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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Mike asks

Q: What programs or products exist to help persons with schizophrenia quit smoking.

I have a relative who has been smoking for 32 years who has schizophrenia. What products/services exist to help persons like this qiut?

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2/17/10 2:15pm

There are several options. Gum, patches and medications.

 

Quitting smoking is hard. I am involved in a smoking cessation class. I go there to support.  I haven't smoked in 17 years. I did it "cold turkey."

 

I would also suggest you seek counsel of your doctor.

 

David

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2/18/10 7:52pm

Hi!  I am also schizophrenic and I was having a hard time quitting smoking.  Then my ex's mother told me about Wellbutrin.  It's an anti-depressant that helps you quit smoking.  I went on it and with in a week I was no longer having that feeling where I NEEDED a cigarette.  But I was still addicted to the action.  And I think I was a little emotionally attached.   But I was smoking less and less until I was down to like two cigarettes, then one cigarette a day.  Then I just stopped.  It was great.  A few months later I quit taking the wellbutrin because of some irritability I was feeling, but we all have dfferent effects from drugs.  It's definitely worth a try.  Haven't smoked since.  Good Luck!

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