands then will be busy will all of the money you are going to save.